Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

4.0 star property
Upscale resort with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
Aerial view
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Daily full breakfast (GBP 17.95 per person)

Overview of Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Popular LocationLoch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Ard Forest23 min drive
  • Popular LocationQueen Elizabeth Forest Park32 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)100 min drive
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Room options

Traditional Three Bedroom Apartment

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Traditional Plus Two Bedrooms Apartment

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional One Bedroom Apartment

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, Macdonald Forest Hills Resort is in a rural area and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and Scottish Real Ale Shop are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer.

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 17 min drive
  • Loch Ard Forest - 23 min drive
  • Loch Katrine - 26 min drive
  • Queen Elizabeth Forest Park - 32 min drive
  • Loch Lomond - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Alexandria Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Faerie Tree - 6 min drive
  • Liz Macgregors Coffee Shop - 6 min drive
  • Aberfoyle Fish & Chip Shop - 6 min drive
  • The Byre Inn - 15 min drive
  • The Pier Cafe - 9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

Upscale resort in a rural location
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as rowing/canoeing and fishing, at this resort. Indulge in hydrotherapy, a massage and a facial at Elemis Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as kayaking. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts and a billiards/pool table
  • 4 meeting rooms, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the location
Room features
All guest rooms at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, kitchenettes and dishwashers

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM–9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.95 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • One-time housekeeping

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.95 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: GBP 15 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Stirling
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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Macdonald Forest Hills Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Macdonald Forest Hills Resort located?

Situated in a national park, this spa resort is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre and Rob Roy's Grave. Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe and Aberfoyle Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 111 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The excellent view from the apartment. The welcome package with dishwashing tablets and cloths and utensils. The apartment was well equipped and had everything you needed to cook a meal. The apartment was cosy and clean. We did feel the pricing of the meal at the bar was expensive for what you received and wasn’t value for money. On the whole the staff were nice and friendly. There was an occasion when we arrived at our apartment and the smell in the apartment was not to our liking, we made a staff member aware but there was no suggestion to help remedy this which we feel would have been good service. Overall, we would be happy to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the self catering lodges and it looked like something out of a care home. Furniture dated back to the 60’s and a musty/damp smell throughout. Shower screen was hanging off, bath panels were hanging off and the drawers didn’t have runners so were lying squint. The WiFi only worked in the main living room, and at this it kept cutting out. We weren’t allowed to book breakfast or dinner as it was kept for hotel guests. Poor attitude from staff, false advertisement of lodges and just an overall disappointing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Maura

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tied apartment but enjoyed stay overall
Good location and nice apartment except the apartment was very tied and equipment was very worn, rubbish out side room was there for a couple of days and bedroom was noisy because large wimdow on to corridor plus sounds from staff smoking area and servixe area. Enjoyed the stay and good facilities with gym pool sauna and steam room and enjoyed the spa treatments.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quais

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

JM

Travelled with family
A bit disappointing as had no hot water for first day and a half but receptionist Sam suggested while we waited for maintenance we would be fine as we could use the electric shower. Unfortunately the electric shower didn’t work either and the other 2 showers were mixers so ran cold. Maintenance eventually checked electric shower, door fell off it as he was checking it, and reported he’d have to order a new shower. We had a nice meal in the hotel and the dining staff were fab. But the carry on with the water was pretty poor and we didn’t find that Sam cared at all. I asked for a late check out to which she agreed but she took no initiative at all to offer us any sympathy or compensation - it felt like our issues were an inconvenience to her.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1980s time warp for setting and service
We stayed in a two bedroom apartment which looked like it hadn’t been decorated since the 1980s. Facilities were good and everything was very clean however paint flaking away from ceilings and mould in bathrooms was very disappointing. The sauna in the apartment was a nice treat and we had lots of space which was great with two kids a dog. Views out of the living room was lovely too. The food in the hotel was nice but the service was terrible. Nobody seemed to be in charge and service was shambolic at times and painfully slow at best. Prices on menus didn’t reflect what was being charged and in general expensive for the setting and service. I’ve stayed in very nice hotels that don’t charge as much for a pint. My wife visited the spa and said it was excellent. The pool area was a bit run down with lots of things out of order throughout the hotel. There are also Elemis hand dispensers throughout toilets which are filled with different products which is misleading! The weather was terrible during our visit so there wasn’t much to do. There’s a section with books and one puzzle. Would have been great to see more games for some entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3rd time here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023