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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
BBQ/picnic Area
Restaurant
Standard Room (Double-Twin)
Nestled beside a golf course, Balbirnie House offers an upscale retreat. Tee off on the 18-hole course, unwind with a book from the library or relax by the lobby fireplace. With in-room WiFi and helpful multilingual staff at your service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Single Room | Bathroom

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Double-Twin)

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

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
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Glenrothes, Balbirnie House is next to a golf course and near a train station. Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery and Adam Smith Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Falkland Palace and St Serf's Church Tower. Travelling with kids? Consider Bongos Soft Play Centre and Fife Ice Arena.
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Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE

What's nearby

  • Bongos Soft Play Centre - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Skydive St. Andrews - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Falkland Palace - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Leven Beach - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 49 min drive - 60.5 km

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
  • ‪Balgonie Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beijing banquet - ‬6 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)
  • Wedding services, a lift and a ballroom
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in reception and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as free WiFi 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
  • Coffee/tea makers, 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.

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

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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 25 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 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

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 EU regulations about consumer rights, 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 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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. 154 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

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our overnight stay was absolutely wonderful! The décor throughout was charming and beautifully suited to the historic character of the building—it felt like stepping back in time, but with every modern comfort. The staff were the true stars—warm, accommodating, and incredibly helpful from start to finish. They made us feel welcome and well taken care of, making the whole experience even more memorable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for comfort with a touch of history!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

Rob

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

wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly staff, lovely rooms and good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Friendly staff

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

10/10 Excellent

June

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

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a good location. Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good . Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

JIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed place,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing grounds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

A hidden gem

Excellent room and good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Excellent hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mr M

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

Best hotel so far

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 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Okikioluwa

Lovely and scenery environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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

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

Patricia

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