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      Macdonald Leeming House, Ullswater

      1,225 Reviews
      #2 of 2 Hotels in Watermillock
      Ullswater nr Penrith, Watermillock CA11 0JJ, England
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      4.5
      1,225 reviews
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      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      Nice hotel but not great food and overpriced

      Lovely hotel setting and lovely rooms. Had a real problem with the price of the food and drink in comparison to the quality though. We had dinner and the food was lacklustre and badly cooked (very overdone fish, overdone duck, overdone veg and to be...More

      Thank Zoe J
      Response from KarenIrving, General Manager at Macdonald Leeming House, UllswaterResponded 1 week ago

      Dear Zoe J Thank you for visiting Leeming House and for your feedback I am delighted you enjoyed the hotel and its location, we are certainly very fortunate with our stunning setting. I am sorry you felt dissapointed with the food and cost. Macdonald Hotels...More

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Beautiful views

      Spent two nights here recently, the hotel is in an ideal location with breathtaking views. The room itself was quite nice although the bathroom was a bit 'tired' (leaky tub, wonky tap). The biggest let down for this hotel was the dining area, it was...More

      Thank felij688
      Response from KarenIrving, General Manager at Macdonald Leeming House, UllswaterResponded 6 days ago

      Hello felij688 Great to hear you enjoyed your stay at Leeming House and you enjoyed the hotel and location. Leeming is set in the most stunning location. We did experience an unexpected issue with flies over a couple of days which was quiet unique, we...More

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Idyllic setting, indifferent staff

      as a Cumbrian 'native' I remember this hotel fondly as being in a beautiful setting and having excellent service: sadly, like so many others in the Lakes whilst the views are just as spectacular the attention to detail has diminished. Two requests and 25 minuted...More

      2  Thank Wallows
      Response from KarenIrving, General Manager at Macdonald Leeming House, UllswaterResponded 6 days ago

      Dear Wallows Thank you for taking the time to post a review further to your recent visit. I am sorry to read of your disappointment with hotels in The Lakes, I am certain this would not be the impression they would want to give, As...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Anniversary treat for my boyfriend!

      What an amazing hotel! I booked me and my boyfriend a night at this hotel for our anniversary back in May and I am so happy I did. The view from our room was stunning, it had a clear view of the lake and the...More

      Thank Hannah B
      Response from KarenIrving, General Manager at Macdonald Leeming House, UllswaterResponded 6 days ago

      Dear Hanna B Thank you so much for such positive feedback, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay so much with us in particular for such an important celebration. Thank you also for your comments regarding Livia our new receptionist, she will be thrilled to...More

      Reviewed 3 weeks ago
      Beautiful Setting

      We went to the Leeming House Hotel as a belated Anniversary treat. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the views are stunning. The hotel itself is lovely and our room was really nice on the first floor (room 40) We went down for a pre...More

      1  Thank robbo2423
      Response from KarenIrving, General Manager at Macdonald Leeming House, UllswaterResponded 6 days ago

      Dear robbo2423 Thank you for visiting Leeming House to celebrate your anniversary. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay so much, I can see you upgraded to one of our feature rooms which offer the best views, overlooking the beautiful lake and surrounding fells and...More

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      • US$162 - US$425 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      Response from KarenIrving | Property representative |
      Hello sammQ2946JK Your rate will include breakfast, we have a great choice of cold buffet, followed by a cooked breakfast to order. We look forward to welcoming you to Leeming House Kind regards Karen
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      We took dogs and all was well, but I can't say I know the location policy. The dogs stayed with us in the rooms, on more than one floor...
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