Balbirnie House

Georgian hotel in Glenrothes with restaurant and bar/lounge

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November 2025
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December 2025
Exterior
Standard Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Restaurant
Restaurant
BBQ/picnic Area
Nestled beside a golf course, Balbirnie House offers an upscale retreat. Tee off on the 18-hole course, unwind with a book from the library or relax by the lobby fireplace. With in-room WiFi and helpful multilingual staff at your service.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Garden
£90
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Why we love this property

Georgian parkland retreat
Contemporary style meets historic architecture at this hotel. Stroll through the garden, dine with verdant views, and soak in the regional park setting.
Dream-worthy bedrooms
Deep slumber awaits in hypo-allergenic bedding with blackout drapes. Each separate bedroom boasts curated decor and champagne service at turndown.
Golf bliss at the hotel
Hit the links at this hotel with access to an 18-hole adjacent golf course. Skilled caddies and a welcoming bar await after a day of golfing.

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Deluxe Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Standard Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Standard Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Single Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Suite

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE

What's nearby

  • Bongos Soft Play Centre - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Skydive St. Andrews - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Fife Ice Arena - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Wellsgreen Golf Range - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Falkland Palace - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Dundee (DND) - 41 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 96 min drive
  • Glenrothes with Thornton Station - 10 min drive
  • Ladybank Station - 12 min drive
  • Markinch Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Acorn (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Handi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Otters Head - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Balbirnie House

Adjacent to a golf course, Balbirnie House is a great choice for a stay in Glenrothes. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 10 per night)
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Golfing

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Golf caddy on-site

Facilities

  • Built in 1777
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Piano
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Orangery – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Library Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 40.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 10 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Balbirnie House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balbirnie House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Balbirnie House?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Balbirnie House?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10 per night. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking and electric car charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balbirnie House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 40.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Balbirnie House and nearby?

Balbirnie House has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Balbirnie House?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers garden views.

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