Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere
4-Star Hotel
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Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
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About this hotel
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.
Amenities
Business facilities
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Pool
Non-smoking
Gym
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Laundry services
Sauna
Accessible Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Safe
Accessible by lift
Key access
Key card access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Bowness-on-Windermere
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews7 / 10Good·Nov 2026
Lovely and clean and great location.
We paid for an upgrade and given a luxury deluxe room which had a lovely view of the lake but the room wasn’t luxurious, pleasant at best.
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2026
Fantastic location. The hotel is close to bars, restaurants and attractions. The views from the room were superb. The room was nice with a seating area and a very comfortable bed.
The parking was very expensive at £25 per night (we were staying for 3 nights). It is cheaper to use the long stay car park close by for £23.00 for 3 nights. The breakfast service was poor. It took a long time for plates to get collected, so guests were queuing to get in, but tables were left uncleared. The staff could not cope, which created a chaotic atmosphere. One couple waited over 30 minutes for a pot of tea and toast, after asking at least four members of staff (one waiter was incredibly rude and unhelpful). It soured the stay to be honest. We were going to have an evening meal there, but the breakfast experience put us off. Luckily, there are plenty of lovely restaurants to choose from.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Location , cleanliness, great breakfast
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5 / 10·Nov 2026
We loved our room overlooking the lake. Was very comfortable. Lovely king size bed.
Parking charge is extortionate. £25 per night. We parked in the nearby car park for £23 for the 3 nights.
Breakfast buffet was cold. Most of the items we had to wait until they were topped up.Ordered what we wanted on the last morning and brought to the table which was much better
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7.6Good
(1,884 Ratings)
"Location , cleanliness, great breakfast"
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