Consider a stay at Balbirnie House and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a library. Tee up with amenities like golf caddies at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
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. Traveling with kids? Consider Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth and Bongos Soft Play Centre. Visit our Glenrothes travel guide
Balbirnie Park Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland, KY76NE
What's nearby
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
The Golden Acorn (Wetherspoon)
6 min drive
Costa Coffee
7 min drive
About this property
Balbirnie House
Upscale family-friendly hotel adjacent 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 like golf caddies at this hotel. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby 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 premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
Highchairs, childcare services, and free infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
42-inch plasma TVs with digital channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
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 (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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 40.00
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets 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 cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and 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 Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balbirnie House on Aug 24, 2026 start from P6,272, excluding 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?
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?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 mi (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 select 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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