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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Experience the grandeur of this elegant hallway, featuring a patterned carpet, framed portraits, and a piano for relaxation and socializing.
Relax in a traditional library-style room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and plush seating.
Enjoy a formal dining experience in this elegant space with high ceilings, arched doorways, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Stately building with a traditional facade, featuring a central entrance and evenly spaced windows.
Stately historic building with a central entrance and manicured lawn.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £95
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul

Room options

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Single Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (Double-Twin) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room (Double-Twin) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE

What's nearby

  • Bongos Soft Play Centre - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Skydive St. Andrews - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Falkland Palace - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Leven Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 48 min drive - 37.6 miles

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

Upscale eco-certified hotel next to a golf course
Golfing on-site, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Balbirnie House. Tee up with amenities such as golf caddies at this hotel. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in reception, wedding services and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities, such as free WiFi, espresso makers and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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.

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Library Bar
  • Orangery

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Books
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1777
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Balbirnie House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Balbirnie House?

As of 21 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balbirnie House on 24 Jul 2025 start from £94.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Balbirnie House?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Balbirnie House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balbirnie House?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 40.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Balbirnie House located?

This family-friendly Glenrothes hotel is located in a regional park, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Bongos Soft Play Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Falkland Palace and Wellsgreen Golf Range. Fife Ice Arena and Fife Heritage Railway are also within 9 miles (15 km). Markinch Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Balbirnie House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 251 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Another great stay at this wonderful and peaceful hotel. Beware of the dog (charge) - it’s expensive at £25 per pet per night. Otherwise one of our very favourite places to come and relax!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Was lovely place
Harry also loved his stay 😂
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent service, friendly staff, lovely rooms and good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Service was excellent, all the staff were extremely helpful. Food was excellent as were the facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Very friendly staff at check in and breakfast where very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel as a perfect place of calm through a family bereavement. Staff are superb - so friendly, accommodating and helpful. Cosy room - just what was needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Very relaxed place,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Lovely hotel in a good location. Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good . Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Amazing grounds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

I stayed overnight for a friends wedding, everything was wonderful, perfect wedding location! Thanks to all the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Excellent room and good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Nice single occupancy room for a party night. Had everything i needed. Nice coffee machine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great stay. Friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Lovely room staff friendly and helpful five star but let down with no lift
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

So many positives: stunning grounds, beautiful property, fantastic restaurant and amazing staff. Negatives: The bed was far too soft and marks on furniture. Still deserves a 5 Star for overall experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

It is a beautiful place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely and scenery environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

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

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Very quiet and old historic building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

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

8/10

Limited dinner options but beautiful grounds, grand building make you feel like royalty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022