Highly rated by guests who stayed at Glenesk Hotel
Excellent Whisky Selection
Full Scottish Breakfast
Historic Charm
Diverse Leisure Facilities
Unique Afternoon Tea
"The Incredible Whisky Bar is also worth a visit!"
Tony M from United Kingdom
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"The food was Devine!!!"
Mel T from United Kingdom
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"The rooms and facilities were very nice and clean, a nice comfortable bed and great breakfast"
Jason from United Kingdom
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"lovely afternoon tea in beautiful surroundings."
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Glenesk Hotel in Edzell: Guinness World Record whisky bar and on-site spa
Accommodation & Grounds
Glenesk Hotel offers 30 en-suite bedrooms with traditional furnishings and tea and coffee making facilities. The building is a restored Victorian property dating to 1897, with a garden terrace overlooking Edzell Golf Club's 18-hole course. Each room provides a flat-screen TV and free toiletries, and the hotel has been refurbished to combine original character with modern comforts.
Dining & Bar
Fairways Restaurant serves a seasonal menu using locally sourced produce, with a full Scottish breakfast and continental buffet available. The Malt Whisky & Cocktail Lounge holds the Guinness World Record for the most varieties of whisky commercially available, offering over 700 malts. The bar also stocks 200 gins, 80 rums, 70 vodkas, and a selection of local ales, plus vintage afternoon tea service.
Spa & Leisure
The on-site spa includes a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and spa lounge/relaxation area with sun loungers. A fitness centre with gym equipment and locker rooms is available, along with a games room offering billiards, darts, and a full-size snooker table. The pool is open year-round with a shallow end and pool/beach towels provided.
Activities & Location
Glenesk Hotel is less than a minute's walk from Edzell Golf Club's first tee via a private entrance from the garden. Guests can enjoy hiking, fishing, and shooting in the surrounding Angus Glens, with whisky distilleries nearby. The hotel also offers board games, puzzles, and outdoor furniture on the terrace and garden, with BBQ facilities available.
Services & Accessibility
The hotel provides facilities for disabled guests including wheelchair access, emergency cord in bathrooms, lower sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails. Pet-friendly policies allow dogs with pet bowls provided, and family rooms are available with kids' meals and board games. Business facilities include a meeting/banquet hall, fax/photocopying, and 24-hour front desk with luggage storage and CCTV security.
Highlights
Accommodation: 30 en-suite Victorian rooms with garden views
Dining: Full Scottish breakfast and seasonal local-produce menu
Bar: Guinness World Record whisky bar with over 700 malts
Wellness: Heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gym