Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa | Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

| 7.5 (2094 Reviews) |  14 Bathrooms  32 Guests
Bowness-on-Windermere Hotel | Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere center is a 20-minute walk away. Parking available at £25 per night. The rooms at Old England Hotel each have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities with mineral water. The bathrooms feature fluffy robes and free toiletries, and some rooms have lake views. The restaurant serves a modern menu featuring quality local produce and organic ingredients. Terrace Bar and Lounge offer light meals and traditional afternoon teas. The modern leisure center features a fully equipped gym and 20-yard swimming pool. Guests can relax in the ice room, sauna or aroma steam room, and try indulgent treatments in the beauty salon. In Bowness-on-Windermere, the Macdonald Old England Hotel is set in mature gardens, and has its own private boat moorings. Beatrix Potter Exhibition is 656 feet away.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is located in Bowness-on-Windermere.

This 106 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Bar, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2094 reviews with the average score of 7.5 . Coming to Bowness-on-Windermere and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 106 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this RBO place in Bowness-on-Windermere. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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23 Church St, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3DF, United Kingdom

Amenities

Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kids' meals
  • Fruit
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Activities
  • Locker rooms
  • Neck massage
  • Head massage
  • Massage
  • Foot massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Indoor pool
  • Walking tours
  • Back massage
  • Full-body massage
  • Sauna
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
  • Spa facilities
  • Game room
  • Indoor pool (year-round)
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa
  • Hand massage
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Soundproof rooms
Guest Services
  • Concierge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Express check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Dry cleaning
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Heated pool
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required, please note that extra beds are only possible in certain room types and must be confirmed by the property prior to arrival, please note that the elevator cannot take full size wheelchairs, making the restaurant not accessible for guests in wheelchairs, for guests staying on a dinner, bed and breakfast rate you can enjoy a £30 allowance per adult towards food and children’s meals are charged as taken, when booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
6.88
Location:
9.5
Staff:
8.42
Facilities:
7.96
Comfort:
8.51
Cleanliness:
8.36
Paul
Sep 24, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
Malta
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location and the character of the hotel.
Negative: Lift is old and small. Another elevator was out of order for the whole stay. No landline phone in the room. No fridge and no AC
Summary: Just ok besides the location is perfect
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Deluxe Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Super Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Deluxe Balcony Room
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Coffee machine, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard King Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe King Room

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Super Deluxe Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies, Fruit, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Air conditioning, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

Lake view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Coffee machine, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Superior Feature Double
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 24 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

View

Lake view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Coffee machine, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Standard Family Room 3
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Super Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Lake view

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Accessible Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services
Deluxe Family Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Bathrobe, Slippers, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Towels

General

Carpeted, Heating, Suit press, Iron, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Safe, Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Dryer

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Safety features

Air purifiers

Exclusive services

Free spa access, Free gym access, Concierge services

FAQ's

Is this Bowness-on-Windermere hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Bowness-on-Windermere hotel?

Check-in time for Bowness-on-Windermere hotel starts counting from 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Bowness-on-Windermere hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Bowness-on-Windermere hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Bowness-on-Windermere hotel?

Best-rates for the Bowness-on-Windermere hotel starts from $355 per night with includes Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Parking, Pool, View, Private Pool, Spa, Entertainment, Breakfast, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, Security/Safety, Laundry, EV Charge Station, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Bar, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Business Services with all other facilities. RBO matches every traveller with their perfect accommodation, whether you are travelling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Bowness-on-Windermere hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Bowness-on-Windermere hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Bowness-on-Windermere hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Bowness-on-Windermere hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Bowness-on-Windermere hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Bowness-on-Windermere hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Bowness-on-Windermere hotel are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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