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Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa, Edzell

High Street, Edzell, Angus, DD9 7TF, UK
Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa, Edzell Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa, Edzell (0)1356 647 333 High Street Edzell
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  • Free Wifi
  • Accessible Rooms
  • Private Car Park
  • Pets Allowed
  • Leisure with pool
  • Spa
  • Best Available Room
  • Walk-in Showers
  • Gym
  • Golf in Local Area

Set in the beautiful "Britain in Bloom" award-winning village of Edzell at the foot of the Angus Glens, the Glenesk Hotel offers 4 star accommodation and a restaurant that showcases some of the best local and Scottish food producers.

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Rooms & Facilities
Facilities: swipe to see more
  • Free Wifi
  • Accessible Rooms
  • Private Car Park
  • Pets Allowed
  • Leisure with pool
  • Spa
  • Best Available Room
  • Walk-in Showers
  • Gym
  • Golf in Local Area

Number of Bedrooms: 30

Parking Spaces: 25

Steps into Hotel: 1

Check In Time: 2pm

Check Out Time: 11am

The Glenesk Hotel & Spa is a four-star luxury country house hotel located in the award-winning Britain in Bloom village of Edzell, set at the gateway to the stunning Angus Glens in Scotland. Nestled in a peaceful Highland setting, the hotel is an ideal destination for an overnight stay, weekend break, or extended holiday with family and friends. Conveniently located, Aberdeen Airport and Dundee Airport are both reachable within 40 minutes by car.

Surrounded by breathtaking countryside, The Glenesk Hotel offers direct access to a range of outdoor and country pursuits, including wildlife safaris, fishing, and shooting on nearby sporting estates. The local area is rich in Scottish heritage and history, with easy access to Royal estates, historic castles, and iconic landmarks, making it a perfect base for exploring Scotland.

This elegant Victorian-style hotel features 30 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, each traditionally furnished with stylish contemporary interiors. Spacious beds with cosy bedding, combined with the hotel’s tranquil surroundings, ensure a restful night’s sleep. Dog-friendly accommodation is also available, so your canine companion is welcome too.

Guests can enjoy a traditional Scottish menu in the Fairways Restaurant where fresh, seasonal ingredients are sourced daily from local butchers, fishmongers, and farmers. The Glenesk Hotel is also home to its famous Whisky Bar & Cocktail Lounge, a Guinness World Record holder for the most varieties of whisky commercially available, boasting over 900 whiskies, alongside more than 100 gins, premium rums, vodkas, and expertly crafted classic cocktails. Featuring whiskies from every region of Scotland, the bar offers an authentic Highland whisky experience for hotel guests, visitors to Edzell, and locals alike.

All guests receive complimentary access to the Glenesk Spa, which includes a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. This peaceful wellness retreat provides the perfect place to relax and unwind, while those looking to stay active can make use of the hotel’s small gym.

The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa offers great late deals and special offers on short breaks throughout the year. Book online today with My Hotel Break.

 

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Bedrooms

tick TV
tick Tea/Coffee
tick Iron/Board
tick Toiletries
tick Hairdryer
tick Telephone
tick Room Service
tick Cots Supplied
tick Ground Floor Rooms
tick Wifi
tick Family Room for 5
tick Family Room for 3
tick Family Room for 4
tick Interconnecting Rooms
tick Walk In Showers

Accommodation at The Glenesk Hotel & Spa in Edzell includes 30 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, combining traditional Scottish charm with contemporary comfort. This four-star country house hotel in Angus offers a range of room types to suit couples, families, and accessible-stay guests. Standard Rooms feature double or king-size beds (with some twin options), flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, toiletries, and either a shower or shower-over-bath, providing excellent comfort for short breaks and overnight stays.

For added space and luxury, Executive Rooms offer super king-size beds, seating areas, widescreen TVs, luxury toiletries, separate bath and shower, fridge, and additional amenities including a trouser press—ideal for longer stays or romantic getaways in Angus. The hotel’s premium Golf View Suites overlook Edzell Golf Club and feature super king-size four-poster beds, separate living areas, roll-top baths with separate showers, Nespresso coffee machines, complimentary mineral water, and luxury bathroom products, delivering a true luxury hotel experience in Scotland.

