Macdonald Forest Hills Resort

There are many reasons to visit Macdonald Forest Hills Resort and these quickly become reasons you never want to leave.

With loch and mountain views in abundance, beautiful landscaped gardens, 4-star leisure facilities and outdoor activities on the doorstep it's often hard to believe you're within an hour of Stirling and Glasgow and just 90 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh.

If you like to kick back and relax, unwind by the pool or enjoy a soothing spa treatment. If you are keen to fill your lungs with the freshest air, get out and about and explore with a countryside walk. We're also pet-friendly so why not bring your four-legged family with you on holiday? Or how about a swing in the trees at Go-Ape, some water sports in the loch or hire a bike and get off-road? 

Whatever the weather throws at you we've got the perfect spot to enjoy it, the perfect antidote to city life.

There's a wide range of apartments within Forest Hills suitable for couples or families large and small. With spacious living areas with open plan dining and kitchens it will quickly become your 'home from home'.

All kitchens are fully equipped including all the utensils you would expect plus an oven, microwave and dishwasher. There's even a Nespresso machine - very welcome after a day on the loch or a hike in the nearby Queen Elizabeth Forest! 

Some of our larger apartments also include a private sauna within the bathroom, please enquire at the time of booking.

* Twin Beds available on request

Please note that on a temporary basis, the following applies to food and beverage services at Macdonald Forest Hills Resort:

Breakfast: Breakfast is served between 7:30-10:30am everyday and bookings are required on arrival at the hotel.

Lunch: We are currently closed for lunch.

Dinner: Garden restaurant available for dinner reservations between 5:30-21:00 everyday, availability is limited and bookings are required. 

Bar: The lounge bar opens at 2pm every day for drinks table service only. Last orders are at 10pm and the bar is required to close at 10.30.

Rafter's: Rafter's closed until further notice.

Room Service: Currently unavailable.

Afternoon Tea: Afternoon tea is still available, booking is required 24 hours in advance.

This resort lies within the same grounds as the 4-star Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel meaning you have the choice of two restaurants* and bars on your doorstep.

The Garden Restaurant holds a prestigious AA rosette, awarded for their modern Scottish menu with its fine seasonal ingredients and impressive wine list. Offering diners spectacular panoramic views across the Trossachs and Loch Ard you couldn't find a more romantic and elegant setting.

The evening opening hours are 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday to Sunday only and booking is required. . Afternoon Tea and snacks in the adjacent lounge area are also available, please enquire upon arrival.

If you wish to dine in the Garden Restaurant we recommend you book in advance of arrival to avoid disappointment. Please call 01877 389500 or book online via Bookatable here.

Rafters Bar and Bistro, located within the leisure complex, provides a more relaxed atmosphere for guests. The restaurant boasts a menu of high quality, family friendly dishes including lunch, dinner and afternoon snacks. The perfect spot to settle down and relax after a swim or a busy day exploring the Trossachs.
Rafters is currently open for takeaway only every Wednesday & Thursday between 5.30pm and 8.30pm.

Rafters appears in part of our new virtual tour, click here and be taken right into the restaurant and take a look around. You can also see our extensive leisure facilities.

Lounge Bar is available for lunch every Friday - Sunday 1pm to 4pm.

Note: in line with current government guidelines, guests can book a table for a maximum of 6 people & 2 households in one booking.  Guests without a reservation will not be accommodated.  In accordance with Scottish government COVID restrictions the hotel is no longer permitted to sell alcohol on-site, this applied to both indoor and outdoor areas.

* On occasion during low season some operating hours may be reduced. We guarantee one restaurant will be open for breakfast and lunch all year round.

Please note: our leisure facilities will be open 8am-9pm, 7 days per week. The first and last hour in the swimming pool is reserved for adults only. Last admission is 8.15pm. Leisure facility times will vary during Christmas and New Year Holidays.

All guests staying within this resort enjoy access to the 4-star leisure facilities within the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel. Here you can leave the day-to-day behind and relax with a swim, steam or sauna or head to the Spa and perhaps try a facial or massage?

If you'd like to see the amazing facilities in detail before you arrive then visit our virtual tour. You can walk through the spa, pool and even the gym without having to break a sweat! Click here to visit the tour.

The Elemis treatments within the spa are designed to pamper whilst using the very latest in anti-ageing treatments and technology. To view the full range of treatments visit the Spa Treatments page on the hotel website and Book a Treatment in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Other fun things to do on this resort include a children's play area, outdoor chess/draughts board, football pitches and outdoor tennis courts. Within the leisure building you'll also find snooker, pool and darts.

Just a few minutes walk down to the loch-side and you'll find a wide range of water sports and activities provided by Go Country (see Local Area). 

Note: The spa is open 10am-6pm, with the exception of Christmas and New Year holidays where times will vary.

At Forest Hills you can experience the very best of Scotland on your doorstep. We're surrounded by lochs, mountains and forests and even have castles and distilleries nearby. 

Within Aberfoyle, just 4 miles along the loch, you'll find a range of great shops plus a few pubs and restaurants. Further afield and Callander is worth visiting for locally produced gifts, art and artisan produce. For those who like a wee tipple we recommend three distilleries within the area; McQueen Gin, Deanston Whisky and Glengoyne.

For great walks, bike trails, ranger activities and more visit the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, just up the hill from Aberfoyle village. This 50,000-acre forest park extends from the eastern shores of Loch Lomond to the mountains of Strathyre and has a wonderful visitor centre and cafe with stunning views across the Trossachs.

If you're looking to get really active then visit our neighbours Go Country. Their wide range of activities include a fabulous floating water park, paddle boarding, canoe and kayak hire.  Go Country can also arrange bike hire, guided hikes, archery, rafting and more.  Just north of Aberfoyle you'll also find Go Ape, where the really brave can explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course and the UK's longest zip line!

If its Scottish history you're here to explore then both Doune Castle and Stirling Castle are within a one hour drive of Forest Hills.

Resort Address

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort
Kinlochard
Aberfoyle
Stirlingshire
FK8 3TL