Macdonald Leeming House Hotel
A Deluxe King room
The hotel’s cosy interior
Christmas Tree Decorations
Christmas decorations on music sheets

From £1,119pp

Price based on 2 sharing

Hotel Stays

Special Interest

Christmas

Macdonald Leeming House Hotel

  • Full Board

  • 4 nights

Built more than 200 years ago, Macdonald Leeming House is a four-star Georgian mansion located within 22 acres of landscaped gardens and woodlands, with direct access to the shores of Ullswater. With its picturesque location, lake views, charming traditional atmosphere and cosy interior, the hotel is the perfect choice for a festive Christmas getaway in the scenic Lake District.

Facilities

Regency Restaurant

The Lounge

Wi-Fi.

Nationwide shared chauffeur service– included on all departures

A nationwide return shared chauffeur service from your home to your UK destination

Your holiday includes

Full board

  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings and 4 dinners
  • Ullswater Steamer trip
  • Two nights of live entertainment at the hotel

Plus

Welcome drink

Exceptional value every time

Saga Host

Our trained hosts will welcome you and ensure you enjoy your holiday. We also offer 24/7 support if needed.

Additional cancellation cover included

All UK holidays include cancellation cover at no additional cost.

Included excursions

Ullswater Steamer (Boxing day)

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Cruise the lake aboard an Ullswater Seamer and enjoy views of the mountains and fells. Ullswater Steamers not only provide scenic lake cruises but ferry visitors across the lake to connect with the many famous walking routes, including the Ullswater Way. Steamers have open and covered upper deck seating areas, downstairs saloons, licensed bars, and toilets. There are also facilities located at the pier houses, including free Wi-Fi.

Location

Christmas decorations on music sheets

December is a magical time in the Lake District, with snow often dusting the mountains, plenty of winter walks around the lake to brighten your spirits, and fewer crowds so you often have this winter wonderland to yourself. Ullswater is one of the most beautiful lakes in England. A lake beloved by artists and poets, carved out by a long-extinct glacier and flanked by some of the Lake District’s most eye-catching fells. Here you can walk the famous Ullswater Way, a 20-mile circular walk often done in sections with boat or bus hops, Christmas timetables allowing, and the stunning Aira Force waterfall.

Out and about

Macdonald Leeming House is three miles from the picturesque village of Pooley Bridge, set in the Eden Valley at the northern end of Ullswater. Here you will find the start of many walking routes, traditional pubs and cafés, and you can catch the Ullswater Steamer from here too. The hotel is also eight miles from the historic market town of Penrith which is festively decked in lights in December. Stroll around the cobbled lanes, explore the independent shops, and unwind in the many boutique cafes and restaurants. Other places to explore include Glenridding at the foot of the famous Kirkstone Pass at the southern end of Ullswater Lake, Helvellyn which is England’s third highest peak, and the small village of Patterdale dwarfed by the mountains around it.

Hotel details

Meals are served in the Regency Restaurant. On Christmas Day you can enjoy a three-course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.

Breakfast is available between 0800-1000

Lunch is available between 1230-1500

Dinner is available between 1900-2100

The bar is open between 1100-2400

There are 40 rooms, each with:

Tea and coffee-making facilities

TV

Welcome drinks reception

Two nights of live entertainment

Ullswater Steamer (Boxing Day).

Availability

Best deal

Dec 2026

1 departure

From £1,119pp

Best deal

23 Dec 2026
27 Dec 2026

4 nights

From £1,119pp

Call us for availability

0808 134 6088

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Important information

§Underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited and subject to medical screening or a price reduction if not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover is provided by Saga and only available when taking out the included insurance.