StayScore
75/100
Bowness on Windermere
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
StayScore
77
/100
Confidence: High
23 Church Street, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3DF, United Kingdom
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere sits on the shores of Lake Windermere, within walking distance of Bowness-on-Windermere. The hotel occupies mature lakeside grounds with its own private jetty and moorings. On-site facilities include a spa and leisure centre with an indoor swimming pool, thermal suites and a gym, plus an on-site restaurant, terrace bar and landscaped gardens. Rooms offer views over the lake and easy access to local boat cruises and walks.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 77/100
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere is best suited to travellers seeking a classic lakeside base for exploring Windermere and the wider Lake District. Its appeal is strongest for guests who prize immediate access to the water, boat cruises and scenic walks, combined with traditionally styled hotel character and mature grounds. The hotel works well for couples, walkers and families after a relaxed, activity-focused break rather than a lively town-centre or nightlife-led stay.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Indoor swimming poolPrivate parkingSpa & wellness centreFamily roomsFree WiFiRestaurantNon-smoking roomsTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarBreakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Waterside location on Lake Windermere with private jetty and moorings
- ✓ Easy on-foot access to boat cruises, lakeside walks and Bowness-on-Windermere
- ✓ Traditional lakes-hotel character set in mature landscaped grounds with terrace views
Things to know
- • Lakeside spot can be busier and noisier during peak season with day-trippers and boat traffic
- • Better suited to relaxed, activity-based breaks than late-night town-centre nights out
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction 250 yd
- 2.Coronation Park 450 yd
- 3.Biskey Howe 600 yd
- 4.Windermere Jetty 850 yd
- 5.Millenium Gardens 0.8 mi
Top attractions
- 1.Birthwaite Garden 1.1 mi
- 2.From Auschwitz to Ambleside 1.1 mi
- 3.Hill Top 2.1 mi
- 4.The Lumberjills' Story 4.4 mi
- 5.Galava Roman Fort 4.5 mi
Transport
- 1.Train · Windermere Station 1.3 mi
- 2.Bus · Windermere Railway Station (2) 1.3 mi
- 3.Bus · Windermere Railway Station (1) 1.3 mi
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