Five Gables Guest House B&B - 3 Star Bed and Breakfast in Arbroath

The only B&B in Scotland thats an old golf club

Open plan guest lounge and dining area overlooking golf course and the North Sea

Seaview Double/Twin/Family Room Guests With Links To The Area

En-suite Twin Room Residents Of Angus & Dundee - A Short Break

The Family Suite Working In The Area

Economy Single Rooms Group Bookings

Dining Area and Guest Lounge Disabled Access

Garden and Picnic Area Moving to the Angus Area

"I travel all over Scotland and this is the nicest place i have been to"
Gloria Gibbons, Glasgow, Scotland

"17th time around and still loving it"
Nina, Lene, Alex and Lindsay Pettersen, Stavanger, Norway

"We will be coming to your place every year until the day we die"
Thomas Leonard & The Kilternan Golf Society, Dublin, Ireland

"In 3 months of touring, this has been the nicest accommodation yet, thanks"
Jon & Lesley Parker, Flint, North Wales

Our rooms cater for singles, doubles, twins, triples and family bookings. All our rooms are ground floor level and are all en-suite with digital colour television, video recorder, DVD player and WIFI internet access. All rooms come with a hairdryer, tea/coffee/biscuit tray, alarm clock, books, extra blankets and pillows, a selection of towels, complimentary toiletries, shaver/light power points 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 at our decked area at the front door or in the garden area overlooking the golf course.

En-suite Double/Twin/Family Room

With views overlooking the golf course and sea
TV, DVD player, Games Console and WIFI internet access
En-suite with WC, wash hand basin and an extended showering area

Our seaview double/twin/family 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 Links golf course. The room consisting of a four poster double bed and a single bed, can be booked as a single, double, twin, triple or family room, with en-suite facilities. An extra bed can also be set up in this room. The room has a digital plasma screen TV and a DVD player. A games console and WIFI internet access are also available in this room. The rooms en-suite consists of a WC, wash hand basin and an extended shower area with a power shower. The en-suite also has a shaver/light power point, with adaptors available for overseas guests.

With its seaview, this room once formed part of the restaurant area of this former golf clubhouse. This is an ideal room for anyone looking for that romantic location. With stunning views over the east coast to Fife during the day, and when the time is right, some beautiful moonlit seas and clear starry skies at night.

For that extra special stay, we have arranged in the past for special baskets containing flowers, chocolates and champagne to be in your room on arrival, to surprise that special someone. If you have an idea of something special you want to arrange, give us a call, we might be able to help. Call us on 01241 871632 for more information on these extras.

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

"Your B&B has been the best on the whole trip, felt like home"
Lyn & Judy Paulette, Stratham, Western Australia

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

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

The rooms en-suite with extended shower area

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En-suite Twin Room

With views overlooking the countryside and coastline
TV, Video, DVD player and WIFI internet access
We can put the beds together to form a king size double bed if needed
En-suite with WC, wash hand basin and a power shower

"Two of the most comfortable beds you will find according to our guests"

The Twin Room's elevated position offers panoramic views of the east coast. The views encompass the fairways of the Arbroath golf course and the surrounding farmland. The room consists of two single beds. The room has digital TV/Video and a DVD player, with WIFI internet access also available in this room. The twin room has its own en-suite facilities, with a WC, wash hand basin and a power shower. The en-suite also has a shaver/light power point, with adaptors available for overseas guests.

The area where our twin room is once formed part of the restaurant area of this former golf clubhouse.

"Highly recommended, excellent accommodation, great Scottish hospitality"
Dave & Shirley Aplin, Brampton, Ontario, Canada

"Cannot be surpassed in terms of food, comfort, hospitality & friendliness"
Norma & Noel Thomas, Bolton, England

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

"We've had a lovely time, the breakfast was great, thank you"
Eyal & Karen Argaman, Israel

"Top notch, if you want to stay in a friendly Scottish B&B, then this is it"
John & Lisa Cassidy, Glasgow, Scotland

Seaview Guest Lounge

Our Seaview Guest Lounge is available to all guests, somewhere to relax and unwind after an eventful day. Our lounge has a video recorder and a DVD player if your bringing some movies, with WIFI internet access also available. Here you will also find a selection of books and board games 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.

