Welcome to the lake district with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

Whether you are wishing to unwind and take in the beautiful Lake District scenery, try out a spectacular array of outdoor pursuits; explore lakes and mountains or visit towns and villages filled with historic, cultural and contemporary attractions there is a Macdonald Hotel for you!

Choose from the rural Macdonald Leeming House, surrounded by 22 acres of lush gardens and woodland leading down to the shore of Ullswater; the Macdonald Swan Hotel - the perfect base from which to explore the Lake District; and the Macdonald Old England Hotel standing right on the shore of Windermere, nestled in amongst the thriving activity of Bowness.

If you're not sure which location would best suit your needs, click on the closest matching statement below to see our recommendation:

I'm visiting the lakes to:

1.Enjoy a quiet getaway in beautiful scenery- may we recommend the Macdonald Leeming House, the more rural of our Lakeland Hotels. With stunning scenery and gourmet food and wine on site, just sit back, relax and let us do the running around.
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2. Spend time exploring the hills- may we recommend the Macdonald Swan Hotel, set in the heart of the Lake District National Park. From gentle walks around Grasmere Lake to the greater challenges of Scafell Pikes, Skiddaw and the Langdale Pikes we're sure there is a walk nearby that is suitable to you.
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3. Spend time on the water - may we recommend the Macdonald Old England Hotel, on the shores of Lake Windermere it's a buzzing centre for boating activities. With over 10,000 boats registered from powered to canoes, rowing boats to steamers there is something to occupy even the novice of boating enthusiasts.
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4. Find out about Literary greats - may we recommend the Macdonald Swan Hotel, situated in the heart of Wordsworth country. With attractions including two of the houses he lived in and the church in which he was buried, follow the life of this literarry great and visit the Wordsworth Museum.
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5. Enjoy gourmet food and wine - may we recommend the Macdonald Leeming House. With Swiss Head Chef Adam Marks at the helm since 1983 the team have been trained to use only the finest local produce and ingredients. Everything on the menu is homemade even down to the ice creams and sorbets, with views out over the lake as you dine.
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6. Shop till you drop?- may we recommend the Macdonald Old England Hotel nestled in amongst the many Bowness shops - from traditional hand made chocolatiers and tea shops to modern boutiques and galleries we're sure you'll find something to take away with you to remind you of your stay!
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