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Macdonald Houstoun House

Uphall, West Lothian, Edinburgh West EH52 6JS

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Nearest airport in our data

Edinburgh Airport

12 km

Distance as listed by the hotel catalogue; allow for traffic and the season.
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About this hotel

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

  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Dog friendly
  • Gym
  • Accessible

Facilities and services

Facilities 20

  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) (20 GBP, extra charge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (15:00–05:30)
  • Check-out hour (11:00)
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
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  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Cloakroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Sun terrace
  • Gym
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer

Catering 5

  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs

Health & wellness 4

  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Massage
  • Spa treatments (extra charge)

Entertainment & pools 3

  • Indoor freshwater pool (1)
  • Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
  • Sun loungers

Sports 1

  • Tennis

Business 2

  • Conference room
  • Meeting room

Meals 10

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • À la carte dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Special dietary options

Payment methods 4

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Good to know 1

  • Non-smoking establishment

Green programmes 1

  • Green Tourism

Rooms and suites

  • Family room

    STANDARD Family 3

  • Double room

    Accessible Double

  • Double room

    Standard King

  • Single room

    Standard Room - Single occupancy

  • Twin room

    Standard Twin

  • Double room

    Double Super Deluxe

  • Double room

    DELUXE FOUR POSTER

  • Double room

    Standard Double

Occupancy by room type

  • Double roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
  • Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
  • Double roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults)
  • Family roomup to 3 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
  • Single roomup to 1 guests (max. 1 adults)
  • Twin roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults)
  • Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)

Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.

Location and surroundings

Uphall, West Lothian, Edinburgh West EH52 6JS

  • Edinburgh Airport12 km
  • Glasgow Airport45 km

Distances are straight-line figures from the catalogue. Roads, ferries, mountain passes and winter conditions can make the real journey much longer.

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Meals and features

Meal plans

  • Bed And Breakfast
  • Half Board
  • Room Only

Type of stay

  • Business hotels
  • Hotels with charm
  • Sustainability certification

Key facts

Year of most recent renovation
1996
Number of floors (main building)
3
Annexe (s)
1
Number of floors (annexe)
3
Single rooms
4
Double rooms
67
Accessible rooms
3

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 17/09/2026.

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