Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, Bowness-on-Windermere
About the Hotel
Rooms at Old England
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has 106 bedrooms with views of Lake Windermere. Standard rooms sleep 2 adults and feature complimentary Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, and toiletries. Dog-friendly rooms are available for a fee of £20 per night, including a dog bowl and treats. Executive Balcony Rooms feature stone-built balconies with views of the lakes and fells, Nespresso machines, and Egyptian cotton bedding. Superior Feature Rooms have extra space with seating areas. Family rooms accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years of age, window skylights, walk-in showers, and a separate bathtub are featured in these rooms. Accessible bedrooms have wheelchair access, wet rooms, handrails, and reachable alarm facilities.
Dining experiences
The Lakeview Restaurant has views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. The modern British menu features seasonal dishes. Afternoon tea is served with finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, and cakes for £30 per person or Champagne Afternoon Tea from £45 per person. The Terrace Lounge offers coffee, afternoon tea, cocktails, and wines. The Seagrave Bar serves private drinks and dining.
Leisure and Wellness
The Vital & Wellbeing Club features Life Fitness equipment. Guests can track workouts using the LF app. The hotel spa provides ELEMIS treatments. The Timeless Spa Day includes a 55-minute Couture Touch treatment. Spa days include access to spa facilities, robes, towels, and slippers. Pool & Gym open 7am-6:30pm daily; Children's swim times are between 10am-5pm. Gym classes are held Monday and Thursday 8.30am - 9.15am, and Aqua classes are held Monday and Thursday 9.30am - 10.15am.
Location and nearby attractions
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is in Bowness-on-Windermere, a short walk to the town center, 0.3 km from The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, 0.5 km from Lake Windermere, and 85 km from Carlisle Lake District Airport. This hotel is surrounded by marinas and sailing centers. Guests can engage in water activities or cycling. Brockhole on Windermere is nearby.
Hotel Services
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa provides complimentary mineral water, a safe, bathrobes and toiletries in all rooms. The hotel offers wedding packages and meeting rooms with Wi-Fi. Team-building activities are available. The hotel provides dog bowls, treats, and waste bins. Expert personal trainers create tailored exercise regimes. Babysitting services can be arranged upon request.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free 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
- Game room
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
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- 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
