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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF
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Perched on the shores of Lake Windermere, one of the most picturesque spots in the north of England, with unrivalled views and wealth of facilities, 4-star Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa makes a perfect get away for your business event. Just 5 minutes from Windermere Station, and within 90 minutes you can be on the outskirts of Manchester. Travel by car via the A591, and you can reach Kendal in just 20 minutes. OUR FACILITIES Its beautiful lakeside location and superb facilities make Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa one of the finest 4 star Lake District hotels. Set on the shores of Lake Windermere, it overlooks private jetties and moorings to create a perfectly calm atmosphere for your business gathering. Six stunning function rooms provide a range of options, from the Garden Suite with its lakeside views and space for 180 guests to the Library, with its bookshelves and beautiful honeyed wood-panelling – ideal for your boardroom meeting. Relax at the spa, have a dip in the pool or work out at the gym before indulging in the finest British cuisine in our restaurant before retiring to one of the 106 luxurious bedrooms. The great outdoors provide a wealth of team-building options, from energetic hikes to gentle walks, watersports to abseiling and horseriding. OUR PLEDGE SAFE & SOUND Our in-house teams and world-class partners have been working flat-out to set new standards of hygiene and safety for all our returning guests. We have introduced a comprehensive approach which sets a new benchmark for the hospitality industry. We call it "Safe & Sound". Please click on the link below to learn more. www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/safe-sound We aim to fulfil the Macdonald Meetings promise by making time for your business. We offer a dedicated booking consultant with the specific product expertise and seamless booking service you require. You’ll get the best rate first time, every time and we’ll respond to your enquiry within 30 minutes. Plus, we reward you so will want to book with us time and again.

Venue Details

ChainMacdonald Hotels and Resorts
BrandMacdonald Hotels and Resorts
Built1725
Renovated2007
Total meeting space4,628 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms106
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
4 Star Hotel, 2 AA Rosette Restaurant

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa or salon
  • Water sports

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,628 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,776.0 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,614.6 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
120
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
Bay Room
376.7 sq. ft.
24.0 x 15.7 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
18
10
--
30
10
18
6
Boardroom
301.4 sq. ft.
19.7 x 15.4 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
10
10
--
20
-
10
-
Claif Room
301.4 sq. ft.
21.0 x 14.1 sq. ft.
10.8 ft.
20
6
--
10
-
6
-
Garden Suite
1,776.0 sq. ft.
49.2 x 36.1 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
120
40
100
150
120
60
50
50
Library
602.8 sq. ft.
26.2 x 23.0 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
12
12
----
10
-
Seagrave Bar
1,614.6 sq. ft.
49.2 x 32.8 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
120
20
-
30
120
20
30
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
106
Suites
13

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 90 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking

Local Attractions

Boating

Recreation
10 mins
Hire a boat and use the Hotel's private jetty - explore the lake at your leisure.

Motor museum

Museum
20 mins
Lakeland Motor Museum is a diverse and unique road transport collection of 30,000 exhibits assembled over a period of almost 50 years.

Steam train tours

Recreation
15 mins
The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway, located in the scenic Leven Valley at the southern end of Windermere.   The railway runs for 3.5 miles from Haverthwaite Station, along the banks of the River Leven, to Lakeside Station where passangers can alight and board one of the 'steamer' services cruising to Bowness and Ambleside or visit the Lakes Aquarium.

Off road driving

Recreation
10 mins
Drive rough and rocky off-road trails in breathtaking mountain surroundings whilst learning new technical driving skills along the way.Or head off on an expedition run with local experts Kankku, who boast the most difficult trials in the country and will take you up to the top of some of England's highest peaks in the most remote and beautiful regions of the lakes.

Mountain tours

Recreation
10 mins
Daily scenic tours of the Lake District, Dales & Borders are available with pick ups from right outside the hotel.

Team-Building Events

Recreation
15 mins
SEE Events specialise in team building events within the Lake District and North East of the UK.  They can provide group team building days and corporate activities where you can choose from a selection of outdoor group activities or indoor team events.

Fishing

Recreation
5 mins
Enjoy a spot of fishing with your team, learn a new skill or just relax by the water

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• Traditional country house charm • Majestic views of Lake Windermere • Extensive private gardens • 106 luxurious bedrooms • Spa & Vital Health centre • Meeting and conference facilities • Complimentary Wifi • Valet parking (charges apply)

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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