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..

"The guest house will always be a special place for us as Stuart proposed to me on the Sunday night in your beautiful garden. We definitely be back for a long weekend in the near future"
Thanks again, Laura & Stuart

"The very best in every aspect, second to none, brill"
Rab & Anna, Kirkcaldy, Scotland

the beautiful garden pond level
Garden Pond Area

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 waterfall at our garden pond

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.

Coastal Themed Picnic Area

The Swing Seat

Sun loungers positioned overlooking the golf course and sea

Garden Games at Five Gables House

Guests With Links To The Area

WIFI Internet Access
Angus, Dundee & Kincardineshire Area Genealogy Books
Photographic books showing Angus street scenes, school photos, etc
Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions in Arbroath, Angus, Dundee & Kincardineshire
Information on all the research locations in Angus and Dundee
Old maps of Arbroath and the Angus area
And Scottish hospitality at its very best

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

"Thank you again for all of your Scottish hospitality. We had a fabulous vacation and wished we could have stayed longer"
Andy & Sue Swankie, New Jersey, USA

"Reading your site on the internet, the offer of help in tracing ancestors around Arbroath was the main reason I chose Five Gables. Garry, your knowledge and encouragement, plus your extensive library of local books, made is possible for us to achieve our aim. We now know and have visited where our ancestors lived, worked and were buried, completing our family tree. What else did we discover? Garry and his family - and the best Guest House ever! My advice, read the whole website, everything promised is there for you"
Val & Eric Elam, Barbara & Arthur Snow, Walton on Thames & Watton, England

Some great sites, recommended by Val Elam

www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

www.familysearch.org

www.ancestry.co.uk

www.rootsweb.com

www.genesreunited.co.uk

www.1901censusonline.com

www.dundeeroots.com

www.tayvalleyfhs.org.uk

www.nas.gov.uk

Or e-mail Angus Archives at angus.archives@angus.gov.uk

Arbroath images from the past, with school photos, street scenes and the old industries. Plus pre 1855 gravestone inscriptions from Arbroath cemeteries and the surrounding villages

Angus images from the past, Carnoustie, Forfar, Brechin, Montrose, Kirriemuir, Ferryden & Edzell. Plus pre 1855 gravestone inscriptions from Angus cemeteries

Dundee & Broughty Ferry images from the past. Plus pre 1855 gravestone inscriptions from Dundee and the surrounding area

Kincardineshire & Stonehaven images from the past. Plus pre 1855 gravestone inscriptions from Kincardineshire and the surrounding 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

Pre 1855 Gravestone Inscriptions For Arbroath, Angus, Dundee & Kincardineshire

We provide details to aid family history searches, genealogy searches for all the towns and villages of Angus and Dundee. Plus details to help visitors with family history searches in nearby Kincardineshire.

