The Lakeview Restaurant at Macdonald Old England Hotel

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   Ann

   Newcastle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We both chose the set menu. 3 courses with good options was excellent value for money. The prawn cocktail was particularly good. The highlight was the sticky toffee dessert which I can honestly say is the best I have ever had. Choices for the main course were not overly exciting but beautifully presented. I opted for the haddock served in a cheese sauce which I enjoyed. The service was excellent, friendly but non intrusive. The dining room was full yet we were served promptly and made to feel welcome. The dining room itself is a special treat overlooking the lake.
   

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   Kathy

   Manchester

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The main thing that let our meal down was the food was lukewarm when it arrived
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 11 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely family afternoon tea with a spectacular view of Lake Windermere. Great service and attention was provided by the bar supervisor, Martin. He made our group feel especially welcome.
   

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   Chris

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food and excellent staff. Wine was expensive.
   

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   Chrish

   VIP

   New York City

   21 reviews

   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on 15 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Emily was excellent in making it a good experience. It was busy so she handled the situation and was kind
   

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   Nancy

   VIP

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 7 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, attentive staff. Beautiful patio for drinks and snacks .
   

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   Stephen

   Essex

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 September 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Not great atmosphere web site sets out. To be fine dining which it certainly is not. Food overpriced and not a great choice.
   

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   Mehtab

   Lancashire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 August 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Just perfect. Made our holiday extra enjoyable. Service was brilliant, food was delicious and the view was stunning.
   

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   Emily

   Devon

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 30 August 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great value and tasty food, generous portions. Bread was excellent
   

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    Katie

    VIP

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had originally booked into the restaurant but ended up choosing to stay in the lounge for dinner. It was absolutely spectacular atmosphere, and the food was great, as was the service. And the views are second to none. Highly recommend!
    

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