Balbirnie House

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE
  • Place, Bongos Soft Play Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Falkland Palace
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

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

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Glenrothes

In regional park.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Glenrothes hotel, you'll find Bongos Soft Play Centre and Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth. Also, Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Wellsgreen Golf Range is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Bongos Soft Play Centre - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth - 11 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Falkland Palace - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Fife Ice Arena - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Markinch Station - 4 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Acorn (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leona's Home From Home - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Otters Head - ‬6 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)
  • Express check-in
  • 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.

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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 21 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 40.00
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 21.00 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards, mobile payments, and Visa Checkout. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Balbirnie House?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balbirnie House on Jun 9, 2026 start from $117, 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.

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 21.00 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children. 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. 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. 193 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 308 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ieva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay hotel really nice food was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful on all fronts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and ambience in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the moment you walk in the hotel you are treated by lovely people doing all they can to make your stay amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, 5 stars :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely stay. Room was clean and cozy, also quiet despite a wedding going on on my arrival. Great dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very spacious bedrooms, well presented and very clean. Lovely gardens and walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent surroundings - great price and superb service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely last night stay before returning home. convenient to airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay and relax
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was amazing. Loved every part of it !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gian Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful throughout. Great breakfast options. Nice lounge areas. The hotel room looked a little tired but otherwise enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Morag

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

Solo trip

Lovely stay in a fantastic room with superb views. The hotel is set in lovely parkland. Friendly staff and lovely evening meal in the Orangery.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Golf trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024