Bankton House

Loved the Bankton. Room was clean, beds comfy and coffee machine was just what was needed. Bathroom was lovely. Lunch and dinner in the bistro were amazing, food was delicious. Staff were wonderful and attentive, typical of a family run business, even though Saturday was very busy. Continental breakfast was in a bag in a wee room downstairs. Took it back upstairs to the room, Granola pot was lovely. Would definitely return.

Had afternoon tea in the conservatory. One of the nicest I’ve had and I’ve sampled a few. Sandwiches freshly made and more than enough of everything for the four of us. Went home with a doggy bag. The staff were very attentive and I can honestly say no complaints. Ten of us visited again for afternoon tea in July and thoroughly enjoyed it. A wee gem on our doorstep.

We visted with friends on June 29th for dinner. First of all I wish to say that we really enjoyed our visit and will defintely return. This is a lovely restaurant and great value for money. I leave the following feedback in the hope that it will improve further and be an amazing dining experience. 1) If serving room temperature Rose wine (in a cooler granted but room temp nontheless) please check with the customers that they are happy with this in case they would prefer an alternative that is chilled. I think it's safe to say most people expect Rose wine to be chilled when served. 2) In my experience a Caesar salad always has croutons. Again if none available please let the customer know. 3) Cocktails are good value however my Pina Colada just tasted like Pineapple Juice. If the alcohol measure is small maybe include less pineapple juice so it can be tasted - or increase the price and alcohol content. The feedback from others in my group was that their choices of cocktail (espresso martini) was also not very good. Something to work on I think. Please take this feedback in the spirit it is intended. We want to come back and will come back and it would be great if the experience could be even better. Thanks.

Unmanned building, no common areas to use, no reception, no breakfast, intruder alarms going off as house not secure, no receipt given when deposit made, rude aggressive staff, worst of all one of the general managers questioned my disability? Checked in for two day stay and within a few hours checked out, totally unacceptable to call this a hotel.

A hidden gem in Livingston. High quality pub grub with friendly service. We made a night of it and had drinks in the cosy bar before moving through to the bistro for dinner. Both areas are welcoming and nicely decorated which gives a relaxed atmosphere. Honestly a great wee place.

Would not recommend. No one there to greet us and left alone in hotel at night, apart from other guests who were staying. Stains on bedding and no hot or cold food available on site apart from little goodie bag with. Bottle of juice and muffin (if I remember rightly). We didn’t feel safe during the night with there not being a member of staff present overnight as it’s in a dark secluded area. Will not stay there again as it was very expensive.

We went here for Christmas Eve family meal. The child in our party has a severe egg allergy. I wanted this area and contacted two or three places. This hotel’s response was very positive. Also there is an extensive bistro menu on offer as well as the festive menu. Some pizzas are egg-free - ideal for a child with this issue. They also have a vegan ice cream. Staff were attentive and pleasant, and certainly on the ball regarding the allergy. Hotel was nicely decorated for Christmas. Food was very tasty. It is so close to Livingston Shopping Centre, worth a visit rather than the usual fast food outlets. Prices are very reasonable. Despite being tucked away it is easy to reach. We will certainly be back now we have found this gem!

We ate in the Bistro there was 12 of us aged between 6 months and 80 years old, the staff were super friendly, efficient and helpful the food was deliciously fantastic cannot recomend this place enough highly recommended

Me and my husband visited the Bankton House Bistro for our anniversary a couple of weeks ago and I had to write a review to say how consistently excellent the place is. We've been for a few evening meals before which were so well made and fresh. This time we visited at lunch time and once again, the food was just so good. It was fish and chips but I have to say it's one of the best I've had so far: the fish was fresh, flaky and perfectly cooked in a thin crispy batter, with chunky 'proper' chips and peas and tartar sauce. The other great thing is they offer small and large portions. I had the small portion which was big in itself - very generous. I followed this with a limoncello tartufo (ice cream bomb made from lemon ice cream with lemon curd in the middle and rolled in lemon meringue - just lovely. The atmosphere is so chilled out in the bistro (with the option of sitting in the cosy conservatory). They play easy going favourites and I could imagine it'll be lovely there at Christmas to get you in the mood. We've visited the pub before in the hotel and it's a typical country-style cosy pub - all quirky niches and a log burner for the winter nights. Service excellent as always and good value for money. If you haven't been already, try it out, it feels like it's out of the way nestled in the woodland but is literally just across the road from Livi South train station.