Macdonald Houstoun House
About this property
In beautiful, peaceful grounds, between Edinburgh and Glasgow, this 4-star hotel is rich in historic charm, with a restaurant, a bar and great leisure facilities, including an 18-metre swimming pool. It is a 10-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport and offers parking for guests.
The historic sights of Linlithgow Palace, Hopetoun House and the House of the Binns are all reachable in about 15 minutes. Edinburgh is a 30-minute drive away from Houstoun House.
The building's original Great Hall, Old Drawing Room and Library now form the hotel's dining room. With oak panelling, family paintings and antiques, the award-winning Tower Restaurant offers fine dining.
Macdonald Houstoun House’s bar has vaulted ceilings, a real open fire and an impressive collection of over 100 malt whiskies. Snacks, tea and coffee are also available.
Each room has its own character and an en suite bathroom, as well as tea/coffee making facilities. Most have views of woodlands, beautiful gardens and historical courtyards.
Guests receive free access to the hotel's exclusive leisure club, which houses the swimming pool, a sauna, a solarium, a steam room and a gymnasium.
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
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Interested in this property?
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House rules
Guests who wish to dine at the hotel should contact the hotel prior to arrival to book a table to avoid disappointment.
The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.
When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The fine print
• Swimming pool #1 is closed from Wed 03 Jul 2024 until Thu 04 Jul 2024
Legal information
FAQs about Macdonald Houstoun House
- A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are available in this spacious double room. The unit has 1 bed.
Guest reviews
Very good
Ann
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
young couple · Standard King Room
David
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
young couple · Standard King Room
Facilities of Macdonald Houstoun House
Wellness
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Massage
- Spa & wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne
- Kids' meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
General
- Pet bowls
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Tennis equipment
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Tennis court
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Transportation
- Board games/puzzles
Other
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Mobile app for room service
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
