Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, Bowness-on-Windermere

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About the Hotel

Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3DF
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Set on the shores of Lake Windermere, the Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is a luxurious 4-star hotel featuring a full-service spa, indoor pool, and elegant dining options. The accommodation includes dog-friendly rooms and stunning views of the Lake District.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel offers 106 elegant bedrooms, featuring traditional furnishings and modern amenities. Guests can choose from standard rooms to spacious balcony suites with panoramic views over Lake Windermere.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Lakeview Restaurant, which serves modern British cuisine with stunning views of the lake. Traditional afternoon tea is also available, served on beautiful cake stands with homemade treats.

Leisure & Wellness

Guests can indulge in spa services, including ELEMIS treatments, full use of the thermal suite, and a swimming pool. The hotel also provides a fitness center equipped with Life Fitness gear.

Local Area & Attractions

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is located within walking distance of Bowness-on-Windermere, featuring marinas and activity providers for sailing and windsurfing. Nearby attractions include The World of Beatrix Potter and Windermere Steamboat Museum.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Twin Room
2 persons
21 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Family Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Balcony Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3DF
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Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3DF
Nearby
Park
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
270 m
Windermere Marina Village Ferry Nab
Lake Windermere
420 m
Church
St Martin's Church
80 m
The Fun Factory Glebe Road
The Fun Factory Bowness
510 m
Store
Love the Lakes
180 m
Station Road
St Michael and All Angels Church
190 m
Bowness Bay
220 m
Theatre
The Old Laundry Theatre
240 m
Square
The Glebe
450 m
Restaurants
Village Inn Bar & Grill
90 m
Lake Road
Jackson's Bistro
150 m
West End
Terrace Coffee Lounge & Cocktail Bar at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
80 m
23 Church Street
Bodega Tapas Bar
120 m
Ash Street
Caffe Riva
110 m
St. Martins Square
The China Boat
70 m
Church St
Villa Positano
170 m
Villa Positano Ash Street
Hyltons
150 m
Ash Street
Lake View Garden Bar
70 m
Saint Andrews
The Albert
180 m
Queens Square
Getting around
City Centre
Bowness-on-Windermere3 min  ·  200 m
Airports
Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX)124 min  ·  82.4 km
Blackpool International Airport (BLK)150 min  ·  100.0 km
Bus
Bus stop27 min  ·  2.2 km
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 25 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Macdonald Old England & Spa guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Hungarian, Chinese, Polish, Arabic, Slovak
Year renovated:
2007
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
106

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