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Glenesk

Property class: 4
4-star Victorian hotel with spa

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

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Brechin

In Brechin .Stay at this Brechin hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bedlam Paintball- Edzell and 2 miles (3 km) of Edzell Castle. Catherthuns and Glencadam Distillery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Bedlam Paintball- Edzell - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dunnottar Castle - 37 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Glamis Castle - 40 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • V&A Dundee - 51 min drive - 38.6 miles
  • Carnoustie Golf Links - 52 min drive - 32.4 miles

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
  • ‪Strathcaro Services - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Glenesk

4-star Victorian hotel with spa
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 center, 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 safes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs 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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per stay.

Property payment types

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 each 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

How close is Glenesk to the airport?

Glenesk is 36.1 mi (54-min drive) away from the Dundee (DND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Glenesk have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Glenesk.

How close is Glenesk to the beach?

This hotel is 14.2 mi (24-min drive) from Montrose Beach and 16.8 mi (35-min drive) from Lunan Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Glenesk offer free breakfast?

Glenesk offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Glenesk?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Glenesk?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Glenesk?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Glenesk have a pool?

Glenesk features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Glenesk have a restaurant?

Glenesk is home to Fairways Brasserie&Grill, which features local cuisine and light fare.

Does Glenesk have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Orchid Spa, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, massages, and facials.

How close is Glenesk to downtown Brechin?

Glenesk is 0.1 mi away from Edzell.

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

David

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

Philip

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ben

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

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