Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, FK8 3TL, United Kingdom
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There are many reasons to visit Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa and these quickly become reasons you never want to leave. If you ever tire of just looking out at our spectacular setting - however unlikely that may be - the hotel has everything you need to keep you entertained. Its difficult to believe you are under 20 minutes from Stirling - 40 minutes from Glasgow and less than an hour from Edinburgh. Its the perfect antidote to city life. Our luxury four-star hotel has had a full redesign in 2017 upgrading our bedrooms and public spaces to create the perfect country retreat. If you like to kick back and relax - unwind by the pool or enjoy a soothing spa treatment. If you are keen to fill your lungs with the freshest of air - get out and about and explore with a countryside walk - a swing in the trees at Go-Ape or hire a bike and get off-road. Whatever the weather throws at you we have got the perfect spot to enjoy it. In the sunshine our terrace is the only place to be with an indulgent Afternoon Tea. Should the weather be less favourable there is no cosier place than in front of a crackling open fire in the lounge. Its easy to see why our picture perfect location is chosen for memorable exclusive use weddings - out of town day trips and a popular Sunday lunch destination. Just be warned - you may never want to leave.Show More
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3.7/5·
A great hotel. Food amazing! Nice stay for Christmas. Thanks!
Amenities
Indoor Swimming PoolHikingSaunaSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomPublic ParkingFreeBarTennis CourtBilliards Room
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Surroundings
Airport: Glasgow International Airport
(58.3km)
Landmarks: Great Time Scotland
(170m)
Landmarks: Loch Ard
(550m)
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Deluxe King Room 1 Double bed
7

Deluxe King Room 1 Double bed

1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Private Toilet
Hair Conditioner
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Standard Family Room Four
6

Standard Family Room Four

1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave Oven
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Accessible Double Room
6

Accessible Double Room

1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Private Toilet
Shampoo
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Super Deluxe Suite
10

Super Deluxe Suite

1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Private Toilet
Hair Conditioner
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Standard Double Room
7

Standard Double Room

1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Private Toilet
Shampoo
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Standard Family Room 3
7

Standard Family Room 3

1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave Oven
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Guest Reviews(76)

3.7/5
Verified Reviews
  • Cleanliness3.7
  • Amenities3.7
  • Location3.7
  • Service3.6
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 31, 2022
A great hotel. Food amazing! Nice stay for Christmas. Thanks!
F‍l‍o‍r‍e‍n‍c‍e
September 6, 2022
The hotel is disgusting. We were planned to stay there for 4 nights from Aug 22 but finally we stayed 1 night then moved to another hotel. There are no reception service to check in, we were waited for 30 mins and end up 1 staff came to argue with us to say we just waited for 10 mins. No lift, need to carry the luggage ourselves. No heater for cold weather. Think about if in winter there are no heater, you will be freezing in the room and no one will coming to help you. The waiter drop the food up of my clothes when serving. No apologies AT ALL. Can’t request what’s the food you going to have. It’s all based on the waiters recommendations. No wifi service until we paid 10 pound to the young boy in restaurant to help to set up for us. The room had insects. Facilities broken. Door without lock etc…
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 2, 2024
Very bad reception at that of Aberfoyle!!! -Reception: After driving several hours to get to the hotel we only wanted to eat and relax. We arrive to check in and the receptionist Emilia tells us 5 minutes I'll be there! (no hello, please or other polite wording!) She arrives after 15 minutes!!!!!! without apologizing and speaks to us very curtly (we realize that she is not happy at all) we ask her for breakfast hours, she answers us uh, first I must have your visa card. (still in a really not cool tone at all). she checks us in by slamming the keys and our cards roughly on the counter, -Restaurant: The waiters were not friendly either, no hello, the meal was really of poor quality, I find that so shameful for a normally 4* hotel!!! During our stay, we visited several hotels and b&bs and I assure you that we were received simply but so warmly and the quality of the products was excellent. What a contrast! We who are so delighted to come to this hotel given the amenities and the setting; I will definitely not come back there again and I will not recommend it! -Breakfast: The next day when you woke up, another great disappoin**ent, how can I tell you that it was empty. Personally I find that what best defines this hotel is the appearance. At first glance it's very pretty, the setting is green, the interior is very elegant. The rooms are spacious but that's it. -The hygiene of the room was fair.
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D‍e‍b‍o‍r‍a‍h‍ ‍G
February 24, 2024
Location amazing , staff friendly BUT food was awful !!! Had to order off restaurant menu as ate after 8 pm as they were too busy to accommodate us earlier , food was more like basic café standard…. Really disappointing
i‍ ‍l
January 22, 2024
Corridors smelled of damp, breakfast poor only lukewarm, no variation available on set breakfast, booking was eventful due to having more than 2 dogs hotel would not let customer cancel booking fir apartments instead of hotel room, then unaware of three dogs when they agreed to it to save cancel booking, room very dated and cleaned to an average standard, not 4 star standard, hairs found on bedding and in bath on arrival , evening meal of haddock and chips only warm again, chips looked 2 days hold ( tripled cooked advertised probably cooked once each day until needed, both me and my partner had sickness and diarrhoea after this meal , desert was rubbery obviously been microwaved to cause sponge to become rubbery, health complex dirty , tiles falling off walls, some facilities not working showers being one off them , was tried to be charged for other people adding their meals and drinks to our room tab ( no security checks at complex when adding to a room number) power cut on last night, advised security lighting only no offer of any lighting for room, reception staff un helpful, waiters and staff not dressed correctly and looked scruffy, workmen working on lights during breakfast causing dust to fall on our food ( didn’t say anything in case they charged us extra for the dust) , breakfast menu very basic unless prepared to pay extra £8 supplements on top of £15 already paid, disappointing trip at a McDonald’s resort as we have stayed at other resorts and other brands
G‍e‍z
January 22, 2024
After driving 7 hours for my birthday weekend I could not have envisaged the catalogue of incompetence I was about to experience. Reception couldn’t find my booking despite me showing them the booking number on my phone. The girl on reception handed the hotel phone at me and told me to deal with it. I couldn’t use my own phone as the hotel wi-if was not working. Finally they gave me a room. When we got there the door was ajar and all the furniture had been pushed to the middle of the room. I went back to reception where I was told by a it was being decorated. Tried sending me to another room that was also being decorated, before putting us into a disabled room with the heating off. The temperature outside was 3 degrees. We had to go downstairs to warm up. We finally got to our room after 9pm when the room was a little warmer. When I asked to speak to a Manager I was informed he went home at 3pm but he’d contact me next day. No contact was made. Throughout this ordeal I was treated like this was my fault. There were no apologies and no attempts to compensate us. Their main focus on checking out was making sure they had my ******* booking details so they could get their money. A beautiful hotel which should have offered an amazing experience. The hotel was not cheap but the service from the reception and management was not befitting such a lovely place. I hope all Macdonald hotels aren’t run the same. On a positive note, the bar and restaurant staff were first class.
J‍o‍h‍n‍ ‍P‍a‍u‍l
January 1, 2024
Nice place to stay. The room was great. The bar area is a little disappointing though, the 2 bar men were also responsible for preparing drinks for the restaurant which left a long queue at the bar. The drinks are overpriced, I get that the location is remote but it the prices were unreasonable. I was also so surprised that there was no room service available.
R‍o‍b‍e‍r‍t‍ ‍A‍.
December 30, 2023
Serene and secluded location with excellent bedding. It ranks in the top 10 of comfy hotel pillows and mattress. Food is excellent but my chicken breast portion and accompanying veggies were minuscule and I had to order a starter afterward. Nice breakfast with quality ingredients. Area around the hotel is lovely. Would definitely stay again.
A‍l‍l‍a‍n
November 16, 2023
Tv problem when we arrived took three tv later to fix problem, maintenance guys were great but reception did not care ! Time we checked in a 3pm and 2.5 hours to fix the tv ! Dangerous stairs leading from bedroom to lounge area / bathroom in bedroom no reason for them to be there ? Hotel tired but suppose adds to the character of the hotel and grounds view were breathtaking.cooked breakfast was small to say the least but plenty of coffee and toast, pastries etc .checkout was surprising we ask if we could leave the car there while we had a quick walk around the reply " stay as long as you want " :-)) ladies at reception must have had a bad day the evening before lols but nice touch to let us stay longer:-))) over all nice location clean hotel maybe tired interior but adds to the character of the building and area . Would stay there again

