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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
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Family suite double bedroom
Family suite
Family suite single bedroom
Family suite's Bathroom
Seaview, Dining Area
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Seaview Lounge
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Our landscaped garden area is an ideal place to soak up the sun and enjoys lovely views over the golf course and Eastern coastline. Five Gables House also has its own free, private car park. Relax at our garden table and watch the golfers tee off from the 1st, or come in on the 18th hole. |
Golfers on course
Relax At The Garden Table
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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.
Coastal Themed Picnic Area
The Swing Seat
The
Returning Guest
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
Local History Books and Videos
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.
"7th time around and still loving
it"
Nina, Lene, Alex and Lindsay, Bryne, Norway
Some of the games
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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"
Comment From Our Longest Staying Working Guest
"A caring family who consider their guests
first"
Alex McIlvride, Dunblane, Scotland
Large Car Park
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.
The Vermeulen Family
One of our regular visitors are the Vermeulen family from
Holland, who visit relatives in Arbroath. In February 2007, they chose to use
our 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 tunes.
"Thank you, a great experience, we will
definitely
come back, it's like home."
Martin and Janny Vermeulen, Ouddorp, Holland
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The Disabled Guest
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
Five Gables House Entrance
The Garden Path Network
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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
Elliot, Dundee Road (A92)
Arbroath DD11 2PE
Telephone: 01241 871632
Mobile: 0771 4360008
E-Mail: fivegableshouse@yahoo.com
