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Balbirnie House

Property class: 4

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Consider a stay at Balbirnie House and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a garden and a library. Tee up with amenities such as golf caddies at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

A bedroom with a large bed, two pillows with initials, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a tree mural.

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (Double-Twin)

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a sofa, and a door.

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a skylight, white tiles, a bathtub, and a toilet.

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a television, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a dresser.

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi
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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 Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth and Bongos Soft Play Centre. Visit our Glenrothes travel guide
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Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE

What's nearby

  • A historic stone castle with a round tower, arched entrance, and decorative windows.
    Falkland Palace
    13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Bongos Soft Play Centre
    10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth
    11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Fife Ice Arena
    15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Skydive St. Andrews
    15 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Leona's Home From Home
    7 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    7 min drive
  • Covenanters
    11 min drive

About this property

Balbirnie House

  • Upscale family-friendly 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:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
    • A ballroom, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
    • 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 is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 40.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and from GBP 9.50 for children
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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 does it cost to stay at Balbirnie House?

As of 22 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balbirnie House on 24 Aug, 2026 start from S$151, 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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability).

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, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bongos Soft Play Centre, Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth and Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre. Ballo Reservoir and Falkland Palace are also within 6 miles (10 km). Markinch Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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