1 / 8The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa
Edzell, Angus
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A country house hotel and spa at the foot of the Angus Glens, where well behaved dogs have the whisky bar and the cosy lounges.
The Glenesk stands in Edzell, an award winning Britain in Bloom village at the foot of the Angus Glens, and makes a good deal of heritage, roaring fires and country warmth. It is a dog friendly hotel, Highly Recommended for Best Pet Friendly Hotel at the Prestige Hotel Awards, and well behaved dogs get the cosy lounges and the bar areas as well as a bedroom.
Thirty ensuite bedrooms take their cue from Scotland's heritage, warm textiles and polished finishes, with ground floor rooms and Junior Suites among them. The hotel describes its lounges as places where the fire crackles and the chandeliers sparkle, and dogs are welcome in its cosy lounges. Dogs keep to a lead in the public spaces, and the hotel does not want them left alone in the bedrooms. The hotel doesn't mention a dog limit, or which bedrooms are set aside, so settle both at the time of booking.
Dinner is at Fairways Brasserie & Grill, modern British cooking from Scottish produce, served in an elegant room over the golf course. Whether dogs can come to the table there the hotel doesn't say, so check first. A dram afterwards is easier, since dogs are welcome in the Whisky Bar, where the hotel lists over 900 varieties of whisky.
A heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room sit alongside a fully equipped gym, and the Vintage Afternoon Tea wants booking ahead. Countryside walks run straight from the door, and St Cyrus Beach is 9.3 miles off, the closest beach on Wildpack's map, so its page has the dog rules.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- St Cyrus Beach, 9.3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Sauna and steam room. Indoor pool
- Eating and drinking
- Brasserie and afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms and suites
- Things to do
- Gym
- Awards
- Best 4* Hotel in the North of Scotland (Scottish Hotel Awards 2025), Highly Recommended, Best Pet Friendly Hotel (Prestige Hotel Awards)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is St Cyrus Beach, 9.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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The Glenesk Country House Hotel & Spa, High Street, Edzell, Angus, DD9 7TF, Scotland
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