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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel in Glenrothes with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 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
The current price is £83
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Business travellers thrive with meeting rooms and a business centre. After work, enjoy golf on the 18-hole course or unwind at the bar lounge.
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.
Dream-worthy bedrooms
Deep slumber awaits in hypo-allergenic bedding with blackout drapes. Each separate bedroom boasts curated decor and champagne service at turndown.

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

A bedroom with a large bed, two pillows with initials, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a tree mural.

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (Double-Twin)

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a sofa, and a door.

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room

A modern bathroom with a skylight, white tiles, a bathtub, and a toilet.

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a television, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE

What's nearby

  • Bongos Soft Play Centre - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Wellsgreen Golf Range - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Falkland Palace - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Fife Ice Arena - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Skydive St. Andrews - 15 min drive - 12.3 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

  • ‪Leona's Home From Home - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Acorn (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Handi - ‬7 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

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

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

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

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
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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 at 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 21.00 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. 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). Express check-in and 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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Reviews

Balbirnie House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious with a large and varied choice and excellent service. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent menu and choices both for breakfast and evening meal. Bar menu also available. Staff very friendly and helpful
Isobel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and surroundings. Bedroom excellent size, clean & comfy bed. Very quiet.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was staying 2 nighs to attend a wedding which was exceptional. The hotel is luxuriously cosy. Excellent big, clean, comfortable room and bathroom. Excellent food and drink. Great staff. Good parking.
stuart, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

From the moment you walk in the hotel you are treated by lovely people doing all they can to make your stay amazing.
Jan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very lovely stay. Room was clean and cozy, also quiet despite a wedding going on on my arrival. Great dinner.
Maria, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, very spacious bedrooms, well presented and very clean. Lovely gardens and walks.
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building which has been very well restored. The bar and restaurant are really nice and the food was fantastic. Very good value for money and the staff were lovely, I would book again.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and service. Very friendly and professional staff. Beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast (quality of the food and its presentation, and reasonable size of the portions)
Gian Paolo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

We only had a brief stay but the hotel was large and very good value for money. The room was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The grounds are lovely and location perfect.
Amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and helpful throughout. Great breakfast options. Nice lounge areas. The hotel room looked a little tired but otherwise enjoyed our stay!
Alexandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, clean room. Check in was quick and easy, which I was grateful for, given my late night arrival after a very long day. Very lovely hotel; my second time here and def recommend and will stay again.
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, friendly staff, lovely rooms and good facilities
wilson, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel for visiting sites in Fife

Fantastic hotel. Wonderful staff, food, service and setting. 100% recommend.
Mr Brian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, had a deluxe room which was a great size, only complaint felt room quite dark, no main light. Great choice for dinner and 2 or three course set meal very good value. Breakfast choice very good as well. Definitely recommend
Fiona, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choice beautiful stately home decor dated but beautiful period staff very obliging bedroom well serviced with a very modern shower.breakfast superb with a large and varied choice highly recommended.
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff

Very friendly staff at check in and breakfast where very attentive.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel in a good location. Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good . Definitely recommend
mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Service was excellent, all the staff were extremely helpful. Food was excellent as were the facilities.
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location and property. Very clean. Comfy bed and nice coffee. Sign posting of car parking could have been better; lots of very empty electric charging spaces right in front of the hotel however, as non electric, I ended up in the overflow which was a short distance away. As a lone female I was slightly uncomfortable with the taking of all my details, and announcing my room number in close proximity to other guests waiting to check in behind me. Generally though, a nice short notice stay for work.
Kate, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mr M, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It is a beautiful place :)
Adriana, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A hidden gem

Excellent room and good restaurant
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed overnight for a friends wedding, everything was wonderful, perfect wedding location! Thanks to all the staff!
Ellen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The property was absolutely beautiful, I felt like a Queen staying here. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with our questions in what to do in the area. I would love to come back and stay a whole week!
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and scenery environment
Okikioluwa, 2-night trip