In my recent post about how to travel with a toddler I mentioned it’s two ends of the spectrum to try out when choosing a hotel: city center or quiet seclusion. The image I used was from our hotel we stayed at in Aberfoyle, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa. Although Fox enjoyed the sights and sounds of the city centers we spent time in, he seemed most excited about any open spaces he could rule the roost at. Plus, the ride to the property was breathtaking — narrow roadways along Loch Ard. The grounds at the hotel have sprawling greens and gorgeous views with a fun human-sized checkers and chess set. There was no need to watch out for cars or people because there weren’t any, so Tyler and I could sit back and watch Fox play without having to trail behind or hold his hand. Inside the hotel we had a three-course meal at Garden Restaurant after checking in and freshening up. The beet risotto with goat cheese was my favorite dish of the night. The room itself was large too — there was a living/office space up a few stairs into a separate room from the bedroom. We appreciated […]