We have the pre 1855 gravestone inscriptions for the cemeteries found below

Arbroath cemetery, Arbroath Abbey cemetery, Arbirlot cemetery, Carmyllie cemetery, Craig Church-House cemetery, Inchbrae Rossie Island cemetery, Dunninald St Skeochs cemetery, Usan St Marys cemetery, Inverkeilor cemetery, Lunan cemetery, Maryton cemetery, Montrose Parish cemetery, Montrose Episcopal cemetery, Montrose Rosehill cemetery, Howff of Kinnaber cemetery, Panbride cemetery, St Vigeans cemetery, Alberlemno cemetery, Aldbar cemetery, Airlie cemetery, Brechin Cathedral cemetery, Brechin cemetery, Brechin Magdalen Chapel cemetery, Careston cemetery, Clova cemetery, Cortachy cemetery, Glen Prosen cemetery, Dun cemetery, Dunnichen cemetery, Eassie cemetery, Edzell cemetery, Farnell cemetery, Kinnaird cemetery, Fern cemetery, Forfar cemetery, Forfar Parish cemetery, Forfar St Johns cemetery, Restenneth cemetery, Glamis cemetery, Glenisla cemetery, Guthrie cemetery, Kirkbuddo cemetery, Inverarity cemetery, Meathie-Lour cemetery, Kettins cemetery, Kingoldrum cemetery, Kinnell cemetery, friockheim cemetery, Kinnettles cemetery, Kirkden cemetery, Idvie cemetery, Kirriemuir cemetery, Kirriemuir Parish cemetery, Kirriemuir St Marys cemetery, Kirriemuir Kinloch mausoleum, Lethnot cemetery, Lintrathen cemetery, Lochlee cemetery, Logiepert cemetery, Logie Montrose cemetery, Pert cemetery, Menmuir cemetery, Naver cemetery, Nevay St Ringans cemetery, Newtyle cemetery, Oathlaw Finhaven cemetery, Rescobie cemetery, Balmedies cemetery, Ruthven cemetery, Stracathro cemetery, Tannadice cemetery, Dundee The Howff cemetery, Dundee Constitution Road cemetery, Dundee Western cemetery, Dundee St Peters cemetery, Dundee St Andrews cemetery, Dundee Roodyards cemetery, Dundee eastern cemetery, Dundee Liff Benvie cemetery, Dundee Lochee Road cemetery, Dundee Balgay cemetery, mains of Fintry cemetery, Dundee Old Mains cemetery, Strathdighty cemetery, Dundee Trottick cemetery, Broughty Ferry Old burial ground, Broughty Ferry St Aidans cemetery, Broughty Barnhill cemetery, Auchterhouse cemetery, Barry cemetery, Benvie cemetery, Fowlis Easter cemetery, Invergowrie cemetery, Liff cemetery, Lundie cemetery, Monifieth cemetery, Monikie cemetery, Murroes cemetery, Strathmartine cemetery, Tealing cemetery, Arbuthnott cemetery, Banchory Devenick cemetery, Banchory Devenick Free Church cemetery, Banchory Ternan cemetery, Portlethen cemetery, Benholm cemetery, Bervie cemetery, Dunnottar cemetery, Durris cemetery, Fettercairn cemetery, Fasque cemetery, Newdosk cemetery, Edzell Parish cemetery, Fetteresso cemetery, Cowie
cemetery, Chapel of Elsick cemetery, Howff of Ury cemetery, Fourdon cemetery, Kincardine cemetery, Garvock cemetery, Glenbervie cemetery, Kinneff cemetery, Catterline cemetery, Lawrencekirk cemetery, Maryculter New cemetery, Templars Park Old cemetery, Marykirk cemetery, St Cyrus Upper Kirk cemetery, St Cyrus Nether Kirk cemetery and Strachan cemetery.

David Dunbar Buick, inventor and founder of the Buick Car manufacturing company

Judy Garland, Liza Minelli's mother

The Scottish singer and TV entertainer Andy Stewart who lived in Arbroath

Residents Of Angus & Dundee - A Short Break

"Residents Of Angus & Dundee - A Short Break"

"Venture 1 mile or 100 miles, a change of scenery can make all the difference"

As well as accommodating many residents of Arbroath for various reasons over the years, we realise you dont have to go far for a short break. We have accommodated guests from our nearby towns of Kirriemuir, Ferryden, Forfar, Montrose and many from Broughty Ferry and the nearby city of Dundee. Most just wanting to get away for a few days, relax, go for a walk, nice meal, regenerate the Chi.

So why not treat yourself to a short break, get away from the stress and duties of daily life. We also take many of the things on our doorstep for granted, so why not have a look at our Local Attractions page to see information on many of the interesting visitor attractions that our area has to offer.

Local golfers can also take advantage of our discounts for 8 local golf courses, or you may be able to squeeze in a local Open tournament. More details can be found on our golfing page.

Relax with a glass of wine or two, and good company in our seaview guest lounge that overlooks the golf course, play chess or draughts in the garden, or bring back a few beers and play pool, darts or table tennis. There are 3 nice walks nearby, one on the Arbroath beach, another out to the village of Arbirlot, the other is the Elliot Nature Trail, all begin a few hundred yards from the B&B.

