Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

4.0 star property

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A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area with a person using a smartphone.
A room with large windows, two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass of wine, and a wooden desk with a newspaper.
A breakfast table with croissants, fruit, and juice, overlooking a lake and forest.
A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3TL
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Ard
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional One Bedroom Apartment

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Three Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Traditional Plus Two Bedrooms Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

CLASSIC ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

CLASSIC TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Stirling

With a stay at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort in Stirling, you'll be in a national park, just a 1-minute walk from Loch Ard and 8 minutes by foot from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre. .This spa resort is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 19.9 mi (32 km) from Loch Lomond.

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Loch Ard - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Loch Lomond - 17 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 47 min drive - 28.7 miles

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 28 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liz Macgregors - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brig O' Turk Tea Room & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Faerie Tree - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort offers 6 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Digital television is provided. Accommodations at this 4-star resort have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Stirling resort provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the resort include outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Elemis Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with ovens and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this resort include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This resort has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Macdonald Forest Hills Resort has 2 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 15 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Crib (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
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

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 15 per accommodation, per night (maximum GBP 75 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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 195 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff a nice relaxing environment and a lovely bar and spa. Amazing views looking over the loch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay room was massive and very clean , the kids enjoyed the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Apartment was huge and very well equipped. The kids loved the pool and enjoyed exploring the beautiful grounds. A lovely peaceful break away and would thoroughly recommend. We even extended our stay by one extra night!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Indrajit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place for stay

It was excellent stay travel with family and it feel comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel and staff, stunning grounds and location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wes

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hotel and staff, shame that it’s been let go, needs huge investment
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arunwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellant Resort Stay

Great accommodation and facilities . Staff are fabulously friendly and helpful Made for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained property and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place and location

We stayed for 4 nights and was impressed with the room and well kept grounds. The hotel facilities were also up to a good standard and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

The hotel is dated but the setting is amazing. The view from our room made anything else not matter
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a retreat. Lives out stay and lived the accommodations. So great for my family of 4 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Well maintained, clean and well placed in the mid of beautiful landscape with a nice view to lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant stay well equipped apartment . Hotel and Liesure fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities . Great accommodation . We’d like to come back .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location , but with two children there were no dining facilities on offer as the Rafters Bar was not open. The villa was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice family break

We enjoyed our stay here. Really spacious lodge and well priced for our family of 5. Leisure facilities were good and food in garden restaurant was nice. Beautiful scenic spot
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Comfortable but needs an upgrade

Lovely location and comfortable. Our loch side lodge was clean but very dated and the showers were not very effective. Changing rooms in spa also quite shabby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

shoeb mohamed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The apartment was dilapidated. Not all facilities were open, only the formal restaurant for dining. No wifi in apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Najmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice location. Simply dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Lovely and cosy short break

Fantastic views, reception and lounge area very nice to have drinks and food in. Staff very friendly. Very comfortable bed. Elements of our apartment have been upgraded, but general updates across the property are needed. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024