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Balbirnie House

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Single Room

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

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

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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

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Standard Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

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

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Deluxe Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

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 Restaurant - ‬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
  • 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.

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Russian

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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

  • 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.

  • 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?

Balbirnie House does not offer free breakfast.

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.

Balbirnie House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 258 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff and grounds were fabulous. Rooms very tired and need upgrading
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel for visiting sites in Fife

Fantastic hotel. Wonderful staff, food, service and setting. 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lots of potential

Amazing house. Large rooms, but awkwardly set up. Bath only, no shower. No conditioner in shower, no easy place for hair dryer. Pretty dusty room. But there is a lot of potential here with some minor tweaks for a better guest experience. I’d recommend management to spend a few nights in the hotel to pick up on these small things.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinclair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must say it was a very good Daniel was very helpful 👍 much better than the last time I stayed here and the night staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give me a lift

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was lovely place
Harry also loved his stay 😂
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great experience

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 Excellent

June

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little piece of tranquility

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Business trip and looked for a Hotel to relax after a long day and this Hotel ticked all the boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sinclair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This has been are first experience of this hotel unfortunately the coffee machine didn't work and the shower didn't have have hot water The staff were very friendly and helpful,couldn't do enoughfor you. But unfortunately after spending over a hundred for the night you would expect the
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Our first room had slight issue but hotel staff quickly offered & upgraded our room. Such helpful & friendly staff. Evening meal & breakfast superb. We very much enjoyed hotel & loved relaxing by open fire in lounge. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful experience

Amazing hotel with the most fabulous service. Food was delicious and an excellent choice. Room was really comfortable and well equipped. Hotel was really dog friendly to our 2 labs. Stacey on reception was particularly helpful. Definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best country house hotel in Scotland. Staff are friendly and welcoming and the rooms and grounds are amazing. Breakfast is lovely. Can’t praise it highly enough. Definitely our go to hotel when we need a break!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed overnight for a friends wedding, everything was wonderful, perfect wedding location! Thanks to all the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024