Macdonald Houstoun House
Uphall, West Lothian, EDINBURGH WEST
The Macdonald Houstoun House is actually three houses in one: the towerhouse complemented by an elegant country manor and charming steading. This characterful combination ensures that most rooms boast wonderful views across the hotel's gardens or beyond to the Ecclesmachan Hills. Built in the early 17th century by John Shairp, the old tower of Houstoun remained the Shairp family home for 350 years. Vaulted ceilings a…
The Macdonald Houstoun House is actually three houses in one: the towerhouse complemented by an elegant country manor and charming steading. This characterful combination ensures that most rooms boast wonderful views across the hotel's gardens or beyond to the Ecclesmachan Hills. Built in the early 17th century by John Shairp, the old tower of Houstoun remained the Shairp family home for 350 years. Vaulted ceilings and open fires combine with traditional Scottish hospitality to create an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming but is still distinctly refined and discreet. All 71 guest rooms are tastefully furnished and well equipped, coming as standard with full en suite facilities, satellite television, direct dial telephone, modem point, hairdryer, iron and board, trouser press, complimentary mineral water, working area with desk and a shoe shine service. An extensive wine list, together with skilful presentation of dishes and fresh local produce, have made Houstoun one of the most outstanding restaurants in Scotland's central belt. The award winning fine dining restaurant is situated on the first floor in the historic 16th century tower. Alternatively, the Leisure Club Bistro offers more informal fare and surroundings. Leisure facilities at the Vital Leisure Club include an 18 metre swimming pool, sauna, sun shower, steam room, gymnasium, aerobics studio, beauty salon, tennis court, and golf course. These facilities are free for guest usage. tennis court, and golf course. Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments
Available at the property for an extra charge (payable at the hotel where applicable):
54 facilities across 10 categories.
- Bicycle storage
- Terrace
- Mobile phone coverage
- Room service
- Clothes dryer
- Laundry service
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Luggage room
- Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
- Wi-fi
- Car park
- Sun terrace
- Gym
- Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)
- Cloakroom
- Garden
- Currency exchange facilities
- Hotel safe
- 24-hour reception
- Buffet lunch
- À la carte lunch
- Set menu lunch
- Buffet dinner
- Breakfast
- À la carte dinner
- Continental breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Set menu dinner
- Special dietary options
- Accessible rooms (3)
- Year of most recent renovation (1996)
- Double rooms (67)
- Single rooms (4)
- Total number of rooms (71)
- Annexe (s) (1)
- Number of floors (annexe) (3)
- Number of floors (main building) (3)
- Bar
- Café
- Highchairs
- Non-smoking area
- Restaurant
- Spa treatments
- Massage
- Sauna
- Steam bath
- Indoor freshwater pool (1)
- Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
- Sun loungers
- Meeting room
- Conference room
- hotel
- Green Tourism
- Tennis
23 room categories — choose live availability and pricing on the right.
+ 11 more room categories — full list appears in the rates panel
Uphall, West Lothian, EDINBURGH WEST
- Check-inFrom 15:00
- Check-outUntil 11:00
Times as published by the property — confirmed on your voucher.
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- Non-smoking establishment
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