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Seaview Twin Room The Family Guest
The Family Suite The Working Guest
Economy Single Rooms Group Bookings
Dining Area and Guest Lounge Disabled Access
Garden and Picnic Area Moving to the Angus Area

 

Our rooms cater for singles, doubles, twins, triples and families. All our rooms are ground floor and are all en-suite with colour television, video, PS2 DVD/CD player and tea/coffee hospitality trays. As well as the standard TV channels our rooms also have extra digital channels, or you can watch videos and DVD's. All rooms come with a hairdryer, alarm clock, extra blankets and pillows, a selection of towels and tourist/guest information books. Guests are given a room key and a front door key, allowing you to come and go as you please. All guest rooms are double glazed and have central heating that can be adjusted by you. By law, we operate a no smoking policy in the guest house. Guests are welcome to smoke on our patio area overlooking the golf course.

Our double rooms elevated position offers panoramic views of the eastern coastline and the golf course. Situated directly over the 1st tee and 18th green of the Arbroath golf course. The room consisting of a double bed and a single bed, can be booked as a double, twin or family room, with en-suite facilities. A travel cot can also be set up in this room. This is the perfect room for anyone looking for that romantic location. With stunning views from Arbroath to Fife during the day, and moonlit seas at night. For that extra special stay, we can arrange for special baskets containing flowers, chocolates and champagne to be in your room on arrival. Call us on 01241 871632 for more information.

"Had a lovely time, best holiday i have ever had in my life"
The Taylor family, Cardiff, South Wales

Over looking golf course with stunning seaviews
En-suite Seaview Double/Twin/Family Room

With seaviews all the way out to the famous Bell Rock Lighthouse
En-suite Seaview Double/Twin/Family Room

attractive en-suite shower room
Double room's  shower bathroom

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The Twin Room's elevated position offers panoramic views of the golf course, farmland and Eastern coastline. The views encompass the fairways of the Arbroath golf course to the Tay Estuary and Fife coastline. The room consists of two single beds, with en-suite facilities. We can also put these beds together if a double bed is not available.

"Fabulous room and such friendly people"
Ian Ridsdale, Somerset, England

beautiful views, attractive accommodation
En-suite seaview twin room

Twin rooms en-suite with power shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Twin rooms power shower

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Our family suite consists of three rooms, a spacious double bedroom, a single bedroom, and an en-suite bathroom with shower. Both rooms also have TV and video. The suite has an optional z-bed and comfortably accommodates four people. Can be booked as a double, twin or family room. A travel cot is also available.

"Fantastic food, fabulous room, coming back soon"
Sue, Paul and Jack Hebden, Leeds, England

Spacious double bedroom with TV/Video and DVD player
Family Suite Double Bedroom

Tastefully furnished to a high standard
The Family Suite

Single room with its own TV/Video, DVD player and games console
Family Suite Single Bedroom

spacious en-suite bathroom
Family suite's Bathroom

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En-suite Economy Single Rooms
(Note - Separate from the main guest house, these are not star rated by the Tourist Board)

This part of the building, where our en-suite single rooms are, used to form part of the Steward's accommodation of this former golf clubhouse. These rooms are priced a little bit cheaper because they are separate from the main guest house and so do not carry a Scottish Tourist Board rating.

They are both accessed by another front door into the building, with guests still having access at anytime to the guest lounge and dining area. Breakfast is served at the Seaview dining area of the main guest house. These single rooms are both on the ground floor and have the same facilities as our other rooms including digital TV/Video and DVD players. The rooms come with alarm clocks, hairdryers, tea/coffee/biscuit hospitality trays, books, visitor information book, towels plus extra pillows and blankets.

Both of these cosy rooms have single beds, are double glazed, have central heating and both have their own en-suite bathrooms with WC, wash hand basin and power showers.

These rooms have recently been redecorated and refurbished to a high standard and are priced between £20 to £27 per night, depending on the length of stay and the time of year. All prices are inclusive of a full breakfast or we can also offer room only rates in these two rooms. And remember, you can still book our double, twin or family rooms as single accommodation, but our prices for these rooms range from £35 to £50 per night.

"Wonderful!! All those small touches"
Shaun Chandler, England

"All the comforts of home"
En-Suite Economy Single Room 1


"Such kind hospitality and welcome"
 David Stewart, Livingston, Scotland

Digital TV/Video and DVD player
En-Suite Economy Single Room 2

power showers in all rooms
One of the En-Suite Showers

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Seaview Dining Area

A full Scottish Breakfast can be enjoyed in the spacious dining area which has wonderful scenic views. The views encompass the red sandstone cliffs of Arbroath to the North, directly out to the Bell Rock lighthouse on the horizon, to the Tay Estuary at Dundee and the Fife coastline to the South. During your stay with us, if you would prefer a relaxing night in, we also allow our guests to order in an evening meal from our selection of take-away/delivery menu's on offer. We will supply the crockery, cutlery and condiments for your meal, and offer you some tea or coffee free of charge. Guests are welcome to compliment their meal with your own alcohol.

