Macdonald Leeming House offers a serene lakeside setting. Start your day with a leisurely meal at The Regency restaurant, enjoying calming garden views. Visitors often read by the water. The staff is consistently praised for their attentiveness.
Located in Penrith, Macdonald Leeming House is in a rural area and on a lake. High Cup Winery and Keswick Climbing Wall are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Glenridding Sailing Centre and Rookin House Activity Centre. Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre and Penrith Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Penrith travel guide
Watermillock Nr Penrith, Penrith, England, CA11 0JJ
What's nearby
Ullswater
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Derwentwater
24 min drive - 32.7 km
Lake Windermere
30 min drive - 30.1 km
World of Beatrix Potter
39 min drive - 39.0 km
Lodore Falls
29 min drive - 37.3 km
Getting around
Penrith Station
17 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
143 min drive
Restaurants
Boot & Shoe
8 min drive
Ullswater Inn
7 min drive
Crown Inn
4 min drive
Herdwick Inn
6 min drive
Burger King
8 min drive
About this property
Macdonald Leeming House
Upscale hotel near Ullswater
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Macdonald Leeming House. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Regency, offers breakfast, dinner and garden views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Macdonald Leeming House have perks, such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 65; reservation required
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
The Regency
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Fishing
Library
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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1 building
3 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Local culture and ecosystem education
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
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Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests have access to the outdoor and indoor pools, fitness facility, and spa at a partner property, located 19 miles (30.5 kilometres) away. Transport to the partner property is not provided.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 26.00 per person
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
Hosted evening meal: GBP 65
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel
Macdonald Leeming House Penrith
Macdonald Leeming Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House, Ullswater Hotel Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel
Macdonald Leeming House Penrith
Macdonald Leeming House Hotel Penrith
Frequently asked questions
Is Macdonald Leeming House pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Leeming House?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Leeming House on 12 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,358, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Macdonald Leeming House?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Macdonald Leeming House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Macdonald Leeming House?
Checkout is at 12:30 PM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Macdonald Leeming House located?
Situated on a lake, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ullswater and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Aira Force. Gowbarrow Fall and Dalemain are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Macdonald Leeming House Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Overall a very beautiful property and area with truly outstanding views and staff. Downside would be that the bathroom was in need of some maintenance, door was scuffed and needed repainting, shower and bath had areas of patchy sealant.
Breakfast was amazing and very accommodating staff.
Lovely property. Friendly and helpful attentive staff. Spacious room. The breakfast was great with a variety of different foods. It’s on the lake, so you can walk down from the garden and see beautiful views.
Very welcoming and friendly staff, there was a small problem with the original room which couldn’t be fixed, but the staff were excellent and immediately moved us into a nearby room as a complimentary upgrade. Handled very professionally and the same staff member checked in with us later in our stay.
The hotel itself is lovely, impressive building in a stunning location, with excellent views from the room we stayed in and from the lounge/restaurant
Dom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Tyler
10 Jun 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful location right on the lake but no amenities like paddle boards or row boats.
Overall lovely stay! Very peaceful and relaxing. We had a balcony with the best view of the lake! Amazing! The grounds were lovely also.
The man at the desk was very lovely, friendly and helpful.
However, they desperately need poo bag bins! It’s a great hotel for dogs and there were no restrictions, however there were no bins at all to put the poo bags which was very annoying. But apart from that no issues.
I enjoyed my stay. The hotel felt a little tired, but as I was looking quiet and relaxing, that is exactly what I got. Dining staff very friendly, but lacking in hospitality skills for the quality this hotel is aiming for
Overall the stay was good. The location & setting was amazing. The staff were all very friendly and professional. The Reception staff were excellent and very accomodating. The building is looking at bit tired in places and would benefit from some upgrades especially externally. The evening meal was good although portion sizes were a bit questionable given the prices charged. The wine on offer also was a little disappointing. Breakfast wasnt the standard i was expecting.