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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort

8.6 Very Good (33 reviews)

Safe Hands For Cancer Accredited

How does hiking, pony trekking, tennis and a game of croquet with the spectacular backdrop of Ben Lomond sound? With a sun terrace for afternoon teas and cosy fires for evening drinks, this hotel is an ideal spot for getting some fresh air and relaxing. The spa also enjoys an enviable view and boasts a pool, hot tub and sauna as well as a gym and a menu of luxurious Elemis treatments, including massages, facials, scrubs and wraps.

Spa Facilities

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  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Relaxation Room
  • Experience Showers

Hotel Facilities

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  • Bar
  • Golf
  • Tennis / Squash
  • Restaurant
  • Pet Friendly
Latest Government Advice

Spas in Scotland are now permitted to reopen. However, the five-tier system was introduced from the 2nd November. This system enforces different rules for hospitality, travel and socialising according to the tier in which you live or where the spa is located.

Saunas, steam rooms and facial treatments remain unavailable. Certain facilities may require pre-booked slots. We advise checking the package details carefully at time of booking. Masks will be required when moving around public areas.

Please ensure you are familiar with any localised restrictions that may affect your ability to visit your chosen spa.

Spa facilities: Due to government guidelines some spa facilities and leisure facilities may not be available, including sauna and steam room.

from £69.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break Exclusive

One Night Simply Escape Hotel Break

  • One night bed and breakfast
  • Full use of the grounds and gardens

Please note this package does not include use of the spa facilities

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One Night Deluxe Simply Escape Hotel Break

  • One night dinner, bed and breakfast
  • Full use of the grounds and gardens

Please note this package does not include use of the spa facilities

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Overnight break

The Spa Break for Two

One night’s bed and breakfast, a choice of 1 x 25 minute treatment from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Best Foot Forward, File and Polish on hands or File and Polish on feet, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

1 every 12 guests goes FREE for stays Sunday - Thursday

Limited time offer: book an overnight stay and receive early check in at 12 noon

Contact our call centre to enquire about upgrading to our 2 person lodges.

Treatment choices may be subject to change

The pool will be closed until the 14th September due to refurbishment.

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £94.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break

The Essential Spa Break for Two

One night's dinner, bed and breakfast, a choice of 1 x 25 minute treatment from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Best Foot Forward, File and Polish on hands or File and Polish on feet, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store

1 every 12 guests goes FREE for stays Sunday - Thursday

Limited time offer: book an overnight stay and receive early check in at 12 noon

Treatment choices may be subject to change

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £94.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break

The Sunday Spa Retreat for Two

One night’s bed and breakfast, 2 course dinner, a choice of 1 x 25 minute treatments from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Best Foot Forward, File and Polish on hands or File and Polish on feet, bottle of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store

Treatment must be taken on Monday

Late check-out on Monday

1 every 12 guests goes FREE

Limited time offer: book an overnight stay and receive early check in at 12 noon

Treatment choices may be subject to change

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £119.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break

The Indulgent Spa Break for Two

One night’s bed and breakfast, 2 course dinner, a choice of 2 x 25 minute treatments from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Best Foot Forward, File and Polish on hands or File and Polish on feet, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store

1 every 12 guests goes FREE for stays Sunday - Thursday

Limited time offer: book an overnight stay and receive early check in at 12 noon

Contact our call centre to enquire about upgrading to our 2 person lodges.

Treatment choices may be subject to change

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £179.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break

The Ultimate Spa Break for Two

Two nights’ bed and breakfast, 2 course dinner on the first day, a choice of 1 x 55 minute treatments from: Biotec Prescribed Facial, ELEMIS Couture Touch, Superfood Pro Radiance Facial or Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Afternoon Tea, bottle of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store

1 every 12 guests goes FREE for stays Sunday - Thursday

Limited time offer: book an overnight stay and receive early check in at 12 noon

Treatment choices may be subject to change

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £274.50
per person (min 2)
Overnight break

The Ultimate Spa-cation Break

Three nights’ bed and breakfast, dinner on 1st day, a choice of 2 x 55 minute treatments from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, Elemis Couture Touch or Biotec Prescribed Facial, Afternoon Tea on 2nd day, bottle of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store

Treatment choices may be subject to change

The pool will be closed until the 14th September due to refurbishment.

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £64.50
per person (min 2)
Spa Day Exclusive

Exclusive Spa Day for Two - 40% OFF

Includes a 55 minute ELEMIS Couture Touch Treatment inclusive of ELEMIS Facial and Deep Tissue Body Massage, Afternoon Tea, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

20% off additional pre-booked treatments

£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store

The pool will be closed until the 14th September due to refurbishment.

