Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

23 Church St., Bowness On Windermere LA233DF United Kingdom (GBR)
4.0 Star Property
54.363823 -2.921942
+1-800-219-2797
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Local Attractions

Windermere Lake Beatrix Potter Boat Museum Numerous fells for walking Brockhole outdoor adventure Dalton Wildlife park

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Property Description

4 star hotel sat on the shores of Windermere Lake with Bowness Village being a 2 minute walk away. We have 106 bedrooms with a lakeview Restaurant/Bar & Terrace. We offer classically British cuisine in our Restaurant and operate a bar snack & lounge menu Traditional Afternoon menu in our cocktail lounge & bar. We have spa facilities with indoor pool/steam & sauna, along with 8 treatment rooms and a relaxation room. We have 4 meeting/banquet areas that are suitable for weddings, corporate & team building away days. We can offer a just for 2 wedding or an exclusive corporate take over for 106 - 157. We have complimentary wifi through out the hotel.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 16.00
Check Out: 11.00am
Year of Last Renovation: 2017
Floors: 4
Rooms: 106
Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 106
Handicap Rooms: 1
Rooms with 1 Bed: 54
Rooms with 2 Beds: 52
Suites: 4
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 3 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 2122 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 180 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11.00am - 23.59pm
Pool Info:
7am - 7pm 18 metre heated pool
Ownership: Macdonald Hotels
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
28 days for group rooms - T&C's vary with each booking depending on lead time 48hrs for individual bookings
Nightly Parking: £20.
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 20.00%
Total Misc Fees: $1.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 20.00% (VAT)

Amenities / Features


  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Solarium
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Terrace

Airport & Shuttle Information

Manchester - 90 miles - 1.5hrs

Local Shuttle Info: Local bus service - time tables available at reception

Breakfast Information

Breakfast included in the rate, we offer full English and continental style with some supplemented dishes.

Pet Friendly?

Yes! Pets are allowed.
3 dog friendly rooms

Parking Info

Wedding/corporate/banquet parking - Free of charge Individual bookings - £20.00 per night

Internet / WiFI

All area's have Wifi and is free of charge

Cleaning Policies

Front of house cleaning daily, hand sanitizing stations available throughout the hotel. Covid 19 - all staff have training and hotel policies are adhered to.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Homeground Coffee + Kitchen - Start your day with a tasty breakfast at this charming cafe located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Pig - Savor a delightful lunch at this popular restaurant known for its farm-to-table concept, located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Lamplighter Dining Rooms - Enjoy a delicious meal at this cozy restaurant located just 0.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Lake Windermere Cruise - Take a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere, located just 0.1 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Crafty Baa - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this cozy pub known for its craft beers, located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Wild Boar - Indulge in a delicious lunch at this traditional inn known for its hearty British dishes, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Bodega Bar & Grill - Enjoy a flavorful dinner at this vibrant restaurant offering Latin American cuisine, located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Hill Top - Visit the former home of Beatrix Potter and explore the beautiful gardens, located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa.

Feel free to use the Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Bowness On Windermere event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Meters)
Size
(sqm.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Bay Room 6 x 4 x 3 6 --/-- -- -- 12 12 12 --/-- 20 -- --
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Bay Room

Bright and airy room with access onto garden's, separate breakout area for tea/coffees.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
64.6 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
6 x 4 x 3 M.
Floor Level:
1 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
£150.00 GBP
Full Day Rental:
£250.00 GBP
Evening Rental:
£100.00 GBP
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
£300.00 GBP
24hr rate from - £235.00 per person inc vat Day Delegate rate - £45.00 per person inc vat
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Garden Suite 15 x 11 x 3 165 50/60 45 -- 28 23 28 --/-- 80 -- --
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Garden Suite

Multi functional space with beautiful views over the hotel's garden and Windermere Lake, separate entrance and benefits from separate break out area
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1776.0 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
15 x 11 x 3 M.
Floor Level:
1 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
1
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
£200.00 GBP
Full Day Rental:
£350.00 GBP
Evening Rental:
£150.00 GBP
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
£350.00 GBP
24hr rate from - £235.00 per person inc vat Day Delegate rate - £45.00 per person inc vat
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Claife Room 6 x 4 x 3 26 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- -- --
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Claife Room

Perfect space for a smaller board room meeting, separate breakout area attached to the meeting room.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
279.9 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
6 x 4 x 3 M.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
£75.00 GBP
Full Day Rental:
£150.00 GBP
Evening Rental:
£75.00 GBP
24 Hr. Hold Rental:
£200.00 GBP
24hr rate from - £235.00 per person inc vat Day Delegate rate - £45.00 per person inc vat
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FAQs about Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

What time is check in?

Check in time is 16.00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11.00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa have?

There are 106 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Breakfast included in the rate, we offer full English and continental style with some supplemented dishes.

What parking is available at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Wedding/corporate/banquet parking - Free of charge Individual bookings - £20.00 per night

How much does internet cost?

All area's have Wifi and is free of charge

Is there a gym at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 7am - 7pm 18 metre heated pool.

Can I get a group rate at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 2.9%.

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