Macdonald Houstoun House
At a glance
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Leisure Break Venue
The hotel has a range of leisure facilities and treatments just a short walk from the main building and accommodation.
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Scenic Location
The hotel is surrounded by 22 acres of woodland but is still only a short distance from Edinburgh.
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Local Attractions
The hotel is just a short drive from Edinburgh where sights include Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood House, Edinburgh Quay and Edinburgh Zoo.
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Restaurant
The Jeremy Wares at Houstoun House dining experience has been awarded an AA Rosette for its quintessentially Scottish menu.
Location
Macdonald Houstoun House,
Uphall,
Edinburgh West,
West Lothian,
EH52 6JS
EH52 6JS
Spa & Leisure
A rural environment always adds a little something extra to a leisure break, and the pastoral location of Macdonald Houston House proves just that. So in addition to outdoor tennis courts, the hotel has a gym, 18-metre pool, a sauna and a steam room; and favours Elemis and Jessica Nails products in a comprehensive treatments list complete with make-up consultations and finishing touches.
Hotel & Accommodation
Once visited by Mary Queen of Scots, Macdonald Houstoun House retains the charm of a 16th Century bolthole in 22 acres of woodland just west of Edinburgh. The hotel has 70 rooms, which comes as something of a surprise given the boutique, homely exterior aspect; while interiors straddle the line between classic regional accents and modern design.
Befitting a country estate, Jeremy Wares at Houston House combines a fine dining experience with a pleasant lack of pretence and showcasing Scotland’s favourite ingredients. There is also the Vaulted Bar – a cosy environment, not least of all because of the open hearth, open for drinks, teas and coffees throughout the day.