Award-winning Balbirnie is a relaxing country mansion with free Wi-Fi, good food, beautiful grounds, fine bedrooms, and the 18-hole Balbirnie Park Golf Course, all within a 400-acre park in Markinch. Markinch Train Station is about 1 mile away and the historic city of Edinburgh, with its iconic castle, is 1 hour's drive away. There are 2 restaurants: the elegant Orangery Restaurant and The Bistro, where classic dishes are made from seasonal produce. There is also a large wine cellar. Located 1 hour from Glasgow, Balbirnie House Hotel boasts bedrooms with Molton Brown toiletries, satellite TV and mineral water. Some have wonderful garden views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Glenrothes
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stay here regularly now when in the area for business purposes, staff are fantastic and the hotel is far superior to those in the area for a very good price.
  • Leah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The communal rooms were lovely, the gentleman who served us dinner and breakfast was professional and to a high standard, even made sure that are deserts were out in time for a taxi that was meant to be booked.
  • Gergø
    Hungary Hungary
    Hospitality was great, dining experience was excellent

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Orangery
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • Balbirnie Bistro
    • Cuisine
      Scottish • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Balbirnie House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £1 per hour.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Polish

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Our Orangery Restaurant is open daily serving our famous SEVEN By Balbirnie, 7 course tasting menu. Tables must be booked in advance

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 46764

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Balbirnie House Hotel

  • Balbirnie House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at Balbirnie House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Balbirnie House Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Balbirnie House Hotel is 1.2 miles from the centre of Glenrothes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Balbirnie House Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Balbirnie Bistro
    • The Orangery

  • Yes, Balbirnie House Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.