Macdonald Old England

Overview

This elegant 4-star hotel enjoys a prime location on the shore of Lake Windermere in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. Boasting beautiful lake views the hotel features a spa and an indoor swimming pool. An ideal base for exploring the Lake District National Park.

Location

The hotel is located on the shore of Lake Windermere in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere the lakes most popular holiday resort. The hotel has mature gardens which lead down to the lakeside, where the hotel has its own private jetty and mooring. Bowness-on-Windermere's pier is just minutes from the hotel as are many shops and eating and drinking establishments. Bowness-on-Windermere has many boating and aquatic attractions and is also home to The World of Beatrix Potter, the only Beatrix Potter themed attraction in Europe.

Exterior

The property has a dark stone exterior.

Leisure Facilities

The hotel features a spa which has 8 tranquil treatment rooms and a relaxation room. A wide variety of treatments are offered at the spa. The hotel also has a 20metre indoor swimming pool, sauna and aroma steam room.

Rooms

Rooms are furnished in a traditional English style and feature soft furnishings in rich natural colours. Bathrobes are provided and there is complimentary mineral water in rooms.

Restaurant and bar

The 2 AA Rosette Vinand Restaurant is known as the ‘restaurant on the lake'. It features full length windows, with fantastic views across to Lake Windermere. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is served from 7.30am -10.00am Monday to Friday and from 8.00am – 10.30am on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition there is a bar which serves hot and cold meals throughout the day and with a full bar service in the evening. On fine summer days guests can sit out on the terrace and enjoy panoramic of the lake. There is also a colonial-style coffee lounge at the hotel, which is the perfect place to enjoy light refreshments in a peaceful and refined atmosphere.

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