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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with conference centre and business centre

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Balbirnie House

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Interior
BBQ/picnic Area
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Restaurant

Overview of Balbirnie House

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE
  • Popular LocationLunch5 min drive
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Room options

Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Glenrothes

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 Croft Moraig. Travelling with kids? Consider Bongos Soft Play Centre and Fife Ice Arena.

What's nearby

  • Fife Ice Arena - 9 min drive
  • Skydive St. Andrews - 10 min drive
  • Falkland Palace - 11 min drive
  • Lomond Hills - 15 min drive
  • Leven Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Golden Acorn - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Costa Express - 7 min drive
  • Rothes Halls - 7 min drive
  • Pizza Hut - 6 min drive

About this property

Balbirnie House

Upscale eco-certified hotel next to a golf course
18 holes of golf, 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. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Food in the Woods, the on-site restaurant. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception, 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)
  • A ballroom, a lift and a front desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a porter/bellboy and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities, such as free WiFi, espresso makers 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
  • Electric kettles, 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.

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Russian

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

  • Bistro Al Fresco
  • Food in the Woods
  • Library Bar
  • Orangery

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso 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 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 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 20 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 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Balbirnie House?

As of 29 Mar,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balbirnie House on 11 Apr,2024 start from S$366.41, 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.

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 Pathhead Sands are also within 9 miles (15 km). Markinch Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Balbirnie House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 187 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, set in fantastic surroundings. Friendly, helpful staff. Great function hall, beautiful bar (The Library). The room was large, very much in keeping with the style of the hotel I'll definately be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Isobel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bilbirnie house hotel
New parking arrangements not publicised before trip. An extra £10 a night on top of the room price and meals is extortionate. Electric bays put close to the hotel with well kept car park. No disabled spaces at all. Further away car parks in very bad repair and a long way to walk with suitcases etc. Very grumpy receptionist on arrival l No help with usage particularly with no lift. No disabled facilities at all. Later receptionist very friendly. Excellent meal. I intend to put this on trust pilot also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Drawing room nice to sit in. Fires were lit and hotel was warm. Bedrooms/ bathrooms could do with some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning venue Dog friendly Beautiful scenery and walks Staff - couldn’t fault. Really happy to help. Stunning place. Great brekkie and just enough I’ll be back But make sure I get there earlier next time :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrific!
A terrible terrible stay. Noisy with nobody to help/
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all excellent, as was the food & drinks. Room was very comfortable and clean, and the building had a lot of character. We (including the dog) enjoyed sitting by the log fire after dinner. Short one night stay but would return in the summer to enjoy the grounds more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and old historic building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023