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Glenesk Holiday Park
The Burn Estate
Edzell
Angus (Browse area)
DD9 7YP
Tel: 01356 648565
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Pitches: 100
Open: 29/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
14/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
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 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 No Bar |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fiona W |
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 We hadn't booked for our one-night stopover, turned up before 5pm to find the office locked. A passing resident told us to find a pitch and pay in the morning - someone came to our motorhome at 11 am to collect the £16 (hardstand and EHU). We thought it very reasonably priced.
Hardstands are well spaced in the naturalistic mixed woodland, and the grass isn't mowed except along the water's edge. You do need a torch for night-time visits to the toilet block to avoid tripping over tree roots. The toilets are adequate - the acid yellow walls fairly wake you up in the morning!
The open area around the lochan allows the sun to reach your seat by the water. We didn't see much of the ducks as our springer just stood in the water until we shortened her lead. She gives the site 10 out of 10.
There are plenty of local walks in the adjacent estate of The Burn. For example, the gorge at 'The Rocks of Solitude' near the site is amazing, but you do need good footwear and it's maybe not suitable for young children or dogs that like to rush about.
We spent the day exploring beautiful Glen Esk. We took the folding bikes and cycled the last mile or so at the end to Loch Lee - a very peaceful place, with a ruined tower castle and the deer stalkers' ponies grazing by a ruined church.
You can get all you need food-wise at Edzell. We'd be happy to come back for a longer stay. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Krazykamper |
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We spent a lovely weekend at Glenesk in our tent. We were pitched away from the pond next to the playpark which was good for the children. The site is in a lovely woodland area with lots of trees and a very small burn which runs down the side of the site.
The toilet and shower facilities were a little dated but kept very clean. The showers are 20p but lovely and warm and very powerful. I don't mind paying for decent showers. The site was very quite during our stay so did not encounter any queues but would imagine during peak season you may have to wait for the showers as there are only two.
We used the lounge/games room on the Saturday night as it was a miserable evening outdoors. There is clothes washing/drying facilities which we did not use. Staff in reception were friendly and helpful.
I hope to return to this site next year as there is plenty to do in the area. We had a problem geting a signal for our mobile phones but it was quite nice not having to answer calls and texts etc.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Treen67 |
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Just returned from a rather wet weekend at Glenesk.
I think everyone else has covered the basics that anyone going would want to know but I just wanted to add how lovely a site this is.
The site was very clean as were the toilet blocks, although the decor is dated but that is irrelevant to me. Yes, the loos are quite far away from the tent field but we were offered to pitch on the edge of the football field right next door as we had children with us. We turned this offer down as my sister and family were joining us the next day and there was not enough room there for 2 tents.
The 2 members of staff that I met were friendly and really helpful. The rules were explained to us when we arrived and there only appear to be two main ones : no fires and keep dogs on leads. These rules are enforced as witnessed when some campers had sneakily built a fire and hid it behind 2 windbreaks.
We didn't venture far because of the weather but my son and his cousins enjoyed their stay. Little playpark for the kids, pool and table tennis as well as a reasonably priced tuckshop. Some nice walks in the forest around the campsite.
The tent field was wet and boggy in places but I had anticipated this and we all had our wellies.
I noticed that there wee 2 camping pods to hire right opposite the playpark as is the the tent field with electric hook ups.
The heating was on in the toilet blocks when we were there. The dish washing room was spotless and little extras were provided :basins, dishdrainers and cloths to clean up after yourself. Mops provided in the shower rooms to keep the area clean.
As I said, a lovely site and one we'll definitely be returning to next year.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Rejajane |
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I really like Glenesk. There is something lovely about the area. The area doesn't look much when you are travelling up the dual carriageway but the landscape and architecture really change as you head inland a little bit.
We camped in the separate camping area. You don't get to park next to your tent so you do end up carrying you stuff back and forth from the car but as a plus this also meant that the tent area was very safe for the kids. It feels secluded and wild with the trees and lake. It has a 70s retro feel to it, probably due to the Reception bungalow (which smelled a little bit fusty with damp).
The staff were lovely. They were very sympathetic and helpful with ice when my mum shut my daughters fingers in the car door! For sime reason which I can't remember the nearest toilet block was closed and we had to walk quite a way to the next but we remember saying that it was so lovely there that we didn't mind the stroll.
We did notice a couple of spots for tents in other bits but they might have been for electric hook-ups and we never go for that. I did worry about the safety aspect of the lake and we did wonder as to wether there was a midge problem at times.
We never encountered too many. Edzell has a really good Gala so it's worth going around that time. Edzell also has a really lovely play park and recreation ground.
We went up to the museum up the glen and I really did find it interesting. The shop and cafe up there was nice too. Nearby villages are very quaint (they had public toilets and nice cafe's too).
Hoping to go again next year
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Cara89 |
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This site seems a bit undiscovered! The location is lovely and peaceful and the pitches very individual set in amongst trees and many overlooking the pond.
There is a very good play park and a lovely games room and lounge with TV, table tennis and pool table. There are comfy chairs and board games also. The lounge has huge windows overlooking the site pond. (and very tame ducks!)
