- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shona
United Kingdom“Beautiful building full of character . Lovely grounds. Great swimming pool. Friendly staff .spacious room. Definitely would stay again.” - Naomi United Kingdom“Just perfect … Staff. Location. Dog friendly. The most comfortable bed, pillows, room. Everything highest quality. Thank you ! Supper in the bar and breakfast just delicious. We loved it all, and the beautiful gardens were such an exploring...”
- Zara United Kingdom“You get use of the pool and sauna etc it’s really gooo value for money, the bedrooms are spacious and the grounds are lovely as are the staff! No complaints”
- Alexandra United Kingdom“The hotel was stunning and the surrounding grounds. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating. Breakfast was good.”
- Caroline United Kingdom“Staff were excellent, very friendly and attentive especially staff at breakfast. Breakfast was outstanding and the hotel itself felt welcoming”
- Anthony United Kingdom“Staff were all very attentive and always very friendly and welcoming Hotel is a bit dated but I think it adds to the charn”
- Hutchings United Kingdom“Brilliant staff especially Chloe Lovely comfy room and beds”
- Diane United Kingdom“Professional, friendly staff on reception, bar and in dining room. Hotel is set in beautiful grounds which we enjoyed exploring. Good sized pool. Gym and spa facilities available which we didn't use on this occasion. The Vaulted Bar is lovely...”
- Sandra
Germany“Lovely breakfast on the morning of the checkout. We had spa treatments booked for the day of arrival and used the facilities. The massages were excellent. Dinner in the Vaulted bar was lovely.” - Mark
Norway“Friendly staff, quiet rural location, facilities & very comfortable accommodation. Bed was one of the besI have ever slept in, Room 20.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Jeremy Wares Restaurant
- CuisineEuropean
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