The Glenesk Hotel also provides spacious family accommodation in Edzell, including interconnected and sofa-bed family rooms, as well as a fully accessible hotel room with wheelchair access, wet room, and super king-size bed.

All bedrooms include cosy bedding, ironing facilities, hair dryer, and free Wi-Fi, ensuring a peaceful and restful stay in the heart of the Angus Glens.

 

Bar & Restaurant

tick TV
tick Pool/Snooker Table
tick Outdoor Dining Terrace

Guests are warmly welcomed into the Fairways Restaurant, where an exceptional dining experience awaits. Carefully curated by the Head Chef and his talented team, the menu showcases contemporary classical cuisine crafted using the finest locally sourced Scottish ingredients. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to deliver both flavour and finesse.

Diners can expect the highest standards of professional service, enhanced by the restaurant’s classical elegance and opulent period décor. The Fairways Restaurant is one of the few remaining dining rooms in the area to retain its original period features, offering a truly refined and atmospheric setting.

Lunch
12pm-2pm
7 days a week

Dinner
6pm - 9pm
7 days a week
View Sample Dinner Menu

The hotel’s bar is home to one of the largest whisky collections in the United Kingdom, and the largest in the north-east of Scotland. Guests can explore an impressive selection of whiskies, alongside an extensive range of gins, rums, vodkas, and beers, ensuring there is something to suit every palate. Whisky tastings can be arranged in-house, as well as guided tours and exclusive tasting experiences at renowned local distilleries including Fettercairn and Glencadam, with bespoke tasting events available on request.

Beyond dining and drinks, guests can relax in the hotel’s inviting public rest areas, spacious lounges, and beautifully maintained gardens, where roaring log fires and comfortable surroundings create a warm, welcoming, and homely atmosphere throughout the year.

Vintage Afternoon Tea
Indulge in a Vintage Afternoon Tea served in the luxurious Chandelier Lounge by an open fire. Warm scones and clotted cream, handmade sweet pastries and sumptuous sandwiches accompanied by a selection of fine teas all presented in bone china teaware.

View Sample Afternoon Tea Menu

Leisure

tick Fitness Suite
tick Sauna
tick Steam Room
tick Indoor Swimming Pool
tick Jacuzzi

Guests are invited to relax and unwind in the spa, which features a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room, offering a peaceful and restorative retreat.

For those wishing to stay active during their stay, a well-equipped gym is also available.

Location & Directions

Directions to Glenesk Country House Hotel Hotel and Spa in Edzell

From the A90 main road between Aberdeen and Dundee look for signs for Edzell after Forfar and Brechin if heading North and after Laurencekirk if heading South. Take one of many available turn-offs to Edzell and follow the signs to the village. Only 3 miles from the nearest A90 exit at Stracathro. Upon reaching Edzell you will find the Glenesk hotel next to the main archway to the village on the main road.

Nearest station: Montrose - 20 minutes via taxi.
Nearest airport: Aberdeen - 45 minutes.

Notice Board

Hotel Notice Board

We Are Dog Friendly!
Your furry friends can also stay at the hotel for a small charge of £15 per night – we have plenty of dog treats!

Accessible Room
This hotel only has one accessible room. Please contact our reservations team prior to book to ensure this room type is available and suitable. 

Things to See and Do
tick Walking
tick Nature Reserves
tick Cycling
tick Fishing
tick Whisky Tasting
tick Golf in Local Area
tick Wildlife Watching
tick Climbing

Edzell Golf Club is located next to Glenesk Hotel and offers two excellent 18 and 9 hole courses. Famous courses such as Carnoustie and St. Andrews are also with easy reach.

The Glenesk Hotel is ideally situated for visiting many Tourist attractions such us Historic Scotland's Edzell Castle and Caledonian Railway. Numerous distilleries, to name just a few, Fettercairn and Glencadam offer tours to guests.

On the outskirts of the picturesque village you will find the Folk Museum.
There are excellent Fishing opportunities (the river North Esk is most famous for its Atlantic Salmon) as well as outstanding Shooting Estates, Hill Walking and other outdoor pursuits in the Angus Glens.

You will find Wildlife in its natural environment and in the Montrose Basin Wildlife Centre. With a 20 minute drive to St Cyrus you can experience miles of uninterrupted white Sandy Beaches, where along the coastline you will find beautiful coves.

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