Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat
5.0
Outstanding(24 Reviews)House in Scotland
20 guests · 10 bedrooms · 8 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Scotland
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(24 Reviews)5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
This was an amazing stay with fabulous hosts who left us wanting for nothing. You can't beat the location and views.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
It’s a beautiful house and so well appointed, there was everything we needed for cooking and we were well provided for with towels, etc. Plenty of space and stunning grounds. Thought it was really great value and everything we wanted for a reunion.
We also had plenty of contact details if we needed anything and ended up getting a lift to the station when the taxi didn’t show at check out!!
Only minor minor thing was the gym wasn’t open but that wasn’t an issue. Very happy, thank you!
5.0
Outstanding!!!!
5.0
Balmule House was our destination to celebrate early, my daughters special birthday. It did not disappoint. The rooms were fantastic, loads of spaces to congregate. We had a Big Country Tribute band play for us one evening called Restless Natives. They were in awe as this was the former home of their hero Stuart Adamson, Big Country's founder and vocalist. The gardens, all of 30 acres are well maintained. All in all we had a wonderful vsit.
5.0
Comfy and clean stunning place to say, I would say the nicest I have been to and I have been all over the world.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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 .
5.0
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 .
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Scotland?
The average price for a rental in Scotland is $168 per night. This rental is $2,380 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Re-Imagined Historical Country House Retreat?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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