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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
23 Church Street
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria
England
LA23 3DF
United Kingdom
Being centrally located in Bowness-on-Windermere, the hotel offers immediate access to a wealth of activities and attractions. The hotel’s private jetties on Lake Windermere provide opportunities for sailing, fishing, or simply taking a leisurely boat ride to appreciate the beauty of the lake. For those interested in exploring the local landscape, numerous walking and hiking trails are easily accessible. A few steps away from the hotel is the vibrant town of Bowness-on-Windermere, with its array of boutique shops, quaint cafes, and traditional pubs. Cultural attractions like the Beatrix Potter Experience and Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House, are also nearby. After a day full of exploration, guests can relax and rejuvenate at the hotel's state-of-the-art spa or indulge in the exquisite culinary delights at the hotel's restaurant. With its superb location and exceptional amenities, the Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa provides an ideal retreat for those wishing to explore the enchanting Lake District.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 152 feet / 46.3 metres above sea level
Windermere Beach
Near Windermere - a shingle composition 0.5 miles away. This is not your traditional beach, but known to locals as Windermere Beach, an inland freshwater beach backed by flat grassy land on the lake. A good spot to have a picnic and relax when the weather permits
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Wedding Venue / Facilities
Free Wifi Internet
Disabled Facilities
Lift / Elevator
Spa services or Sauna
Indoor Pool
Gym / Fitness Centre
Concierge Services
Business Services
Meeting Rooms
Conference Space
Garden
Outside Seating
24-Hour Front Desk
Room Service
Laundry Services
Luggage Storage
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Wedding Venue / Facilities
Free Wifi Internet
Disabled Facilities
Lift / Elevator
Spa services or Sauna
Indoor Pool
Gym / Fitness Centre
Concierge Services
Business Services
Meeting Rooms
Conference Space
Garden
Outside Seating
24-Hour Front Desk
Room Service
Laundry Services
Luggage Storage
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
21.4 miles Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
40.3 miles
Motorways
M6 Junction 36 Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west
12.1 miles M6 Junction 37
Kendal, Sedbergh
12.3 miles M6 Junction 38
Kendal, Brough, Appleby
14.0 miles
Railway Stations
Windermere station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
1.3 miles Staveley
station code = SVL
LA8 9NB
4.3 miles
Ferry Ports
Attractions & places to see near this Hotel
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Windermere Lake Cruises -
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby. 1 minutes walk
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby.
Lake tours stopping at several ferry landing points on the lake, a great way to combine a lake cruise with part of a longer walk to areas you may not normally see
0.1m / 0.2km -
Windermere Golf Club -
LA23 3NB
SD 41938 96231
= spoons.spindles.backpack Hotels nearby. 18 minutes walk
LA23 3NB
SD 41938 96231
= spoons.spindles.backpack Hotels nearby.
An 18 hole course in the heart of the beautiful Lake district with practice area, bar and restaurant - visitors welcome
1.2m / 1.9km -
The World Of Beatrix Potter -
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby. 2 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby.
A tourist attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere with re-creations of of your favorite characters, via a self guided walk through the attraction, with a shops and tea rooms
0.1m / 0.2km -
Claife Viewing Station -
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby. 18 minutes walk
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby.
Located on the west side of lake Windermere follow a wooded path uphill to a semi ruined building, positioned atop a rocky outcrop for fine views over Lake Windermere
1.2m / 1.9km -
The Old Laundry Theatre -
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby. 2 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby.
A small intimate theatre with top class acts including theatre, musicals, comedy , film screening and more - see the events calendar for more
0.1m / 0.2km -
Blackwell Arts and Craft House -
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby. 22 minutes walk
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby.
A large property and arts & Crafts historic house with tea rooms and craft shop
1.4m / 2.3km -
Windermere Steamboat Museum -
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby. 7 minutes walk
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby.
A boat museum on the shores of windermere , reopened in Mar29 after a long period of closure - with a selection of working steam boats, and other local craft all relevent to the area plus a large undercover display and café
0.4m / 0.6km -
Orrest Head -
LA23 1AP
SD 41422 99360
= sour.equipping.flash Hotels nearby.
1.7m / 2.7km - 26 minutes walk
LA23 1AP
SD 41422 99360
= sour.equipping.flash Hotels nearby.
A fell north of Windermere, notable for being the first fell Alfred Wainwright climbed. The summit gives good panoramic views of a number of fells some distance away. The walk to the summit is not that far from Windermere
Elevation = 238 Meters / 780.8 Feet1.7m / 2.7km -
Lake Windermere -
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby. 8 minutes walk
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby.
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, just over 11 miles long with several popular lakeland towns on its shores
0.5m / 0.8km -
Hill Top House - Beatrix Potter -
LA22 0LF
SD 37040 95648
= amount.kidney.dolly Hotels nearby. 31 minutes walk
LA22 0LF
SD 37040 95648
= amount.kidney.dolly Hotels nearby.
The home of Beatrix Potter's before it was left to the National Trust. This wonderfully preserved 17th-century farmhouse was the inspiration to many of the children's books from this well known writers
2.1m / 3.4km - View more hotels nearby with distances
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The Bay House Lake View Guest House - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.05
Lake View Guesthouse - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.10
Field House Guest House - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.10
Bowness Bay Suites - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.10
Laurel Cottage Bowness - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.10
The Royal Oak Inn - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.11
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Macdonald Hotel?
The Windermere Beach is 0.5 miles from this Macdonald Hotel. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions