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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Interior
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room (Double-Twin)
Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE
  • Fife Ice Arena
    9 min drive
  • Skydive St. Andrews
    10 min drive
  • Falkland Palace
    11 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    41 min drive

Room options

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Single Room | Bathroom

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Double-Twin)

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Glenrothes

Located in Glenrothes, Balbirnie House is in a regional park, within a 10-minute drive of Bongos Soft Play Centre and Fife Ice Arena. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Wellsgreen Golf Range and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field.

What's nearby

  • Skydive St. Andrews - 10 min drive
  • Falkland Palace - 11 min drive
  • Leven Beach - 18 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 45 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Markinch Station - 4 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Acorn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Handi Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Balbirnie House

Georgian hotel with a restaurant and a bar
Balbirnie House offers 30 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Georgian hotel also features babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and a library. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Balbirnie House has a restaurant on site.
Orangery - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Library Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Orangery
  • Library Bar

Things to do

  • Golf

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf caddy
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Books
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 40.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 40.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Visa Checkout
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Balbirnie
Balbirnie House
Balbirnie House Glenrothes
Balbirnie House Hotel
Balbirnie House Hotel Glenrothes
Balbirnie House Hotel Markinch
Balbirnie House Hotel
Balbirnie House Glenrothes
Balbirnie House Hotel Glenrothes

Balbirnie House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 225 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem
Excellent room and good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wilson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly staff, lovely rooms and good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have liked USB ports for charging devices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although this is a very beautiful property, their focus during our time was on an upcoming wedding. Bar was closed and minimal dining options. We felt like an "after thought"and probably were. Our breakfast was very average. Our room was nice but overall unless you are attending a wedding there, I would pass on this property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JIM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed place,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Okikioluwa

Travelled with family
Lovely and scenery environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a good location. Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good . Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Beautiful hotel on beautiful grounds. Wish I had more time to explore this lovely property. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. Staff were very friendly and engaging.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Business traveller
Not ompressed
The toilet was dirty and not cleaned probably, wet towel left over taps in sink, and shower leaked all over floor and took them over an hour to clean the water up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upgraded us to a four poster bed room I. Arrival for our wedding anniversary. Bar was a bit crazy with one person serving us and an entire wedding plus other guests. Dinner was outstanding - best meal I’ve had in ages although there was a long wait for first drink then too! will defo come back but they should try to get more bar staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
No free parking
Old fashioned beautiful character Manor House ,our room was a bit tired , and was a long walk from reception to the car park for my disabled guest . The car parking is a joke camera controlled I am a paying guest at your hotel and you charge me £10 to park there sorry not good enough . Inc parking in your tariff or make it complimentary for guests it’s not like you are in a city . I heard people had paid ££££ to have a wedding there and all the guests were charged to park , absolutely disgraceful. The food looked nice but pricey but out of principal I dined out ( because of the parking ) No usb charging points in the room WiFi was a little weak too . Breakfast ok but over priced . Room no where as nice as those advertised when booking although it was set up for disabled guests . Overall disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brautiful surroundings both outside and in
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Wai ming

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, set in fantastic surroundings. Friendly, helpful staff. Great function hall, beautiful bar (The Library). The room was large, very much in keeping with the style of the hotel I'll definately be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel so far
Stayed with our 2 dogs, very nice room, huge with sofa, so very convenient Staff were super friendly and efficient, hotel and grounds were gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Isobel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bilbirnie house hotel
New parking arrangements not publicised before trip. An extra £10 a night on top of the room price and meals is extortionate. Electric bays put close to the hotel with well kept car park. No disabled spaces at all. Further away car parks in very bad repair and a long way to walk with suitcases etc. Very grumpy receptionist on arrival l No help with usage particularly with no lift. No disabled facilities at all. Later receptionist very friendly. Excellent meal. I intend to put this on trust pilot also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023