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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
4 stars

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

23 Church Street, Windermere, LA23 3DF, United Kingdom
Windermere, United Kingdom
See location+44 344 879 9144
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€47
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rate per night

7.6
Good
based on 2739 reviews
2,739 reviews
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Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
Deluxe room
€137
Double room
€144

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Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a health club Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers 106 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Rating
7.6
Good
Based on 2,739 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lake view
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Pool and spa

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Heated pool
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchen

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Trouser press
  • Tumble dryer

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Child pool
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

7.6
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2739 verified ratings
Wonderful
1168
Very good
468
Good
444
Okay
212
Fair
204
Mediocre
102
Poor
141

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location, often highlighting its proximity to the lake and city center. However, many expressed their disappointment with the service quality, which was described as poor and inattentive, especially during breakfast. While the cleanliness of the hotel was generally praised, some guests noted that the rooms and facilities appeared outdated and in need of renovation.
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Location

23 Church Street, Windermere, LA23 3DF

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter238 m
  • Windermere Steamboat Museum0.8 km
  • Windermere Golf Club1.9 km
  • Lakeland2.1 km
  • Orrest Head2.8 km
  • Holehird Gardens3.9 km
  • Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole4.4 km
  • Wansfell Pike8.2 km
  • Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing9.8 km
  • Grasmere Lake11.4 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

  • What options are available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa for family travels?

    There are lots of amenities available at Old England Hotel that would ensure your family's comfort. Firstly, book through KAYAK and indicate your preference for a family room, which would give you a comfy bed and beddings suitable for children. Your children's meals would also be specially prepared if you provide details of what they prefer. Fruits are served to ease their digestion after munching on the hotel's several delicious delicacies.

  • My friends smoke. What opportunities does Macdonald Old England Hotel have for them?

    Macdonald Hotel accommodates all guests, making provisions for all requests. When you are booking through KAYAK, select rooms close to the designated smoking locations; doing this will allow easy access from your room to the relaxation point where you can have your cigar.

  • What relaxation facilities does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offer?

    When you book any of the rooms at Old England Hotel through KAYAK, you will receive daily newspaper deliveries to keep you informed about activities around your location. Alternatively, the 24-hour internet service would keep you informed with current news. You can also visit the games room for your puzzles or board games with your friends or spouse. The health club and the fitness centre are also within your reach to keep you fit and gain some health tips.

  • I want to have a room party, what facilities support this preference at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

    There are soundproofed rooms available for you and your friends; you can play the music and laugh as hard as you like, it is hard to talk quietly with old friends. You can also have your meals delivered to the guest accommodations. Ensure not to miss taking a trip to the bar or banquet facilities for business discussions.

  • What exceptional service does Macdonald Old England Hotel offer for honeymooners?

    What is more desirable for honeymooners than quality time with each other? It is up to you whether you decide to spend the whole day in your room or out together enjoying the hotel facilities. There’s a private bathroom game that would be fun to play with your spouse, especially with the see-through frames. Gently wash your hair and dry immediately using the hairdryer in your room and laugh as hard as you want while playing with your hubby; it's a soundproofed room anyways. During the evening hours, take a stroll to the poolside and have some fruit or grab a snack from the snack bar.

  • What relaxation activities are available for children at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

    The children have their sessions in the game room. They can also have a swell time in the children’s pool or relax at the kid-friendly buffet. Before the end of the day, a snack from the snack bar and one of their favourite programs on the children's TV network would keep your children engaged all through your stay at Old England Hotel.

  • Where is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa located?

    Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is located at 23 Church Street, 2.1 km from the centre of Windermere. World of Beatrix Potter is the closest landmark to Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa.

  • Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa from the airport?

    Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is 64.6 km from Carlisle Lake District. Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is 65.8 km from Blackpool.

  • Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have a pool?

    Yes, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa.

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Value for money

6.9

Distance to city centre

2.1 km