• Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
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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-yard 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 paneling, 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 whiskeys. Snacks, tea and coffee are also available. Each room has its own character and an private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aislinn
    Ireland Ireland
    Like stepping into the a history book, really got to feel a scottish culture.
  • Jiamin
    China China
    Beautiful location and lovely room, clean and spacious. Very friendly staff at the reception.
  • Nancy
    United States of America United States of America
    The setting was gorgeous with beautiful gardens and trees. A very special place.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Jeremy Wares Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Macdonald Houstoun House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Macdonald Houstoun House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Macdonald Houstoun House

  • Macdonald Houstoun House has 1 restaurant:

    • Jeremy Wares Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Macdonald Houstoun House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Macdonald Houstoun House is 2.9 miles from the center of Livingston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Macdonald Houstoun House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Macdonald Houstoun House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Pedicure
    • Waxing services
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Personal trainer
    • Spa facilities
    • Beauty services
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming pool
    • Body scrub
    • Manicure
    • Fitness
    • Locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Tennis equipment
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Facial treatments
    • Body treatments
    • Yoga classes
    • Body wrap

  • Room options at Macdonald Houstoun House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin/Double
    • Single

  • Check-in at Macdonald Houstoun House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.