Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort
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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort

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Facilities

  • Bar
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Indoor Hot Tub

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.

How to get here

Generic map image View in a map Kinlochard, The Trossachs Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire FK8 3TL

Choose your package

Experience

Showing 14 of 14 packages

  1. The Spa Break

    1 night
    1 meal
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment

    • Breakfast

    • Use of the spa facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £76 £101.34
    Per person

  2. The Twilight Spa Experience

    Spa day

    What's included (per person)

    • Glass of Prosecco on arrival

    • Use of the facilities between 5pm - 8pm

    Glass of Prosecco
    From
    £25
    Per person

  3. My Rest and Reset Spa Day

    Spa day
    1 meal

    What's included (per person)

    • Lunch

    • Use of the spa facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £50
    Per person

  4. One Night Simply Escape Hotel Break

    1 night
    1 meal

    What's included (per person)

    • Breakfast

    • Use of the spa facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £56 £74.67
    Per person

  5. My Time For Me

    Spa day
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment

    • 4 hours use of the facilities (arrival from 10am)

    Up to £40 off
    Up to £39 off
    From
    £60 £99
    Per person

  6. My Morning Retreat

    Spa day
    1 meal
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment

    • Lunch

    • Use of the spa facilities between 9am - 12pm

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £69
    Per person

  7. My Afternoon Escape

    Spa day
    1 meal
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Use of the spa facilities between 12pm - 3pm

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £74
    Per person

  8. One Night Deluxe Simply Escape Hotel Break

    1 night
    2 meals

    What's included (per person)

    • Breakfast

    • £25 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

    • Use of the spa facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £81 £108
    Per person

  9. My Perfect Treat Spa Day

    Spa day
    1 meal
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Use of the spa facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £99
    Per person

  10. The Essential Spa Break

    1 night
    2 meals
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment

    • Breakfast

    • £25 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

    • Use of the spa facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £101 £134.67
    Per person

  11. The Sunday Spa Retreat

    1 night
    2 meals
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment

    • Breakfast

    • £25 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

    • Bottle of Prosecco in the room on arrival

    • Use of the facilities until 4pm on Monday

    • £5 off spa skincare and gift sets

    • 1pm late check-out (subject to availability)

    Up to 25% off
    15 minute Bonus Head or Foot Massage
    From
    £121 £161.34
    Per person

  12. The Indulgent Spa Break

    1 night
    2 meals
    2 treatments

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 2 × 25 minute spa treatments

    • Breakfast

    • £25 allowance per person towards dinner (food only)

    • Use of the spa facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £131 £174.67
    Per person

  13. My Signature Spa Day

    Spa day
    1 meal
    2 treatments

    What's included (per person)

    • 55 minute Deep Tissue Massage

    • 25 minute Classic Facial

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Use of the spa facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £149
    Per person

  14. The Ultimate Spa Break

    2 nights
    4 meals
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment

    • Breakfast on 2 days

    • Afternoon Tea on 1 day

    • £25 allowance per person towards dinner on the 1st night (food only) on 1 night

    • Bottle of Prosecco

    • Use of the spa facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £185
    Per person

Property Policies

During your stay

  • Family Friendly
  • No pets allowed

Our cancellation and Amendment policy

Please be aware that all bookings are non-refundable. Any amendments made may incur an admin fee and are subject to the venue's policies and availability.

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort frequently asked questions

Who owns Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort is part of the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts group, which is owned by Donald Macdonald. He established the group in 1990 and has expanded it to become the UK's largest privately owned hotel group.

How do you get to Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort is easy to get to by road, rail and air. If you're driving, you will find the hotel in a tranquil location in the Stirlingshire countryside close to the B829. There is plenty of parking on site. For those travelling by train, Balloch Railway Station is 14 miles from the nearby town of Aberfoyle. If you are flying to Scotland, the nearest airport is Glasgow, which is a 50-minute drive away.

What is included in a Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort?

What's included in a spa day at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort depends on the experience that you book. It is complete with a range of facilities including an 18 metre swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and a relaxation lounge. There are also treatments using Elemis and Jessica products.

What is near Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort is a haven of tranquility surrounded by a 25-acre estate with activities including tennis and croquet, but there's also plenty to do close by. Go hiking or pony trekking through the Trossachs National Park, take a short drive to Glasgow or Edinburgh, or visit Aberfoyle for boutique shopping. Other popular attractions include a Go Ape activity course, the Glengoyne Distillery, Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park or the Sea Life Loch Lomond Aquarium.

When was Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort built?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort has an interesting history. The house dates back to 1860, but it was extensively updated in the 1930s, developing its gardens and facilities to become an impressive hotel that made the most of its inspiring location. It eventually became part of the Macdonald group and continues to welcome guests to this day.

What amenities does Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort have?

A four star hotel set in 25 acres of grounds and gardens, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort is a beautiful place to stay thanks to the architecture of the property and enviable views across Ben Lomond. Within the grounds there are two tennis courts and lawns for croquet in the summer.

The hotel has 49 bedrooms and 65 self-catering apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms in size. There is a fine dining restaurant on site as well as a bar and bistro.

Within the estate, the hotel is home to spa and leisure facilities which include an 18 metre swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, a relaxation lounge and four treatment rooms.

The hotel's accessible facilities include an accessible room and the spa offers poolside access as well as a hoist into the water.

What are the food and drink options at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort has two dining options on site. The fine dining restaurant is The Garden Restaurant, which serves a menu inspired by the Scottish Highlands and offering views across the loch. For more relaxed meals as well as drinks throughout the day, there is also Rafters Bar and Bistro.

How many treatment rooms are there at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort has four treatment rooms including one dual suite. Therapists use Elemis and Jessica products in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Resort is from 3pm, and check-out time is 10am. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.

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