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Macdonald Leeming House

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Macdonald Leeming House, Watermillock, Penrith -0800 031 8416
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HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4 out of 5 (1183 Ratings)
7.8 miles Lowther Castle
v21 mins driving
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Hotel Description
A Regency house overlooking Ullswater the Macdonald Leeming House has an award-winning restaurant and views of the Cumbrian Fells. It is a 15-minute drive from the M6 motorway. The bedrooms with attached bathroom are decorated in a traditional style and all have flat-screen TVs and seating areas. Some rooms have balconies with lake views. The Regency Restaurant serves modern British cuisine. The conservatory and terrace offer a more relaxed setting for informal lunches and dinners. The hotel has 22 acres of grounds and offers croquet on the lawn and private fishing on the river. Indoors there is a drawing room library and sitting room with log fires in the winter. Leeming House features a private helipad. Penrith is 7.5 miles away and Aira Force the waterfall Wordsworth wrote about is 3 miles away.

Check-in time: 16:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Business Center
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Golf Course
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Room Service
` Safety Deposit Box
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Trouser press
` Canoeing
` Hiking
` Packed lunches
` Cycling
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Shared lounge/TV area
` On-site parking
` Accessible parking
` Concierge services
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Picnic Area
` Restaurant(s)
` Sun Deck
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Public transport tickets
` Wine/champagne
` Outdoor furniture
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Mobile app for room service
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Free face masks
` Contactless check-in/out
` Food delivery
` Electronic room key
` balcony/terrace
` Daily disinfection
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Room service available
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)

Macdonald Leeming House Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4 out of 5)

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Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Howard Fri, 11 July 2025

Beautiful location, comfortable, good food,...

Liked: The location is wonderful, large grounds, freedom to roam. Staff attentive and helpful. Room (upgraded) once changed from. Lower ground floor with no view to 3rd floor, was large and comfortable. Food very good.
Disliked: Only the price! Accomm and food, though good, are very expensive

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Kevin Thu, 10 July 2025

Expensive and a tad outdated.

Liked: Location
Disliked: The outdated decor and the lack of maintenance. The property needs a more modern makeover and the appearance needs smartening up.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Jade Wed, 9 July 2025

Fab stay, fab location

Liked: Everything
Disliked: Bathroom a little dated

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Xinyue Wed, 9 July 2025

Bad

Liked: I got Bite by bugs because their sheets were not clean and non of the stuff did anything

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Catherine Mon, 7 July 2025

Lovely location, dated room, basic...

Liked: The location is stunning and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Dinner food was excellent.
Disliked: The room is exceptionally dated, furniture fake leather rubbed away, mould on bath and peeling ceiling. Breakfast basic and had to pay extra £4 for a latte and £6 for eggs Benedict or similar. Emailed general manager. No response after 2 working days.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Kathryn Mon, 7 July 2025

An extremely relaxing and comfortable...

Liked: The building itself and the way the history was preserved and displayed. There was just the right amount of politeness and friendliness from the staff. They provided all we needed and answered all our queries but were not too formal about it. And they jumped to help all guests (eg. the elderly or disabled) without being asked.

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Lauren Mon, 7 July 2025

Lakes trips - don’t let...

Liked: The location was fantastic
Disliked: The place is in need of attention. Missing handrails, exterior parts of the building are an eyesore, interior is in need of renovation.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

David Sun, 6 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Beautiful location, great facilities, comfortable room. We tried to extend our stay but they were fully booked. Great restaurant and wonderful food.
Disliked: No alternative to stairs to rooms.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Nicholas Fri, 4 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Lovely location, with great grounds.
Disliked: Wifi signal was weak in the room.

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Jo Fri, 27 June 2025

Very disappointing for the extremely...

Liked: The hotel is set in the most wonderful grounds and landscape.
Disliked: The property itself is very very dated and not well kept. Extremely overpriced for the level of cleanliness and facilities within the room we stayed in. For the price I was expecting some form of pampering within the room however the toiletries were poor along with the very very bog standard tea and coffee availability which was akin to staying in a cheap roadside motorway motel. We were left wanting for a good view whilst using the balcony because the planting of mature trees blocked the landscape. The staff were polite however we did have an experience at dinner which could have been filmed for a faulty towers sketch!

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