Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

About the hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in the elegant rooms at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, each equipped with modern amenities and picturesque lake views. Relax in plush robes and enjoy complimentary toiletries for a truly pampering stay.

Culinary Delights

Savor the exquisite flavors at the award-winning restaurant, offering a menu filled with locally sourced ingredients. Unwind at the Terrace Bar and Lounge with delightful light meals or classic afternoon teas, perfect for a leisurely break.

Relaxation and Wellness

Take advantage of the state-of-the-art leisure center, complete with a gym, swimming pool, and rejuvenating spa facilities. From the calming sauna to the indulgent beauty treatments, immerse yourself in a world of tranquility and luxury.

Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Book now to secure your tranquil getaway by Lake Windermere.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Fitness center
• Swimming pool
• 24-hour front desk
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Heating
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Garden
• Lift / Elevator
• Laundry
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Bar
• Fax/photocopying
• Soundproof rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Meeting/banquet facilities
• Sauna
• Dry cleaning
• Breakfast in the room
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private parking
• Sun terrace

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 11:00

Guest reviews

• J

  jennaUnited Kingdom · Couple

  10

  Great

  Liked: Location

  Disliked: £25 a night for parking

  Posted in October 2026

• N

  NeilUnited Kingdom · Couple

  3

  Really disappointed at the quality and standards of the hotel and then to be stone for £50 charge for car parking I feel

  Liked: Location was good.

  Disliked: The hotel needs a lot of TLC. There are so many things I could raise like radiator not working in rooms, shower pressure in the room was non-existent it took over eight minutes for it to get warm. The condition of decoration across the hotel was really poor. Our room had multiple stains on the walls. The hallway had carpet loose at one point I tripped over this in overall I would say the hotel is charging too much money for the experience they offer we paid £450 for two nights with a breakfast included. I waited over 15 minutes this morning for breakfast and then another 10 minutes after that for out toast to arrive it’s the little things that people notice. I used the gymnasium yesterday, it was disgusting. The floor was absolutely thick with dirt and dust,and was very unhygienic. I didn’t return to the gym today because of that I will be writing a formal letter of complaint to the McDonald hotel. The car parking is an absolute farse and it feels Like they are taking advantage of You, There is a free on-site car park in the ground yet you get charged £25 per night to park offsite. This seems a bit of a scam and at £50 for two nights’ parking plus the £500 there are multiple locations around Windermere and bonus where you can get free parking with your accommodation. I feel this place needs a really good standard of tidying up., there were so many easy fixes that could really improve the place, It looks like there’s been no money invested in the swimming pool area, showers not working, plus numerous lockers unable to lock, was too cold to swim in and the facilities in the men’s changing rooms were poor. I wouldn’t return to this hotel even if it was if half the price.

  Posted in October 2026

• N

  NaomiUnited Kingdom

  5

  I can now see why the price is cheaper than expected

  Liked: The size of the room was more than we expected, breakfast was very nice but not warm, the front reception and spa staff were very nice. The location and views from the hotel were excellent and despite the hotel being busy it was very quiet.

  Disliked: There were stains on the carpet from make up and crumbs on the floor. The robes were very word and crisp. The room was incredibly hot and the WiFi was not working at times. The spa pool was much colder than we expected and we could only spend 30 mins in it. Breakfast was hectic. The staff tried hard but there was not enough staff and I felt sorry for the staff who never stopped, were polite and professional to complaints but struggled to keep up. Breakfast took 1 hr 30 to come in total from waiting at the door to leaving. Price of the car park is a lot and should be around 15 pounds for guests in my opinion. I would have been more disappointed if I had paid more money, but for the price and location it was ok. Would I return? I would look at different options but the location is good.

  Posted in October 2026

• M

  michaelUnited Kingdom · Couple

  9

  Liked: Staff excellent

  Disliked: You have stopped valet parking,the continental breakfast choice was poor,English breakfast was small.

  Posted in October 2026

• H

  HeatherUnited Kingdom · Couple

  8

  Great stay, great staff, exceptional lake views

  Liked: Superb location & views, handy for boats around Windermere. Exceptionally hardworking & helpful staff particularly under demanding circumstances- under pressure from a power outage, busy with half term, and a wedding. Particular thanks to Ashima & Aura on reception for their help & empathy, to Beth in the restaurant who was always kind, attentive & efficient at breakfast time & to Tommy who did the work of at least three people running up & down on the wedding night to make sure lounge food was still served. Housekeeping staff work really hard at this hotel and were very kind to my mum & sister making sure that they replenished their teas & coffees generously. Special shout out to Charlie - although his specific responsibility was for linen, when we ran out of toiletries he went off to locate some then actually brought them to our room so we could shower- we looked for you to thank you later! In any case thank you all for making our family's stay so special!

  Disliked: Felt that the hotel management needs to employ more temporary staff to support the regulars when they can anticipate busy periods- eg our stay was during a school holiday when there was also a wedding taking place. There were clearly times when staff were rushed & under too much pressure trying to maintain standards and we felt sorry for them. Even though they are different types of menus, lounge food isn't of a similar quality to that of the restaurant... all food could be served hotter- warm plates & keep basic supplies like salt, pepper, sauces in a cupboard in the lounge so they're easily accessible for staff.

  Posted in October 2026

• D

  DerekUnited Kingdom

  9

  Liked: Great Location. Dining Room staff Looked after all the family for my 70th Birthday

  Disliked: Paying for Car Park

  Posted in October 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.