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Glenesk

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Sauna, steam room, deep-tissue massages, prenatal massages
Fitness facility
Meeting facility
Executive Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

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, Balmoral Castle
  • Place, Edzell Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Executive Double Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, Golf View | Golf view

Grand Room, Golf View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Brechin

Glenesk places you next to Bedlam Paintball- Edzell and within 2 miles (3 km) of Edzell Castle. This 4-star hotel has 27 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Bedlam Paintball- Edzell - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Edzell Castle - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Dunnottar Castle - 33 min drive - 31.6 miles
  • Glamis Castle - 34 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - 57 min drive - 50.2 miles

Getting around

  • Laurencekirk Station - 17 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Edzell Tweedie Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dalhousie Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Strathcaro Services - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Balmakewan House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Arch Cafe Bistro - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Glenesk

Victorian hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Glenesk features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a 24-hour gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Safes, ironing boards, and wardrobes or closets are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

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
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Is free cancellation available at Glenesk?

Glenesk offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Glenesk?

This hotel is located in Brechin, just steps from Bedlam Paintball- Edzell. Edzell Castle is also within a driving distance of 1.4 mi.

Will I be able to park at Glenesk?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Glenesk?

Orchid Spa is the hotel's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

Does Glenesk feature a casino on the premises?

No, Glenesk doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Glenesk?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Is Glenesk good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Glenesk?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Glenesk feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Glenesk serves free full breakfasts at Fairways Brasserie&Grill each morning.

Does Glenesk allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Glenesk for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Glenesk have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Glenesk?

The closest major airport to Glenesk is Dundee (DND), which is about 28.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Glenesk?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Glenesk.

Glenesk Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Ben

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

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