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About the Hotel

Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3DF
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Next to Lake Windermere
Very good
7.5
7.5
/10
3.1
3.7
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Situated approximately 5 minutes on foot from Windermere, the 4-star Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Bowness-on-Windermere includes 106 rooms for guests. Located in close proximity to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, this Bowness-on-Windermere hotel offers a steam room and a sauna on site, and great access to sacred landmarks like St Martin's Church, only 100 metres away.

Location

The hotel is merely a 5-minute stroll from the arts theater "Old Laundry Theatre" and 2.8 km from the lake District Orrest Head Hill. The neo-gothic 1800s Wray Castle is 4.9 km from the Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Bowness-on-Windermere, and Carlisle Lake District airport is 85 km away.

Guests might as well visit Peter Rabbit Garden, which is nearly a 5-minute drive away. Brockhole on Windermere Adventure Park is also 4.4 km away.

Well-connected to many sights, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is a few moments from St Martins Church bus stop.

Rooms

Coffee/tea making machines along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels are provided in each of the allergy-friendly rooms at the accommodation. The rooms have carpet floor.

Eat & Drink

This Bowness-on-Windermere hotel is around 200 metres from The Albert.

Leisure & Business

The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa provides guests with fitness classes, as well as access to a wellness centre.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along Bowness Pier and catch a ferry to Ambleside.
  • Savor the famous Grasmere Gingerbread at Sarah Nelson's shop.
  • Visit the quirky Windermere Jetty Museum for boating history.
  • Explore the scenic trails around Orrest Head for stunning views.
  • Enjoy afternoon tea at the hotel with local Cumbrian specialties.
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Family Room 3
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Location

Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3DF
Map view
Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3DF
Nearby
Park
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
900 ft
Windermere Marina Village Ferry Nab
Lake Windermere
1400 ft
Church
St Martin's Church
300 ft
The Fun Factory Glebe Road
The Fun Factory Bowness
1700 ft
Store
Love the Lakes
600 ft
Station Road
St Michael and All Angels Church
700 ft
Bowness Bay
800 ft
Theatre
The Old Laundry Theatre
800 ft
Square
The Glebe
1500 ft
Restaurants
Village Inn Bar & Grill
300 ft
Lake Road
Jackson's Bistro
500 ft
West End
Terrace Coffee Lounge & Cocktail Bar at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
300 ft
23 Church Street
Bodega Tapas Bar
400 ft
Ash Street
Caffe Riva
400 ft
St. Martins Square
The China Boat
300 ft
Church St
Villa Positano
600 ft
Villa Positano Ash Street
Hyltons
500 ft
Ash Street
Lake View Garden Bar
300 ft
Saint Andrews
The Albert
600 ft
Queens Square
Getting around
City Centre
Bowness-on-Windermere3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Carlisle Lake District (CAX)124 min  ·  51.2 mi
Blackpool International (BLK)150 min  ·  62.2 mi
Bus
Bus stop27 min  ·  1.4 mi
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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
Wireless 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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1216 verified reviews
7.1/10
Very good
64%
Recommend
Breakfast
6.1/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.4/10
Staff
8.1/10
Value for money
6.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 1974 reviews
7.5/10
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