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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with spa, near Lake Windermere

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Feature) | Water view
Flat-screen TV
Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Nestled by the lake, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers an upscale retreat with a relaxing spa, indoor pool, and children's pool. Treat yourself to fine British cuisine at The Restaurant or unwind in the library while enjoying free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is £200
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
23 Church Street, Windermere, England, LA23 3DF

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 101 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 6 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 11 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Lake Windermere. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and British cuisine is served at The Restaurant at Macdona, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other features of this Georgian hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

Arabic, Czech, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 106 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 25.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 183
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 99
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 99
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 99
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

The Restaurant at Macdona – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Terrace Lounge & Cockta – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Parking

  • Secured self-parking costs GBP 25.00 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel Old England
Macdonald Hotel Old England
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Macdonald Old England Hotel
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Old England
Old England Hotel
Old England Macdonald
Old England Macdonald Hotel
Old Macdonald Hotel
Hotel Macdonald Old England
Macdonald Old England & Spa
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Hotel
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Windermere
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Hotel Windermere
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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 25.00 per day. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa?

Yes, The Restaurant at Macdona offers British cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa like?

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 4 minutes' walk from World of Beatrix Potter. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Location
View
Breakfast
Food
Lake
Restaurant
Bed
Lake view

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, delicious, and excellent with a decent amount of food and great quality. (36 reviews)
  • Dining options were excellent with good food, friendly service, and a great choice of menu. (7 reviews)
  • The pool was clean, spacious, and excellent, providing a great experience for guests. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spot

The most wonderful stay, was unaware there was a pre-planned surprise awaiting us to celebrate our engagement. Staff were totally professional and I was none the wiser, room was beautiful as was the view!
Marcela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable stay in a very comfortable room with a spectacular view of the lake, thanks to Sandra on reception being most helpful. All very close to plenty of watering holes and restaurants, made for a great weekend!
Allan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great last minute stay, lovely breakfast, helpful staff
Cerny, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely Break

We had a very enjoyable stay beds very comfortable, rooms fully equipped pool was beautiful
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service great hotel attentive staff helped us with everything we needed. Can’t wait for possibly coming again.
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with lovely helpful staff.
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel great location.
greg, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It's a well located hotel with good facilities and friendly staff, however car park is far too expensive and to charge extra for certain breakfast items in the menu is disappointing would also benefit some TLC in certain areas, including new towels, which were well worn.
Leona, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location for shops, bars & restaurants. Beautiful views of the lake from the bar & breakfast rooms. Only issue is the offsite parking. Could be quite awkward & if you use the hotel site it’s a ridiculous price of £25 per day. Not a great management decision in the tough hotel competition, especially as it is an open car park with just a security barrier. The local car park was just £7.00 per day. Safe & quiet. Felt happy to leave car there for a couple of days
Sam, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Traditional hotel which could do with a facelift
Andy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I have been here before and although the prices increase the.hotel is getting tired. Sandra and the other lady on reception like before were exceptional but its a shame the bar staff and restaurant are not so good. The views make this hotel but its dated and the windows need cleaning. Breakfast took over 15 minutes to be shown to our seat and the fruit and pastries were empty and no glasses with very little juice. Breakfast was delivered ok but not the best. I dont like giving bad reviews but value for money it rates a 4/10. Also £25 to park which is overpwiced as well.
Timothy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The booking Inn was excellent the woman at the front desk was excellent very comfortable with a we actually got in early due to the room being ready which we did not expect the room was very big and the bed which I expected the shower tray add a big brown stain on it which I thought it hadn't been cleaned correctly the shower hose whilst damaged I reported this the breakfast was not to standard the waiters looked very untidy the evening meal I did not enjoy at all to say how much I paid for the meal not very good at all I'm sorry but it was not what I expected in McDonald's ins I have been up north and down South and stayed in the inns but this one let the side down 👎
Lynn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend away in the lakes

Weekend away for valentines in the lakes. Perfect location and looked after so well.
Karl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good

Great service and friendly staff, nice room & facilities. Breakfast was well cooked, great quality and very tasty....... lots of choice as well ! Fab location. Only draw back is the £25 additional fee for using the car parking facilities, which i think is excessive for a 1 night stay
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay but avoid breakfast

We stayed in a family suite. The room was great as were the grounds of the hotel. The only thing that let down our stay was breakfast. Even though we had to book our time slot we stood in a long queue to gain access and waited for quite a while before a staff member came to assist. Once seated we ordered tea/coffee and toast, after approx 15 mins we were then asked what hot breakfast we would like- we still hadn’t received our tea or toast. By the time we eventually got our breakfast 40 mins after we entered our tea was cold. I would stay again but wouldn’t have breakfast.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Service was excellent. Staff on reception was beyond helpful, food was astonishing having breakfast, afternoon tea and an evening meal in the hotel restaurant and all the food was the highest quality with fantastic hosts and waiting staff. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Beautiful views from the room, the lounge, the restaurant and the outdoor seating areas overlooking the lake. Overall a breathtaking area with the hotel complimenting the area incredibly well. Spa treatments to top off the weekend away. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Howard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice room with a lovely view bathroom looks new but furniture a bit tired in bedroom couldn’t shower on one night as hot water was barely warm
Pauline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel and Excellent Location
Salman, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Break

Great stay although drinks pricey in the bar ,great breakfast very efficient staff
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Charming Escape in the Heart of the Lakes

We recently spent three nights at The Mcdonald Hotel during a short getaway to the Lake District, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better stay. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth — the kind that immediately sets the tone for a relaxing, memorable break. The Room: We stayed in one of their lake-facing rooms, and waking up each morning to that view? Absolutely dreamy. The room was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated with soft, calming tones, and had just the right blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The Food: Breakfast each morning was a treat. A choice of hearty Cumbrian classics or lighter options, all made fresh and served in the loveldining room with views of the water. We especially loved the perfect poached eggs. The Location: The Hotel is perfectly situated — tucked away enough to feel peaceful and secluded, but still within easy walking distance to the local shops and tourist areas and some incredible walking trails. We spent our days hiking, boating, and wandering through quaint villages with just the right number of tea shops and pubs. The hotel staff were also brilliant with local recommendations — they pointed us to a hidden trail that led to one of the best views we’ve
Jayne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well after a few hiccups wirh food the duty manager Keegan was able to sort things out along with a refund which cleared out shortcomings
neil, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely! Everything I had hoped for. Thank you!
Lee, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A bit tired inside and a pain with the parking but other than thag, a cute hotel
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, very clean and great location
Andrew, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Poor initial welcome. Told you have to park about 10mins walk away. The room no AC and my room to the back was by the back of a pub, so when window open noise
Fiona, 1-night trip