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#2 of 7 hotels in Livingston
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 71
Description: 16th century manor house set in 20 acres of gardens & woods; close to Edinburgh airport; ideal for a business or leisure stays. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Uphall
Nr Edinburgh, West Lothian
Livingston EH52 6JS
Scotland
Check Rates: $296 (£167) Avg. Price
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“Fantastic experience!!!!!!!!”

Macdonald Houstoun House

Apr 2, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

A few friends and I stayed at the hotel over the weekend and I would just like to say that it is by far the best hotel in the area. We were greeted by pleasant and helpful staff that were more than accommodating to our every need. The rooms were spotlessly clean and well equipped. The breakfast was great with a fantastic choice of hot and cold food. I would definitley reccommend this to anyone!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything!!
    • Disliked — Nothing!!!!
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xXxMichellexXx's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 02, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Spa
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Average price*: $296 (year-round)
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“dissapointed”

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1 of 5 stars
west lothian
Feb 15, 2007
1/3 found this review helpful

we live locally and heard nothing but good reviews regarding this hotel.
I was looking for a romantic meal and over night stay for my husband and myself to celebrate valentines day/night unfortunatly our room was dirty and the bath had the previous occupants boday hair still there, we were told that at the time of booking it was an executive room and it was not it was very small bedroom in need of decoration and there were also cobwebs on the celing and the window frames, dust on the bed frame,tables ,lamps and telephone. it was very cold and damp.
we complained to the manager and he offered us another room or to sit in the lounge with free drinks while he got the room cleaned for us at £150 for a over night stay I decided to go else where as I was definatley not impressed.
Went to glasgow and stayed at the thistle in a executive room free upgrade after they heard what had happend at the houston house hotel and had a lovley valentines night afterall

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — nothing
    • Disliked — nothing
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geofran's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2007
Member since: February 15, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Average price*: $296 (year-round)
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“Short stay over Xmas, but wiothout the package”

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4 of 5 stars
SouthWales
Dec 27, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

Lovely rooms, really friendly staff. Only ate there once, it was fine, and inexpensive. Breakfast is terrific. Ask before booking if there are functions on. When there are, there are peiods when the bar and reception area are overwhelmed, and it isn't pleasant for a guest.

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SH23's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2006
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Spa
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Average price*: $296 (year-round)
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“Lovely Setting But Pretty Pricey.”

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3 of 5 stars
West Mids
Dec 5, 2006

Anyone really elderly or infirm might have trouble at the Houston House. It seems that in this part of Scotland they have yet to hear about those things called lifts as there doesn't seem to be one anywhere.
There are lots of stairs so lots of climbing and suitcase dragging.
Sometimes there is a guy on duty at reception whose English might as well be Chinese as far as understanding him goes.
The staff generally are friendly and helpful and the rooms are of reasonable size and very clean.
We used the Steakhouse on a Friday night and the food was pretty average which was more than could be said for the prices.
We stayed three nights at a hefty £120 a night but overall we liked the place and the walks in the well maintained gardens were very pleasant.
The biggest shock was the bar prices - £4.50 for a single gin and tonic!
Nice place but not for anyone with a weak heart or anaemic wallet.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The Gardens walks are exceptional.
    • Disliked — Lack of lifts.
    • Tips/Secrets: — Ask for a ground floor room. Beware the bar prices.
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cornwallis's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2006
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 65+
Member since: December 05, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $296 (year-round)
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“Good reputation, Poor Showing”

Macdonald Houstoun House

Nov 26, 2006
1/3 found this review helpful

Stayed at the hotel to attend a friends wedding. The hotel is situated in its own grounds but is unfortunately located in a very undesirable area of Scotland. Its only 30 mins to Edinburgh though so not too bad.

The hotel is nicely decorated and furnished but we had a few issues during our stay that are unacceptable for a 4* hotel.

Firstly the reception was staffed by a gentlemen who was friendly and attentive but unfortunately couldn't speak much english.

Secondly we were told that "they don't do room service" despite the fact there is a room service menu in the room. As you are situated in the middle of nowhere you have to starve until morning!

Thirdly the bar prices are beyond a joke. You expect to be charged a premium to get drinks a hotel bar but next time the bar man should wear a mask and hold a gun to my head as every time i got a round in i felt like i was getting robbed.

Lastly the room we where in (57) is located next to a laundry. So expect to be woken at 8am by the sound of a washing machine on a spin cycle.

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John_Rebus_06's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 25-34
Member since: November 26, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $296 (year-round)
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Address: Uphall | Nr Edinburgh, West Lothian, Livingston EH52 6JS, Scotland