Our guests can also order in and use our seaview dining area to have an evening meal. Or we can advise you on where to eat out in Arbroath, there are many wonderful restaurants to choose from. Our spacious rooms come with Digital TV, DVD players, games console and WIFI internet access, so bring what you need to make you feel more at home.

Feel free to pop in and have a look at what we have to offer you. Or call us on 01241 871632 and book a room for a few days, you probably deserve it.

"Had a fantastic time, fab place"
Annette Montgomery, Dundee

Very nice place, very hospitable, good breakfast"
Robert & Lynsey, Kirriemuir, Angus

"Very relaxing, great"
Lynne Shand, Dundee

"Brill, will be back"
Lorraine & Bruce Robertson, Dundee.

Treat yourself to a wee break

We hope to see you soon

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Working In The Area

Working In Arbroath Or Working In The Angus and Dundee Area
(Look at our Directions Page for distances to nearby towns and villages)

WIFI Internet Access    Large Car park
Free 7' Pool Table    Table Tennis    Darts    Table Football
18 Hole Links Golf Course Golf Driving Range

More importantly a relaxing place to stay after a day at work
You are welcome to bring your own games systems, laptops, food & alcohol
Order in option and have your evening meal at our seaview dining area
Ideal location for nightshift workers to get a good sleep
Games room with pool table, table tennis and darts
And there is a fridge for the beers

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"Very friendly, second home to us, treated like family"
"Lovely place, never felt so welcome"
Steve Ormerod & Scott Love, Lincoln, England

Comments from Steve & Scott, 2 lads who stayed with us in for a few months while construction of the Tesco store in Arbroath, then stayed on with us while construction of the store in Dundee, 17 miles from Arbroath.

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With the varied visiting workforce we have accommodated over the years, we can cater for the differing needs of most. We have accommodated many guests working in Arbroath, but also many working in the other towns and villages of Angus even as far as Dundee, Brechin, Forfar and Montrose. Breakfast is served between the hours of 7.15am to 9am, earlier breakfast options are also catered for. As an evening meal option, we also allow our guests to order in from sample menus of local takeaway/delivery establishments, and dine at our seaview dining area or in the rooms. Crockery, cutlery and condiments are supplied, and you are welcome to bring your own alcohol.

Also, due to our location, night shift workers can get a good days sleep. They can also bring their golf clubs with them, or hire them from the Pro shop for a quick round of golf before heading off to work, just dont tell the boss!! Our guests receive a 20% discount off a round at the Arbroath Golf Course. During the low season, the course can be played for £10. Our large car park can easily cater for the larger vehicles or vehicles with trailers. The car park can also cater for buses and HGV vehicles. Receipts are given so you can claim back expenses. Guests are welcome to bring their own laptops and game systems for use in the guest rooms. WIFI internet access is available to all our guests. As is the use of our games room with its free 7' Statesman pool table, table tennis table, dartboard and other games.

A comment from our longest staying guest at Five Gables House B&B
while working in Arbroath
"Dear Grace, Ron, Garry and Lisa, this gift is my way of expressing my gratitude for three and half years of exceptional work and taking care of me. I shall visit when i am in the area which shall not be too far in the distant future. I look forward to seeing you all."
Alex McIlvride, Dunblane, Scotland

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

Large Car Park

Statesman Pool Table

WIFI internet access in all rooms and in the guest lounge

Picnic area next to car park

We have accommodated guests working at all these places below, and they all left enjoying their stay with us. We are located not far from the Westway Retail Park and the Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath. And we are 5 minutes drive from Morrisons, Tesco and Lidls and a 5 minutes from the Angus College.

