Traditional Lake District stay on the shores of Lake Windermere

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, Bowness-on-Windermere

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Lakeview Restaurant
Lakeview Restaurant
Super Deluxe room with lake view
Super Deluxe room with lake view
Windermere
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Deluxe room
Windermere
Windermere
Lakeview Restaurant
Lakeview Restaurant
Super Deluxe room with lake view
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Wake up among elegant, traditional English interiors on the shores of Lake Windermere – includes breakfast, optional dinner, and more
  • The best of the Lake District: Perched enviably on the serene shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa provides a comforting, traditional base to explore the beautiful Lake District region from. The hotel’s comfortable rooms - some of which feature incomparable views over the lake - are just the thing to come home to after a day’s exertions in the fresh lakeside air, while the modern British cuisine at the restaurant, using fresh seasonal ingredients, is hearty and delicious.

  • Tranquil lakeside setting: The hotel sits right in the heart of one of England’s most beautiful areas, the Lake District, and right on the shores of its most famous lake, Windermere. This part of the world is a playground for lovers of the great outdoors, with myriad hiking and cycling trails to choose from as well as a wide range of activities that all the family can enjoy - from a 'Go Ape' experience to a day out at the Beatrix Potter museum.

  • Blissful spa: After a tiring day’s outdoor adventures, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa’s indulgent spa offers a range of wellness therapies to help you recover and relax. This area is also rich in history, from the millennia-old Roman ruins of Ambleside Fort to the Stott Park Bobbin Mill, where you can learn all about the region’s history.

How to get there

The hotel is situated on the shores of the picturesque Lake Windemere, just south of Windemere centre. There's a train station here which offers links to Kendal, from where you can change to trains bound for Manchester or London. If you're driving from the M6, take the A590 and A591 towards Kendal then make your way from there.

Good to know

The spa and gym are open from 7am, with last entry at 6pm. Children's hours are 10am - 5pm. Should you wish to book a spa treatment, please call the hotel directly on 0344 879 9144 prior to your arrival.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • The best of the Lake District: Perched enviably on the serene shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa provides a comforting, traditional base to explore the beautiful Lake District region from. The hotel’s comfortable rooms - some of which feature incomparable views over the lake - are just the thing to come home to after a day’s exertions in the fresh lakeside air, while the modern British cuisine at the restaurant, using fresh seasonal ingredients, is hearty and delicious.

  • Tranquil lakeside setting: The hotel sits right in the heart of one of England’s most beautiful areas, the Lake District, and right on the shores of its most famous lake, Windermere. This part of the world is a playground for lovers of the great outdoors, with myriad hiking and cycling trails to choose from as well as a wide range of activities that all the family can enjoy - from a 'Go Ape' experience to a day out at the Beatrix Potter museum.

  • Blissful spa: After a tiring day’s outdoor adventures, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa’s indulgent spa offers a range of wellness therapies to help you recover and relax. This area is also rich in history, from the millennia-old Roman ruins of Ambleside Fort to the Stott Park Bobbin Mill, where you can learn all about the region’s history.

How to get there

The hotel is situated on the shores of the picturesque Lake Windemere, just south of Windemere centre. There's a train station here which offers links to Kendal, from where you can change to trains bound for Manchester or London. If you're driving from the M6, take the A590 and A591 towards Kendal then make your way from there.

Good to know

The spa and gym are open from 7am, with last entry at 6pm. Children's hours are 10am - 5pm. Should you wish to book a spa treatment, please call the hotel directly on 0344 879 9144 prior to your arrival.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Garden

  • Terrace

  • Pet friendly

  • Swimming pool

  • Parking

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

    Lounge bar

  • Fitness centre

  • Reception

  • Luggage storage

  • Concierge service

  • Laundry service

  • Wi-Fi

  • Garden

  • Terrace

  • Pet friendly

  • Swimming pool

  • Parking

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

    Lounge bar

  • Fitness centre

  • Reception

  • Luggage storage

  • Concierge service

  • Laundry service

Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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23 Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3DF

The Lake District is justly renowned as one of the most beautiful areas in England, and Windermere – the largest lake in the country – is the most iconic of the lot. There’s no end of outdoor activities on offer here, from walks and hikes to suit all ability levels to birdwatching on the lake’s shore.

On the water itself, swimming, fishing and canoeing are all on offer, as are water-skiing and powerboating for the more adventurous visitor. Accessible boating and scenic ‘Miles Without Stilts’ routes are available for disabled visitors.