Does Macdonald Forest Hills Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Macdonald Forest Hills Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and fishing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Macdonald Forest Hills Resort also has 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Forest Hills Resort?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Resort have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, an oven, and a dishwasher.

Does Macdonald Forest Hills Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Macdonald Forest Hills Resort like?

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort is located a short 8-minute walk from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre.

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort, Stirling: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 5, 2025

Fantastic hotel and staff, stunning grounds and location

Allan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 4, 2025

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.

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 8, 2024

Nice place to stay. Well maintained, clean and well placed in the mid of beautiful landscape with a nice view to lake.

Teena, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 23, 2025

The location is very good. apartment is average, old looking and dark. stairs leading up to the apartment was unclean and filthy. Front door key was fiddly and difficult to open most of the times. Sauna was nice and the most important plus point in the apartment.

Jairam, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Sep 30, 2024

Nice location. Simply dated.

Aiden, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 25, 2024

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.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 2, 2022

Location

Najmus, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Sep 14, 2022

The setting is amazing and plenty of beautiful scenery and lovely walks for all! The rooms were very clean but extremely dated and really could do with an update.

Donald, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 9, 2024

Few wee days away

Family break with dog. Apartment was excellent but well used/dated but the view over the loch made up for this. Recycling could be better. We previously stayed in the hotel but this served us better this time with self catering.

Alan, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 28, 2024

Beautiful Sterlingshire.

Beautiful location, plenty to do nearby and when the weather was poor, there was the health spa. Slightly disappointed the squash court pictured in the website gallery has two pool tables sat in it (sacrilege to any squash player!)

Tony, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 30, 2023

Best view (lake, mountain and tree line) hotel I have ever stayed. The self catering apartment has spacious living space but very very tired and dated, made it looks unclean.

Thanaporn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 8, 2025

We booked this hotel at the last minute rather than going into Glasgow. It's unique. Hard to describe really. Our apartment not only had a kitchen and three bathrooms, but also a fully functioning sauna. the rugs were a bit dingy but overall it was amazing. the staff could not be more helpful or pleasant. We only ate at the restaurant once for a Caesar salad, and I might skip that. the grounds are stunning as you can see in the photos. A couple things you might want to know. It is VERY remote. it's 20 minutes on single track to get to aberfoyle, the closest very small town. But we did go to Ballard, a bit farther and took the train into Glasgow from there one day, Also wonderful access to Loch Loman and Loch Katrine and Sterling. Also the Expedia website says that the hotel does not have a reception desk and that there is no check in after 7 pm. This is not true. Wonderful reception open all hours.

Nancy, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nov 1, 2024

Surroundings and grounds of hotel beautiful breathe taking. Rooms dated and lodges had mould as well as stained duvets and ripped sofas heating issues which made us lose a night at the lodge since it was cold had to wait for it to be fixed the next day. Not hygienic. Staff especially manager Sam extremely rude and sarcastic. Loved the area thoigh pools and spa lovely clean but rooms and lodges really need sever tlc staff need hospitality training

fareena, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 11, 2025

The self catering accommodation was great for our family of four. Two bedrooms, three bathrooms with a lovely balcony and view across the water. The weather was wonderful which made our stay really special. The accommodation was excellent value for money given we visited during the Easter break, we are already planning when to head back. Lots of things to do including lovely walks, boat trips and even some wild swimming although the water was cold as we were told by some local swimmers that the water temp was impacted by melted snow peaks. Expect it to be at a more agreeable temperature from May. Food at the hotel seemed expensive so we ate locally or dined in as there was a full kitchen. Lots of places to visit to enjoy eating out with the Faerie Tree Inn and their chicken fajitas being a particular highlight. The pool on site was great for families but filled up quickly, there were points where it felt too busy to enjoy but it didn’t stop us visiting it every day! Spa treatment options available. I indulged in a luxurious facial which I would highly recommend. We had a lovely break, plenty of time for adventure and relaxation. Would recommend.

Deborah, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jun 21, 2023

Property is not maintenance and level of cleanliness very low They do not serve breakfast to guests staying in cottage and neither take booking in the restaurant

Vishal, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

May 18, 2023

Fabulous location

Mixed feelings. We were wowed by the location, views, gardens, general bar and main restaurant areas. The staff were lovely and the main restaurant food was excellent. Our experience of the bistro food was poor We had spacious apartment (good deal offer), very old and tatty, - ‘heart sink’ moment on arrival to the block. The bed and linen was good quality and we slept soundly. The balcony was dirty and grubby.

