Historic hotel stay near Edinburgh

Macdonald Houstoun House, Scotland

Time-limited

8.4

Very Good

1,534 reviews

Standard Double room
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh
St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Standard Double room
Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Property details

A former 16th-century tower house turned refined country retreat near Edinburgh - includes breakfast and one dinner credit
  • Fit for royalty: Macdonald Houstoun House offers an enchanting getaway to the Scottish countryside, just seven miles from Edinburgh's airport. Majestically set within 22 acres of tranquil woodlands, this 16th-century tower house was once visited by Mary Queen of Scots and has been lovingly restored into a unique hotel with excellent facilities.

  • Soul-soothing spa: Spend the day truly unwinding in the spa as you effortlessly glide between the indoor swimming pool, the steam rooms and sauna. If light sport is your way to unwind, have an afternoon of leisure on the hotel's clay tennis court, picturesquely secluded in the walled gardens.

  • Delightful dining: After an early evening stroll through the hotel's 22 acres of woodlands, you also have the tempting restaurant to enjoy. Take a seat in the 16th-century tower and enjoy a seasonal menu featuring the best Scottish produce with a twist. End with a night cap in the cosy Vaulted Bar, atmospherically situated in the hotel's cellars.

How to get there

Uphall train station is 1.9 miles from the hotel and Edinburgh Airport is an easy 7.1 miles away. Glasgow Airport is approximately 40 miles away. By road, it's easily accessible from the A89 and M8 motorway.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Fit for royalty: Macdonald Houstoun House offers an enchanting getaway to the Scottish countryside, just seven miles from Edinburgh's airport. Majestically set within 22 acres of tranquil woodlands, this 16th-century tower house was once visited by Mary Queen of Scots and has been lovingly restored into a unique hotel with excellent facilities.

  • Soul-soothing spa: Spend the day truly unwinding in the spa as you effortlessly glide between the indoor swimming pool, the steam rooms and sauna. If light sport is your way to unwind, have an afternoon of leisure on the hotel's clay tennis court, picturesquely secluded in the walled gardens.

  • Delightful dining: After an early evening stroll through the hotel's 22 acres of woodlands, you also have the tempting restaurant to enjoy. Take a seat in the 16th-century tower and enjoy a seasonal menu featuring the best Scottish produce with a twist. End with a night cap in the cosy Vaulted Bar, atmospherically situated in the hotel's cellars.

How to get there

Uphall train station is 1.9 miles from the hotel and Edinburgh Airport is an easy 7.1 miles away. Glasgow Airport is approximately 40 miles away. By road, it's easily accessible from the A89 and M8 motorway.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Parking

  • Spa

  • Wi-Fi

  • Swimming pool

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Reception

  • Fitness centre

  • Pet friendly

  • Room service

  • Housekeeping

  • Garden

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Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

This property is generally unsuitable for those with reduced mobility. Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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Uphall, West Lothian, Scotland EH52 6JS

Macdonald Houstoun House is located between Edinburgh and Glasgow, amid the peaceful surroundings of private, tranquil woodlands, making a fairy tale scene for your nature rambles.