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Other places to stay in and around
Arbroath
Stay
at the only B&B in Scotland that's a former golf club". Five
Gables House was the Clubhouse for the Arbroath Golf Club 1877-1984
Arbroath has been a popular seaside holiday destination for decades and is the largest town in the Angus area. So Arbroath offers more choice when it comes to the entertainment on offer, the nightlife, theatres and the local restaurants, cafes and shops. Arbroath also makes a good base to tour the nearby towns.
Plus Stunning Sea views And The Best Of Scottish Hospitality!
Five Gables House B&B Accommodation
A former golf clubhouse with 3 en-suite rooms. Our elevated position offers panoramic views of the golf course and the eastern coastline in our dining area, guest lounge and in 2 of our rooms. All our spacious rooms come with digital TV/Video, PS2 DVD/CD player, books and hospitality trays. The guest lounge also has TV/Video and DVD facilities, where you will also find a selection of videos, books, PS2 games and board games.
Our visitor information is second to none, detailing all the visitor attractions and events in the Angus and Dundee area, with prices, opening times, etc. This family run guest house is located not far from the town centre and only 2 minutes walk from the beach.
Secure facilities are available for guests with fishing tackle, cycles and motor cycles. And we have a large car park that can accommodate HGV vehicles or cars with trailers.
Additional Facilities
Disabled Parking
Lounge
Parking
Payphone Provided
TV Lounge
Z Bed available on request
Dinning
We also make arrangements with local restaurants or guests can order in
from our selection of menu's and use our dining area for an evening meal.
We will supply the crockery, cutlery and condiments for you meal, and
offer you tea or coffee free of charge, while you enjoy the views and
watch the golf.
Recreation
Garden
Pets
Pets Welcome By Arrangement
Children and Infants
Highchair Available
Children Welcome
Cot Available
Smoking
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.
Transportation Facilities
Coach Parking On-site
Free Parking On-Site
Where's Arbroath
As a popular tourist destination and still an active fishing port and
marina, Arbroath is serviced by an extensive road, bus and rail network.We
are situated just off the main A92 road on the right hand side as you
enter Arbroath, coming from the South.
Coming from the north or south, look out for our Scottish Tourist Board signs as you approach the Elliot Roundabout in Arbroath. Take the exit road to the Arbroath Golf Club off this roundabout. Then 10 metres along the golf club road, take a right signposted Five Gables B&B. Continue up the hill until you reach our car park next to the entrance.
Attractions and Activities
Visit The Birthplace Of Scotland
West Links
The West Links (10 minutes walk away) on the seafront offers a great day
out for the family.
Activities provided include an adventure play park, mini cars and bike
track, amusement arcade, burger
bar, paddling pool, crazy golf, putting course, pitch and putt, trampolines
and tennis courts, all
overlooking the beach. You will also find a road train here, taking you
into various parts of the
town for a small fee. Kerr's Miniature railway, the oldest small gauge
railway in Scotland, and Jumpin
Joeys Family Entertainment Centre are also close by.
Historic Buildings
Stone CarvingsElms Mansion House • Hospitalfield Mansion House •
Mortuary ChapelVictorian Water Tower • Arbroath LibrarySt Johns
Church • St Vigeans Church "Mortuary Chapel, some of the finest
stone carvings in Scotland""Dates to 1200's.
Hospitalfield House was the first art college in Britain""Built in 1772, St Johns Church is the only octagonal styled church left in Scotland""St Vigeans Church dates back to the 11th century"For anyone who appreciates stone carving, a visit to the Mortuary Chapel at Arbroath's Western cemetery is a must.
This building is virtually unparalleled in Scotland for its quality and variety of its carvings in stone. The stonemason, a Mr John Peters was a craftsman of the highest calibre. The exterior of this building can be viewed all year round. Guests wishing to view its equally remarkable interior stone carvings can do so at certain times of the year during the national Doors Open Days. Viewing its interior is also sometimes possible on request.
Historic buildings in the Angus and Dundee area include the 12th century Arbroath Abbey and Hospitalfield House which dates back to the 1200's. The 1000 year old round tower of Brechin, 11th century priory of Restenneth, 1500 year old earthhouses, some of the oldest churches in Scotland, old mills and castles.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre
From Tourist Information Centre turn left at traffic lights onto A92 Dundee
Road. Proceed out of town for approximately 1 mile. House is on the left
through Elliot village on top of hill overlooking golf course.
Getting There by Railway
From Arbroath Railway Station turn left down Keptie Street to T Junction.
Turn right along Millgate Loan to end then turn right on A92 to Dundee.
Proceed about 2 miles. House is on the left through Elliot village on
top of hill overlooking golf course.
Getting there by Aeroplane
From Aberdeen Airport through Aberdeen to A90 signposted to Dundee. Turn
off A90 at Brechin and take the A983 to Arbroath. On entering Arbroath
follow signs for Dundee (1st right then 2nd right). Proceed down road
for approximately 2 miles to join A92 Arbroath to Dundee Road. Turn right
and proceed for approximately 1 mile towards Dundee. House is on the left
through Elliot village on top of a hill overlooking golf course.
From Edinburgh airport proceed to the Forth Road Bridge take the M90 to Perth then take the A90 to Dundee, then the A92 to Arbroath, the house is approximately 1mile before Arbroath at the right hand side of the road overlooking the golf course.
Grace and Ron guarantee you a friendly welcome, personal attention and a memorable stay, leaving you refreshed for your next destination or your trip home.
Email Five Gables House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
