Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

4.0 star property
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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
Aerial view
Billiards
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre
    8 min walk
  • Rob Roy's Grave
    6 min drive
  • Loch Ard Forest
    23 min drive
  • Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    74 min drive

Room options

Traditional Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Traditional Plus Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional One Bedroom Apartment

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Stirling

Located in Stirling, Macdonald Forest Hills Resort is in a national park, a 1-minute drive from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 5 minutes from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. .This spa resort is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Loch Lomond.

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 17 min drive - 21.2 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

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

Resort in Stirling with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Digital television is provided. Accommodations at this 4-star resort have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Stirling resort provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the resort include outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with ovens and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this resort include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This resort has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort has 2 restaurants on site.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 17.95 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 for adults and 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 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 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

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 143 reviews" "

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 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Well maintained, clean and well placed in the mid of beautiful landscape with a nice view to lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location great, accommodation poor
The location was fantastic but the room has extremely dated and very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellant Resort Stay
Great accommodation and facilities . Staff are fabulously friendly and helpful Made for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend in Scotland
We went on a holiday weekend with family visiting from Philippines. The location was beautiful and the scenery is breathtaking. The hotel was clean. Staff was attentive. We did not had hot water on our 2nd night, but the staff were quick enough to have it checked first thing in the morning. Hotel has its own charm, which is unique in its own way. We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment, great to have basic amenities plus having the steam/sauna room was a bonus. Carpets needs changing and the plumbing needs checking, you can hear the glug sounds after turning off the faucet. But all in all we had a lovely stay, home away from home. We will definitely book again 😃❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Sterlingshire.
Beautiful location, plenty to do nearby and when the weather was poor, there was the health spa. Slightly disappointed the squash court pictured in the website gallery has two pool tables sat in it (sacrilege to any squash player!)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ender

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 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

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024