Macdonald Old England Hotel & SpavsThe Waterhead Inn
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa and Waterhead Hotel are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Waterhead Hotel ranks significantly higher than Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa. Waterhead Hotel scores 87 with endorsements from 4 publications like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
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 Waterhead Inn
Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0ER
From $193/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"The 41-room, upscale town house hotel near Ambleside is modern yet cozy." Full review
Fodor's
"Near the water's edge, with good views, it's comfortable and spotless, with excellent service and amenities that include music docks, underfloor heating, espresso machines." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A refreshingly metropolitan-style hotel amid the traditional, bijou or country-house offerings of the Lake District’s central honey-pots." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Outside, it's clad in traditional Lakeland stone; inside, there are 40-something rooms that, while perfectly comfortable, feel a tad corporate in style." Full review