"We had a wonderful stay, my favourite B&B, thanks"
Bill and Beverly Weems, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

views over garden, golf course, railway and North Sea
Seaview, Dining Area


Seaview Guest Lounge

Our Seaview Guest Lounge is available to all guests and the lounge has a video recorder and a DVD player. With a vast selection of movies, books and games available for use in the guest lounge or in the guest rooms. With prior notice, guests visiting relatives and friends in the area are more than welcome to invite them back to the B&B, to relax in our guest lounge, enjoy the garden area or use our picnic area.

spacious guest lounge with TV and video
Seaview Lounge


Wireless internet access in all rooms and in our seaview guest lounge and dining area
WIFI Internet Access

 Terraced Garden & Picnic Area

This stretch of the east coast is regarded as usually the warmest and driest part in Scotland. Our landscaped terraced garden area is an ideal place to soak up the sun and enjoys lovely views over the Arbroath golf course and the Eastern coastline. Relax at our garden table or on our popular swing seat and watch the golfers tee off from the 1st, or come in on the 18th hole. Our sun loungers are also available for guests.

golfing views
Golfers on course

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Garden Wildlife

Our garden and grounds are a haven for the indigenous wildlife. Our seaview dining area is just one large birdwatching hide. So Ornothologists can get within a few metres of the varied species that visit our home. These include the common Wagtails, Swallows, Starlings and Sparrows, to the more elusive Hawks, Pheasants and Woodpeckers.

Small Bats can also be seen on a beautiful spring or summers night. Our garden pond area also attracts a few species. Dragonflies, Butterflies and Toads live along side our Goldfish and Orfes. On land you will see the Rabbits and Field Mice, who help themselves to the food we put out for the birds. We also have a family of Stoats living on the grounds that can be seen quite often hunting or playing from time to time. And the odd Fox and Hedgehog every so often.

If you are really lucky, you may spot a Red Deer wandering into the vicinity, or some Dolphins or Seals playing off the coast. Swans, Geese, Herons and other coastal birds can also be seen at the Elliot beach reserve on the other side of the golf course. We provide binoculars for guests to use, whether they are watching the golf, boats or wildlife..

"Very nice spot and very nice people, thanks for everything"
Anick and Alex Charette, Quebec, Canada

the beautiful garden pond level
Garden Pond Area

the beautiful rockery level
Relax At The Garden Table

We don't just offer information for guests touring the area. We specialize in offering free information for the many types of guest we have visiting our guest house. So whether you are visiting the area and you want to know what to see and do. Or specific information regarding moving to the area, researching family history, visiting the birthplace of relatives, unique wedding venues, the local walks and trails, visiting castles, golfing or fishing, or the local nightlife, Five Gables House is the place to stay. We also let you know about any events that may be on during your visit.


Relax and watch the golf and seaviews with some tea or coffee, or bring back a bottle of wine or a few beers
Our Garden Table with Parasol


The pond waterfall, with a stone carving from the old St Columba church in Arbroath
The waterfall at our garden pond

Other facilities we have on offer, include, secure facilities for guests with cycles or motor cycles, alarm calls, hairdryers, ironing facilities, crockery and cutlery for dining in, European and American/Canadian electricity adaptors, travel cot, highchair, payphone, hot water bottles, foot spa, golfing information and a huge selection of movies - with a good selection of videos relating to British and Scottish culture, it's music, tourism and history. Guests are also welcome to bring their own alcohol onto the premises, and we will supply the glasses

Our guests are welcome to use our landscaped picnic area. We have given this a coastal theme and nicknamed the area "Pebbly Den" after a section of the Arbroath cliffs. The den offers views over the North Sea to one side, and some stunning views over the Angus countryside to the other. With seating provided and additional seating on offer, guests are welcome to invite relatives and friends in the area, out to Five Gables House.

pebbly den
Coastal Themed Picnic Area

relaxing surroundings
The Swing Seat

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Guests With Links To The Area

