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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Interior
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Suite
Standard Room (Double-Twin)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE
  • Skydive St. Andrews
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Falkland Palace
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lomond Hills
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Bathroom

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (Double-Twin)

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

Highlights

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

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes by IHG

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (618)
The price is AU$128
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
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About the area

Glenrothes

A family-friendly stay in Glenrothes awaits you at Balbirnie House. You'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Bongos Soft Play Centre and 8.1 km (5.1 mi) from Wellsgreen Golf Range. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Orangery, is open for breakfast and dinner. Library Bar is the hotel's own bar. 2 meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Glenrothes hotel include Fife Ice Arena and Skydive St. Andrews.

What's nearby

  • Bongos Soft Play Centre - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Fife Ice Arena - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Skydive St. Andrews - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Falkland Palace - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Lomond Hills - 15 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Acorn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Handi Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Balbirnie House

Georgian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Balbirnie House. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Glenrothes hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1777
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balbirnie House offers 30 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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

  • Library Bar
  • Orangery

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Books
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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
  • 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 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: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, debit cards, mobile payments and Visa Checkout. Cash is not accepted. 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

What is the cancellation policy at Balbirnie House?

Balbirnie House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Balbirnie House?

As of 14 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balbirnie House on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$191.65, 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.

Is parking available at Balbirnie House?

Yep, Balbirnie House has a self car park for GBP 10 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Balbirnie House?

The closest beach to Balbirnie House is Leven Beach (9.7 km).

Is Balbirnie House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a picnic area, as well as highchairs and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Balbirnie House is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balbirnie House?

No, Balbirnie House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Balbirnie House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balbirnie House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balbirnie House?

Dogs are welcome at Balbirnie House, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Balbirnie House?

There is a golf course next to Balbirnie House.

Balbirnie House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 235 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Our first room had slight issue but hotel staff quickly offered & upgraded our room. Such helpful & friendly staff. Evening meal & breakfast superb. We very much enjoyed hotel & loved relaxing by open fire in lounge. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience
Amazing hotel with the most fabulous service. Food was delicious and an excellent choice. Room was really comfortable and well equipped. Hotel was really dog friendly to our 2 labs. Stacey on reception was particularly helpful. Definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, pity I was only there briefly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

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

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aiden

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing grounds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

wilson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly staff, lovely rooms and good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have liked USB ports for charging devices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although this is a very beautiful property, their focus during our time was on an upcoming wedding. Bar was closed and minimal dining options. We felt like an "after thought"and probably were. Our breakfast was very average. Our room was nice but overall unless you are attending a wedding there, I would pass on this property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024