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Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Sports facility
Fireplace
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Garden

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin)

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King) | 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 41 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Uphall, Broxburn, Scotland, EH52 6JS

What's nearby

  • Livingston Designer Outlet - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Linlithgow Palace - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Royal Highland Centre - 11 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Park - 12 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 17 min drive - 12.5 miles

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 Linlithgow Palace
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 manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, and a facial 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 24-hour front desk, 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 at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Houstoun House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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.

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Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 995 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 995 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 995 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 995 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 995 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent place for a relaxing stay..staff are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Lovely stay! Peaceful location, friendly staff, clean rooms, and great food. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Lovely grounds, spa and dog friendly. Staff were welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Love the history (can ask for the literature of the place if interested), architecture, marvelous garden/landscape, clean, quite, and fantastic cold and hot breakfast!! Staff are friendly too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Booked during the marathon weekend and the price was relatively cheap compared to others in the area - breakfast was also included so that makes it even better. Good place to stay to get into Edinburgh as the bus stop was right outside so overall a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Absolutely beautiful hotel and grounds. Staff was amazing. Loved pre stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Very nice stay. Perfect location to visit surrounding areas. Grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Had a really nice experience. Friendly welcome at check in, lovely cooked and continental breakfast and a nice time in the pool/sauna and steam room. Would say the hotel needs a little TLC in places, but had a really nice experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very beautiful and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We were just here for one night before flying out of Edinburgh. It was a great alternative to higher priced hotels near the airport. There is a bus stop right outside this quaint spa-resort. It was clean, cozy, and well-maintained. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great hotel! Clean rooms, friendly staff, and a good location. Comfortable stay with nice amenities. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great sleep great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Comfortable rooms and lovely staff. Nice to have an informal bar with dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The property was 1st class.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Lovely spacious quiet hotel. Amazing staff would stay again if driving towards Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel stayed with work def will use again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The property was good and stay was lovely. The staff was really friendly and there a small issue with an invoice raised on our room which was not ordered by us, but the staff dealt with the situation professionally and resolved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Driving up the driveway to MacDonald Houston House is most impressive and had a lovely welcome at reception. Room allocation was a fun mission to find ☺️ Room size is so grand and the 16th century bar setting is so quaint. Stayed for 2 nights which included the spa facilities which from the outside looks late 80s aged but I enjoyed having the spa facilities included.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Spacious rooms with good facilities. The hotel has lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Beautiful property friendly staff 30 minutes from Edinburgh drive. No ac, can open window nice enough in summer. No elevator- carry luggage up 3 flights of stairs. - probably the main negative Dated needs renovation but clean- does have a nice enough tub to enjoy a bath. TV does offer Netflix etc Restaurant/bar is very cozy wine cellar vibe but not much available service wise only one staff between restaurant upstairs and bar downstairs at night. The grounds a pretty - gardens and wildlife are abundant. Can see golf course but not easily. Parking easy and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff were amazing really friendly and so helpful and attentive! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Property needs a refurb our bedroom was miles away from reception up 3 flights of stairs and the hotel appeared half empty ??
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beds where comfortable and property was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel set in beautiful surroundings. Has a warm charm about it. Rooms are spacious, Bed very comfy. Staff were friendly, welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025