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Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat

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Master Suite - bedroom two - twin or king beds
Orange room - king or twin beds
Grey room with king bed and huge en-suite bathroom
Red room with super king or twin beds.  Bathroom shared with cream room.
Orange Room with private adjacent bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 20650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Dunfermline, Fife
  • Townhill Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Dunfermline Abbey
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 10

2 Single Beds

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

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Bathroom 3

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Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

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Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

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Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

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Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

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Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

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Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat

Balmule House has roots and features that stretch back over 500 years yet has a dramatically transformed interior, designed and crafted with every modern convenience. Set amidst 30 acres of grounds just north of Dunfermline, the ancient Capital of Scotland, Balmule House provides the highest standards of luxury accommodation in opulent surroundings. With several stunning reception rooms, beautiful formal gardens and picturesque views in all directions, we have the perfect venue for your getaway or special occasion.
Rarely will you ever find a building with such a rich heritage. Nor will you often see a home with such quality and comfort built into every last detail. To find both in one home is simply unheard of. So while the solid stone walls of this Fife tower house hold the history of every past resident, this is no museum piece. This is a living, breathing home for you to enjoy.

Over the years and from one generation to the next, every owner has lent their own personality and personal touches to the character of the building, writing their own chapter in the story of Balmule. Once, Balmule stood to protect its owners against 15th century hostility. As centuries passed by, new owners gave the house new form and function – each adding their own chapter to it's history.

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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Weddings & private parties, Conference & events
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 23:00

Important information

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings & private parties, Conference & events
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunfermline

Dunfermline is home to this holiday home. Inchcolm Abbey and Abbot House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dunfermline Golf Club and Montgomery Course at the Green Hotel. Knockhill Racing Circuit and Deep Sea World are also worth visiting.
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Dunfermline, Fife

What's nearby

  • Townhill Country Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Yellowscott Country Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Pittencrieff Park - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Dunfermline Abbey - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunfermline Town Station - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pancake Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Elizabethan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Boy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Chip - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat located?

Situated in Dunfermline, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Townhill Country Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Yellowscott Country Park. Inchcolm Abbey and Saint Margaret's Cave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

This is the third time that we have bought a group to this property. It is exceptional in every way.
Location is perfect with access to all sightseeing in the area. Well maintained and the owner is a very easy to work with I would recommend it to anybody.
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10/10 Excellent

Amos

We love staying at Balmule...it's become our home away from home.
The house, gardens, greenhouse and walking areas make for a great retreat and have allowed us to host some special events on the grounds. The layout of the rooms, proximity to EDI and the local accommodations make it perfect for our annual trips.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

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Amazing Property
This was an amazing stay with fabulous hosts who left us wanting for nothing. You can't beat the location and views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Beautiful house with lovely gardens and views
A warm welcome from Franc who helped us in with our luggage. Tour of the house and guidance how to operate all the appliances. We were a group of 20 ladies celebrating a special birthday. All really enjoyed their stay. Would certainly stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Extravagant and elegant yet very wholesome.
It was perfect for our weekend stay. The amenities are brilliant and location/ surroundings are beautiful. Every room is so unique and has such a lovely atmosphere. Thank you so much!
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10/10 Excellent

Shona

A fantastic weekend!
We had such a brilliant time away at Balmule House for our friends Hen do. The house was gorgeous, the main bathroom was stunning and gardens were beautiful. We especially loved the garden room and had a lovely evening down there. We could have been abroad with how it felt. The lights were a great touch. Thanks to Franc for being so responsive - we would recommend this house to anyone!
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Absolutely amazing, the house is stunning and so well equipped.
That every possible needs has been thought of. Everything is of the highest standard. The house is fantastic for a relaxing time away.
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Exceeded our expectations in every way!
Balmule house is outstanding - all the rooms are beautiful, massive and grand, but still very comfortable and cosy. We had the best weekend as a group of 20 celebrating my brother's upcoming wedding. The setting is beautiful and the highland cows in the nearby field added to the beauty! The kitchen is incredibly well equipped, all the bedrooms extremely comfortable and the multiple living areas were perfect for socialising. The only negative was that we weren't staying longer!
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10/10 Excellent

Aisla

Couldn’t have asked for a better weekend exceeded all our expectations
Everything! Spacious, luxurious, spotlessly clean, kitchen facilities superb with excellent provisions. Coffee machines with excellent coffee. Master bedroom is lovely and all other rooms are of high quality. Large luxurious bathrooms. Cannot rate this house highly enough. Even the outside grounds have beautiful gardens and views. Franc is so helpful and obliging and my daughter and all her friends raved about their stay
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

A truly gorgeous pricate house, furnished to high spec, and brilliant for big group events.
This was the fourth time we have visited, eacch time for a family gathering. House extremenly comfortable, with lovely bedrooms, big dining room and two sitting rooms.
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10/10 Excellent

Lainne

It was the best experience of my life. Such welcoming staff, and the owner Franc is just the best!
The staff just can't do enough for you. To have such a beautiful big house as your playground for any length of time is a dream.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Just incredible in every way
Franc and his team made us feel like royalty. There was nothing they couldn’t do and were so attentive to us. The place is beautiful and speaks for itself but the people are what makes the place feel so special.
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Amazing
Comfy and clean stunning place to say, I would say the nicest I have been to and I have been all over the world.

