Macdonald Houstoun House

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8.2
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Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

8.4

Location

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Diane
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10.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Beautiful property
Jill
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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From the moment we arrived all the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and created a welcoming ethos. Special mention to the host who checked us in, she was consistently in a great mood and always looking to make our stay positive. During dinner I asked about the history of the building, and the lovely staff member was quick to print out a mini newspaper! I couldn't fault the experience. Some aspects are dated- but this is a historic building! I will definitely visit again
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David
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Breakfast was very good
Nicola
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8.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Beautiful grounds. Lovely bar and breakfast. Staff excellent. Rooms dated. Bathrooms dated.
Chris
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Became my favorite hotel in Scotland, just wish they had my king bed available as stated on my reservation, and a bit more firm pillows. Beautiful property, walking around there was lovely. Staff are amazing! Would definitely go back :)
Margaret
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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We traveled over 20 hrs to get to Scotland and were tired. They let us check in early and we promptly fell asleep. The beds were very comfy and the shower was perfect. The food in the bar was perfect same with the breakfast. Thank you for all your help with directions and calling taxis.
Susan
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Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Really nice hotel with lovely staff and a great pool. Rooms are a good size with comfortable chairs and a bathroom with a bath. Good base for some sightseeing, including Edinburgh only 20 minutes away by train.
Rosalind
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Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Very friendly, efficient staff.
Jamie
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Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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From arrival to departure- this was a great stay. The staff were brilliant. Very friendly and helpful on arrival; always smiling and chatty. The grounds and gardens are very nice to walk around. The pool and leisure club are easy to access. All very clean and tidy. Again staff in the leisure club were brilliant. There’s a cosy wee bar left of reception, which does a cracking pint. Breakfast was fantastic, the staff very friendly and welcoming. They got everything spot on, and it was one of the nicest hotel breakfast experiences I think we’ve had. Local area is great for access to Edinburgh and shops/restaurants. Charging in car park is easy to use through app and trouble free. We are coming back as soon as we can!
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Maria
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Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Lovely hotel we had the big family room across courtyard. Pool was large and clean. Dinner was nice in restaurant albeit service of food slow but other than that can’t complain. Had a nice stay
Victoria
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8.0
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Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Breakfast - continental lacked presentation Cooked selection small portion in large plate Staff friendly throughout the hotel, warm and welcoming Would stay again
Pawel
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8.0
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Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Everything was fine
Richard
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Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Nice hotel but was not balanced with the staff. Presented as luxury restaurant with highend prices. Food was nice but let down with very young inexperienced waiting staff still in school, made no mistakes but overly cautious and questioning
Ms
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6.0
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Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Rooms are v spacious Lovely grounds In need of some modernation Breakfast was not organised at all very poor booked twice and had no info that we were there but did get us a table
Victoria
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8.0
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Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Clean room and staff were excellent from beginning to end. Very pet friendly. Only real downside was the breakfast. Menu was good but number of the listed items were missing. For the gluten free breakfast instead of substituting or increasing items to compensate the serving was half the size. One rasher of bacon, 4 mushrooms, small amount of beans and crispy scrambled eggs
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Euan
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Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Beautiful gardens surround what clearly was a stunning manor house in its day. Met at reception by a cheerful helpful lass who soon had us booked in. Room was very dated and tired and desperately needed a full refresh. A questionable mark on the bed valance caused concern. The bath plug spun wildly and wouldn't seal meaning a bath was out the question. Saying that there was no shortage of hot water for a shower. We slept well enough and beds were comfortable. Breakfast was nothing short of a comedy sketch, the only people missing were Manuel and Polly. Cooked breakfast eventually arrived and was edible, other than the fried egg which was like a frisbee. Enjoyed our swim the following morning. Pool was clean and warm but I couldn’t find an unoccupied locker that would actually lock. These things generally come down to value for money versus expectations. We have stayed at some outstanding hotels all over the UK but they cost a small fortune. We paid brass buttons for our one night stay and as an overall experience it was enjoyable and actually quite funny at times. Staff were friendly and chatty which in our book goes a long way in making up for some of Faulty Towers moments. If you can get a storming good deal and you are of a relaxed and easy going disposition like us there's no reason not to book. If you are looking for a flawless experience and paying full price I'd look elsewhere.
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Martyna
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Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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We had an excellent stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it, especially for families travelling with dogs. We stayed with our family and two large dogs, and the experience exceeded our expectations. The hotel was very welcoming and accommodating — it’s clear they genuinely understand what guests with pets need. There was plenty of space, and we never felt uncomfortable or restricted with our dogs. The staff were friendly, helpful, and made us feel at ease from the moment we arrived. Everything was clean, well-organised, and family-friendly, which made the whole stay relaxing and enjoyable. It’s not always easy to find a place that comfortably accommodates larger dogs, but this hotel does it effortlessly. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend it to anyone travelling with family and pets.
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lee
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Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Staff are amazing clair was outstanding
david
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Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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What a great hotel for leisurely stay. All staff, especially Kirsty and Chloe, on reception, were friendly and professional. Great dining options and fantastic breakfast.
Jonathan
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8.0
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Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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fast wifi, rooms are old fashioned but in keeping with the building, bed comfy, bathroom small but clean
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