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Reviews of Macdonald Forest Hills Resort 4 stars

Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Aberfoyle, FK8 3TL, United Kingdom

#9 of 10 hotels in Aberfoyle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1224 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    6.0
    The area and the views made it worth it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed in a cabin close to the road, it was old, smelled of mold and in desperate need of refurbishment. Would be good to air out the rooms a bit before guests arrive.

    The area was absolutely breathtaking. The views, the walks, the calm, the stunning loch right across the road... It was perfect for relaxing and taking in beautiful views and getting closer to nature. The small village close by (Aberfoyle) was lovely, after a walk in the forest we spent a large portion of the day just there.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    6.0
    End of summer break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in a lodge excellent location but lodge was very dated in need of a refurbishment. Freezer didn’t work and really smelt of damp.

    Beautiful setting and grounds.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    6.0
    Lovely area, bullding in need of refurb.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment looks tired, broken floor in kitchen, ripped sofa, nearly broken dishwasher, dirty, not locking French doors. Shower and jacuzzi nut functioning

    The gardens are beautiful and so is the surrounding scenery

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money. Loads in area to do for families and gorgeous scenery. Staff all really friendly and very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Chalet was very dated but clean and spacious

    Location and staff and great leisure centre

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was closed. Told it would be open the following day however was still like a building site

    Location of hotel

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    lovely location, self catering apartments felt a little unloved
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    dated rooms, some things did not work

    location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hotel . Great staff would definitely visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location with breath taking views

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    7.0
    Super happy and relaxed, if property was in better condition would be amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property unfortunately is very outdated and desperately needed refurbishing, half of the appliances were out of order including the dishwasher and the lights came off in the kitchen halfway our stay. We didn’t bother to complain as we spent little time inside.

    The view was facing the lake and it was spectacular! The location is beautiful! There is plenty to do around the location! We were driving around and hiking!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    8.0
    Good resort, swimming pool was shut.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    One of the main reason we booked this place was a swimming pool. Unfortunately, it was out of order for the time we stayed there. We were offered a free entrance to a swimming pool somewhere else but that was literally miles away. so bit of a disappointment for the kids.

    We like the resort and our apartments. It looks a bit dated but it was clean, lovely balcony and nicely equipped kitchen. Two bathrooms which was a bonus when you are travelling with the kids. Breakfast was decent.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Plus Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One day hot water didn’t work but resolved quickly

    Wonderful location and facilities and apartment was amazing

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Plus Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The silver birch lodge was musty, mouldy and dark. It smelled like old musty carpets. I recommend you pull up all the carpets and lay tile or wood/linoleum to avoid mould and musty smells. The furnishings were very dark making the interior quite depressing. Also worth putting in an extra couch in the lounge, not enough seating space. And breakfast at the Garden Room was expensive and not very extensive, but helpful staff

    The setting was lovely, as well as the pool and sauna. Food from bistro was good too

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    8.0
    Stunning views, main hotel was great, just a little disappointed with the apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartments we’re old fashioned compared to how more modern the rest of the hotel was. Could do with a freshen up, curtains, decor & kitchen units. The beds we’re hard, so after 3 nights had a bad back. The restaurant near the pool was a bit odd, no atmosphere but the waiters & food was nice.

    The setting & location was amazing. The main hotel was great, nice bar & restaurant. The pool was great.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very very dated decor. Like stepping into the late 1980s. Staff were pretty slow even when things were quiet. Some facilities not maintained eg tennis courts. Looks like it was a grand hotel 30 years ago and has just gradually faded.

    Amazing views over the loch. Extremely spacious apartment with big terrace. Nice landscaping. Dog friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Traditional Plus Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no oven tray for cooking in the oven. The apartment could really do with an upgrade. The changing rooms , showers and toilets in the leisure centre really need updating and smelled really bad.

    The temperature of the pool, size of the pool and depth of the pool(having the same depth all over) was really good. Staff at the leisure centre were nice. The gardens are lovely. It is in beautiful surroundings and benefits from the water activities at the bottom of the drive. The size of apartment was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    6.0
    Lovely location but apartments need an upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Plus Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated and old fashioned.

    Spacious and had everything we needed. View from balcony stunning. Beautiful grounds.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    7.0
    Lovely catch up with friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Traditional Plus Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disappointed that bar meals were not available. Al la carte menu too expensive so we were forced to eat out.

    Location was nice although the road to the resort very daunting.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was freezing. So was the jacuzzi. We were in one of the cottages and a mouse ran through our room during the night but the cottage was right down where the mice would live.

    Lovely resort in lovely grounds. Lots of walking and right next to the Loch. Food in hotel was lovely (not cheap but it was a treat).

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    6.0
    Beautiful views, lovely accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool was closed and unavailable The rooms were a bit dated

    Our apartment/cabin was very spacious and well appointed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Stunning scenery one to remember.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartment was traditional style which suited area. If you like more modern accomodation, it may seem dated. Everything good quality though. Restaurant quite expensive but good.

    Stunning views, spacious, comfortable apartment. Postcard view! Staff very nice.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    6.0
    The surroundings stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not cleaned and maintained well short staffed and swimming pool closed

    I liked the scenery

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    7.0
    Lovely gardens, relaxing time but far too expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food and alcohol prices were too expensive and meant we were unable to spend much time in the hotel. £10.50 for a glass of wine and £6.50/£7 for a pint of lager. We were in an apartment so ended up buying our food and drink from the Co op in Aberfoyle and sitting on the veranda. Apartment very spacious but older decor

    Beautiful surroundings and gardens, pool and sauna was great. Food is excellent but very expensive

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    7.0
    18th year of visiting Forest Hills. Deteriorated somewhat over the years. However, enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool very cold. Rafters only open 4 nts. Ping pong equipment poor. Tennis courts well weathered

    Self catering apartment. Bit tired. Eclectic mix of furniture. Grounds well maintained. Staff friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Damp smell in both bedrooms. Damp marks on ceiling. Some areas around lodge were tatty e.g. metal fences propped up against the walls by our entrance, bags of laundry hanging around outside our lodge for days. The tennis courts need attention e.g. no net/broken net and resurfacing is required. Playground needs a bit of TLC. Meals, drinks and snacks were extortionatly priced.

    Location. View from lodge. Swimming pool. Grounds. Lodge was very large and spacious. 3 bathroom was useful. Sauna was an added bonus!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rental property was in need of updating and it didn’t smell great.

    Location was amazing, staff were friendly and helpful. The balcony was great and the views from the hotel were spectacular. Beds were comfy and the grounds were well kept and beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two Bedroom Apartment with Extra Bed & View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartments just need to be maintained better, and get fixed up. To warren down.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Outside areas well mentained.

    Stayed in July 2023

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