Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House
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Macdonald Houstoun House

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Facilities

  • Tennis
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Relax Room

This picturesque country hotel and retreat offers a warm cosy welcome to guests who can take advantage of its proximity to Edinburgh, but just as much stay put if a spa break is the main purpose for visiting. A clay tennis court is hidden in the hotel’s walled garden and there’s a gym, swimming pool and sauna available to guests wanting a work out. Meanwhile, the sauna, steam room and relaxation area set the scene for calmness, before a luxurious Elemis treatment will totally restore you.

How to get here

Generic map image View in a map Uphall, Edinburgh West, West Lothian, EH52 6JS

Choose your package

Experience

Showing 14 of 14 packages

  1. My Rest and Reset Spa Day

    Spa day
    1 meal

    What's included (per person)

    • Lunch

    • Use of the facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £44
    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
    £26
    Per person

  3. 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 £35 off
    Up to £34 off
    From
    £65 £100
    Per person

  4. One Night Simply Escape Hotel Break

    1 night
    1 meal

    What's included (per person)

    • Breakfast

    • Use of the facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £66.50 £88
    Per person

  5. My Morning Retreat

    Spa day
    1 meal
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment

    • Lunch

    • Use of the facilities between 9am - 12pm

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £71
    Per person

  6. 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 facilities between 12pm - 3pm

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £81
    Per person

  7. One Night Deluxe Simply Escape Hotel Break

    1 night
    2 meals

    What's included (per person)

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

    • Breakfast

    • Use of the facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £85 £112.50
    Per person

  8. The Spa Break

    1 night
    1 meal
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 25 minute spa treatment

    • Breakfast

    • Use of the facilities

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £87 £115.17
    Per person

  9. 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 facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £105.50 £139.67
    Per person

  10. 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 facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £112
    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
    £125 £165.50
    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 facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    Up to 25% off
    From
    £136.50 £180.67
    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 facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £148
    Per person

  14. The Ultimate Spa Break

    2 nights
    4 meals
    1 treatment

    What's included (per person)

    • Choose 1 × 55 minute spa treatment

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

    • Afternoon Tea on 1 day

    • Breakfast on 2 days

    • Bottle of Prosecco

    • Use of the facilities

    • Special group offers available for 10 or more people

    From
    £199
    Per person

Property Policies

During your stay

  • 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 Houstoun House frequently asked questions

Who owns Macdonald Houstoun House?

Macdonald Houstoun House is a four-star hotel in West Lothian, surrounded by 22 acres of grounds and gardens. The charismatic property is a stylish country house hotel owned by the Macdonald Hotels Group, which has destinations across the UK.

How do you get to Macdonald Houstoun House?

Macdonald Houstoun House is blissfully located, surrounded by 22 acres of woodland, however, it's still only a short distance from Edinburgh and is accessible by road, rail and air. If you're travelling by road, they're located close to the A89; they're just 1.2 miles from Uphall Station, from which you can catch a train directly to Edinburgh or Glasgow; and Edinburgh Airport is just 7.1 miles down the road.

What is included in a Macdonald Houstoun House spa day?

What's included in a spa day at Macdonald Houstoun House depends on the experience that you book. The spa is complete with a range of facilities and treatments including outdoor tennis courts, a gym, an 18-metre pool, a sauna and a steam room. They also offer spa treatments from Elemis and Jessica Nails.

What is near Macdonald Houstoun House?

The hotel is just a short drive from Edinburgh where sights include Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood House, Edinburgh Quay and Edinburgh Zoo, not to mention shopping as well as plenty of cafes and restaurants.

When was Macdonald Houstoun House built?

Macdonald Houstoun House as it is today dates back to the 16th century, with an L-plan tower house at its heart, which was begun in 1598. That said, the earliest mention of the lands of Houstoun are in 1342. Around the property you can see odes to previous owners who have all left their mark - for example, a stone niche carries the initials JS and MC with the date 1598, for John Shairp and his third wife Margaret Collace of Muirtown, as well as KK, PR and the date 1969, for the then owner Keith Knight and his wife Penelope Rudd.

What amenities does Macdonald Houstoun House have?

While the hotel doesn't appear to be huge, in reality it has a surprising 70 rooms and suites to stay in. The hotel is home to the popular Tower Restaurant, as well as the Vaulted Bar. There are 22 acres to explore including outdoor tennis courts, while the spa includes a gym, an 18-metre pool, a sauna and a steam room. They also offer spa treatments from Elemis and Jessica Nails.

The historic property has endeavoured to incorporate disabled access wherever possible. They have accessible bedrooms are on the ground floor, there is convenient parking available, the restaurant is on the first floor but meals may be taken in the ground floor Vaulted Bar. Most of the conference facilities are accessible.

What are the food and drink options at Macdonald Houstoun House?

The hotel is home to the popular Tower Restaurant, appropriately located in the 16th century tower and serving traditional Scottish cuisine with a modern twist. There's also the Vaulted Bar for drinks and relaxed dining in the historic cellars.

How many treatment rooms are there at Macdonald Houstoun House?

The spa at Macdonald Houstoun House has three spa treatment rooms where therapists use the Elemis products in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Macdonald Houstoun House is from 2pm, and check-out time is 11am. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.

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