2 bedroom accommodation in Markinch, near Glenrothes | Cottage in Glenrothes
2 Bedroom Cottage in Markinch, Glenrothes
Located on the historic Balbirnie Estate, this cosy cottage is surrounded by parkland and perfectly placed for exploring the surrounding countryside.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Smart TV, Sky Sports, DVD Player, Bluetooth Speaker, Open Fire
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV, Sky Sports, Xbox 360. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps in the garden.. Situated at the entrance to 400 acres of beautiful parkland on the Balbirnie Estate, The Gate House is a beautifully furnished and extremely cosy and comfortable cottage. Dating back to the 1800s, the cottage provides a contemporary home while still maintaining many of its original features. There is a quirky spiral staircase to the first floor double bedroom with its own relaxing seating area. On the ground floor, guests will find the living/dining room has an open fire, which is just the spot for spending a lazy afternoon on cooler days. There is also a good size kitchen with breakfast bar, family shower room and double bedroom with a king size bed.
From the front door you can take a stroll into the delightful conservation village of Markinch, rich in history and once the medieval capital of Fife. The village has a good selection of supermarkets, local independent quality shops, cafés, a deli, restaurants and pubs and the local butcher, whose award winning steak pies are well worth sampling. This semi-detached cottage is part of Balbirnie South Lodge which was built in 1861 and designed by the architect David Bryce. The gates were usually locked and visitors were required to ring the bell, still on one of the pillars today, to gain entrance to the estate. In 1837 John Balfour became master of the estate and in 1840 married Lady Georgine Campbell, (daughter of the Earl of Cawdor) and the inter-twining initials in the date stone is thought to represent this. The Balfour family continued to own Balbirnie House and the estate until 1969.
During the 18th and 19th century, the estate landscape was designed by Robert Robinson and Thomas White, who created one of the most significant collections of rhododendrons in the east of Scotland. There are around 200 varieties from India, China and the Himalayan provinces and when the plants are in bloom it is well worth seeing. The Gate House is ideal for guests attending a wedding or event at Balbirnie House as you are only a short walk to the hotel. The location is ideal for walkers and cyclists as the Balbirnie Estate has parkland to explore and the Lomond Hills Regional Park is only a short drive away. This is a brilliant choice for golfers with an 18-hole golf course on your doorstep and many local courses nearby, and St Andrews, the home of golf, with its championship courses is just 30 minutes’ drive away. The British Golf Museum is close to The Old Course and there is the only hickory golf course in the UK at Kingarrock. For days at the seaside, the sandy beaches of the East Neuk of Fife are within a short drive and the Fife Coastal Path takes you to secluded coves, little fishing villages and award winning sandy beaches with plenty of places to visit and find refreshments. Beach 6½ miles. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
2 bedroom accommodation in Markinch, near Glenrothes is located in Markinch. 2 bedroom accommodation in Markinch, near Glenrothes provides accommodation, featuring TV, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.
2 bedroom accommodation in Markinch, near Glenrothes has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Markinch has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Markinch, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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1 bathroom
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Towels provided
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Fireplace
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Dishwasher
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Washing machine
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Laundry facilities
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Onsite parking
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Pet friendly
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Smoke-free property
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Golf nearby
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TV with cable/satellite service
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English
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Near the ocean
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Highchair
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number application no: z8s567u4 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
