Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free WiFi

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Restaurant
Standard Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE
  • Place, Lomond Hills
  • Place, Bongos Soft Play Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Falkland Palace
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Glenrothes

In regional park.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Bongos Soft Play Centre and 6 miles (10 km) of Wellsgreen Golf Range with a stay here. Happy Hounds Secure Dog Walking Field and Falkland Palace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 - 49 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
  • ‪Handi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Acorn (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Balbirnie House

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Balbirnie House. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Glenrothes hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1777
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balbirnie House offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea 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 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: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, debit cards, mobile payments, and Visa Checkout. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is Balbirnie House to the airport?

Balbirnie House is 26.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Dundee (DND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Balbirnie House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Balbirnie House.

How close is Balbirnie House to the beach?

This hotel is 7.6 mi (15-min drive) from Pathhead Sands and 8.4 mi (18-min drive) from Leven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Balbirnie House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Balbirnie House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19.50 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Balbirnie House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Balbirnie House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 40.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Balbirnie House?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

Does Balbirnie House have a pool?

Balbirnie House does not have a pool.

Does Balbirnie House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Balbirnie House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Balbirnie House to downtown Glenrothes?

Balbirnie House is 1.4 mi away from Glenrothes.