Old England Hotel

The Old England Hotel is an exclusive country house Hotel and Spa perfectly located for exploring the Lake District National Park .

The Old England Hotel holds a commanding position directly on the shores of Lake Windere, England's largest lake and boasting a private stretch of shoreline with its own jetties and moorings. Yet the hotel is still just a few minutes stroll from the centre of lakeland village Bowness on Windermere with its clutch of small gift shops, local pubs and restaurants. Just a couple of minutes walk away is the Beatrix Potter exhibition. Bowness on Windermere is an ideal base from which to explore the Lake District, its stunning natural beauty and the small towns and villages throughout with Ambleside and Grasmere nearby. The Old England Hotel is highly accessible with the M6 motorway just 15miles East and Windermere Railway station just 2 miles away.

The Old England Hotel is a sprawling Victorian Manor House hotel which overlooks expansive lawns and well kept gardens which reach down to the shores of Lake Windermere. Traditonal stonework facades, ivy clad walls, sloping rooves and tall chimney stacks make the Old England an impressive sight. Inside the public rooms are warm and welcoming with light woods and mellow lakeland colours. The welcome and service here is of the highest order and staff offer a tradtional Cumbrian English welcome.

Guest bedrooms at the Old England Hotel offer a peaceful and relaxing haven in which to relax and reflect on a day's sightseeing or walking in the beautful Lake District countryside. Rooms are styled in rich natural colours complemented with burnt red or and deep orange fabrics and furnishings. Spacious desks and extra seating provide place to relax whilst comfortable beds, luxury en-suite bathrooms and flat screen televisions come standard in every room. Many rooms have panoramic lake views and disabled access rooms are available on request.

The Vinand Restaurant, known as "the restaurant on the lake" offers a unique dining experience. Full length windows invite the outside in as you have views across Lake Windermere and the landscapes beyond. The menu and service has been awarded a prestigious 2 AA Rosette award for their quality. Seasonal and classic dishes are prepared with flair and imagination whilst using the best in organic and locally sourced produce. For lighter refreshments, or simply for somewhere to relax with a book or newspaper, make your way to the Terrace Coffee Lounge or the Terrace Bar. Find your own cosy corner on a comfy sofa with soft background music, or on fine days make your way out to the open-air terrace to enjoy the fresh lake air and panoramic views.

After a day walking in the hills why not enjoy some relaxation and take advantage of the Old England's extensive leisure facilities. The hotel has a private 20 metre swimming pool, well-equipped techno-gym and luxurious thermal suite of sauna and steam rooms not to mention ample beauty and relaxation therapies on offer to truly pamper yourself.

The Old England Hotel offers classy and traditional accommodation and dining in a unique location central in one of Britain's most naturally beautiful regions, the Lake District.