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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa - Food & Drink

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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, 23 Church St, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DF

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Take in the stunning views from our lakeside Restaurant whilst dining from our seasonal menu, we serve only the finest British cuisine in our restaurant.

For a more relaxed experience, unwind in our Terrace Lounge where you can enjoy a classic afternoon tea and your favourite coffee. Our sun terrace is also a great spot for evening cocktails.

The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa stands right on the shore of Windermere and boasts unrivalled views of England's largest lake. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring Lakeland's towns and villages, rural idylls and outdoor challenges along with a multitude of historic, cultural and contemporary attractions. The hotel rejoices in mature gardens with lawns down to the lakeside.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

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Accessibility

  • Disabled facilities

Booking & Payment Details

  • American Express accepted
  • Christmas special programme
  • Travel agent bookings
  • Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

  • Continental breakfast only
  • Evening meals
  • Licenced (table or bar)
  • Packed lunches provided
  • Restaurant open to non-residents
  • Snacks/afternoon tea
  • Special diets available
  • Vegetarian diet available

Children

  • Children welcome - Children welcome from age 15
  • Cots available
  • High chairs available

Heating Facilities

  • Central heating

Languages

  • Staff fluent in Polish

Laundry Facilities

  • Ironing facilities

Leisure Facilities

  • Golf available (onsite or nearby)
  • Gym on site
  • Health/beauty facilities onsite
  • Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
  • Sauna onsite
  • Spa Facilities
  • Swimming pool - indoor onsite

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Conference facilities

Parking

  • Private parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs/pets NOT accepted
  • Laundry/valet service
  • Lounge for residents' use
  • Night porter
  • Passenger lift
  • Television available
  • Totally non-smoking
  • WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

  • Hairdryer
  • Radio
  • Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
  • Telephone
  • Television

Site Features

  • Building of historical interest
  • Garden

Target Markets

  • Hen/Stag Dos Welcome

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Road Directions

From M6 jct 36 follow A590/A591 to Windermere. Follow signs for Bowness Bay.

Public Transport Directions

We are situated behind St Martin's Church, 1.5 miles from Windermere station.

Awards

  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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