Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

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December 2024

January 2025

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Terrace/patio

Traditional One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

Gym

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre
8 min walk
The Wee Bleather
9 min walk
Arrochar & Tarbet Station
66 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

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

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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Pool

Spa

Pet-friendly

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 Jan

About this property

Resort in Stirling with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

This smoke-free resort features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. Self parking is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre. Free self parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars are available.

Free self parking
Grab something to eat at one of the 2 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
WiFi for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Treat yourself to body treatments, massages, or body wraps at Elemis Spa
Services include a free kid's club, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
Onsite recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym, and a steam room
Just a 1-minute drive from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 5 minutes from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

There are 4 meeting rooms available. A fitness center, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Forest Hills Resort. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Stirling resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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)

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

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: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
Only dogs are allowed
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Stirling

Macdonald Forest Hills Stirling

Macdonald Forest Hills

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Resort

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Stirling

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Resort Stirling

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort 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

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Travelled with family and small children

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful loch side views from this gorgeous hotel. It’s a little run down in parts and stair well etc not the cleanest but the room is gorgeous, big and clean. The dinner room is beautiful, fantastic quality food and service. The swimming pool is gorgeous and the grounds are very picturesque. We had the best time! However food and activities are pricey

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent facilities . Great accommodation . We’d like to come back .

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

george

6 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Travelled with family

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family

22 Aug 2024

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

19 Aug 2024

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

18 Aug 2024

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

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family

9 Aug 2024

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family

9 Aug 2024

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

9 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teena

8 Aug 2024

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

24 Jul 2024

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

21 May 2024

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

12 May 2024

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

29 Apr 2024

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

10 Apr 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

5 Apr 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with family

28 Feb 2024

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

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner

21 Feb 2024

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