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, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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
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. 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
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 to 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
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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
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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
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
Payment types at the property
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 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
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
Property is also known as
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills
Macdonald Forest Hills
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Resort
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Stirling
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Resort Stirling
Frequently asked questions
Does Macdonald Forest Hills Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
How much is parking at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 115 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
37
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 115 reviews" "
8 - Good
40
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 115 reviews" "
6 - Okay
20
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 115 reviews" "
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 115 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
6
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
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stacey
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 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.
Jordan
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
James
5 Jan 2024
James
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Amanda
Travelled with family
5 Jan 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Great place but could be better
Overall lovely hotel and location with great facilities. All staff we encountered were polite, helpful and friendly.
We ate in the Garden Room restaurant with our kids and it was more upmarket but lovely food and staff, just more expensive which was expected. One member of staff had a slight body hygiene issue and a dirty shirt which you wouldn’t expect in a more upmarket restaurant but he was very friendly and served us well.
We stayed in an apartment which was very spacious and had good facilities like a sauna and corner bath but some things needed upgraded or didn’t work. Our main issue with the apartment was that although it was clean, there were dog hairs on the throws on the beds and this is not good for people who have allergies. My partner has allergies to dogs and it can bring on his asthma.
It would be good to have the option of having a room or apartment that is totally pet free but this isn’t the case unfortunately.
The changing rooms in the swimming pool building need upgrading but there are a lot of other things to do during the day that we didn’t see.
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.