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

4-star lakeside hotel with a Visit England Gold Award and a full-service spa on Lake Windermere

Accommodations & Views

The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers rooms with flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and mineral water. Some rooms provide direct views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. The hotel provides family rooms with generous sizes and dog-friendly accommodations.

Dining & Experiences

The award-winning Lakeview Restaurant serves modern British cuisine using local and seasonal ingredients. The Terrace Bar and Lounge offers light meals and traditional afternoon teas in a picturesque setting. Private dining and events suites with lake views are available for special occasions.

Spa & Wellness

The full-service spa offers a variety of ELEMIS treatments, including exclusive therapies for guests living with cancer. The leisure center has a 66 ft heated indoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, and spa facilities such as a sauna, aroma steam room, and ice room. Guests have complimentary use of the spa facilities, including the fitness center and spa lounge.

Location & Grounds

The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa sits on the shores of Lake Windermere, with its own private boat moorings and a private jetty. The hotel is a short walk from the Bowness-on-Windermere town center and 700 ft from the Beatrix Potter Exhibition. The landscaped gardens provide outdoor space, and the hotel has a private jetty and lakeside moorings for guests.

Dining & Family Offerings

The award-winning Lakeview Restaurant serves modern British cuisine with local and seasonal ingredients. The hotel offers a kid-friendly buffet, special diet menus, and a snack bar. Family rooms are generous in size, and the hotel is dog-friendly, with board games and puzzles available for children.

• Accolades: Visit England Gold Award
• Location: On the shores of Lake Windermere, 700 ft from Beatrix Potter Exhibition
• Rooms: Family rooms and dog-friendly accommodations
• Dining: Award-winning Lakeview Restaurant with modern British cuisine
• Wellness: Full-service spa with ELEMIS treatments, 66 ft heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room
• Activities: Private boat moorings, private jetty, walking tours