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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Interior
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 5 minutes from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. .This family-friendly hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Loch Lomond.

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Stirling Castle - 41 min drive - 45.0 km
  • University of Stirling - 43 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Liz Macgregors - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steamship Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brig O' Turk Tea Room & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers 55 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at The Garden Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Garden Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Rafters Bar and Bistro - This bistro specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rafters Bar and Bistro
  • The Garden Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges consumption-based electricity fees.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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