Macdonald Forest Hills Resort - Aberfoyle (Stirling)

4-star resort on Loch Ard in the Trossachs National Park

Spa & Wellness

Macdonald Forest Hills Resort Aberfoyle houses the Vital Leisure & Spa centre, which includes an 18-metre indoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a steam room. The spa offers a range of treatments such as full body massage, facial treatments, and body wraps, as well as manicures and pedicures. Guests can also use the fitness centre, hot tub, and spa/wellness packages during their stay.

Accommodations

The resort provides self-catered Lodges that feature an open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area, plus a private balcony or terrace. Each Lodge offers one to three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and additional sleeping via a sofa bed or wall bed. Every apartment type is allocated exactly as booked, though images are representative due to variation in unit specifications.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant delivers a 4-star dining experience, serving meals and snacks throughout the day, with special diet menus available. A coffee house on site and a bar with a spacious outdoor patio overlook the scenic grounds. Guests can also order kids' meals and enjoy a snack bar, making dining flexible for all ages.

Location & Activities

Situated on Loch Ard within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Forest Hills Resort is 9 km from Loch Katrine and 35 km from Glasgow Airport. The resort offers bike tours, walking tours, water sport facilities on site, and a golf course, plus tennis courts, squash, billiards, and table tennis. Heated outdoor picnic areas, fitness trails, and easy access to hiking and cycling routes complete the outdoor offering.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Families have access to a children's playground, a kids' club, an indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment, along with baby safety gates. The resort is pet-friendly and allows dogs (with supplement), though no specific dog amenities are provided in the rooms. Additional facilities include laundry services, luggage storage, and concierge service.

• Location: Loch Ard in the Trossachs National Park
• Rooms: Self-catered lodges with private balcony or terrace
• Dining: 4-star restaurant and bar with patio overlooking grounds
• Wellness: Vital Leisure & Spa centre with 18-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room
• Family: Kids' club, children's playground, baby safety gates
• Activities: Tennis court, squash, billiards, bike tours, walking tours
• Pets: Dogs allowed (with supplement)