Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa - A 4-star lakeside retreat with ELEMIS spa treatments and outdoor activities

Set within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa offers 55 classically styled rooms with views of Loch Ard or the surrounding hills. Each room includes flat-screen TVs, Arran Aromatic toiletries, and bathrobes, while suites feature separate living areas. The Garden Restaurant serves AA Rosette-awarded modern Scottish cuisine with panoramic loch views. Leisure facilities include an 18-meter indoor pool, thermal suite, and Technogym-equipped fitness center. The spa provides ELEMIS and ishga treatments, including hot stone massages and facials. Outdoor enthusiasts can access Go Ape's treetop course, Loch Ard water sports, or walking trails like the 7km Loch Venachar Forest Walk. The hotel is 60 km from Glasgow and 6.4 km from Aberfoyle village.

Pros

The spa includes ELEMIS treatments, a thermal suite, and an indoor pool with lake views.

On-site dining features AA Rosette-awarded cuisine using local ingredients in The Garden Restaurant.

Proximity to outdoor activities like Go Ape, kayaking, and the Loch Ard Sculpture Trail.

Dog-friendly rooms and access to Queen Elizabeth Forest Park trails.

Conference facilities accommodate up to 120 attendees with AV equipment.

Cons

Some rooms are not accessible by elevator.

The remote location requires a car for exploring nearby attractions.