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Macdonald Houstoun House

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

9.0
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

In beautiful, peaceful grounds, between Edinburgh and Glasgow, this 4-star hotel is rich in historic charm, with a restaurant, a bar and great leisure facilities, including an 18-yard swimming pool. It is a 10-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport and offers parking for guests. The historic sights of Linlithgow Palace, Hopetoun House and the House of the Binns are all reachable in about 15 minutes. Edinburgh is a 30-minute drive away from Houstoun House. The building's original Great Hall, Old Drawing Room and Library now form the hotel's dining room. With oak paneling, family paintings and antiques, the award-winning Tower Restaurant offers fine dining. Macdonald Houstoun House’s bar has vaulted ceilings, a real open fire and an impressive collection of over 100 malt whiskeys. Snacks, tea and coffee are also available. Each room has its own character and an private bathroom, as well as tea/coffee making facilities. Most have views of woodlands, beautiful gardens and historical courtyards. Guests receive free access to the hotel's exclusive leisure club, which houses the swimming pool, a sauna, a solarium, a steam room and a gymnasium.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Sladjana
United States United States
“Charming place, great amenities, beautiful nature! This is what we were looking for in terms of charm. They were very accommodating, as we showed up and somehow they didn't have us as a family of 4 on their booking, so they were able to get us...”
Mary
United States United States
“Ended our Highlands peregrinations here since it’s close to the Edinburgh airport and then happily discovered the 400-year-old hostelry’s rich history and connection to favorite-guest Queen Mary. So, a room in the oldest part of the hotel, with...”
Curtis
United States United States
“The room was very clean and tidy. The beds were very comfortable. The restaurant was pricey, but the food was very, very good. The staff was very friendly even though they could very easily see that had a handful of very weary travelers on...”
Sheilena
United States United States
“Beautiful grounds, amazing food, and super friendly staff. Dogs welcome everywhere which we loved! They have fountains in the hallways with filtered sparkling or still water.”
Pauline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was in a convenient location, reasonably priced and clean. Breakfast was good. Staff were lovely.”
Kirsty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property has kept its historic side with not compromising on its functionality to be a modern hotel. The staff were so lovely and helpful. Restaurant food was really nice. The bedrooms were big and beds comfortable.”
Karen
United States United States
“It is a beautiful property. The bed was extremely comfortable!”
Lisa
United States United States
“Lovely grounds, buildings and rooms with character, pleasant and helpful staff – we had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.”
Ben
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were lovely, Location is beautiful, Room was nice.”
Mr
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was lovely, breakfast was great, all staff were polite professional and approachable, I'll be looking forward to booking a room again to get the most of my stay. Highly recommend this property as my partner and myself really enjoyed our...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Jeremy Wares Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Macdonald Houstoun House

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests who wish to dine at the hotel should contact the hotel prior to arrival to book a table to avoid disappointment.

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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