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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Windermere England
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Surrender to tranquility the moment you step into Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, where relaxation is an art form, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 45 minutes drive to Ullswater and 4 minutes walk to Old Laundry Theatre.

Rejuvenate with in-room coffee & tea facilities, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a flat-screen TV, complimentary high-speed WiFi, premium bedding, daily housekeeping and room service, direct access to our luxury spa. Conveniences include an in-room safe, a desk, an iron and ironing board and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this Georgian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Conference space size (meters) - 462
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • Full-service spa
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 99
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 72
  • Off-street parking
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 39
  • Hallway handrail height (centimeters) - 99
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 39
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 183
  • Hallway handrail height (inches) - 39
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 99
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Steam room
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Conference space size (feet) - 4973
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 106
  • Number of floors - 4

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Windermere? This hotel has 4973 square feet (462 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Lake Windermere - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bowness Pier - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Old Laundry Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
World of Beatrix Potter - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Windermere Ferry - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Windermere Golf Club - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Lyth Valley - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Orrest Head - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Holehird Gardens - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Hill Top Farm - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Treetop Trek - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Raw War Paintball - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
The preferred airport for Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is Manchester Airport (MAN) - 145 km / 90.1 mi

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 25.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

23 Church Street, Windermere, England LA23 3DF, United Kingdom
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