The Garden Arms Pub And Rooms - Gardenstown
57.671147, -2.339114
Overview
Historic 275-year-old pub with rooms and sea views in Gardenstown
Rooms with Sea Views
The Garden Arms Pub And Rooms Gardenstown offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room has sea or mountain views, a walk-in shower, and a private entrance. The shared lounge provides a TV, board games, puzzles, and books for guests.
Pub Dining and Live Entertainment
The on-site bar and restaurant serves freshly prepared dishes including locally sourced haddock and chips and smoked haddock rarebit. A Sunday carvery is available, and the bar offers a range of drinks such as cider on draught and BrewDog beers. Live music and karaoke take place regularly, and a weekly quiz night runs on Thursdays.
Exploring the Aberdeenshire Coast
Gardenstown is a traditional fishing village on the Moray Firth, with the hotel 48 km from Huntly Castle and 19 km from Delgatie Castle. Fishing, hiking, and cycling are available in the surrounding area, with coastal walks and beaches nearby. The hotel is 68 km from Aberdeen Airport.
Family-Friendly with Pets Welcome
The hotel provides family rooms that accommodate groups, with outdoor furniture and a terrace for relaxation. Pets are welcome, with pet bowls provided and a resident pub dog that greets guests. Board games and puzzles are available in the shared lounge, and the games room offers additional entertainment.
Bram Stoker's Historic Hideaway
The hotel is a 275-year-old building where author Bram Stoker stayed while writing parts of his novel 'Dracula'. The low ceilings and exposed wooden beams preserve the building's original character, and a log fire adds warmth to the shared lounge. Historical details like wonky corridors and crooked rooms are noted by guests.
- Accommodation: Family rooms with private bathroom and sea views
- Dining: Locally sourced haddock and chips, Sunday carvery
- Entertainment: Live music, karaoke, weekly quiz night
- Location: Near Delgatie Castle, Huntly Castle, and Moray Firth
- History: 275-year-old inn with Bram Stoker connection
- Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with bowls and resident pub dog
- Activities: Fishing, hiking, cycling
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
16 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed and 2 Single beds
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Heating
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Room size:
15 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Sea view
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Essential information about The Garden Arms Pub And Rooms
| 💵 Lowest room price | 115 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 74.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Aberdeen, ABZ |
Location
- City landmarks
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