Karen, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 31, 2023

Far from the mark

Hotel charges luxury prices but is very far from the mark. Amazing location but the hotel itself could be so much more. Service was awful too, made to wait for an excruciatingly long time for simple drinks, for food and when you have young kids that’s not the best.

Philip, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 29, 2024

Weekend in Scotland

We went on a holiday weekend with family visiting from Philippines. The location was beautiful and the scenery is breathtaking. The hotel was clean. Staff was attentive. We did not had hot water on our 2nd night, but the staff were quick enough to have it checked first thing in the morning. Hotel has its own charm, which is unique in its own way. We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment, great to have basic amenities plus having the steam/sauna room was a bonus. Carpets needs changing and the plumbing needs checking, you can hear the glug sounds after turning off the faucet. But all in all we had a lovely stay, home away from home. We will definitely book again 😃❤️

3-night trip

6/10 Good

May 9, 2023

Seen better days...

Unfortunately the lodge we were staying in (Red Maple 2) had seen better days. Furnishings were stained and well out of date and not what we expected. Its a shame that the lodges have not been upgraded for obviously quite some time as the setting (Loch Ard) is such a beautiful area. If you don't mind ill fitting doors,exposed wiring and a general downbeat accommodation then this lodge is for you

Gordon, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jan 8, 2024

Stayed in the self catering lodges and it looked like something out of a care home. Furniture dated back to the 60’s and a musty/damp smell throughout. Shower screen was hanging off, bath panels were hanging off and the drawers didn’t have runners so were lying squint. The WiFi only worked in the main living room, and at this it kept cutting out. We weren’t allowed to book breakfast or dinner as it was kept for hotel guests. Poor attitude from staff, false advertisement of lodges and just an overall disappointing stay.

Jordan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 15, 2022

Worst place av stayed in.

I thought i booked a hotel room but got a lodge. So dated it smelt of really old. The sofa was well over used. Oven didnt work. My husband waited 40 mins for a cold cooked breakfast. No information from staff had to find everything out yourself. No kids menu so had to trave 4 miles to eat. Beautiful area stunning views. But i hate self catering. And dogs everywhere. Wont be back. Sorry but so dated its awful.

Jacqueline, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 5, 2024

Great place but could be better

Overall lovely hotel and location with great facilities. All staff we encountered were polite, helpful and friendly. We ate in the Garden Room restaurant with our kids and it was more upmarket but lovely food and staff, just more expensive which was expected. One member of staff had a slight body hygiene issue and a dirty shirt which you wouldn’t expect in a more upmarket restaurant but he was very friendly and served us well. We stayed in an apartment which was very spacious and had good facilities like a sauna and corner bath but some things needed upgraded or didn’t work. Our main issue with the apartment was that although it was clean, there were dog hairs on the throws on the beds and this is not good for people who have allergies. My partner has allergies to dogs and it can bring on his asthma. It would be good to have the option of having a room or apartment that is totally pet free but this isn’t the case unfortunately. The changing rooms in the swimming pool building need upgrading but there are a lot of other things to do during the day that we didn’t see.

Amanda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 22, 2024

Great location with good facilities.

Stayed in a 2 bed apartment in this fabulous location. The accommodation was very roomy with a well appointed kitchen and two sizeable bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Whilst the large kitchen lounge was bright and airy with a full width window accessing a balcony, the bedrooms only had relatively small windows, making them seem a little gloomy. The bathrooms were functional but somewhat dated with a 1980’s feel to them. One bathroom was in need of some maintenance with a large 1m crack in the ceiling through which the plaster lathe could be seen. There was a small sauna in one bathroom (which went unused). Parking outside the apartments was shared with 8 apartments in the block. This required residents to park with consideration which given the narrow nature of the slots and the generally large vehicles was somewhat problematic when arriving late at night. The location was fabulous with unobstructed of Loch Ard across the extensively wooded grounds. Access to an extensive gym/pool building was free and the gym reported to have a good selection of equipment. Having access to a vehicle is essential as the nearest significant village (Aberfoyle) is a good 10 minute drive. The onsite outdoor activity facilities were conveniently located just offsite on the edge of the loch and offered a good range of activities.

Patrick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 4, 2025

Best place for stay

It was excellent stay travel with family and it feel comfortable stay

Indrajit, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 17, 2025

Great location, lovely hotel and staff, shame that it’s been let go, needs huge investment

Wes, 7-night trip

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