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £49
per person
Spa Day

The Midweek Essential Spa Day

Includes a choice of 1 x 25 minute treatment from: Superfood Pro Radiance Facial, Pro Collagen Age Defy Facial or Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store and 20% off any additional pre-booked treatments

1 in every 8 guests goes FREE

The pool will be closed until the 14th September due to refurbishment.

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £69
per person
Spa Day

The Essential Spa Day PLUS

Includes a choice of 1 x 55 minute treatment from: Biotec Prescribed Facial, ELEMIS Couture Technology, ELEMIS Couture Touch, Superfood Pro Radiance Facial or Freestyle Deep Tissue Massage, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

£5 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store

The pool will be closed until the 14th September due to refurbishment.

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £85
per person
Spa Day

The Indulgent Spa Day

Includes a 55 minute Elemis Couture Touch Treatment, Cream Tea with glass of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store and 20% off additional pre-booked treatments

1 every 10 guests goes FREE Monday - Thursday

The pool will be closed until the 14th September due to refurbishment.

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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from £129
per person
Spa Day

The Luxurious Spa Day

Includes an 85 minute Signature Treatment inclusive of ELEMIS Deep Tissue Massage with a Superfood Facial, a choice of 2 course lunch or Afternoon Tea, glass of Prosecco, robe, towel and slippers provided and 1 hour use of the pool. (book prior to arrival)

£10 voucher towards a minimum spend of £50 in spa store and 20% off any additional pre-booked treatments

The pool will be closed until the 14th September due to refurbishment.

(Use of the facilities within current government guidelines)

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At a glance

  • Safe Hands for Cancer

    Accredited by the SATCC and part of the Spabreaks.com Safe Hands for Cancer Collection, this spa welcomes people living with or beyond cancer and offers a number of specialist trained therapists.

  • Family Friendly

    The hotel welcomes families with apartment accommodation, kids menus, a kids club, children’s play area and plenty of activities within the grounds of the hotel including a giant game board for chess or draughts.

  • Activities

    The hotel offers a range of activities from tennis, putting, croquet, archery and bike hire to a five a side football pitch, table tennis, squash, pool and snooker. Meanwhile, nearby you can try clay pigeon shooting, water skiing, pony trekking, golf, windsurfing and plenty of excellent hikes.

  • Leisure Venue

    Choose from hotel or apartment accommodation, which is particularly popular with families (even welcoming pets), and groups. Meanwhile, the grounds and the spa offer easy going relaxation and pampering.

  • Scenic Location

    In the shadow of Ben Lomond and on the banks of Loch Ard, one of the hotel’s great assets is the view. It’s perfect for exploring the Trossachs National Park, and is also just a few miles from Aberfoyle for those who fancy a little boutique shopping.

  • Local Attractions

    Looking for more to see and do? Try the Go Ape activity course, the Glengoyne Distillery, Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park or the Sea Life Loch Lomond Aquarium.

  • Group Venue

    The hotel welcomes groups with activities including Go Ape nearby.

  • Accessible Spa

    The pool area and changing facilities are wheelchair accessible and there is a hoist into the pool. There is a step into the leisure club, and a portable ramp to assist.

Spa & Leisure

  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Relaxation Room
  • Experience Showers
  • Gym / Classes
  • Car Parking

Set against the backdrop of Ben Lomond, Macdonald Forest Hills has an enviable view of the Scottish landscape in which to work out and wind down, with facilities including an 18 metre swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and a relaxation lounge.

There are also four treatment rooms which, using the always decadent Elemis product range, offer massages, facials, scrubs, wraps and pre-natal treatments, hot stone massages, Jessica manicures and pedicures, and a selection of finishing touches.

Hotel & Accommodation

  • Bar
  • Golf
  • Tennis / Squash
  • Restaurant
  • Pet Friendly

A short trip from Glasgow and Edinburgh, this four star hotel has 49 bedrooms and 65 self-catering apartments decorated in a classic style within the 25 acre estate. Characterised by a quintessential touch of tartan, if you opt for one of the Feature Rooms there is also the option of a four-poster bed, and perhaps a private balcony as well. Meanwhile, apartments are perfect for family or group getaways with options of one, two and three bedrooms alongside a fully equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, DVD player and satellite television, a balcony or terrace, and some even have their own sauna.

The Garden Restaurant offers a fine dining menu inspired by the Scottish Highlands, which is all the more fitting given its view across Loch Ard in the Trossachs. For a more relaxed setting there is also Rafters Bar and Bistro – a wood panelled environment serving lighter meals and afternoon snacks.

Location

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort

Kinlochard, The Trossachs Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire
FK8 3TL

Overall Rating for this spa

8.6

Overall Rating for this spa

Very Good

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8.6

Overall Rating for this hotel

Very Good

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