Macdonald Houstoun House

Property class: 4

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$140
$117 nightly
$140 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 30 - May 1

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Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS
  • Place, Almondell and Calderwood Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Beecraigs Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Deer Park Golf and Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Broxburn

Located in Broxburn, Macdonald Houstoun House is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Golf Club. .This spa hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Royal Highland Centre and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Five Sisters Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Almondell and Calderwood Country Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Beecraigs Country Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Linlithgow Palace - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Deer Park Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho - 9 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mcdonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Saltire - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bay Leaf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Deer Park Beefeater - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chenzo's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

Macdonald Houstoun House offers 71 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Broxburn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at The Tower Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Tower Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Vaulted Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good staff, clean, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Coquitlam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint setting in the countryside with lovely gardens. Pub is charming with a good selection of beers and wine. Our room had good amenities including Nespresso coffee maker, kettle and selection of teas and coffee. Bathrooms are updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suntharampillai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, friendly staff. Delicious food at bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and the room was very clean and well presented. The food was also amazing. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olatunde Sulaiman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dinner was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent venue with lovely staff and facilities! Charlotte in the tower bar was extremely helpful getting a gluten free menu for my wife and serving us! The staff made the experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oguz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, well run hotel with character and polite staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a hidden gemstone, with history to the site. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The kids loved the fire being lit in the bar area. Will definitely be staying here again the the near future for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and room, sufficient heat and lots of space for my dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

douglas

A lovely stay - all very friendly and helpful. Great loc
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast was lovely good quality local produce
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room with friendly hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice big rooms. The building my room was in was a little dated in decor , carpets and doors could do with a lift. The room itself was well appointed. Beds were a little soft. Staff very friendly, evening food very nice as was breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had no concerns I felt like I was truly on vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning, the building oozes history......
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cosy bar, fantastic breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, attentive staff, good selection at breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025