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Balbirnie House

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

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

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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fife Ice Arena
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Falkland Palace
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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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Single Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 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

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
  • Wellsgreen Golf Range - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Fife Ice Arena - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Skydive St. Andrews - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Falkland Palace - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Acorn (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Otters Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ciswo - ‬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)
  • 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 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
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 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.

Balbirnie House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 293 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

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

8/10 Good

Drew

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Absolutely stunning Hotel and Grounds

Wow! What a stunning Hotel and Grounds. Everyone was so friendly, professional and polite especially Emma at the reception - helped me beyond my expectations including advising me how to use the Uber Eats App 😁
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Wedding stay

The staff at this hotel were amazing. They were all so helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious with excellent service. The hotel is tired and dated. While generally clean, it could do with a deep clean. Skirtings very dusty, high points in need of dusting and attention to detail in areas like behind bathroom door & bin lid. Valance on bed was rather grubby. I dropped an item on the floor and when retrieving it noticed the bed base was broken. The standard double rooms varied in size & quality. We had a fairly modestly sized room with a standard double bed with no seating whilst others at the same event had booked standard rooms and had large rooms with king sized beds sofas. The floors in the room were very uneven, almost a trip hazard as were the corridors. There is no lift and it is quite a climb to the 3rd floor with luggage. At the price point paid, i would have expected a better room experience. We had nowhere to sit and relax in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

Lovely, peaceful accommodations

We really enjoyed our time at the Balbirnie House. The gardens and grounds were beautiful and peaceful, and it was a great home base for us to stay near Edinburgh. The train was easy to catch from Glenrothes and took less than an hour to arrive in the city (although peak-time prices were extreme!). We had a family suite and there was plenty of space for our 3 grown boys and us, but we could have used a fan in each bedroom as the days were warm and the windows didn't open wide enough to allow for airflow. Meals at the on-site restaurant were lovely, and the staff was accommodating and professional. Overall a very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

So fantastic.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025