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Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property
Escape to tranquility surrounded by lush gardens while rejuvenating your senses at this upscale hotel’s relaxing spa.

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Sports facility
Meeting facility
Fireplace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Four Poster)

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Four Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Family 4)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS

What's nearby

  • Livingston Designer Outlet - 6 min drive
  • Linlithgow Palace - 9 min drive
  • Royal Highland Centre - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Park - 12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Uphall Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Oatridge Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Saltire - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grand Central - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aldos Fish Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Royal Highland Centre
Located close to Five Sisters Zoo and Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho, Macdonald Houstoun House provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Tower Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 71 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Tower Restaurant
  • The Vaulted Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun
Macdonald Houstoun House
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel
Macdonald Houstoun House Broxburn
Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel Broxburn

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Houstoun House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Houstoun House?

As of Jan 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Houstoun House on Jan 26, 2025 start from CA $116.27, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Macdonald Houstoun House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Macdonald Houstoun House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Houstoun House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Houstoun House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Houstoun House located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Linlithgow Palace, Royal Highland Centre, and Linlithgow Golf Club. Five Sisters Zoo and Forth Road Bridge are also within 9 mi (15 km). Uphall Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 885 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 885 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 885 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 885 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 885 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked that it was very cosy, very comfortable bed, exceptionally helpful and polite staff. Liked the dining room and bar areas and the open fires. Impressive to see the pool and tennis courts. Very comfortable and relaxing stay and would definitely go back. Wasn't expecting nearly as much as it delivered. Small constructive criticisms: shampoo is in a container that is inaccessible from the bath; be good to have some loose soap for use there. The exterior (and some interior areas) could do with redecoration - peeling paint etc. However great venue.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the grounds and communal areas lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our family room was really spacious and my children and I enjoyed the pool and spa facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efthymia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, really impressive building, close to train station that takes uou to the heart of Edinburgh. We really enjoyed our stay and the swimming pool and the steam room. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Hitoshi, Hayes

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ayoade

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two days. Room key didn't work a couple of times, had to walk down the stairs to get it fixed. Overall, nice environment, enjoyed the quiet. Swimming pool, spa, sauna and gym all worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

fifi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, staff were really nice…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Aberdeenshire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent venue for short breaks. The restaurant is excellent and spa is lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely venue. Much bigger than I had anticipated. Yet still lots of nooks and crannies to sit in peace. Breakfast very good including gluten free options. Access to the pool and sauna excellent. Front desk staff engaging and helpful. Zero complaints. Top marks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Findlay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived weary from travelling for over 12 hours and in need of a sleep. We were met by a very friendly face at reception and given our room details. On opening the door of our room (no 23) we could smell damp but to be honest the need to sleep for a couple of hours soon made us blind to the smell. On wakening a few hours later though and the heating on in the room the smell was terrible. So much so my wife was having a little trouble breathing. On inspection of the room there was damp and mould on the walls and in a cupboard. In that cupboard was two large packs of disposable dehumidifiers. The room was certainly not fit to be in never mind paying for it. I asked about it at the reception and they knew nothing of the damp or mould problem but were quick in offering a more suitable accommodation. I do hope they sirt out their damp problems and omit guests from the room till they do so. Otherwise a nice warm and friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatsiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Food poor for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was fine for what we needed it for. The building and grounds were nice. However, the room needed a good clean and required updating. We had a window that was broken (and wide open). This was fixed with a small screw and some sellotape which kept it slightly shut but didn't stop wind coming in. We also had a cupboard door that had broken off. These issues didn't make for a good arrival but we were treated to a free pudding for our troubles. Overall, the hotel was ok but not the best. We wouldn't stay again. The lady on reception was great though (Chloe I think).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room however situation in a different building to main hotel building. Friendly and professional staff. The bar area needs updating, we felt it didn’t have an identity with mismatched furnishing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

bill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freyja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Chloe on reception was a diamond! Room was clean and comfortable and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Me

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom wasn’t in as good condition as the rest of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024