Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa  

On Scotland’s Central Belt in Polmont (Falkirk), set on 44 acres and just off the M9. Roughly 30 minutes from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling, and a short drive from The Kelpies, Helix Park, Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, Bannockburn and the Falkirk Wheel.

A converted manor house turned modern four-star spa hotel with 98 en‑suite rooms. Rooms blend classic lines with contemporary comforts—flat-screen TVs, premium bedding and complimentary still/sparkling mineral water. Superior rooms add a fresh fruit bowl, slippers and bathrobes; suites have separate living areas and executive rooms include mini‑fridges and safes.

Home to a big Vital spa and thermal suite with a 20‑metre pool, rasul, rock sauna and ice fountain, plus massage and body treatments. Indoor pool, steam room, sauna and fitness centre keep you moving; barbecue area and free on‑site parking make things easy. Pet-friendly with a dog supplement per night.

Conference and meeting rooms, banquet space and a 24‑hour front desk for events. Free, unlimited Wi‑Fi/high‑speed internet throughout the property and express check‑out for busy travellers.

Several on‑site options include an AA‑rosette steak restaurant serving 21‑day‑aged Scotbeef and a restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes (think fresh local fish, cullen skink and Stornoway black pudding). There’s also a coffee shop/cafe, a bar/lounge and 24‑hour room service; full cooked breakfasts are available each morning.