 Throughout history, the Scots have emigrated to other parts of the world. We have accommodated over the years an increasing number of guests researching their family history, or just visiting the area where their relatives were from. And guests with links to the RM Condor Marine Base or further back to the days of the Fleet Air Arm. Also the "Red Lichties", people who were born or lived in the town, before moving to other parts of Britain and the world. As well as in other parts of Scotland and England, we ourselves have relatives in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Germany. The Patterson name is a sept of the Clan Maclaren, and our own family also has blood links with the family names of Sibbald, Brodie, Anderson, Drummond, Wallace and Kelly. Famous names like David Dunbar Buick, who emigrated to America and founded the Buick Car Manufacturing Company. Alexander Shanks, the inventor of the modern day lawnmower. And James Chalmers, who came up with the idea for the adhesive postage stamp, were all born in Arbroath. The world famous Scottish entertainers Sir Harry Lauder and Andy Stewart also lived in Arbroath for some time, as did the Olympic Gold medalist Liz McColgan and renowned artist James Watterson Herald. The Angus and Dundee area has been the birthplace to various innovative individuals including Sir Robert Watson Watt, inventor of the radar. JM Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan. Ron "Bon" Scott, the lead singer with the Rock group ACDC. And the Hollywood actors Brian Cox, who has starred in Troy, Braveheart, Rob Roy and The Ring amongst many others. And Ian McDairmid, best known as the Sith Lord Emporer Palpatine in the last 4 Star Wars films. As well as our local knowledge spanning over 60 years, we provide information for our guests about the past history of Arbroath and the other towns and villages of Angus. Local books and videos are available detailing various aspects on the history of the area, and researching family ties. We can point you in the right direction as to where you can gain help and advice on researching your family tree in Angus, in most places for free. With every returning guest, we gain a little more knowledge ourselves about Arbroath's proud heritage.

Most of our research has been about the history of Arbroath and the surrounding villages of St Vigeans, Arbirlot, Auchmithie, Carmyllie, Redford, Colliston, Guthrie, Friockheim, Inverkeilor, Barry, Lunan, Farnell, Kinnell, Monikie, Letham, Usan, Boddin, Ferryden, Johnshaven, Inverbervie and St Cyrus. But we can also offer photographic, historical and research details on the other towns of Angus including Carnoustie, Montrose, Forfar, Edzell, Kirriemuir, Brechin, Monifieth, Broughty Ferry, Glamis, Stonehaven and the cities of Dundee and Aberdeen.

"Excellent, thanks for all the help in the family
history search"
Jenn, JP and Will Olynyk, Canada and USA

Images from the past, with school photos, street scenes and the old industries
Local books of old Arbroath and the Angus area


Showing the history of the area and Scottish tourist attractions
title - Local DVD's and videos


Old maps of Arbroath and the Angus area
1842 map of Arbroath


Comment from a guest researching family history

"We also wanted to say how much we enjoyed staying at Five Gables.
You were so organized and helpful and the room was fantastic. Definitely the best B&B
experience we had during our trip. We will recommend you to anyone we know who visits Arbroath."

Veronica & Ian Van Zyl
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada



Born in Arbroath then emigrated to America
David Dunbar Buick, inventor and founder of the Buick Car manufacturing company


Judy Garland's great grandmother was born in Arbroath, then emigrated to America
Judy Garland, Liza Minelli's mother


Born in Glasgow, lived in Arbroath for most of his life. Andy was a regular on the TV show The White Heather Club
The Scottish singer and TV entertainer Andy Stewart who lived in Arbroath

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The Family Guest

Two of our rooms are available that can cater for families. Our family suite with its separate single
bedroom and additional TV/Video, allows the parents some peace and quiet so they can watch their preferred TV show or video without disturbing the kids. A Sony PS2 is also available in all rooms, with a selection of games in our guest lounge. The PS2 can also play any DVD's or CD's you may have with you. Various board games are also available to all guests, as is our video library with a great selection of children's movies. Our garden and landscaped areas can also be explored, with the beach just a few minutes walk from the guest house. Once on to the beach, the West Links area with its adventure play park is just another 10 minutes walk away.Other family attractions in Arbroath include the Pleasureland Indoor Funfair, Jumpin Joeys Family Entertainment Centre, Kerrs Miniature Railway, Arbroath Swimming Pool with Terrorzone evenings, Sugar n Spice Tearoom with Fudge Factory and Gingerbread House, Treasure Island Amusement Arcade, the Arbroath Saltire leisure centre playschemes and parent/toddler activities, Cliffburn Park and Gardens and the huge rocky and sandy beaches of Arbroath. With many other family attractions throughout the Angus and Dundee area. Our guest house visitor information lets you know about them all, with prices, opening times, etc. More details can be found on our Local Attractions page.

