Relaxation at Macdonald Leeming House, Ullswater

Immerse yourself in a country house lifestyle at the 200-year-old Macdonald Leeming House. Play a game of croquet on the lawn, stroll through the hotel's extensive private grounds down to the shores of Ullswater, pack a picnic and set out along the tree trail or enjoy a peaceful afternoon's fishing. Take advantage of the hotel's private boat moorings and spend a relaxing day out on the lake, before returning for an unforgettable meal in the Regency Restaurant.

England's largest national park is famous for the wealth and variety of its outdoor activities. Try your hand at archery or clay pigeon shooting, take a canoeing lesson or explore the area on a mountain bike. For a full list of activities and attractions please see our Visitor Guide.

Golf enthusiasts are well catered for in the Lake District and there are several excellent courses within driving distance of Macdonald Leeming House. We can arrange golf for you and your party at nearby Windermere or Keswick golf clubs, Grange over Sands or Kendal. Beckside and Burneside also have pay and play 9 holes. Make an enquiry

For a relaxing day out why not visit the extensive leisure facilities at our sister hotel, the Macdonald Old England Hotel and Spa on Lake Windermere? Unwind with a soothing massage, restore your healthy glow with a beauty treatment, swim laps in the 20-metre pool or work out in the fully-equipped gym.

The Spa at Old England

Peace and serenity wash over you when you step into the candlelit hush of The Spa at Old England. 8 tranquil treatment rooms, a subdued relaxation room and a private lounge for champagne lunches make The Spa a natural inner sanctuary.

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  Spa Therapy

  Book in for a body wrap, massage or replenishing beauty treatment and let our expert spa therapists transport you to a timeless realm of relaxation. Then, wrapped in a bathrobe, burrow under a chenille blanket on a soft leather recliner in our Relaxation Room and be lulled by the water feature or read a magazine until you're ready to rejoin the world.Make an enquiry

  The Thermal Suite

  • Sauna
  • Rock sauna
  • Aroma steam room
  • Ice room
  • Aroma experience showers

  Opening Hours

  • Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm
  • Weekends 7am - 9pm (Bank Holidays subject to change)
  • Off peak hours Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm

  Treatments

  • Full range of massage therapies
  • Rejuvenating facials and make-overs
  • Manicures, pedicures, waxing, tinting, self-tanning
  • Men's treatments
  • Tailored spa packages for couples, mums and brides-to-be

  Products

  • Decléor skincare products and massage balms
  • Jessica manicures and pedicures
  • St Tropez self-tanning products

  *All spa day packages include tour of facilities on arrival, skin consultation, use of the leisure facilities during the day, and a two course healthy lunch with refreshing drink. A bathrobe, slippers, towel and a locker will also be provided for the day. We are unable to give specific appointment times until the day of your arrival. For those guests enjoying the day with friends, we will endeavour to arrange similar treatment times. Swimsuits must be worn in the thermal suite at all times.
  To book a treatment please contact The Spa at Old England on 0844 879 9144 or email us.

  Cancellation Policy
  To avoid a cancellation charge we require 24 hours' notice when cancelling any treatments and 48 hours' notice for Spa Days.

  • We do advise you to pre-book any treatments/day packages to avoid disappointment. Offers are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
  • All Treatments and Spa Days can be purchased as a Gift Voucher.
  • Credit/debit card details are required at the time of booking to secure your appointment.

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Leisure

Swim a few laps before breakfast in the Old England's heated indoor hotel pool, as you admire views over the private terrace and Lake Windermere beyond. Our air-conditioned, daylit Technogym is great for a workout and afterwards you can bask in the sauna and aroma steam room or enjoy a fragrance shower before refreshing with a handful of ice! Make an enquiry

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  Leisure

  Guests of the Macdonald Leeming House Hotel are welcome to use the leisure facilities free of charge. For membership of the most exclusive Spa in the Lake District please call our membership sales team on 0844 879 9144 or make an enquiry.
  Membership Benefits:-
  10% Discount off all spa treatments
  15 % Discount off all food in the hotel
  10% Discount off all drinks in the hotel

  Gym

  Work out on the latest Technogym cardiovascular and resistance equipment in our airy hotel gym or improve your core stability with a yoga ball. Watch TV or listen to music as you tone your muscles with a personal training programme designed by one of our fitness instructors.*

  Swimming Pool

  Bathed in natural light, the Macdonald Old England Hotel's heated indoor pool overlooks stunning Lake Windermere. Enjoy your morning coffee or a light spa lunch on the private outdoor terrace overlooking the lake or relax poolside on a lounger. Take an invigorating swim at any time of the day or splash around with the kids during children's swimming times.
  Opening Hours

  • Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm
  • Weekends 7am - 9pm (Bank Holidays subject to change)
  • Off peak hours Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
  • Children's swimming times (age 0-16): 12pm until 2pm daily (Please note that due to our exclusive membership and so all our guests may enjoy the facilities this policy is strictly adhered to).

  *Guests must complete a fitness assessment prior to using the gym.

  Child Policy
  Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the pool. Under 16s are not permitted to use the gym.

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Treatments

Top to toe indulgence is the order of the day at the Macdonald Old England Hotel and Spa. Book in for a Decleor beauty treatment and reward your skin with a quenching facial or deeply relaxing scalp massage. Polish off with a manicure or pedicure and allow yourself to be mesmerised by the water feature in our relaxation room as your nails dry. Why not treat yourself or a loved one to an exquisite Old England Hotel spa package? Make an enquiry

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