Focus - Halfords - Acorn Pets - McDonalds - KFC - Presentation Products -
Elliot Industrial Estate - Halliburtons - Hospitalfield House - Red Lion - Morrisons / Tesco / Lidl - High Sreet / West Port - Arbroath Football Club - O'Briens Pleasureland - Arbroath Railway Station - Arbroath Bus Station - Angus College Of Further Education - Angus Training Group - Angus Council - Arbroath High School / Arbroath Academy - Webster Theatre -Kirkton Industrial Estate - RM Condor Base - Saltire Leisure Centre - St Vigeans - Angus Soft Fruits - Seaton Farm

The Nearby Towns And Villages
Arbroath To:

B&B near Arbirlot - 1 mile
B&B near Woodville - 1 mile
B&B near Windyhills - 2 miles
B&B near Auchmithie - 2 miles
B&B near Marywell - 2 miles
B&B near Kinblethmont - 3 miles
B&B near Letham Grange - 3 miles
B&B near Colliston - 3 miles
B&B near Carmyllie - 3 miles
B&B near Redford - 3 miles
B&B near Mosston - 4 miles
B&B near Muirdrum - 4 miles
B&B near Leysmill - 4 miles
B&B near Hayhillock - 4 miles
B&B near Carnoustie - 5 miles
B&B near Panbride - 5 miles
B&B near Easthaven - 5 miles
B&B near Kirkbuddo - 5 miles
B&B near Chapelton - 5 miles
B&B near Boysack - 5 miles
B&B near Bolshan - 6 miles
B&B near Barry - 6 miles
B&B near Inverkeilor - 6 miles
B&B near Friockheim - 6 miles
B&B near Lunan Bay - 6 miles
B&B near Guthrie - 7 miles
B&B near Panmure - 8 miles
B&B near Kinnell - 8 miles
B&B near Whigstreet - 8 miles
B&B near Farnell - 9 miles
B&B near Inverarity - 9 miles
B&B near Letham - 10 miles
B&B near Ardestie - 10 miles
B&B near Monifieth - 11 miles
B&B near Monikie - 12 miles
B&B near Crombie - 12 miles
B&B near Ferryden - 12 miles
B&B near Montrose - 14 miles
B&B near Brechin - 14 miles
B&B near Forfar - 14 miles
B&B near Kingsmuir - 14 miles
B&B near Newbigging - 14 miles
B&B near Broughty Ferry - 15 miles
B&B near Wellbank - 15 miles
B&B near Kellas - 16 miles
B&B near Dundee - 17 miles
B&B near Edzell - 18 miles
B&B near Glamis - 19 miles
B&B near Kirriemuir - 22 miles

Group Bookings

Weddings & Parties Angling Groups    Golfing Parties
Crafting Weekends    Informal Business Meetings
Touring Bikes    Family Gatherings

Open plan guest lounge and dining area overlooking golf course and sea
Wine and beer glasses are provided, fridge and ice are available
Order in option and have your evening meal at our dining area
Terraced garden area and picnic area perfect for a barbecue
Games room with pool table, table tennis and darts
We can arrange for a Piper to entertain your group at the B&B

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"Great breakfast, great view & terrific bathroom. A very beautiful place with a great host, feel at home, thank you"
Avery Tay & Fanny Gunawan, Singapore

"A home from home, thanks for making us feel so welcome"
Andrea, Lisa, Karen, Shona and Susan
The Crazy Crafteers From Glasgow and East Kilbride

Exclusive Use Of Our Seaview Lounge & Dining Area

7' Statesman Pool Table, Table Tennis, Darts

Table Tennis

Guests booking all our rooms have exclusive use of our seaview guest lounge and dining area. This is an ideal location for guests to relax and unwind after a days golfing or fishing. Or for a get together before a wedding or party. Our guest lounge comes with a TV, video and a DVD player. Games, books and a tabletop poker set are also available for guests to use. With prior notice, friends and relatives of our guests are welcome to visit our guest house, our lounge can seat more than 12 people comfortably. You are also welcome to bring any alcohol and we will keep it chilled for you and supply the glasses, ice, etc. Other options available include exclusive use of our games room with its 7' Pool Table, Table Tennis Table, Dartboard, golf practice aids and other games and puzzles.

Group bookings also have exclusive use of our landscaped terraced garden area. A perfect location for a family barbecue, or just to relax and watch the golf with a cup of tea. Previous groups we have catered for include golfing parties, anglers, weddings and functions, crafters and informal business meetings.

