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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
Balbirnie House blends natural beauty with upscale comfort, featuring a cozy fireplace and an adjacent 18-hole golf course.

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

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

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)

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

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

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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. Traveling with kids? Consider Bongos Soft Play Centre and Fife Ice Arena. Visit our Glenrothes travel guide
Map
Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE

What's nearby

  • a special place to visit, Falkland Palace and garden does not disappoint
    Falkland Palace
    11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Balbirnie House

Upscale family-friendly 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), a ballroom, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and 2 meeting rooms
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

Balbirnie House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 295 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wilson

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

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

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

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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant surroundings, beautiful building. perfect grounds. I had a single room only which was very nice and bright with strong water pressure. Would stay again. Maybe i misunderstood but adding breakfast would add £ 40.... Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

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

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

Adriana

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

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

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

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

Rob

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

Okikioluwa

Lovely and scenery environment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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