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      Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

      2,852 Reviews
      #9 of 13 Hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere
      23 Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DF, England
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      4.0
      2,852 reviews
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      Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
      Luxury and Lake Views

      Virtually erected on the bank of the Windermere Lake in the Bowness village, Macdonald Old England Hotel redefines luxury. Spacious rooms with fabulous beds, sofa chairs, television, safe, etc., the hotel rooms have the lake views as the bonus. Complimentary red wine, sparkling ad still...More

      Thank msunando
      Response from Marco F, Manager at Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaResponded 1 week ago

      Dear msunando, We are happy to read and learn that you enjoyed your stay and we have exceeded your expectations.

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Romantic hotel overlooking the lake.

      Very traditional and typically English hotel. Very romantic setting. Nice rooms. Great service and friendly staff. I wouldn't recommend the restaurant though food wasn't good. We got a package with dinner included but in reality hardly any dishes were included.

      Thank 584mortons
      Response from Marco F, Manager at Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaResponded 1 week ago

      Dear 584mortons, Thank you for your kind comments regarding service and staff at the hotel, highly appreciated. So you are aware we have changed around from this weekend onwards the main menu in the restaurant as well the inclusive dinner package procedures.

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Good but not as good as last time

      We arrived on Sunday and parked up. Happy the room was great and well appointed cannot complain at all...... But I feel as though the breakfast is some what lacking. It used to be the highlight of my stay, from getting in and leaving it...More

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      Response from Marco F, Manager at Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaResponded 1 week ago

      Dear Kev0808, Thank you for sharing your recent stay experience with us and I can assure you we have addressed the "issue" with the breakfast already this week so can only apologise for the inconvenience caused but rest assure during your next stay you will...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Exceptional place to chill

      Me and the wife love our spa visits and this one ticks the boxes. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the spa is relaxing. We have also eaten here and the service was welcomed. We booked the room over the phone which was fast...More

      Thank B6326PKbenf
      Response from Marco F, Manager at Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaResponded 1 week ago

      Dear B6326PKbenf, If you need to chill again soon you know the place to come to. Thank you for your kind comments.

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Lovely Hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere

      We stayed here in the middle of May 2017 and from the first time of drawing up to the hotel the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Our car was whisked away to be parked safely and we were helped to our room with our...More

      Thank marye985
      Response from Marco F, Manager at Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpaResponded 1 week ago

      Dear marye985, We are happy to read and learn you enjoyed your stay at the hotel and we are lloking forward seeing you again soon in Windermere.

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      • US$187 - US$417 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • #1 Green Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere
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      Response from Marco F | Property representative |
      The train station is a 5 minute drive by taxi, who are stationed at the station. When rooms available check in can take place earlier otherwise the hotel is happy to store the lugguage in its lugguage room accordingly. Uber... More
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      Response from Helen N | Reviewed this property |
      As simply ask for a room with a lake view, might help to say it's a celebration of sorts....
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      Response from FrancescaTX | Reviewed this property |
      Hi, I actually travelled by train + bus so I am not sure about the parking charge.
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