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Balbirnie House

4.0 of 5
Balbirnie Park, Markinch KY7 6NE, Scotland
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Balbirnie House
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4.5 of 5 stars 119 Reviews
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  • “Very friendly” (4)
  • “Wedding reception” (3)
  • “Library Bar” (3)
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fife
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“hanging on to glory days ... long gone”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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This used to be the hotel to go to for a special meal, it used to have grace, style and you were made to feel special coupled with great food. The welcome is still around as is the lovely shell of the hotel, alas internally it has seen better days and needs revamped the shabby look is no longer acceptable.... More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Hello Millie, what a strange and random set of misguided and incorrect comments. Everyone is of course entitled to an opinion, however- Our Orangery is fully open for business 5 nights a week. And with regard to the Bistro- the menus are of course 'as a Bistro' designed to be extremely approachable, informal, and reflective of wonderful value. With regard... More

Callander, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

A very pleasant stay at Balbirnie - check in staff were efficient and friendly, our room was on the third floor (no lift, bit puffed out when we got upstairs so suggest asking for a lower room if stairs aren't your thing!) and was huge. Very comfortable bed, good decoration/fabrics; lovely bathroom and a really decent shower. We were on... More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Hello Charlie, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Balbirnie House. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the TravelZoo deal, which was one of two similar extreme value campaigns which we... More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lovely Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Had a fantastic night to celebrate our birthdays. Our room was huge and very comfortable with a beautiful view. We had a lovely meal in the Orangery and the staff were great. All in all a great experience. Will definately go back. More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Hello Karen, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Balbirnie House. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated. To read a further selection of our monthly guestbook comments and reviews, from guests known to have stayed in our... More

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“Superb all round”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

On arrival we were greeted by a very naturally friendly receptionist, when we asked if we could have a room with a view, we were informed that we had been upgraded to the honeymoon suite, at no extra cost. The suite was amazing, four poster bed, all very clean, traditional surroundings . We later went for our evening meal, set... More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Well Cool Jeffrey, thank you for your cool review! Over the moon to read your comments, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Balbirnie House. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated. To read a further selection of... More

Glasgow, Scotland
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fantastic, friendly and absolutely perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I just can’t get over how friendly and helpful everyone was at this hotel. I was here for a wedding with a group of friends but would love to go back with my partner. The room was amazing, with a huge double bed big enough for 3 and an additional room with a very comfortable sofa bed. The grounds that... More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Dear PennyLane, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Balbirnie House. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated. Weddings - indeed! The house is obviously a truly magnificent backdrop, but as I am always keen to suggest- it... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
“I was truly spoiled!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

First off I apologise for the delayed review, we stayed here 25th March. My partner booked this as a birthday surprise and it was wonderful! The drive up to the hotel is beautiful and the hotel itself is stunning. I was so excited, but the best was to come. Paul had emailed and requested an upgrade. We had a four... More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Hello Gill, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Balbirnie House. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated, and we are simply over the moon to hear that you had such a wonderful and romantic stay. (If you... More

Scotland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Always a joy to go back to our wedding venue.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

When I saw my wedding venue were doing a Groupon voucher, I had to buy it as we hadn't stayed at Balbirnie since our first anniversary: we celebrate 13 years this year!! Driving up the windy driveway (I see the sleeping policemen are horrendous as ever!!) it still gives me gooseys seeing the house in it's glory. It truly is... More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Dear NMcLeod, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Balbirnie House. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated. I am sorry however to hear that you experienced a few niggles, especially in relation to Housekeeping, which is of... More

Glenrothes, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Relaxing meal out in the Orangery.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

My partner and I went to the Balbirnie House Hotel for a meal in The Orangery as a special treat and it was lovely. Hotel is beautiful, staff are very friendly and helpful. The meal was very nice especially my starter of mushroom gnocchi but I was a little disappointed in the main course, being my first try of cheese... More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Hello Jennifer, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Balbirnie House. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated. I am sorry to hear however that your twice-cooked cheese souffle failed to impress, as that (and many similar) regularly... More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Hightly Recommended”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

My husband and I had an overnight stay here is February. This hotel offered a beautiful place to stay, the staff were exceptional and friendly. When we arrived we found that we had been upgraded to a suite, maybe because it was February and quiet but really appreciated all the same. The restaurant was closed so we had a lovely... More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
19 May 2012

Hello Joanne, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Balbirnie House. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated. In passing, can I just say that the squeaky floorboard may just have been one of the resident ghosts! (We... More

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
1 review
“Four for dinner”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Stayed on the 25th march in a deluxe room which was large clean with great view over the lawn.We had headed to Fife for the weekend and to take in Balbirnie for dinner, we where not disappointed.The menu great, food even better. Staff excellent and friendly will stay again. More

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Nicholas Russell, Owner at Balbirnie House, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Hello Ian, and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Balbirnie House. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated. To read a further selection of our monthly guestbook comments and reviews, from guests known to have stayed in our... More

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Balbirnie Park, Markinch KY7 6NE, Scotland
Price range (per night):* RM480 - 1,233

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