"10th time around and still loving it"
Nina, Lene, Alex and Lindsay, Bryne, Norway

With board games, DVD games, darts, table football and more
DVDs, Playstation 2, Pool and Table Tennis


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The Working Guest

With the varied visiting workforce we have accommodated over the years, we can cater for the differing needs of these guests. As well as the standard facilities on offer, earlier breakfasts are catered for or room only rates maybe offered. Also, due to our location, night shift workers can get a good days sleep. They can also bring their golf clubs with them for a quick round of golf before heading off to work. Our large car park can easily cater for the larger vehicles or vehicles with trailers. And receipts are given so you can claim back expenses. PS2 DVD/CD systems are provided, but guests are welcome to bring their own laptops and game systems for use in the guest rooms. Testimonials from some previous long term guests include, "Closest thing to home" and "Home away from home". Wifi internet access is also available to all our guests. As is the use of our pool table, table tennis table, table football, dartboard, golf putting mat, games console and other games and DVD's.

Comment From Our Longest Staying Working Guest
"A caring family who consider their guests first"
Alex McIlvride, Dunblane, Scotland

Large car park, can accommodate buses, HGV vehicles, cars with trailers and Ferrari's
Large Car Park


Nae problems with parking
Picnic area next to car park

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 Group Bookings


Guests booking all our rooms have exclusive use of our guest lounge. This is an ideal location for group bookings to relax and unwind after a good days golfing or fishing. Or for a get together before or after a wedding or party. The guest lounge comes with a TV, video and a DVD player. Again friends and relatives of guests are welcome to visit our guest house, our lounge can seat around 12 people. You are also welcome to bring any alcohol and we will keep it chilled for you and supply the glasses, ice bucket, etc. Group booking also have exclusive use of our landscaped garden area. A perfect location for a family barbecue, or just to relax and watch the golf. Previous groups we have catered for include golfing parties,anglers, wedding parties, crafters and informal business meetings.

Martin, Janny, Mieke, Jakko, Ian, Molly, Theo, Wil, Kees, Fleur and Cally
The Vermeulen Family Birthday Party

The Vermeulen family from Holland have stayed with us a few times, when they are visiting friends in Arbroath. In February 2007, they chose to use our seaview dining area to celebrate the birthday of Kees Vermeulen. As asked for, we arranged for Cally from the Arbroath British Legion Pipe Band to surprise Kees with a few Scottish classics.

"Thank you, a great experience, we will definitely
come back, it's like home."

   Martin and Janny Vermeulen, Ouddorp, Holland

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               Disabled Access

Five Gables House is the only B&B in Arbroath with all its rooms on the ground floor. We also have a small ramp at our entrance door for easy wheelchair access. Our large seaview dining area and guest lounge is also on the ground floor. And our spacious en-suite rooms all have step in showers, with the exception of our family suite that has a bath with a shower overhead. Our rooms also come with bedside lamps and remote controls for the TV, DVD and video recorders. The latest addition to our garden area is our landscaped path system, that snakes down to both tiers of our garden. The path then continues to another path leading to the Arbroath Golf Club. This path was designed to suit Grace and Ron's daughter Susan, who has needed a wheelchair all her life. The path allows any disabled guests assisted access to our garden table area and our garden pond area. It also makes access easier for guests with pushchairs, prams and golf trolleys.

"Excellent room and hosts, breakfast out of this
world"
Brian and Katie Davidson, Motherwell, Scotland

Ramped access to our B & B entrance
Five Gables House Entrance

Assisted access to all garden levels
The Garden Path Network

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Moving To The Angus Area

Every year we accommodate guests who are looking at a prospective move to Arbroath or setting up home in the other towns and villages of Angus. Many of our guests, national and international, have remarked how friendly most of the people of Arbroath are, renowned for thier hospitality, welcoming nature and broad sense of humour. Over the years, some of these guests have become very good friends. Our information has on many occasion led to guests finding their new home, whether buying into property or renting in Arbroath. We provide details on the local Estate Agencies, the Housing Associations and contact numbers for some local private landlords as well. We also try our best to advise on finding employment in the area if this is what you are looking for. So for all those out there who would like to become a "Red Lichtie", give us a call on 01241 871632 and we will point you in the right direction.

"Ron, Grace and Garry, thanks for making us feel so
welcome. Lovely breakfasts Ron"
Martin and Caroline Burlock, Horseheath, England


home to 24,000 Red Lichties

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Five Gables House
Dundee Road
Arbroath  DD11 2PE
Telephone:  01241 871632
Mobile:  0771 4360008
E-Mail: fivegableshouse@yahoo.com