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Glenesk

Property class: 4

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A large, historic hotel with multiple stories, prominent bay windows, and a classic architectural style.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and a wooden ceiling.
A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, floral wallpaper, and a chandelier.
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A narrow river flowing through a rocky landscape with moss-covered rocks and trees.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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High Street ,, Brechin, Scotland, DD9 7TF
  • Place, Bedlam Paintball- Edzell
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunnottar Castle
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Glamis Castle
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, flanked by two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

Standard Double Room

  • Hill view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a blue sofa, and floral wallpaper.

Executive Double Room

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Room, Golf View

A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, floral wallpaper, and a chandelier.

Grand Room, Golf View

  • Golf view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Brechin

At Glenesk you'll be steps from Bedlam Paintball- Edzell and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Edzell Castle. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Orchid Spa can include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and facials along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Fairways Brasserie&Grill, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Malt Whisky & Cocktail is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, sauna and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a driving range. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Brechin hotel include Fettercairn Distillery and Glencadam Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Bedlam Paintball- Edzell - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 37 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Glamis Castle - 40 min drive - 45.8 km
  • City Square - 50 min drive - 61.8 km
  • V&A Dundee - 51 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Laurencekirk Station - 17 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balmakewan House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Edzell Tweedie Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Arch Cafe Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dalhousie Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brechin Arms - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Glenesk

Glenesk offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at Glenesk. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Brechin hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1896
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Glenesk offers 27 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Brechin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Orchid Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fairways Brasserie&Grill
  • Malt Whisky & Cocktail

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1896
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per stay.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Glenesk Hotel Edzell
Glenesk Hotel Hotel
Glenesk Edzell
Glenesk Hotel Brechin
Glenesk Hotel ANGUS
Glenesk ANGUS
Glenesk Hotel Hotel Brechin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Glenesk?

Glenesk offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Glenesk?

Yep, Glenesk has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Glenesk?

The closest beach to Glenesk is Montrose Beach (16 km).

Is there a spa on site at Glenesk?

Yep, Orchid Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and sports massages.

Does Glenesk have a pool?

Glenesk has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What makes Glenesk a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Glenesk.

Does Glenesk serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Glenesk?

No, Glenesk does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Glenesk?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Glenesk?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Glenesk?

Furry friends are welcome at Glenesk, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at Glenesk?

There is a golf course next to Glenesk.

Glenesk Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff on the desk great however room very dated only 1 pillow hotel facility nice shower poor room cold and we eat at the restaurant and since eating there have felt very unwell
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021