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

WIFI All Rooms En-suite Digital TV DVD Player

Ramp at the entrance for level access
All rooms are on the ground floor
Seaview guest lounge and dining area are on the ground floor
Sloped path leading to all levels of our terraced garden

Having accommodated many guests with disabilities over the years, we know how difficult it is to find suitable accommodation for people with disabilities. Grace and Ron's daughter Susan, has needed a wheelchair all her life, so we try to do that little bit more for our guests who have disabilities. We have created a ramp at the entrance for easier access for wheelchairs. Our spacious seaview dining area and guest lounge are also on the ground floor. We have also created a sloped pathway, leading to the 3 terraced levels of our garden. The path allows any disabled guests or guests who have trouble with steps, access to our garden table area and our garden pond area. The path also makes access easier for guests with pushchairs and golf trolleys.

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

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If You Need A Wheelchair?

For guests who need a wheelchair while on holiday, for any length of time, we can arrange for chairs to be delivered to Five Gables House. We will hand back the wheelchair after your stay. Wheelchairs are free from the Red Cross / British Legion but a small donation of around £5-£15 is usually a nice gesture as chairs need to be maintained. All we need to know is the height and wieght of the person needing the wheelchair and we will do the rest.

Local Taxi Service For Disabled Guests - Call Reids Taxi's on 01241 873212

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"Will definately be back, great host, xx"
Elenor & Peter Bachen, Stenhousemuir, Scotland

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All Rooms and Guest Areas Are On The Ground Floor

Seaview Double/Twin Room - The room has wide doors so access is easy into the room and its en-suite. The en-suite has a WC, wash hand basin and a shower area with a power shower. The shower area has been extended but there is a 5 inch step to negotiate into the shower. The room also comes with bedside lamps and remote controls for the TV and DVD player.

Seaview Twin Room - This room has a wide entrance door so no problems with access. The door into the en-suite is smaller, not suitable for wheelchair access. The en-suite has a WC, wash hand basin and a shower area with a power shower. There is a 4 inch step into the showering area. Again the room comes with bedside lamps and remote controls for the TV, DVD and video recorder.

The Family Suite - Consists of 2 rooms, a double bedroom and a separate single bedroom adjoined to it. With its 2 rooms, the suite is ideal for someone who has a carer with them. The entrance door to the suite is wide enough for wheelchair access, as is the interior door into the suites single bedroom. The door into the en-suite is also accessible for wheelchairs. The en-suite has a WC, wash hand basin and a bath with a power shower overhead. Its a standard sized corner bath, so you need to step over to get in. Both the rooms in the family suite have bedside lamps and remote controls for the TV's, DVD players and video recorders.

Economy Single Rooms - Both these rooms are separated from the main guesthouse. The rooms are next door to each other and so are also ideal for someone with a carer. These rooms are not suitable for wheelchair access. There is one 6 inch step to negotiate and the entrance door is quite solid and heavy so bear that in mind. Both rooms are en-suite with a WC, wash hand basin and a power shower. Both showers have a 5 inch step into the shower area. Both rooms come with bedside lamps and remote controls for the TV, VCR and DVD players.

Seaview Dining Area - Easy wheelchair access into our spacious seaview dining area and our guest lounge area. No problems for wheelchairs getting from the guest rooms to the dining/lounge area.

Games Area - Ground floor so no problems with access. Grace and Ron's daughter Susan enjoys a game of darts so there is a dartboard set up lower down to accommodate guests with chairs. The pool table also comes with a cross cue rest for easier play. Bring your own beers!

Garden - We have created a sloped path that zig zags down to each tier of our terraced garden. The path allows assisted access to our garden table area with its seating and garden games table. The path also allows access to our garden pond area with seating and sun loungers.

Car Park - As this is an old golf club, we have a large car park. Guests can park right next to the entrance. Then its just a few metres along a flat surface to the entrance door, up a small ramp. Its a 90 degree turn from the front door into the hall, possible for most wheelchairs. If required, we can also bring your luggage in for you. And if you need a taxi that can accommodate wheelchairs, we can arrange that for you too.

Anything Else - We will try our best to make all of our guests as comfortable as possible. So if you have any concerns whatsoever, give us a call on 01241 871632 and we will see what we can do for you.

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

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