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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
This upscale retreat beside an 18-hole golf course offers guests a round of golf. Enjoy quiet moments in the library or relax by the lobby's fireplace. Each room includes WiFi, and the multilingual staff provides attentive service throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE

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

Upscale eco-certified hotel adjacent 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 like golf caddies at this hotel. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and a ballroom
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services, and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub 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 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

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

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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • Conference center

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.
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1777
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

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 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 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 mi (15 km). Markinch Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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