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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Scotland Get away
Outstanding!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Beautiful home
We enjoyed our stay in this magnificent home. It is like a retreat so we didn’t explore the area much. Our party of 10 was very comfortable .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Fabulous as always !
The house is beautiful - warm tasteful and wonderfully equipped - it is spotlessly clean and there are endless small welcoming touches that make the stay very special
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Absolutely flawless from start to finish
Everything was amazing. The house was beautiful, the service was spectacular and we felt our host was trying to make our stay special as nothing was too much trouble.
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Outstanding! Going above and beyond! Best venue by far that we have stayed in.
Venue was the right choice for our wedding, Franc and his staff couldn't be anymore helpful, communication right from the moment of booking up till the moment we left, they were there but wasn't there, hidden behind the scenes everything was flawless. All our guests complimented on how the venue and the staff were amazing.
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10/10 Excellent

Abbie

We had the most amazing stay at Balmule!
I booked this as a hen do location and all the team at Blamule were so accommodating, nothing was too much and they even helped reach out to our transport company when we were having issues with them regarding the roads. Its remote enough that you are not bothering anyone but only a ten minute taxi ride to restaurants and bars. Everyone who attended had a great time, I would highly recommend to anyone!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O., Stratford, Ontario, Canada

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wonderful reunion
Super place to relax with a group of good friends. Beds and baths excellent. Cosy kitchen with everything you could want to prepare your own meals and a dining room that accommodates a crowd. Lovely setting and garden with things to do nearby if you actually want to leave. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linzi

Incredible weekend
Balmule is one of the most beautiful places to stay! This place just topped everyone’s expectations and was a surprise to a few guests in our party. Franc was an amazing host & nothing was too much bother. We have booked to come back again in a few months time and we cannot wait for it. We had the best few days with family and friends for pre wedding celebrations!
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10/10 Excellent

Fran

Another fantastic family bash at Balmule House
We’ve just come home from our annual family bash at Balmule House and, as always, it was the perfect venue. Three generations of the family all under one roof in the most welcoming, well appointed accommodation. The bedrooms are well thought out with the flexibility of having most of them set up as twins to accommodate the children. We were lucky with the weather and the hot tub was very popular! If you are thinking about a stay at Balmule - go for it! You won’t be disappointed!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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70th Birthday & Mothers Day weekend
This property is breathtaking, inside and outside surroundings. We had 16 family members staying together over the weekend and fully enjoyed the sitting rooms with fireplaces, the large dining hall with all the candles, everyone was comfortable and impressed with their rooms (robes and coffee makers a bonus) and the grounds outside with the highland cows, horses, cat Buster, and peacock! We had everything we needed and felt very spoiled the whole weekend. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Blown away! Exceeded our expectations! Can't wait to go back.....
We booked Balmule House as our location for my 60th birthday celebrations. It was perfect! The house is set in beautifully private and extensive grounds, including the stunning waterfall oasis. The hot tub was such a treat, even on chilly days in March. The house was decorated and fitted to an exceptional standard. The artwork was delightful and so varied. The bedrooms were stunning and the living/dining rooms created both grandeur and comfort for our communal gatherings.
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

An amazing weekend spent at Balmule House - we didn’t want to go home!
Balmule House was everything we hoped for and more for a celebratory weekend. Franc was incredibly helpful throughout the booking process - he kindly held the dates until we were able to confirm numbers, helped with details for planning activities during our stay, and organised a formal dining set up so that our whole party of 18 could sit together for meals. Check in was incredibly easy, and Franc walked me through the house to give lots of information on everything. Thank you!

About the host

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Today’s owner, has brought the house into the 21st century, with a programme of renovation work that brings out original features in their former glory – against a backdrop of modern technology, high-quality finish and absolute comfort. Look on Balmule House and you’ll see a fixed and firm structure, sound and solid in construction. But look at its 500 year history and you’ll see a building that has grown with time, changing with the landscape and the generations of residents.

From the original tower house, extra wings have been added and the defensive measures phased out. Many rooms have changed in function and in form, while outbuildings have been added, gardens constructed and old features reconditioned.

Balmule’s most recent owner, who bought the house in 2008, has been hard at work bringing a unrivalled standard of modern luxury to the property – with no expense spared on the refurbishment and modernisations. The character and craft of the 500 year history remains, but today this is a home that offers cutting-edge convenience and ultimate comfort.

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