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Balbirnie House

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant
Standard Room (Double-Twin)
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE
  • Place, Lomond Hills
  • Place, Bongos Soft Play Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Falkland Palace
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

Deluxe Room (Double-Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (Double-Twin)

Standard Room (Double-Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room | Bathroom

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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 Georgian 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. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. 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 - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Skydive St. Andrews - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Falkland Palace - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Leven Beach - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 49 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Balbirnie House

Family-friendly 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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 complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 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. Housekeeping is provided 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.

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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 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 25 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 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.

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.

Does Balbirnie House serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

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.