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet, Set menu
AgeFee
Children 17 years old and under
£ 12.50 (approx. US$ 15.91) per person
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

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Health Protected

Cleanliness
  • 3.7/5
Cleaning & disinfecting
  • Cleaning services provided by a professional company
  • Rooms are disinfected between stays

Property Description

  • Opened: 1889
  • Renovated: 2015
  • Number of Rooms: 55
There are many reasons to visit Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa and these quickly become reasons you never want to leave. If you ever tire of just looking out at our spectacular setting - however unlikely that may be - the hotel has everything you need to keep you entertained. Its difficult to believe you are under 20 minutes from Stirling - 40 minutes from Glasgow and less than an hour from Edinburgh. Its the perfect antidote to city life. Our luxury four-star hotel has had a full redesign in 2017 upgrading our bedrooms and public spaces to create the perfect country retreat. If you like to kick back and relax - unwind by the pool or enjoy a soothing spa treatment. If you are keen to fill your lungs with the freshest of air - get out and about and explore with a countryside walk - a swing in the trees at Go-Ape or hire a bike and get off-road. Whatever the weather throws at you we have got the perfect spot to enjoy it. In the sunshine our terrace is the only place to be with an indulgent Afternoon Tea. Should the weather be less favourable there is no cosier place than in front of a crackling open fire in the lounge. Its easy to see why our picture perfect location is chosen for memorable exclusive use weddings - out of town day trips and a popular Sunday lunch destination. Just be warned - you may never want to leave.

Services & Amenities

Indoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Multi-Function Room
Children's Playground
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

Prices at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What is the closest airport to Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

The closest airport is Glasgow International Airport. It is 58.3km from the hotel and approximately a 63minutes journey by taxi.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?

The check-in time is after 15:00 and the check-out time is before 11:00.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa provide airport transfer services?

No, the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa doesn't provide airport transfer services.

What amenities and services does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has the following amenities and services: Pets allowed (additional fee), Indoor Swimming Pool, Hiking.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have a swimming pool?

Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has a pool. Pool type: Indoor Swimming Pool.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have fitness amenities?

Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has fitness amenities.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa provide Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have non-smoking rooms?

Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has non-smoking rooms. Please view the hotel listing for details.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa provide breakfast?

Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa provides breakfast.

About This Property

Nearest AirportGlasgow International Airport
Distance to Airport58.33KM
Average Price FromUSD359
Hotel Star Rating4