About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Balbirnie House Hotel in Markinch Village offers a 4-star country house experience with a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and modern amenities. Dining Experience: The traditional and romantic restaurant serves Scottish and international cuisines for lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating and a picnic area provide relaxing spaces. Comfort and Convenience: The hotel features a lift, 24-hour front desk, electric vehicle charging, and paid on-site private parking. Additional services include room service, breakfast in the room, and full-day security. Prime Location: Located 43 km from Dundee Airport, the hotel is near St Andrews University (33 km), St Andrews Bay (37 km), and the Forth Bridge (41 km). Guests appreciate the scenic surroundings and excellent service.

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 (9.2)

    • Private parking available on-site


Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jorja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning hotel, gorgeous grounds. Loved the older style layout and finishing.
  • Leisa
    Australia Australia
    A beautiful escape - understated elegance Lovely reading room The dining room is wonderful
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy check in, nice spacious third floor room with large bathroom. Friendly welcoming staff. Fine dining in The Orangery with both an excellent dinner and decent breakfast.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I arrived at 1240hrs as I was attending a wedding at 1400hrs, so we requested an early check which we were charged £40 for 1 hour 20 minutes, this seems very excessive a bit like the bar prices very expensive. I also lost a lapel badge in the...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Hotel and grounds were immaculate it was lovely to walk around as the weather was good. All the staff were friendly and did a great job .
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an amazing hotel/venue. I've stayed in many beautiful places over the years but I have to say this beats any without doubt. The hotel, the staff all perfect in every way.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and grounds. The hotel is set in amazing grounds with so much character. The staff can’t do enough for you. On arrival the room was really cold but it soon warmed up when I put the radiator on. Can’t fault the service and facilities.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The best thing about this location was the seclusion what is just what you want after a long drive and a days work, no unreasonable waiting in service for evening meal or breakfast easy check in and out
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautiful property and grounds. well presented interior. felt like a special venue, above ordinary. meal was great.
  • Ryan
    Australia Australia
    Traditional large room, wonderful food and attentive staff

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

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 option.
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
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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.

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