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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 120 Reviews
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  • Very friendly(4)
  • Library Bar(3)
  • Wedding reception(3)
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Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012 NEW

We have been coming to this hotel since the Russell family took it over all those years ago and have had many wonderful celebrations and meals there with friends and family including birthdays,friends visiting from abroad,a Golden Wedding and last weekend a surprise birthday meal for myself organised by my family.From the moment we arrived the service,staff ,food and dining... More

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Edinburgh
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I had heard of this hotel as a wedding and dining venue and wanted to see it for myself. Afternoon tea on cold wet day seemed ideal. However it was so disappointing. Alarm bells began ringing when I phoned up to reserve afternoon tea to be told they required 48 hours notice (why?) but was offered cream tea instead. It... More

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

It was very kind of you to take the time to write, much appreciated. Your comments however are very strange, and certainly deeply unfair, and we would not wish them to be mis-leading to our guests, so in the interests of clarity- Your 'alarm bells' ringing - we only serve full afternoon tea, if indeed it has been pre-booked. Naturally,... More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

We stayed one night which was bought as a Groupon deal - £109 for dinner, bed and breakfast, with prosecco and truffles in room on arrival. The receptionist was very friendly on arrival and we were given room 314 for our stay. The room was spacious and nicely furnished - bathroom was also good size. However the room definitely needs... More

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

Hello Randolph,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. (We did have a very minor minor ingress from external storm damage, and we have noted your comments.) To read a... More

Galashiels, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

came for a family lunch today and was excellent, good service from the young staff and food to die for. did find the bistro very warm to sit in for any length of time. we found every one very welcoming especially coming in the front door, they put out the red carpet, ( there was a wedding on) on well... More

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

Dear Vivien, many thanks for your kind comments, and delighted to hear that you considered that the food in The Balbirnie Bistro was 'to die for'. We are overjoyed to hear those comments. 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... More

Leslie, null, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Attended a Christmas Party night last year & decided to stay over too, which if you do so, you get a specially priced deal. Was well worth it, the party night was as usual great fun, fab food & dancing all night!! The accommodation was a suite, which was sheer luxury & huge. Breakfast in the morning was tasty, plenty... More

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

Hello Michelle, how lovely to have such wonderful comments from a Senior Reviewer! That is great that you enjoyed your stay- it is such a special time of year to visit, and our Christmas parties are certainly renowned, staying over taken in conjunction at those events with phenomenal value offered for accommodation and breakfast. We had a tremendous amount of... More

Leeds
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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Well if first impressions count then this has the wow factor, however it was disappointing when i got past the front door - the front desk staff were not very customer focused and was distracted several times by other members of staff. Once i got to the room on first glance again it was a good first impression - however... More

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

Hello Beki, I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. Sorry to hear that you were not met in a manner commensurate with your expectations. (What can happen sometimes is that our reception switchboard becomes regularly jammed with incoming enquiries, which taken in conjunction with arriving guests, can on occasion mean a small delay- which is... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

My wife and I stayed here for two nights and I have never stayed in an hotel like it. From the minute we arrived, via the ferocious sleeping policemen and the varied potholes on the drive, to the second we left, the staff were unbelievably helpful and nice. We were upgraded to a suite which was magic and the whole... More

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

Dear Toots, I thank you Sir for your lovely review, nice to have constructive feedback from a Senior Tripadvisor Contributor. We are 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... More

Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

I visited Balbirnie last weekend with my GF, who booked and paid for our stay. Plus....great looking building, the most friendly and helpful hotel staff I have ever encountered, lovely groungs (golf course) to wander around, a bedroom approx. 7m square. Minus....the front of the hotel needs pot holes filling and the banning of the cars littering the area. Some... More

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

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. Please note my comments below re sofas, and for the previous reviewer, sorry- I have just noted that I did not answer your... More

Scotland, UK.
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

We are very familiar with Balbirnie with us being locals. It once was'the' hotel but am sorry to say it has lost it's top spot in our opinions. Our stay last night was disappointing due to poor service and little extras which used to be normal are now no more. The food in the orangery was plentiful, but although we... More

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

Dear RKPT, sorry obviously to hear that you did not enjoy your visit to Balbirnie House as much as you have done on previous occasions. I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team. I am certainly most confused with regard to the food in our Orangery being 'an acquired taste'. How strange, that is certainly a... More

Edinburgh
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

We have just returned from our one night Groupon stay (which was fantastic value for money!) and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The room was fantastic, the food really superb and the atmosphere so welcoming and relaxing! The staff were also very polite and attentive. We really look forward to our wedding next June at Balbirnie!

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