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Reviews of Macdonald Leeming House 4 stars

Watermillock, Watermillock, CA11 0JJ, United Kingdom

#5 of 11 hotels in Watermillock

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Review score

Based on 956 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    On the expensive side. Very good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room twice not serviced properly while we were out. Bed just pulled up not properly made and bathroom not cleaned. Second day door left’ on the latch’ ie open! Bed very hard. Should not have to pay for some breakfast items as extra.

    Amazing views and location. Staff pleasant, friendly, helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt very tired and in need of some TLC Our room smelt quite musty and felt dark.

    The staff were all very cheerful, friendly and helpful. The grounds and the view from the hotel was lovely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice location, good staff, good room but no a/ c
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated, needs a spruce up

    The location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    7.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Building, rooms etc need a bit of TLC

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    A beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite expensive

    Stunning location and lovely staff. Room was comfortable and a good size

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel is quite old and tired and this is noticeable. One of the reception staff knew nothing about the area - when I asked for recommendations where to go he said “the lake”. He then admitted that he didn’t know the area. He was even unable to point to any leaflets or a map.

    The location and ease of getting there. The view was awesome. The large garden which goes all the way down to the lake. The bar and restuarant staff. The fact we could take our dogs.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was superb. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Food was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel very run down. Furniture in room past it's best. Arms on chairs worn through . Bathroom sink looked dirty but it turned out to be small cracks. Couches in public areas needed replaced.Outside of building needed repainted and some stone work done. Paint round windows all flaking.

    Staff were lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was good. Grounds were very nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needs some renovation

    Amazing location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    7.0
    An enjoyable stay, lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping poor- bed not made properly, bathroom not cleaned two days of four, door left on the latch one day- we were out all day! Confusion over bottled water- told it was complimentary on first day only but was left more several times. Hotel in general needs upkeep/ update. Perhaps too expensive at present. , Ed

    Wonderful location Friendly staff Fab food

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had asked for a room with wheelchair access. We did get a ground floor room but the bedroom door was very very heavy and difficult to deal with in a wheel. There was also no phone in the room and the wifi didn't work in the bedroom which meant that the aibglw occupant could not ask for help from family or staff if needed. The bathroom was not accessible.

    Lovely room and location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Good Service with Superb Views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms looked a little old fashioned and tired.

    Dinner and Breakfast Service was very Good. WAs a group of 14 we were given a whole dinning room to ourselves. This was a god send with toddlers running around.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is lovely but quite dated , breakfast great but evening meals from bar menu were not so good

    Gardens were fabulous and staff amazing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit warm in the room/bathroom as the radiator seemed to be on permanently.

    Very picturesque. Beautiful location. All members of staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    Extremely enjoyable...location is superb...gardens a joy..
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor was rather tired 1970's look....needs renewing for 21st Century!

    Location Stunning!....Breakfast v...good!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricey food

    Location and view

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful location, comfortable, good food, a bit overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only the price! Accomm and food, though good, are very expensive

    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.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    An extremely relaxing and comfortable stay in an historic and evocative building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    8.0
    Lovely few days rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the decor a little tired

    Peace and quiet, good service,clean , good room preparation. Great views beautiful gardens good breakfasts

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    7.0
    A wonderful house in a gorgeous location with a great manager and kitchen team but overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above. One waitress was curt when asked for a variation to a breakfast dish.

    Beautiful house in a stunning location. Lovely staff with one exception. Fantastic food from the chefs but very expensive. Great wine list. Breakfast extras were poor for the quality of the hotel eg orange juice, jams, bread etc. Charging a supplement for breakfast dishes was unnecessary given the cost of BnB.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    7.0
    Great hotel badly served by corporate Macdonalds
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    AI agent emails were poor Dinner was just a bit too expensive Breakfast surcharge pricing (£6 rxtra for avocado instead of full cooked breakfast?) was irritating All the bad stuff seemed to be corporate Macdonalds and out of the control of local management

    Great setting, rooms, people. One of my very favourite UK hotels, 3rd visit

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    7.0
    Great location and views. Overpriced food and drink
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Deluxe King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cost of food snd drinks, and the options at breakfast, particularly as quite a lot was at an additional cost. Also we thought it would work well with the toast option to be at the same time as the cooked breakfast, or at least asked if people want with their eggs or on its own.

    Location, views and character

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    7.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prices to high for average food and service in restaurant.

    Location and comfortable

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Staff extremely friendly and helpful. From reception to waitstaff. Stay was perfect. Well done! Vegan breakfast fry up w
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2025

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