Business Details
Luxury Hotel in Blairgowrie, Scotland
Established in the heart of Scotland's Angus Glens, Glenisla Hotel offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. Nestled near Blairgowrie, our historic coaching inn combines rustic ambience with contemporary amenities, providing guests with a tranquil retreat amidst stunning countryside. With ten well-appointed en-suite rooms, including doubles, twins, singles, and a king suite, we cater to diverse accommodation needs while maintaining a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Our on-site restaurant showcases locally sourced ingredients, featuring dishes like venison stalker pie and fresh Scottish seafood, complemented by an extensive selection of whiskies and real ales. As a designated Place of Resilience, we ensure uninterrupted service with a 60KvA generator and sustainable energy solutions, including a biomass boiler and solar panels. Surrounded by the Cateran Trail, Glenshee ski slopes, and prime fishing spots, we serve as the perfect base for exploring the Scottish Highlands' natural beauty.
Services
Accommodation
Restaurant
Bar
Fishing
Skiing
Walking Trails
Served areas
- Perthshire and Angus
Highlights and features
- 15% cheaper direct bookings than third-party platforms
- Eco-friendly heating and electricity solutions
- Dedicated local taxi service for guest convenience
- Award-winning restaurant with locally sourced menus
- Designated Place of Resilience with backup power systems
Associations and certifications
- Restaurant Guru Recommended 2023
What people say
Excellent reviews
Beautiful surroundings
Quality dining
Warm welcome
Scenic location
Services
Accommodation
Our ten en-suite rooms combine traditional Scottish charm with modern comforts. Each room features tea/coffee facilities, digital TV, and complimentary toiletries. Guests enjoy free high-speed WiFi, secure parking, and a self-service breakfast area with porridge, cereals, and snacks. The hotel maintains a 100% non-smoking policy for guest safety and comfort.
Restaurant
Award-winning restaurant serving locally sourced Scottish cuisine. Menus feature venison stalker pie, battered haddock, vegetarian lasagne, and homemade desserts. The kitchen team accommodates dietary requirements with gluten-free and vegan options available. Sunday roasts and takeaway menus provide additional dining flexibility for guests.
Bar
Traditional whisky bar with open log fire and extensive single malt selection. Offers local real ales, wines, and spirits in a rustic setting. The bar serves coffee, teas, and light snacks during daytime hours. Complimentary bar snacks and a self-service residents' drinks fridge available outside regular hours.
Fishing
Prime fishing locations nearby for wild brown and rainbow trout. The hotel provides local knowledge about best fishing spots and seasonal conditions. Guests can access Loch Tay and River Isla waters within short driving distance of the property, with equipment hire available locally.
Skiing
Glenshee ski slopes located just 17 miles from the hotel. We offer equipment storage facilities and early check-in/late checkout options for skiers. The hotel provides transport information to ski centres and can arrange equipment hire through local partners during winter months.
Questions
What accommodation options are available?
We offer 10 en-suite rooms including 5 doubles, 2 twins, 2 singles, and 1 king suite. All rooms include tea/coffee facilities, digital TV, and complimentary toiletries.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome in all rooms and public areas. A £5 per stay charge applies. We provide dog bowls and local walking route recommendations.
What dining options exist on-site?
Our restaurant serves lunch and dinner Wednesday-Sunday with locally sourced Scottish cuisine. The bar offers drinks and light snacks daily until 8:45pm when bookings require.
What sustainability initiatives exist?
We use a biomass boiler for heating, have installed 64 solar panels, and maintain a 60KvA generator for energy resilience. These measures reduce grid electricity use by 50% and carbon emissions by 11 tonnes annually.
What outdoor activities are nearby?
Direct access to the Cateran Trail walking route, Glenshee ski slopes (17 miles), and Loch Tay fishing. We provide local knowledge about shooting, cycling, and wildlife watching opportunities.
Reviews (12)
Isobel Webster
Jun 13, 2022
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Glenisla Hotel opened under new ownership on 3rd October 2020 providing lovely cosy rooms for travellers, a lovely welcome stay in a comfy bed, with great hot shower! Glenisla Bar and Restaurant have also been fully operational as a separate organisation since April 2021,o pen Wednesday to Sunday from 11am for coffee/tea & cake, with light lunches 12-4pm and full menu from 12 till last food orders 8pm.
Sue Horne
May 25, 2022
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Back here after 30 years maybe even 31! Looks marvelous, strange being in Donald's sitting room having a beer though! (After all its refits, the bar is now in the old kitchen and Donald Ferriers sitting room!)
Under Da Vater
Apr 24, 2022
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Fantastic food and service in the Glenisla Hotel which was a nice surprise as it is conveniently located near the cottage we stayed at. Worth making a trip if you are in the city as you won't be disappointed at all. The food portion were massive and filling making it good value for money. We ate: 1. Trio local venison 2. Haggis fritters 3. Onion rings 4. Sunday turkey roast 5. Haddock and chips
Graham Ralston
Mar 22, 2022
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I organised a small surprise party for my son & daughter-in-law's wedding anniversary in the Hotel. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful. The carvery and sweets provided along with children's meals were excellent. Everyone throughly enjoyed the evening. Thank you for making it a special occasion.
Sam McQueen
Mar 20, 2022
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Driving past in our camper van, decided to stop for a drink and ask to use the toilet. After such a warm welcome, we ended up having some delicious food, staying the night in the car park, and they offered offered use of all their facilities. The owners are great people and are hoping to provide more facilities specifically for campers soon. We will definitely visit when in the area again
Charlotte Barlow
Mar 02, 2022
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We had a lovely meal here this week. The vegetarian haggis was delicious. We received a warm welcome from the staff and it was great to find somewhere that was dog friendly. Thanks for a lovely afternoon!
Graham Arnold
Dec 17, 2021
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Spent a very comfortable and enjoyable night here. Friendly helpful staff, lovely decorated bar area and a blazing log fire in the resturant with large choice of great locally produced food. Spacious rooms all recently done up, can't recommend enough. We will certainly be going back again.
T. K.
Dec 12, 2021
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Stopped by while reminiscing in the area, met the landlord who was very friendly and pointed us in the right direction of the walk we used to do years ago, all the best for the future, well definitely be back
Sharon Moorhouse
Sep 13, 2021
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We visit here about once a month The food is always well presented, cooked nicely, quality produce and value for money. The staff are helpful but not hovering around.
Philipp Heinrich
Aug 24, 2021
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Incredibly welcoming place that goes the extra mile to make visitors feel comfortable. Beautifully refurbished hotel in a historic drover inn, this place is well worth a visit. Good food is available at the restaurant, note that this is run independently from the hotel though. All the best to the family running this hotel, you can see a lot of effort has gone into preserving this part of Glenisla.
Alison Johnston
Aug 18, 2021
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Lovely staff and fantastic home cooked food. A great place for a good quality meal in nice surroundings. We will certainly be going back.
Rose Smith
Jul 02, 2021
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My stay at the Glenisla Hotel was a lovely relaxing break We met lovely friendly people. The staff were friendly the hotel was clean, the food amazing, the bed was very comfortable, the views stunning. I hall be recommending this to all my friends. I am already looking forward to my next visit. I think the owners ( Bryan and Isobel) have a happy cheerful Hotel that can be seen and felt through the staff and locals that I met