Macdonald Houstoun House

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 1 of 7 hotels in Livingston
Description: 16th century manor house set in 20 acres of gardens & woods; close to Edinburgh airport; ideal for a business or leisure stays.
  • Address
    Uphall
    Nr Edinburgh, West Lothian
    Livingston EH52 6JS
    Scotland
Check Rates: $282 (£145) Avg. Price
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 26 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.0 based on 22 reviews Rooms
    • 4.0 based on 22 reviews Service
    • 4.0 based on 22 reviews Value
    • 4.0 based on 22 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4.0 based on 3 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 22 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 60% based on 22 reviews Older travelers
    • 40% based on 22 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 22 reviews Young singles
    • 30% based on 22 reviews Families with teenagers

Reviews of Macdonald Houstoun House

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Apr 13, 2008

We had our wedding at the Houstoun House 2 weeks ago. We wanted a small wedding in a lovely location where our guests could stay overnight if they wanted to. Houstoun House fitted the bill perfectly. The hotel is very old with bits added at different times so the rooms are in dfferent styles. We had a beautiful 4 poster... more

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4 of 5 stars
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Mar 30, 2008

My husband and I got married and had our reception here. The wedding day was fantastic and the wedding co-ordinator gets 10 out of 10. I stayed at the hotel the night before the wedding & with my husband on our wedding day. The staff were very helpful and well organised. The rooms were large with nice furnishings. Really nice... more

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2 of 5 stars
Surrey, UK
Jan 24, 2008
7/13 found this review helpful

Our family decided on Houstoun House for Christmas 2007 as several of us were coming from overseas (Russia and New Zealand) and throughout the UK. I think if it hadn't had been such an important occasion we would have cancelled after all the problems we encounted with the booking process. They did not seem used to group bookings. There was... more

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5 of 5 stars
Newcastle, England
Dec 31, 2007
7/12 found this review helpful

My girlfriend and i stayed at the Macdonald Houstoun House for 1 night on the 29th of December, paying a total of £50 which included breakfast. Finding the hotel would have been a struggle had i not used my Sat Nav, but once you find your way to Uphall, the hotel is signposted. The hotel itself is quite big, while... more

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3 of 5 stars
Bowling Green, KY
Dec 23, 2007
7/13 found this review helpful

Stayed 2 nights while on business in Livingston. Room was quite large with a small window overlooking the property. Rooms are located in a number of buildings but all are close to the front desk. Anyone with physical difficulties might find it a challenge however. Television was limited and no movies, etc available. Restaurant staff were very friendly, front desk... more

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2 of 5 stars
Greenock
Nov 6, 2007
8/15 found this review helpful

As we wanted to celebrate our friends birthdays we decided to book a night away at the Macdonald Houstoun House and stay in an "executive bedroom". On first appearences the hotel looks really nice from the outside with a well furnished reception area. The girl who served us at reception was, while not being rude, a bit on the aloof... more

Sep 1, 2007
6/13 found this review helpful

Loved the hotel pool which is modern, quite large and set in a glade of trees, very relaxing and I was the only person in it! Warmed towels were provided and shampoo etc in the changing room. The breakfast was fantastic with all sorts of delicious choices, nice fruit, things to sprinkle on cereal, freshly squeezed orange juice as well... more

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5 of 5 stars
Newcastle
Aug 13, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

This is a great Hotel, I stayed with my 3 best friends and we had a great time. We had dinner in the Steakhouse one night and the amazing Tower Restaurant on our last night. The food is delicious and the staff really friendly. Breakfast was also really good. Hotel is clean and the staff are so helpful. Best of... more

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3 of 5 stars
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Jul 18, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

just spent one night at the hotel for a wedding and although the surroundings are lovely the staff were less than helpful. Check in took ages and the receptionist on duty was busy arguing with another wedding guest over the cost of the room when I arrived. Nobody offered any assistance with luggage despite being a single female traveller and... more

Jun 6, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Have just returned from simply the best weekend break my girlfriend and I have ever had. The Hotel is charming and beautiful, just outside Edinburgh but surrounded by lovely gardens, The food was delicious they have a wonderful fine dining style restaurant in the historic tower part of the Hotel and a Steakhouse which we visited on the second night.... more

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Uphall | Nr Edinburgh, West Lothian, Livingston EH52 6JS, Scotland