Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, Ambleside

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Category	Facilities
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Activities	Walking tours.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Soundproof rooms, Designated smoking area, Allergy-free room, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available.
Bathroom	Sauna.
Room Amenities	Heated pool, Safety deposit box, Heating.
Food & Drink	Fruits, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Breakfast in the room, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Kid meals, Outdoor furniture, Packed lunches, Room service, Restaurant, Bar.
Safety & security	24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers.
Services	Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi.
Cleaning services	Dry cleaning, Trouser press, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Key access, Key card access.
Food & drink safety	Delivered food is securely covered, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized.
Common areas	Sun terrace, Games room, Garden.
Reception services	Express check-in/check-out, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Concierge service, 24-hour front desk, Invoice provided.
Physical distancing	Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas, Physical distancing rules followed, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out.
General	Private parking, Parking on site, Parking, WiFi available in all areas.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Pool and wellness	Spa facilities, Steam room, Head massage, Swimming pool, Foot massage, Massage, Spa and wellness centre, Back massage, Swimming Pool, Fitness centre, Full body massage, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Indoor pool, Couples massage, Hand massage, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Indoor pool (all year), Neck massage, Fitness.
Transport	Accessible parking, Parking garage.
Outdoor & View	Terrace.

Guest Ratings For This Property

7.7

Based on 2481 Reviews

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Comfort

8.5

Cleanliness

8.3

Value For Money

6.6

Facilities

7.9

Reviewers Mention About Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Guests enjoyed a fabulous two-night spa break at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, praising the old world ambience, great service, and spacious rooms with lovely views of Lake Windermere. The breakf (Read More)ast was superb with options for all diets, while the evening meal received mixed reviews. The spa treatments were excellent, and staff were friendly and helpful. Convenient location near Bowness attractions. Some recommend dining elsewhere for dinner. Overall, highly recommended.

Guest Reviews

Darran

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Lovely weekend luxuary getaway

room Location

Extra charge for eggs benedict

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Duncan

young couple

6.0

Pleasant

Thanks for the amazing room shame about the run down feel about the hotel

The room was amazing with incredible views thank you the staff were lovely and polite and friendly

Run down public areas very old doors, carpets, furniture etc etc seems like it needs major overhaul

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Adrian

young couple

3.0

Poor

Very disappointed with the hotel, location was good but it is no where near worth the 400 per night we paid.

Location Brilliant and the Pool was Ok

Very dated inside, rooms very basic not even air con, a fridge or mini bar. Very expensive for what you get and they charge extra 20 per night to park and also they charge extra on an already paid for breakfast on certain items

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Carlo

family with young children

8.0

Very good

Good really

Breakfast, in general, was mostly good but very busy one morning and many complications accurred.

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Somerha

young couple

7.0

Good

Overall enjoyable and good teip

Good location....good staff...clean room

Breakfast was poor and small portions

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Julia

family with young children

9.0

Superb

Cosy and warm.

The breakfast was brilliant. Good options to suit every taste

They didnt clear the car park of snow not clear the path in front of the entrance to the hotel. It was an ice rink.

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Jake

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Brilliant hotel, perfect location

Prefect stay

Nothing

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Rosemary

solo traveller

10.0

Exceptional

Beautiful and peaceful

Location and room

Nothing

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Julie

family with young children

5.0

Passable

Location is great

Location is perfect, room was lovely

Extortionate price for car parking, breakfast wasn't very hot considering we were down for it opening due to my early rising Granddaughter. Son and Granddaughter went to the pool in the afternoon when we checked in, they were out within 5 mins due to the pool being pretty cold

Published on 27 Dec 2023

Sandra

young couple

3.0

Poor

Very poor staff to anywhere else we have stayed in the lakes

The bedroom was comfortable

The staff especially young boys at breakfast no greeting no eye contact when we needed milk orderd fried eggs got poached no explanation they dont do fried eggs with full English !All three boys chatting as we left the dining room no thank you or acknowledgement very poor need re training

Published on 22 Dec 2023