Near Old Laundry Theatre
When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.
Stay in one of 106 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
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.
Czech, Arabic, Slovak, English, Italian, Polish, French, Hungarian, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Self parking (surcharge)
Secured parking
Off-street parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
87.5%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is Manchester Airport (MAN)
145 km / 90.1 mi
What's nearby
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
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Secured parking
Off-street parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Secured parking
Off-street parking
Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Children's pool
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Sign language-capable staff
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
Business services
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Conference space size (feet) - 4973
Conference space size (meters) - 462
Outdoors
Children's pool
Number of indoor pools - 1
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Steam room
Sauna
Conference space size (feet) - 4973
Conference space size (meters) - 462
Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
Languages spoken
Czech
Arabic
Slovak
English
Italian
Polish
French
Hungarian
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No accessible shuttle
Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
Elevator door width (inches) - 72
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 183
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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