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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Restaurant
Deluxe Room (Double-Twin) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE
  • Place, Bongos Soft Play Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fife Ice Arena
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Falkland Palace
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Glenrothes

Located 2 mi (3.3 km) from Bongos Soft Play Centre, Balbirnie House is within a 10-minute drive of Fife Ice Arena. This 4-star hotel has 30 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • Bongos Soft Play Centre - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fife Ice Arena - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Skydive St. Andrews - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Falkland Palace - 11 min drive - 5.2 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

Guests of Balbirnie House enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center. Self parking is offered for GBP 10 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this golf hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and a ballroom.
42-inch plasma TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per stay
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Mobile payment options include: Visa Checkout.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 free cancellation available at Balbirnie House?

Balbirnie House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Balbirnie House?

This hotel is located in Glenrothes, close to Falkland Palace, Lomond Hills, and Fife Ice Arena. Bongos Soft Play Centre is also within a driving distance of 3.2 mi.

Is parking available on site at Balbirnie House?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10 per night. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and RV/bus/truck parking are also available.

Does Balbirnie House feature a casino on the premises?

No, Balbirnie House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Balbirnie House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Balbirnie House?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a garden-view restaurant.

Does Balbirnie House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Balbirnie House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Balbirnie House serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Orangery.

Will Balbirnie House allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Balbirnie House for a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Balbirnie House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Balbirnie House?

The closest major airport to Balbirnie House is Dundee (DND), which is 26.5 mi away (41 minutes by car). Another top airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is around 19.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Balbirnie House?

No, at Balbirnie House, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Balbirnie House have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Balbirnie House if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Balbirnie House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 297 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the moment you walk in the hotel you are treated by lovely people doing all they can to make your stay amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel, had a deluxe room which was a great size, only complaint felt room quite dark, no main light. Great choice for dinner and 2 or three course set meal very good value. Breakfast choice very good as well. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and ambience in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Quick and easy
Stayed 1 night 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

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely last night stay before returning home. convenient to airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was amazing. Loved every part of it !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Traveled with partner
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

Andrew

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent surroundings - great price and superb service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, 5 stars :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Drew

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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