Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, FK8 3TL, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Free parking
Ideal location
Pets welcomeAmenities
Indoor swimming pool
Hiking
Sauna
Spa
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Public parkingFree
24-Hour Front Desk
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Property Description
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.
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7.8/10
A great hotel. Food amazing! Nice stay for Christmas. Thanks!
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Surroundings
Airport: Glasgow Airport
(51.3 km)
Train: Balloch
(36.7 km)
Train: Alexandria
(38.9 km)
Landmarks: Great Time Scotland
(170m)
Landmarks: Loch Ard
(550m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Suite With Double Bed
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Desk
Blackout curtains
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5
Standard Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Private toilet
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4
Family Room With Double Bed
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Desk
Blackout curtains
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5
Accessible Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Private toilet
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4
Superior Room With Double Bed
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Shampoo
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Guest Reviews
7.8/10
Good
101 reviews
- Cleanliness7.9
- Amenities7.9
- Location7.9
- Service7.7
Average for similar properties in Stirling

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Staff Service: Guests frequently praised the staff for being friendly, welcoming, and attentive, providing excellent service from check-in to departure. The staff's helpfulness contributed positively to the overall experience, despite occasional busyness.(based on 1 review)
Macaxe
April 27, 2025
It was a lovely stop over on the way to the highlands and was dog friendly which was excellent, the staff were all very friendly and helpful, it was in a beautiful location , highly recommended
Guest User
December 31, 2022
A great hotel. Food amazing! Nice stay for Christmas. Thanks!
Guest User
May 2, 2024
Très mauvais accueil à celui d 'Aberfoyle !!!
-Accueil : Après avoir roulé plusieurs heures pour se rendre à l'hôtel nous n'avions qu'une seule envie ,manger et se poser au calme.
Nous arrivons pour faire le check-in et la réceptionniste Emilia , nous dit 5 min j arrive ! ( pas de bonjour, de svp ou autre formulation de politesse !) Elle arrive après 15 min !!!!!! sans s excuser et nous parle très sèchement ( on s'aperçois qu' elle n est pas contente du tout) on lui demande pour les heures du petit déjeuner , elle nous réponds heu, d'abord je dois avoir votre carte visa . (toujours d'un ton vraiment pas cool du tout ). elle nous fait notre check-in en claquant les clés et nos cartes brutalement sur le comptoir,
-Restaurant: Les serveurs pas sympathique non plus, pareil pas de bonjour, le repas était vraiment de mauvaise qualité , je trouve ça tellement honteux pour un hôtel de normalement 4* !!! Lors de notre séjour, nous avons fait plusieurs hôtels et b&b et je vous assure que nous avons été reçus simplement mais tellement chaleureusement et la qualité des produits était excellente. Quel contraste ! Nous qui nous réjouissont tellement de venir à cet hôtel au vu des commodités et du cadre ; c'est sur que je n'y reviendrais plus et je ne le recommanderai pas !
-Petit déjeuner : Le lendemain au réveil, encore une belle déception, comment vous dire que c etait vide .
Personnellement je trouve que ce qui définit le mieux cet hotel est l 'apparence. D'un 1er abord c est tres joli, le cadre est verdoyant, l'interieur est tres élégant . Les chambres sont spacieuses mais c'est tout.
-L'hygiène de la chambre etait passable .
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1861175****
November 2, 2024
很好的酒店
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Joanne
August 25, 2025
Good stay , however wrong bed for child in room , housekeeping didn’t sort when requested so receptionist kindly sorted for us . Staff in restaurant could be more friendly , but food good .
Gillian
August 23, 2025
On arrival, the hotel reception staff were busily trying to find us accommodation as per our booking through ******* (3 nights). For some reason, ******* allowed our booking to go through when the hotels had no rooms available to on the Saturday night.
We were asked to wait 1/2 an hour in the bar while they fixed.
We asked for a good menu but unfortunately the kitchen closes as 8:30. This meant a 20 minute round trip to the local co-op as nowhere served food after 8:30 in the Aberfoyle area.
The breakfast was awful, no vegetarian menu options available. On perusing the continental breakfast I spotted a long dark hair on the fruit platter; I alerted the staff who said they would removed. I thought they would removed the whole tray but to my, and my partners horror, they brought kitchen tweezers and carefully removed the hair - I couldn’t believe my eyes.
Needless to say, I did not pay the £26 per head for breakfast nor did we eat dinner or breakfast again during our stay.
Lots of better / cheaper options available in Aberfoyle.
Peter
August 22, 2025
Immediate starting point for Ben Venue hike with showers and indoor pool for cool down afterwards (which can be used after check out) make it worth the money.
Standard full English breakfast with a number of continental sides given in picturesque dining room was on level with any reputable bed and breakfast but obviously some guests expected a full buffet akin to major chains (despite the clear language upon booking).
Comfortable beds in spacious rooms that have seen better days. Areas beyond the lobby are dated with wear and tear that a flagged hotel would not permit.
Has a campy, vacation lodge feel not a spa and resort feel. Families and older travelers on short stays seem to predominate. Staff were quite pleasant and helpful.
Would stay again if doing something in very immediate vicinity.
Masimba
August 8, 2025
The view is outstanding. But it’s an old hotel that still charges what it would charge if everything was in better nick. I stayed at a Premier Inn next to the airport the night before. There were things that the Premier Inn did better.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Hiking
Sauna
Spa
Additional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Public parking
Free
24-Hour Front Desk
Bar
Tennis Court
Billiards Room
Table Tennis Room
Restaurant
Taxi booking service
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Children's Playground
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Billiards Room
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Heated pool
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Business services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Postal Service
Fax/Copying Service
Wedding Service
Multi-Function Room
Front desk services
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Service
VIP Check-In Service
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk Safe
Languages spoken
English
Polish
Hungarian
Food & drink
Bar
Lobby Bar
Room Service
Public areas
Elevator
Vending Machine
No Smoking in Public Areas
Picnic Area
Smoking Area
Garden
Health & wellness
Billiards Room
Table Tennis Room
Tennis Court
Fitness Room
Massage Room
Sauna
Spa
Additional charge
Mini Golf
Hiking
Activities
Game Room
Fishing
Cleaning services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Facilities for children
Children's Meals Available
Children's Playground
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Safety & security
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Security Personnel
Smoke Detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–23:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
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
StyleSet menu
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 08:00-09:30 Open
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 17 years old and under | £12.50 (approx. €14.21) per person |
Adult | Set menu:£18.00 (approx. €20.47) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: Contact the property for details
Service animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel


- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1904
- Number of Rooms: 55
Phone:+44-344-8799057
Email:generalforest@macdonald-hotels.co.uk
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
Check-in at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is from 15:00-23:00 and check-out is by 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have a swimming pool?
Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has a pool.Does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa have a swimming pool?
Are pets allowed at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
Yes, pets are welcome at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa, but it is best to call ahead to confirm.Are pets allowed at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
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The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, just about 1 hour 4 mins from hotel by car (51.3 km) away.Which airport is closest to Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa?
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Glasgow Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 51.32KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Balloch |
| Distance to Train Station | 36.73KM |
| Average Price From | EUR166 |
| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |













