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

4-star lakeside hotel with Visit England Gold Award, private jetty, and ELEMIS spa in Bowness-on-Windermere

Amenities & Dining

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has the award-winning Lakeview Restaurant serving modern British cuisine using local and seasonal produce. Guests can book afternoon tea served in the lounge or on the terrace overlooking Lake Windermere. The hotel also offers private dining suites with lake views and a bar serving light meals and champagne.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel offers family rooms with proper twin beds for children, not sofa beds, and some deluxe rooms have balconies overlooking the lake. Pet-friendly rooms are available for guests travelling with dogs. All rooms include luxury toiletries, robes, tea and coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs.

Wellness & Spa

The Old England Hotel spa offers a full range of ELEMIS treatments, including facials, body massages, and a dedicated therapy for guests living with cancer. Guests have complimentary access to the heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, aroma steam room, ice room, and fully equipped gym. Spa facilities also include a relaxation lounge and locker rooms with fitness and spa amenities.

Location & Activities

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa sits directly on the shores of Lake Windermere with its own private jetty and boat moorings. The Beatrix Potter Exhibition is a 200-metre walk from the hotel, and Glebe Park and the Lake District National Park are nearby. Guests can arrange walking tours, lake cruises, and sailing from the hotel's marina.

Awards & Business Services

The Macdonald Old England Hotel Bowness-on-Windermere holds a Visit England Gold Award for its service and facilities. Business guests can use meeting and banquet rooms with lake views and catering options. The hotel also offers photocopying, fax services, and express check-in and check-out.

• Location: Lake Windermere lakeside in Bowness-on-Windermere town centre
• Rooms: Lakeside rooms with balconies and family suites with twin beds
• Dining: Lakeview Restaurant with modern British cuisine and afternoon tea
• Wellness: ELEMIS spa with sauna, steam room, ice room and 20-metre pool
• Package: Spa breaks with treatments and dining packages available
• Extra: Private boat moorings and electric vehicle charging station