My husband and the children spent a bit of time fishing here. The children were very happy at this site. It was friendly and relaxed. The two main rules are no wood burning and dogs on leads. This is very fair. I liked that we just signed in ourselves when we arrived and picked our pitch.
I think that the surrounding area has been covered in a previous review.
We went to St Cyrus beach, nature reserve and visitor centre and thought it was beautiful.
Excellent site
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Miss celie |
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Nice little site hadn't booked but it was no problem. We got a choice of pitches beside the little lake. All pitches are in the trees so lots of shelter.
The ducks were a laugh - after feeding them when we arrived we were plagued by them but not in a bad way they were very funny and I took lots of photos of them.
Well stocked little tuck shop for essentials and tv and games room which we didn't use. The only downside was the fact that the heating was not on in the toilet/shower block.
I know it is June but it was cold so much so that in the evening you could see your breath outside - Scottish summers are not what they used to be!
No tv/satellite or mobile reception but hey its a forest park you arent there to watch tv or surf the net!
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Kmcdonal |
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Stayed one night in a tent, at this popular campsite, site is in a wooded area but there is a grassed area especially for tents, although you can pitch anywhere.
There is a good sized reception area which has freeview Tv and a games room next door (comes in handy if its raining!(pool table and table tennis)and a laundry room too.
There is also a pond in the centre which can be fished, also a large number of Friendly ducks!. Toilet block is ok could do with modernisation but was always clean, small play park for the kids which was ok.
Really can't fault this site at all. An excellent site in close proxity for access to the hills. Edzell is the nearest village for supplies 5mins by car.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: MrsStorage |
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We had a very pleasant weekend at Glenesk.
The camping area is a field set away from the caravan/motorhome pitches and indeed the washroom, and we were advised to not camp on the lowest tier as it was wet. We were offered a hardstanding pitch if we wanted but the camping field was lovely.
The playarea was fine but our children (5, 3, 1) didn't like the midgies as it got darker and were then just as happy playing on the field outside the tent and in the woods. The ducks on the lake were a hit too.
The toilet block was quite a hike from the camping field with small children in tow, but clean, properly stocked and the showers were long enough for me and definitely hot (no probs with the 20p fee).
The washing up block with a drying airer (very useful given we had 12 hours solid rain on the Saturday) also has the games room and telly lounge - also very useful given we had 12 hours of solid rain!
We went to Glamis Castle, Brechin Castle centre and the JM Barrie House - all on the Saturday but stayed at the site on the Sunday as it was such a gorgeous day and the boys so happy in the woods. Edzell Castle is fabulous and has a super playarea nearby.
I think the only inconvenience was that we needed to park the car in the carpark, not by the tent, but I suspect that's because if cars drive on the soft grass it'll ruin it. But probably also because of access for the emergency services.
In conclusion, a clean, quiet and very pleasant stay.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: No1draft |
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Great site. Small camping area but owner said they have never turned anyone away and uses spare caravan pitches if required.
Small football pitch and park for kids. Very quiet. Clean. Toilets and showers good (20p for a shower). Little shop and tv and play room.
We will be back next year.
We went to Arbroath (about half hour ish away) to the amusements which was good fun.
Stopped at the Ashvale chip shop (one of scotlands best) in Brechin and took them back to tent.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Rich the Adria |
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This site is fantastic, in fact it is the main reason we have a caravan.
The park is well laid out and allows privacy if required but can also accomodate a couple of units holidaying together as the only barriers are the mature trees.
The children's play area is exceptionally popular with our seven year old who practically lives there, we only live 40 minutes away and go every weekend we can. The layout is such that a moving car can be seen well before it is a problem which means all the kids cycle around the site, in fact we taught out daughter to cycle at the caravan park.
The lochan is very well stocked with Carp, Tench and Roach. No coarse fishing expertise or special bate is required. A rod of around 9ft with a good slim float and a loaf of bread will keep you busy all day. ( Barbless hooks are insisted upon )
The shower and toilet block is kept very clean, it has however been used well in its not so short life. The showers are 20p a go and are hot and powerful. In fact we have been going there since the July last year and we have never known the showers run out of hot water, and we are always the last ones in!
Some great walks around as others have said and if you are coming from further afield like Englandshire then you may be interested in the attractions that Angus has to offer -
Glamis Castle
J M Barrie's Birthplace (Peter Pan) in Kirriemuir
Arbroath for the Smokies and the Bell Rock Lighthouse museum
Countless Golf Courses - Carnoustie is within an hour, St Andrews within 2 hours and loads of other smaller clubs with excellent courses.
Countless Fishing Opportunities - Rivers like the South Esk and North Esk, Lochs like Roscobie (Nr Forfar), Lintrathen (Nr Alyth), Fisheries include Kingennie(nr Dundee), Glen Clova (Nr Forfar), Carlogie Dam (Nr Carnoustie)
Cycling the Angus roads is so good my father in law moved from Glasgow to Forfar because the roads were so much quieter and much more fun.
Last but not least is the price, this season it is £16.00 per night. This includes your pitch, Electric Hook Up, Awning ( Porch or Full it doesn't matter ) and however many people your caravan is designed for. Add to that the management are happy for you to leave when you are ready and there is no midday deadline as long as you don't push it too long!
All in all a very well run site.
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