Facilities
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- Sauna
- Steam Room
- Relax Room
- Experience Showers
Set on the shores of Lake Windermere, the breathtaking scenery and superb facilities of this hotel set the scene for a romantic getaway with a loved one. Enjoy country walks or a stroll along the jetty for fresh air adventures, then head to the spa where the trained therapists will ease you into a state of total relaxation during your luxury massage or facial. With a thermal suite to chill out in and magnificent views to look out on, you’ll be in total bliss.
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23 Church Street,
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria, LA23 3DF
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The Spa Break
1 night1 meal1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment
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Breakfast
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Use of the spa facilities
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
Complimentary room upgrade and bottle of Prosecco in room on arrival -
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My Time For Me
Spa day1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment
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4 hours use of the facilities (arrival from 10am)
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One Night Simply Escape Hotel Break
1 night1 mealWhat's included (per person)
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Breakfast
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Use of the spa facilities
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
Complimentary room upgrade and bottle of Prosecco in room on arrival -
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My Morning Retreat
Spa day1 meal1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment
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Lunch
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Use of the spa facilities between 9am - 12pm
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
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My Afternoon Escape
Spa day1 meal1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment
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Afternoon Tea
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Use of the spa facilities between 12pm - 3pm
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
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One Night Deluxe Simply Escape Hotel Break
1 night2 mealsWhat's included (per person)
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Breakfast
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3 course gourmet dinner from the table d'hote menu in Lakeview Restaurant
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Use of the spa facilities
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
Complimentary room upgrade and bottle of Prosecco in room on arrival -
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My Perfect Treat Spa Day
Spa day1 meal1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment
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Afternoon Tea
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Use of the spa facilities
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
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The Essential Spa Break
1 night2 meals1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment
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3 course gourmet dinner from the table d'hote menu in Lakeview Restaurant
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Breakfast
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Use of the spa facilities
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
Complimentary room upgrade and bottle of Prosecco in room on arrival -
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The Sunday Spa Retreat
1 night2 meals1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment
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3 course gourmet dinner from the table d'hote menu in Lakeview Restaurant
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Breakfast
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Bottle of Prosecco in the room on arrival
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Use of the facilities until 4pm on Monday
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£5 off spa skincare and gift sets
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1pm late check-out (subject to availability)
15 minute Bonus Head or Foot MassageComplimentary room upgrade and bottle of Prosecco in room on arrival -
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The Indulgent Spa Break
1 night2 meals2 treatmentsWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 2 × 25 minute spa treatments
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Breakfast
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3 course gourmet dinner from the table d'hote menu in Lakeview Restaurant
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Use of the spa facilities
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
Complimentary room upgrade and bottle of Prosecco in room on arrival -
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My Signature Spa Day
Spa day1 meal2 treatmentsWhat's included (per person)
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55 minute Deep Tissue Massage
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25 minute Classic Facial
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Afternoon Tea
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Use of the spa facilities
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
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The Ultimate Spa Break
2 nights4 meals1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment
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Breakfast on 2 days
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3 course gourmet dinner from the table d'hote menu in Lakeview Restaurant on 1 night
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Afternoon Tea on 1 day
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Bottle of Prosecco
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Use of the spa facilities
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Special group offers available for 10 or more people
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This spa has earned Safe Hands for Cancer accreditation for completing adequate training, which has been approved by SATCC.
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Property Policies
During your stay
- No pets allowed
Our cancellation and Amendment policy
Please be aware that all bookings are non-refundable. Any amendments made may incur an admin fee and are subject to the venue's policies and availability.
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa frequently asked questions
- Who owns Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is part of the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts group, which is owned by Donald Macdonald. He established the group in 1990 and has expanded it to become the UK's largest privately owned hotel group.
- How do you get to Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Accessible by road, rail and air, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is on the shores of Lake Windermere. For those travelling by car, they are just two miles off the A591. There is plenty of onsight parking (extra fee) and guests will need to collect a key fob from reception to access the car park. Overnight stays are charged at £20 per night and day guests are £5. If you're visiting by train, they are just two miles from Windermere station, and if you're flying in, the nearest airport is Manchester, which is 90 miles away.
- What is included in a Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
What's included in a spa day at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa depends on the experience that you book. It is complete with a range of facilities including a gym, a 20-metre pool, a relaxation room, sauna, steam room, ice room and an aromatherapy shower. There are also treatments using Elemis products.
- What is near Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
The top attraction at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, is is location right on the water at the famous Lake Windermere. A haven for nature lovers, those who enjoy hiking or water sports, there's plenty to see and do in harmony with the landscape. Also popular in the area are forest adventure courses that include high wires and zip wires, or more sedate activities, like a trip to the Beatrix Potter Museum, Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum nearby.
- When was Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa built?
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is in a beautiful building, which was a private residence before becoming a hotel in 1745.
- What amenities does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have?
A four-star country house hotel, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is a tranquil place to stay with its own private jetties on the edge of Lake Windermere. Enjoying views of the water, there are 106 rooms and suites including five family rooms, and a popular on site restaurant. The hotel's spa has a gym, a 20-metre pool, a relaxation room, sauna, steam room, ice room and an aromatherapy shower, as well as treatments from Elemis. The hotel's accessible facilities include a fully accessible bedroom with handrails and widened doors.
- What are the food and drink options at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has one main restaurant, The Lakeview, with impeccable views of the water and serving British food with a twist and as much organic produce as possible. There's also a Terrace Lounge for cocktails, links and light bites.
- How many treatment rooms are there at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has eight treatment rooms including one dual suite. Therapists use Elemis, Jessica Nails and Bare Minerals products in a range of face and body treatments.
- What time is check in/check out?
Check-in at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is from 4pm, and check-out time is 11am. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
- Swimming Pool
- Sauna
- Steam Room
- Relax Room
- Experience Showers
- Ice Room
- Gym
- Dual Treatment
- Restaurant
- Groups
- Kids
- Mother and Daughter
- Pools
- Gift Packages for Her
- Dog Friendly
Surrounded by gardens and England’s largest lake, Windermere, Macdonald Old England is well positioned for a relaxing country break that caters to a variety of individual preferences.
The state of the art gym and 20m pool make it ideal for those looking for a proper work out before relaxing with an Elemis therapy or facial, but the thermal suite and floor to ceiling windows ensure it is also a beautiful place to recline on a lounger and enjoy the view.
In a country house that sits pride of place in the Cumbrian countryside, the hotel has its own private jetties on the edge of the location’s most prominent landmark – Lake Windermere, which of course also lends itself to impeccable views.
The rural area means there are plenty of outdoor activities including fishing and forest adventure courses that include high wires and zip wires, to the more sedate Beatrix Potter Museum and Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum nearby.
Being surrounded by a sense of such all-English history and rural tradition, it is entirely fitting that the restaurant is an equally traditionally furnished venue serving British food with a twist and as much organic produce as possible.