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Macdonald Old England Hotel

4.0 of 5
Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DF, England
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Macdonald Old England Hotel
4.0 of 5 stars 448 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very good(24)
  • Continental breakfast(16)
  • Swimming pool(16)
  • Car park(15)
  • Reception staff(10)
  • Friendly and helpful(10)
  • Evening meals(8)
  • First nights(8)
  • SPA FACILITIES(8)
  • Great location(7)
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Uddingston, Scotland, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

This hotel has everything you could wish for on a short weekend break. It certainly lived up to its 4* status. We were welcomed with concierge who offered to park our cars, then the friendliness of the reception staff, who were very professional. We had our bags carried up to our room and neither of us were disappointed in the... More

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Blackpool
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012 NEW

stayed for a couple of nights in May 2012, the weather was unusally brillant for the lakes, and the hotel catered for all our needs even valet parking the car in there underground carpark. the room was in the newer wing and very spacious amd well apointed. staff took every care to be as helpfull as possible despite having to... More

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I recently stayed for one night at the Old England Hotel. Upon arrival we were greeted by an very friendly Concierge, who offered to park our car for us and then once we'd checked in carried our bags up and took us personally to our room, the lady on the reception desk was also very friendly. We... More

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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012

Old England by name – Old England by nature. The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is one of the finest 4-star hotels in the Lake District. After a multi-million pound investment the former Georgian residence retains its original splendour and charm. Pat and I were thrilled when we were invited to visit. The entrance is in a little side... More

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Cleveland,England
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012

We had stayed at many Macdonald hotels in different locations but as Windermere is one of our favourite places we chose the Old England as the place to hold our wedding and we were not disappointed! From the moment we arrived the service was excellent. Our wedding planning had been done by email with the hotels wedding co ordinaters as... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 via mobile
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No life guard in the pool, signs all round saying no diving or dive bombing, but young kids in the pool doing exactly that with their parents at the poolside watching, went for a relaxing Sunday morning swim but gave up in the end, won't be going there again!

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Bolton uk
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
4
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Viewed the hotel and seemed quite nice, although nothing too special. Rang a few days later for a family room on a Friday evening. I was quoted £546.00 for B & B only. When I asked if anyone had ever really paid that amount in the past for what was a double and two bunk beds, I got a very... More

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2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 via mobile
2
people found this review helpful

Stay here on business quite often and it's a great place with lovely rooms. Only thing that bugs me is the really slow service at breakfast which never gets any better no matter how many subtle and unsubtle hints you leave - plan for it and you'll be fine

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17 reviews 17 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was a second visit to this Macdonald hotel now that the new spa, pool and gym facilities had been completed. We stayed three nights with friends on a B&B basis including a meal in the restaurant on the final night. Bowness is an ideal spot for sightseeing and walking the local hills. The town is compact with plenty of... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My fiancé and I have just returned from the macdonald Old England hotel after spending the weekend there celebrating my aunts 60th birthday. Check in was quick and easy, with us being the first of the group of twelve checking in I thought this may cause problems with me not being the group leader,but all was fine. We settled into... More

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Address: Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DF, England
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