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Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

4.0 star property
Stirling resort with 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio
2 bars/lounges
Property entrance
Traditional One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Free children's club
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television

Room options

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Traditional Three Bedroom Apartment

Traditional Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Plus Two Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment

Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional One Bedroom Apartment

Traditional One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Indoor pool, pool loungers

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
Free parking
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (783)
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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About the area

Map
Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL

What's nearby

  • Rob Roy's Grave - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ben Lomond - 29 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 32 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 78 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 101 min drive
  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Alexandria Station - 31 min drive
  • Milngavie Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Faerie Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brig o' Turk Tearoom - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

Bring the kids when you stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort in Stirling and they can enjoy the free kids' club. You can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps or aromatherapy. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 6 units
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Playground

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Elemis Spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.95 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per stay
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills
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Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Resort
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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, rowing and fishing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Macdonald Forest Hills Resort also has 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
Does Macdonald Forest Hills Resort have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, an oven and a dishwasher.
Does Macdonald Forest Hills Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Macdonald Forest Hills Resort like?
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort is located a short 8-minute walk from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre.

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Dated but very nice.
Access to the hotel facilities is included except breakfast and dinner where priority is given to hotel guests.
Joanne, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not great
There was really old dried up dog poo in the apartment on the carpet. The hotel restaurant was fully booked and there was no water so no coffee, no showers and no pool
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellant stay well equipped apartment . Hotel and Liesure fabulous
Ronald, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stayed in one of the apartments, this is a wonderful place to visit if you just want to be detached from the real world for a few days. The hotel and spa areas were in great order. The only negative for me was the carpet in our apartment was a bit grubby in places - spills that had not been cleaned. Perhaps waiting for the winter cleaning/maintenance programme to commence. Not enough to put me off, will be back in a few months.
Tony, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fiona, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Forest hills resort
Beautiful view from apartment, plenty space but very much in need of refurbishment and maintenance. No recycling of waste apparent, one bin for everything.
Loch Ard
From apartment
4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lauren, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice location. Simply dated.
Aiden, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michelle, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facilities . Great accommodation . We’d like to come back .
William, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ashish, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

george, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely and cosy short break
Fantastic views, reception and lounge area very nice to have drinks and food in. Staff very friendly. Very comfortable bed. Elements of our apartment have been upgraded, but general updates across the property are needed. I would definitely stay again.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice place to relax and enjoy time with family. We had a wonderful view over the loch. The rooms furnitures are old, and the floor makes a squeaky noise when walking around the rooms.
Ahmad, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location with good facilities.
Stayed in a 2 bed apartment in this fabulous location. The accommodation was very roomy with a well appointed kitchen and two sizeable bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Whilst the large kitchen lounge was bright and airy with a full width window accessing a balcony, the bedrooms only had relatively small windows, making them seem a little gloomy. The bathrooms were functional but somewhat dated with a 1980’s feel to them. One bathroom was in need of some maintenance with a large 1m crack in the ceiling through which the plaster lathe could be seen. There was a small sauna in one bathroom (which went unused). Parking outside the apartments was shared with 8 apartments in the block. This required residents to park with consideration which given the narrow nature of the slots and the generally large vehicles was somewhat problematic when arriving late at night. The location was fabulous with unobstructed of Loch Ard across the extensively wooded grounds. Access to an extensive gym/pool building was free and the gym reported to have a good selection of equipment. Having access to a vehicle is essential as the nearest significant village (Aberfoyle) is a good 10 minute drive. The onsite outdoor activity facilities were conveniently located just offsite on the edge of the loch and offered a good range of activities.
Patrick, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Duncan, 9-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great location. Good size self-catering apartments, but overall very tired and dated. Rooms look like they haven’t been updated for 30 years. Tennis court looks like it’s not been used in a decade and the playground could do with a refurb. Hotel itself is ok. Food is good in the main restaurant if a little pricey. Service was ok but very clunky overall, “you can’t book this here you have to go there” as they point 10 feet away.
3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Taylor, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Few wee days away
Family break with dog. Apartment was excellent but well used/dated but the view over the loch made up for this. Recycling could be better. We previously stayed in the hotel but this served us better this time with self catering.
Room with a view!
Alan, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place and location
We stayed for 4 nights and was impressed with the room and well kept grounds. The hotel facilities were also up to a good standard and we will definitely be returning.
Paul, 4-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Andy, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Scott, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay. Well maintained, clean and well placed in the mid of beautiful landscape with a nice view to lake.
Teena, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Location great, accommodation poor
The location was fantastic but the room has extremely dated and very disappointing.
Steven, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

There were 6 adults and 2 children in our group. We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment and were more than happy with its condition. It was very clean, spacious and had everything required for a self catering stay, although if I’m honest a 2 slice toaster is a bit of a challenge at breakfast time. 😬 The hotel itself is also very well looked after. We had lunch in the lounge area and the food was great. We used the leisure facilities and had no complaints there. The pool is a great size. The grounds of the resort are a credit to the staff. They are beautifully kept and an absolute pleasure to sit in and wander about. The staff we came into contact with were friendly and efficient. We would definitely love to return to the resort in future.
Moira, 3-night family trip
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