Glenesk Hotel

I joined a celebration lunch at the Glen Esk Hotel in Edzell recently and had a wonderful experience. Proprietrix Ritu and her highly professional team could not have been more welcoming, attentive & hospitable. The hotel has recently been refurbished and combines restored traditional decor with all modern comforts. Our meal was absolutely superb with a wide choice and excellent service. The area is delightful with opportunities for hillwalking, wildlife-watching and visiting historic houses & gardens. A stay for a few days at the Glen Esk Hotel to enjoy its hospitality and explore local attractions would be well-worthwhile.

A lunch with friends and one labrador in early April. First class and attentive service from the time of arrival (with a warm welcome by Ritu) to time of departure. The food for the three course lunch was delicious with a good choice on the menu. Our waitress (Alison) served us with such warmth and her attentivness added a real personal touch that made us feel cared for. Tea and coffee on arrival with a good selection of non alcoholic drinks for car drivers. Throughout our time at the hotel all the staff made us feel special and the whole experience including the effort to prepare the room we used, created a magical ambience and atmosphere. The decoration reflected a refined taste and thoughtfulness that did not go unnoticed. It was a real pleasure from start to finish.

I recently visited the Glenesk Hotel Edzell for afternoon tea for a friend’s special birthday. We were shown into to delightful room in a lovely setting. The selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones and dessert was average at best. The bread was slightly hard so had obviously been sitting for a wee while. We were there for 2.5 hours and at no point did anyone come into check everything was ok or offer fresh tea/coffee. I had to go and find a member of staff to ask for this. Granted, this was provided when asked for. Our cups had some cold tea/ coffee lying in the bottom which I had to ask to be emptied. The cups were retuned unrinsed, with some cold tea/coffee still lying in the cups. We left, said bye and again no enquiry was made regarding our satisfaction. I did not want to spoil my friend’s birthday so decided not to voice my disappointment in front of her, however, had I been asked I perhaps would have. This was suboptimal in comparison to many other afternoon teas I have had especially at £32.50 per person. It certainly fell way below the high standard the Glenesk likes to portray. I called the hotel the next day to complain, spoke with the lady in charge and was assured the owner would call me back to discuss. That was now over a week ago and I have received no phone call. Extremely disappointed

I recently visited the Glenesk Hotel Edzell for afternoon tea for a friend’s special birthday. We were shown into to delightful room in a lovely setting. The selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones and dessert was average at best. The bread was slightly hard so had obviously been sitting for a wee while. We were there for 2.5 hours and at no point did anyone come into check everything was ok or offer fresh tea/coffee. I had to go and find a member of staff to ask for this. Granted, this was provided when asked for. Our cups had some cold tea/ coffee lying in the bottom which I had to ask to be emptied. The cups were retuned unrinsed, with some cold tea/coffee still lying in the cups. We left, said bye and again no enquiry was made regarding our satisfaction. I did not want to spoil my friend’s birthday so decided not to voice my disappointment in front of her, however, had I been asked I perhaps would have. This was suboptimal in comparison to many other afternoon teas I have had especially at £32.50 per person. It certainly fell way below the high standard the Glenesk likes to portray.

A lovely evening with friends at the restaurant. Ritut, our host was attentive and very welcoming Food was delicious and service explanatory The largest selection of whisky I’ve ever seen I would highly recommend a visit to this hotel & restaurant

The staff is really welcoming and made the hotel a nice place to stay even during the lockdown. Feel free to ask Marion for anything you need and she'll do her best to get it sorted. The food is great and a fair price when the kitchen is open.