Macdonald Leeming House | Hotel in Watermillock

| 7.8 (796 Reviews) | Pet Friendly 7 Bathrooms 18 Guests

Watermillock Hotel | Macdonald Leeming House

Hotel in Watermillock

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.

Macdonald Leeming House is located in Watermillock.

This 40 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Balcony/Terrace, Restaurant, Breakfast, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 796 reviews with the average score of 7.8 . Coming to Watermillock and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 40 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Watermillock. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Macdonald Leeming House in Watermillock is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Macdonald Leeming House”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

Amenities

Parking

Pet Friendly

Designated Smoking Area

View

Balcony/Terrace

Accessibility

Security/Safety

EV Charge Station

Business Services

Sports/Activities

Fireplace/Heating

Restaurant

Bar

Guest Services

Entertainment

Breakfast

Child Friendly

Internet

Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast

Wine/Champagne

Special diet meals (on request)

Kids' meals

Breakfast in the room

Restaurant

Parking

Parking on site

Electric vehicle charging station

Parking

Accessible parking

Free parking

Activities

Cycling

Canoeing

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Hiking

Entertainment

Board games/Puzzles

General

Non-smoking rooms

Wifi in all areas

Heating

Family rooms

Pet friendly

Safe

Designated smoking area

Smoke-free property

Guest Services

Fax/Photocopying

Concierge

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Room service

24-hour front desk

Shared lounge/TV area

Packed lunches

Express check-in/out

Business center

Daily housekeeping

Baggage storage

Suit press

Invoice provided

Internet

Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

Outdoors

Sun deck

Outdoor furniture

Terrace

Garden

Picnic area

Security/Safety

Key card access

Smoke alarms

Fire extinguishers

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus

Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Delivered food covered securely

Physical distancing in dining areas

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Face masks for guests available

First aid kits available

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Contactless check-in/out

Physical distancing rules followed

Cashless payment available

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Mobile app for room service

Transportation/Shuttle

Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation policy

Non refundable

Pet Policy

Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required, please contact the property in advance before booking a dog-friendly room, please note that certain rooms in the room category you have booked do not have views, please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments, when booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply, the dinner and bed and breakfast rate includes a gbp 65 allowance toward food per person per night for the dinner

Reviews

Value for money:

7.2

Location:

9.5

Staff:

9.04

Facilities:

8.08

Comfort:

8.64

Cleanliness:

8.53

Alastair

Jul 20, 2026 07:00:00 AM

Review Score: 9

United Kingdom

Reviewer Type: Couple

Travel Purpose: leisure

Positive: Location and comfort

Negative: Bar and restaurant a bit pricey for standard

Summary: Lovely location and smart hotel

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Room Arrangement

Room Info	Facilities
Deluxe King Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 21 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Hairdryer, Slippers, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Towels, Conditioner, Free toiletries General Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Key card access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Iron Media & Technology Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Living Area Desk, Dining area Services Wake-up service Kitchen Dining table, Electric kettle Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs View Garden view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Super Deluxe King Room Type: Double Room Size: 21 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Hairdryer, Slippers, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Towels, Conditioner, Free toiletries General Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Key card access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Iron Media & Technology Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Outdoors Balcony, Outdoor furniture Living Area Sitting area, Desk, Dining area View View, Lake view, Garden view Services Wake-up service Kitchen Dining table, Electric kettle Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Super Deluxe Double Room Type: Double Room Size: 21 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Hairdryer, Slippers, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Towels, Conditioner, Free toiletries General Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Key card access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Iron Media & Technology Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Living Area Sitting area, Desk, Dining area Outdoors Outdoor furniture, Patio View View, Garden view Services Wake-up service Kitchen Dining table, Electric kettle Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Deluxe Suite Room Type: Suite Room Size: 21 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Food & Drink Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water Bathroom Hairdryer, Bathtub, Walk-in shower, Shower, Bathrobe General Safe, Ironing facilities Media & Technology TV Living Area Desk Internet Wireless internet Bedroom Childrens' cribs
Deluxe Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 21 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Hairdryer, Slippers, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Towels, Conditioner, Free toiletries General Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Key card access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Iron Media & Technology Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Living Area Desk, Dining area Services Wake-up service Kitchen Dining table, Electric kettle Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs View Garden view Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Super Deluxe Suite Room Type: Suite Room Size: 21 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed 2 Bunk bed Bed	Bathroom Hairdryer, Slippers, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub or shower, Shower cap, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Towels, Conditioner, Free toiletries General Trash cans, Ironing facilities, Heating, Tile/Marble floor, Safe, Key card access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Iron Media & Technology Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Living Area Sitting area, Desk, Dining area View View, Lake view, Garden view Services Wake-up service Kitchen Dining table, Electric kettle Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Socket near the bed, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Standard Double Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 20 m² 1 Full bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Hairdryer, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries Media & Technology Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Living Area Desk, Dining area General Trash cans, Heating, Key card access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm Services Wake-up service Kitchen Dining table, Electric kettle Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Clothes rack
Standard Double or Twin Room Room Type: Double Room Size: 21 m² 1 King bed(s) Bed	Bathroom Hairdryer, Bathtub, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub or shower, Toilet, Body soap, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Towels, Free toiletries Media & Technology Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Satellite channels Living Area Desk, Dining area General Trash cans, Heating, Key card access, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm Services Wake-up service Kitchen Dining table, Electric kettle Bedroom Linens, Wardrobe or closet Accessibility Upper floors accessible by stairs only Room amenities Clothes rack

FAQ's

Is this Macdonald Leeming House pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Macdonald Leeming House?

Check-in time for Macdonald Leeming House starts counting from 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Macdonald Leeming House have a swimming pool?

No, this Macdonald Leeming House does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Macdonald Leeming House?

Best-rates for the Macdonald Leeming House starts from $236 per night with includes Pet Friendly, TV, Guest Services, Laundry, Balcony/Terrace, Restaurant, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Accessibility, Security/Safety, EV Charge Station, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Bar, Entertainment, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, View, Fireplace/Heating, Internet with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Macdonald Leeming House a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Macdonald Leeming House wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Macdonald Leeming House has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Macdonald Leeming House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Macdonald Leeming House indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Macdonald Leeming House?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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