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title: "Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa"
url: "https://www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk/venues/macdonald-old-england-hotel-spa/"
description: "Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is one of the finest 4-star Lake District hotels."
updated: 2026-10-27
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# Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

> Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is one of the finest 4-star Lake District hotels.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is one of the finest 4-star Lake District hotels. Set on the shores of Lake Windermere - England's largest lake - our hotel offers the best of breathtaking scenery and exceptional facilities.

The Macdonald Old England Hotel stands right on the shore of Windermere and boasts unrivalled views of England's largest lake. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring Lakeland's towns and villages, rural idylls and outdoor challenges, and a multitude of historic, cultural and contemporary attractions.

Our hotel is a perfect venue for celebrations, events and conferences; we boast superb hotel accommodation, stylish meeting and function rooms, exquisite gardens and surrounding lake views as well as a luxurious spa.

The hotel rejoices in mature gardens, with lawns down to the lakeside, its own private jetties and moorings, and a permit to fish on the lake. Outside is the bustling village of Bowness, with its many shops and amenities. Cruises, sailing, watersports and golf are available nearby.

For conferences and corporate activities, Macdonald Hotels offer facilities that are second to none. For the very best in indoor and outdoor training events, come to the Old England - whatever it takes to make your event a success, we'll make sure we provide it. Let Macdonald Hotels' Lake District setting be your perfect base for a trip to one of the most scenic and beautiful parts of England.

## Ideal Venue for:

- [Santa's Toy Factory](https://www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk/experiences/santas-toy-factory.md): Teams are challenged to combine a selection of wooden parts and components to produce a range of high-quality children’s toys to help Santa get ready for Christmas.
- [City Build](https://www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk/experiences/city-build.md): Teams must collaborate to design and build a (strategically planned) giant city with interconnecting zones from the provided materials.
- [Race Around the World - Festive Edition](https://www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk/experiences/race-around-the-world-festive-edition.md): Enjoy a globe-trotting experience with a festive twist to engage and motivate remote-working teams. Guide your ‘Santa’ around our themed digital map.
- [Beat the Box](https://www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk/experiences/beat-the-box.md): This challenge is about utilising every team member. Teams must combine their skills to unlock the puzzles and crack the codes required to beat the box.

## Next steps

- [Contact us](https://www.teamchallenge-company.co.uk/contact-us/)
- Phone: [03300 040903](tel:03300040903)
- Email: [info@teamchallenge-company.co.uk](mailto:info@teamchallenge-company.co.uk)

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