★★★★
Hotel
Livingston
7.8/10

Macdonald Houstoun House

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-metre 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 panelling, 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 whiskies. Snacks, tea and coffee are also available. Each room has its own character and an en suite 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.

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
Loyal customers: There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Address

Uphall, Livingston, EH52 6JS, United Kingdom, Livingston, UK

Facilities

Indoor swimming pool Free parking Free WiFi Spa and wellness centre Fitness centre Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Bar Breakfast Garden Pets allowed Swimming pool Private bathroom 24-hour front desk Key card access Daily housekeeping

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a road in front of a white house with trees at Macdonald Houstoun House in Livingston

a three tiered tray with different types of cakes and pastries at Macdonald Houstoun House in Livingston

a bedroom with a bed with a mirror and a sink at Macdonald Houstoun House in Livingston

a walkway in a park with two metal sculptures at Macdonald Houstoun House in Livingston

a hotel room with a bed and a desk and chairs at Macdonald Houstoun House in Livingston

a garden with flowers and a tree in the background at Macdonald Houstoun House in Livingston

a restaurant with tables and chairs and a fireplace at Macdonald Houstoun House in Livingston

a black plate of food with a salad and carrots at Macdonald Houstoun House in Livingston

a large white building on a grass field at Macdonald Houstoun House in Livingston

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Reviews

Delli 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: The rooms and reception were lovely. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable.

Cons: Breakfast was charged at £24 per person and they didn't have some of the items in the vegetarian breakfast. When paying premium prices I would expect the breakfast to come with everything that is stated in the menu.

Mcmanus 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Quite simply - outstanding - from start to finish!

Pros: Quirky, clean, relaxing, comfortable, warm. Home from home. Loved that it wasn’t too busy. Staff were incredibly attentive, friendly, so accommodating and made us feel so welcome. We were truly humbled with the service we received. Best hotel stay we have had for a long time!

Cons: Nothing at all.

Anthony 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Went to stay for a family visit. Will stay again

Pros: Lovely hotel with staff who were friendly and professional

Kathleen 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Great place to stay , staff were all super friendly and helpful

Pros: The setting, the friendly staff, the leisure facilities

Cons: No lifts

Flora 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Everything ! The staff were amazing and the whole place had a relaxed and welcoming vibe.

Weeroddie 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Very nice hotel, good location and staff.

Pros: I have stayed here a few times on business. its a good location for me, comfortable, good food, nice staff and a decent bar. Works well.

Cons: Somwtimes you are in the anex which is a little way from the main building but thats not a big problem.

Stuart 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Highly recommended and we WILL return…

Pros: Warm and hospitable with the added bonus of unique character. Very comfortable room; perfect actually. Wonderful breakfast. An overall feeling of peace and relaxation. Excellent spa. Really excellent spa…

Anthony 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Beautiful location. Comfortable and large rooms. Restraunt staff helpful and food great, though 2 started wernt available on the night I ate.

Cons: Breakfast expensive.

Callum 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: The reception team were extremely helpful, kind, attentive, nothing was too much hassle. A very warm welcome as soon as we arrived.

Cons: It's nothing major but the shower pipe and screen leaked, but wouldn't affect our decision to stay again.

Andrew 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Excellent stay. We were there for one night, DBB, the night before moving parents into a care home. Chloe, the receptionist, was particularly helpful.