Just 6 miles from the foot of Ben Lomond, this friendly 4-star hotel has a quiet location, on the shores of Loch Ard. It has a spa, a select menu of wines and whiskeys, and an on-site activity center. The Garden Restaurant at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has views of the hills, forest and loch. Dishes are made using fresh, seasonal local ingredients. A lounge bar with lighter meals and afternoon teas is also available. The rooms are decorated in warm tones and they all have a private bathroom. They also include tea/coffee making facilities and many have balconies with views out over Loch Ard to the Trossachs. The activity center offers mountain biking, rock-climbing, fly-fishing, guided walks and archery. Forest Hills's own Vital Health Club and Spa boasts exclusive beauty treatments and therapies designed to enhance a relaxing stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Fishing


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.0
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.4
Low score for Aberfoyle
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    It is a beautiful historical property on a golf course with beautiful grounds. Dinner was delicious and the bar has a library feel where you can have afternoon tea or a drink before dinner. I also like that it was not very far from the airport...
  • Gordon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, spacious room in the main hotel. Beautiful grounds with large spa. Very popular for weekend breaks and biking. Enjoyed the food, but every meal needed to be booked.
  • Juulia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room was very spacious and the hotel surroundings were beautiful. We also appreciated that we were able to bring our dog with us and felt he was very welcome in the hotel. There was a small additional charge for him staying.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Garden Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Polish

House rules
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments.

All children aged 2 years and younger stay free of charge in a crib. The maximum number of cribs in a room is 2.

The dinner and bed and breakfast rate includes a GBP 25 allowance toward dinner per adult.

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

  • Guests staying at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Pedicure
    • Locker rooms
    • Beauty services
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Swimming pool
    • Tennis equipment
    • Spa facilities
    • Waxing services
    • Fitness
    • Facial treatments
    • Body treatments
    • Manicure
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Steam room

  • Room options at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • The Garden Restaurant

  • Check-in at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is 3.7 miles from the center of Aberfoyle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.