Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpavsThe Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Pheasant Inn ranks marginally better than Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. The Pheasant Inn scores 73 with approval from 1 reviewers such as Fodor's.
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
23 Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DF
From $244/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"The 250-year-old Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers an idyllic setting on Lake Windermere with green lawns, private moorings, and scenic views from a terrace bar and restaurant." Full review
The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YE
From $180/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Halfway between Cockermouth and Keswick at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake, this traditional 18th-century coaching inn exudes English coziness without the usual Lakeland fussiness." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A traditional country inn, quietly tucked away by Bassenthwaite Lake, offering comfortably cottage-style bedrooms and good-value food. Plus, there’s an unexpectedly large hidden garden." Full review
Independent
"Ideally placed for quaint country views along The Sandstone Trail, The Pheasant Inn is a country pub with rooms that dates back to around 1650"