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Thank you for visiting the Five Gables Guest House website!
Grace, Ron and Garry Patterson welcome you to Five Gables Guest
House, the former golf clubhouse of the old Arbroath Golf Club.
Now a popular family run B&B in Arbroath.
Since opening our doors over 14 years ago, we've worked hard to
become one of the best B&B's in the Angus and Dundee area.
We're proud that around 50% of our guests return year after year,
some 2-3 times a year, to enjoy our location and very special
accommodation … at very reasonable prices.
Five Gables Guest House is the former golf clubhouse of the Arbroath
Golf Club 1877-1984. This unique building still retains some of
the charm, character and atmosphere that was home to local golfers
for nearly a century before we purchased it. With an elevated
position and panoramic views over the 1st tee and the 18th green
of the Arbroath Links golf course, you can also see the stunning
eastern coastline from the dining area whilst enjoying a hearty
Scottish breakfast. The views take in the red sandstone cliffs
of Arbroath to the north, directly out to the Bell Rock lighthouse,
to the Tay estuary and Fife coastline to the south. On a clear
day you can see all the way to Berwick.
If you're a golfer, Five Gables House B&B will soon become
your home from home, with more and more golfers coming back year
on year. With the Arbroath golf course literally on our doorstep
and around 30 other golf courses available nearby. These include
the 2007 British Open venue, the Carnoustie Championship golf
course just 10 minutes away. And the 2010 venue, the St Andrews
Old Course just 30 minutes from Arbroath. Our guests also enjoy
exclusive discounts on green fees to 8 local golf courses. This
includes up to 20% off at the Arbroath Links golf course and 10%
at the Montrose Links. More details can be found on our golf page.
And even if you're not a golfer, Five Gables House B&B in
Arbroath is the ideal location for visiting some of the finest
castles in Historic Scotland, and for fishing salmon and trout
in some of best rivers in Scotland. Sea fishing is also popular
in the Angus area, both by boat or fishing off the rocks. More
details of all the Angus & Dundee area has to offer can be
found on our local attractions page.
We look forward to welcoming you to Five Gables House B&B. |
Aerial view of Five Gables Guest House
in Arbroath. The only B&B in Scotland
that used to be a golf clubhouse
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Many of our guests have commented that Five
Gables House B&B in Angus is an ideal base to explore the
best of eastern Scotland's visitor attractions while others
just want a quiet break and are attracted by the tranquil setting.
Genuine Scottish hospitality, attractive en-suite guestrooms
and stunning views ensure that guests leave relaxed, refreshed
and wanting to come back again..... and many do every year.
This family run guesthouse in Arbroath is located just minutes
by car, or a lovely coastal walk along the West Links seafront
to the local restaurants and pubs. We are also just a few minutes
from the Arbroath Golf Club and driving range, the Arbroath
beach, West Links Adventure Area and the Elliot Nature Trail.
Looking for a hotel in Arbroath or a hotel in the Angus and
Dundee area. Then why not try Five Gables Guest House in Arbroath,
a unique B&B in Angus.
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Our first guestbook comment from back in 1996
"Delightful, felt like we were
visiting friends,
thanks for the lovely 2 days, good luck"
Kenny &
Kay Ratzlaff, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Auld Arbroath
The ancient fishing town of Arbroath, or Aberbrothock as it
was once called, entered recorded history in 1178 with the founding
of the Arbroath Abbey. The Angus area dates further back to
the Bronze Age and Pictish era, with Pictish settlements, carved
stones, hill forts and earth houses found here and all over
the Angus area. In 1998, a Pictish gravesite dating back 1500
years was found just 40 yards from our B&B. Angus was once
the premier Pictish Province in the seven Pictish Kingdoms,
before Scotland existed and before power moved to Scone.
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The Arbroath Abbey
The town is well known for the Arbroath Abbey and its significance
in Scottish history. It was at the Arbroath Abbey in 1320, after
William Wallace's death and the Battle Of Bannockburn, that
the Declaration of Independance was signed by Robert the Bruce
and Scotland's nobles, declaring The Bruce as King Of Scotland.
The Arbroath Abbey is also the final resting place of King William
The Lion, Scotlands longest serving monarch.
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The Arbroath Smokie
Arbroath is also well known for its delicacy, the Arbroath Smokie,
a tradition of smoking fish passed down through the generations.
Arbroath Smokies in its many manifestations, including Smokie
pate, Smokie soup, Smokie pies and Smokie vodka can be found
in most of the towns 20+ cafes and restaurants.
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The Nightlife
No shortage of nightlife either, with over 30 pubs and nightclubs
offering anything from a quiet drink and local Scottish music,
to live bands and the latest chart music. There is usually something
on weekly at either the towns Webster Theatre or the Abbey Theatre.
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Why Stay In Arbroath
Arbroath's central location on the east coast makes for a great
scenic coastal location to use as a base for touring the Angus
area, as well as other parts of Scotland. The town has been
an established holiday destination for decades, the fresh sea
air, the warm hospitality from most of the locals, the excellent
choice of B&B's, restaurants, entertainment and local pubs
all help in bringing visitors back year on year. Arbroath is
the largest town in Angus and so offers more choice when it
comes to the nightlife, theatres, entertainment and the local
restaurants. Arbroath has a population of around 24,000 "Red
Lichties".
Carnoustie, Letham Grange, Colliston and Guthrie Castle are
all around 10 minutes drive away. Montrose, Brechin, Forfar,
Monifieth and Broughty Ferry are all 15 minutes from Arbroath.
Kirriemuir, Edzell and the city of Dundee are around 20 minutes
from the town, and the town of St Andrews around 30 minutes
drive from our B&B. Perth and Dunnottar Castle are located
40 minutes away and Aberdeen can be reached in around an hours
drive. Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Scone Palace and Balmoral
Castle can all be reached in around 90 minutes. With Glasgow,
Inverness, Braemar and Moray area around 2-3 hours away.
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Golf & Fishing
The town is also a renowned sea fishing location, especially
in the winter months. With some good marks along the cliffs
of Arbroath and along its beaches. The Arbroath beach 5 minutes
walk from the B&B, has been the venue for a few angling
competitions. For those who enjoy fly fishing, there are 14
fisheries within a 10-30 minute drive also. Arbroath is also
located within a hours drive of over 40 golf courses. There
are 10 courses within 10 miles of Arbroath, including the Carnoustie
Championship Course and the qualifier course at Panmure. With
the Montrose Medal qualifier course and the Monifieth Medal
qualifier course found 15 minutes away in either direction.
We are 20 minutes from Downfield and only 30 minutes from the
oldest golf course in the world at St Andrews.
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Castles, Mansions and Historic Scotland
Arbroath is ideal for visitors touring the more historic parts
of Scotland. Angus, including the Arbroath Abbey, has
some of the oldest church architecture in Scotland. There are
around 40 Scottish castles, tower houses and mansion houses,
within 35 miles of the town. Some of these are open to the public
offering tours, gardens, events and wedding facilities. With
others in a ruinous state, or as private residences.
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