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Macdonald Houstoun House

4.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful relaxation at this upscale hotel where garden surroundings complement the rejuvenating spa treatments designed to refresh the senses.

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Macdonald Houstoun House near Linlithgow Palace welcomes guests with a beautiful garden setting. The onsite spa offers body wraps and manicure/pedicure services. The Tower Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Enjoy in-room WiFi, health club access, and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥17,556
￥21,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
EH52 6JS, Scotland, Broxburn, Uphall

What's nearby

  • Deer Park Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Almondell and Calderwood Country Park - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Almondvale Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Ratho - 7 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Livingston Designer Outlet - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Uphall Station - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bay Leaf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chenzo's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Saltire - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Deer Park Beefeater - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Houstoun House

Upscale 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 body scrub, a body wrap, and a massage 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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Houstoun House?

As of Dec 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Houstoun House on Jan 4, 2026 start from ￥17,556, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Macdonald Houstoun House Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oguz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, well run hotel with character and polite staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good breakfast, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room with friendly hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

douglas

A lovely stay - all very friendly and helpful. Great loc
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning, the building oozes history......
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spacious and clean, great facilities and extremely pleasant and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool was great and breakfast was cooked fresh and quality of produce was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had no concerns I felt like I was truly on vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful. The grounds are gorgeous and well maintained. The room was clean, cute and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms clean. Facilities good and food good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Ideal location if you don’t want to pay Edinburgh prices ,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here a few times and really like the dog-friendly hotel and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly. The room was well-sized and maintained. The restaurant's food was delicious. There are also nice areas to walk around outside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mihail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable place to rest from overwhelming city, quite and peaceful, a great place to relax. 15-20 min by train to Edinburgh so you can enjoy the city without being worried about traffic and parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms was very large and spacious including the washroom. Staff was kind and helpful. Property was beautiful as well. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and grounds, great breakfast. No issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water 2 out of 3 days so no hot showers Room was cold on arrival Wanted upfront full payment day I arrived (wasn't a problem but unusual as normally settle at end of stay) Hotel needs new life breathing back into it with investment No offer of a free drink for hot water issue or asking how our stay was going or if there was anything that could make it better Not 4* quality overpriced and food there is on the expensive side
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Redha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar and good food. The grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for a relaxing stay..staff are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stop over

Lovely hotel option that's affordable if you want somewhere near to stay for using Edinburgh Airport. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but run down
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025