Arduthie House in Aberdeenshire

Very nice B&B. Ideal quiet location in the center and within walking distance of the sea. We had a large room from which we could even see the sea. Loving and cozy furnishings. Very friendly reception.

It is a charming place and 100% recommended. Very well-equipped rooms, a great size and incredible breakfast!! Rob, the owner, super friendly. We arrived early to take advantage of the day and take the route to the castle and our room was already ready. He gave us the perfect explanations and we enjoyed our stay!

Recently changed hands, and I only went in for a cake and coffee The stairs are a problem for the elderly/infirm The cafe was busy with only two spare seats available Plentiful staff waiting kept to a minimum

We spent one night in April 2024 (2 adults and a 10-year-old child) during our road trip in Scotland. Arduthie house is a charming typical house, with little nooks and crannies. The rooms are simple but very pretty, comfortable and clean. The shared relaxation room is extraordinary and friendly. The owners are really kind and attentive. One of our favourite bed and breakfasts!

Excellent restaurant and produce. Atmosphere first class.

Very friendly hosts providing a welcoming stay in a very clean property and a great breakfast. The hosts provided good local knowledge that gave us assistance in where to go and where to eat. Highly recommended, A1

My tour of Scotland started from here, in this small village where life seems to follow the rhythm of the sea, and in this "house" with a severe appearance but with a welcoming heart like the master and the landlady. It couldn't have had a better start. I have not had the opportunity to delve into the history of this building which must be quite old: it is probably a typical building from the late 19th or early 20th century, which has been gracefully renovated, trying to maintain the original style, while guaranteeing the guests all the comforts of modernity. Cozy and clean rooms (according to English standards), a splendid common room, generous typical breakfast and really friendly and helpful managers. Thanks for the welcome.

We really enjoyed our stay at Arduthie House. Lovely hosts, nice rooms and a fabulous breakfast. Would definitely stay there again.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Arduthie Guest House. The rooms were clean and bright and breakfast was wonderful. The location is near the center of the city and makes it possible to walk to restaurants.

Had a soup and sandwich lunch here. Vert tasty. Good service and reasonably priced.

En plus deu bed and breakfast, Rod et Lesley font un service de Tea Room avec d'excellents gâteaux et du snacking de qualité, à tester absoulument!

We called in at lunchtime for soup and sandwiches. Freshly homemade soups were delicious as were the sandwiches. All nicely presented and reasonably priced. Most enjoyable lunch sat in the garden. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Really enjoyed my stay. Quaint, quiet town. Cozy room. Tiny shower. Nice common lounge. Super good and friendly service. Breakfast was yum!

Only used the tea room for a hot chocolate, only had short time in Stonehaven, but looks a nice place to stay. Friendly staff. Locals use it for morning coffee etc always a good sign. You may need to book during holiday season for the tea room. They squeezed us in because we only needed a quick drink.

Arduthie House The perfect place for an Afternoon Tea Party! Arduthie House did a wonderful job setting the scene for a delightful and delicious afternoon tea for 18 ladies to celebrating our daughters Bridal Shower. Thank you Rod & Lesley

Great food and coffee in pleasant surroundings. Excellent customer service.

Brilliant tea room. Can even eat outside in the sun.

Delightful tearoom within a B&B. The pot of tea of two was huge and satisfied even my thirst for tea. The scones were delicious and served warm. Loved the option of being able to choose a full size piece of cake or a bite size piece. Would potentially have liked slightly more jam with my scone but that’s only a minor quibble. Would definitely return when we are next in the area.

Warm welcome lovely bedroom & rest lounge area various choices for breakfast full Scottish or Continental

Proper tea rooms. Excellent coffee and cakes

Absolutely delightful! Lovely place to catch up with friends. Cakes, sandwiches and tea were perfect. The best gluten free afternoon I've ever had. Such a treat! Staff were so welcoming.

Was visiting the village and discovered this, a little gem off the main town centre (about 5 to 10 mins walking depending on speed). The prices were good, portions a good size for a light lunch and cakes were amazing. Would also like to note the staff were prompt and really nice. 5/5 would definitely go again.

Had lunch here with my friend on Saturday, as always service and food we're excellent. Loved the salad and homemade coleslaw. Finished off with American and Biscoff Millionaire, fab. Will be back very very soon ty

Lovely stay in beautiful home. Made very welcome, hosts were very informative and provided map with recommendations on where to eat. Lovely, freshly cooked breakfast. We'll definitely return and would highly recommend this gem in the heart of Stonehaven.

Lovely coffee & a very tasty cheese scone served in lovely surroundings.

We visited Arduthie House this week as part of a day trip to Stonehaven and had a really lovely lunch. Although there are tables inside, we opted to eat in the garden surrounded by flowers. The staff were all helpful and friendly and the service was good. The menu was not huge (which I prefer) but had some different choices. I went for the vegan platter which was really good - lots of home made nibbles, some fresh fruit, salad and homemade chutney and flapjack. Tea was served in a china cup. My husband had the bacon, brie and cranberry sandwich which also looked good - really fresh and accompanied by crips and salad. The whole place was clean and looked fresh. Only one small "gripe" - there was no check in for track and trace which was a bit surprising and although we were outside, we did both use the indoor facilities so check in might have been advisable. Otherwise though a really good visit and I would recommend to anyone.

Excellent value for money, lovely hosts, excellent breakfast. We were in room at top of stairs as last minute booking. It was spacious and everything that is required. Used the tea room for lunch and food was excellent.

Lovely coffee and cake catch up with friends in cosy surroundings. Friendly helpful staff

Very nice tearoom and garden, friendly staff. Very reasonable in price

If you like tea and scones this is the place for you! One of the best scones I have tasted, the staff were absolutely lovely and would definitely return for the scones!

Great accommodation, good food, friendly hosts

Arduthie House is an absolute treat. A true gem. Upon arrival, it was beautifully presented inside and out. Very clean and tidy. I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch and latte. The service was wonderful and very friendly. One of the best there is :)

3 friends visited this place for lunch recently but had to eat alfresco due to lockdown restrictions. Despite it being a little cold, we enjoyed a lovely lunch and will not hesitate to come back here again.

Warm, comfy, cosy, perfectly located, nice food, great owners... Would definitely recommend!

Lovely food & very friendly staff & service

With Stonehaven being so busy we decided to head away from the crowds and came across this tearoom. Home made quiche was delicious as was the carrot cake. We sat outside as we had the dog and it was lovely and peaceful. Cannot recommend this place more. Well worth a visit. Hidden gem.

We had a lovely weekend stay. A clean spacious room. Hosts were very friendly and made us feel at home. Due to current restrictions breakfast is brought to your room. The breakfast was very good and more than enough to set you up for the day. We could not recommend this gem of a B&B enough

B&b incantevole, la nostra camera aveva la vista mare ed era deliziosa. Gestione eccellente delle misure anticovid, estrema pulizia ed attenzione, la colazione è stata servita in camera tramite un cestino che contiene tutto quello che si è ordinato mediante un form da compilare il giorno precedente. I gestori sono davvero carini e gentili, lo consiglio vivamente!

We had a very pleasant stay there. Room was bright, clean and comfortable. There was a lovely garden at the front of house, with a seating area. Breakfast was served in the room, due to the covid19, but was well organised! Good location too. Definitely stay there again.

Fabulous hosts, beautiful, comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and great value for money.

I overheard one of the waitresses asking a mature voice (who i assume was a senior member of staff) if the out of date milk was okay to serve and the reply was yes. This is ridiculous as this could make someone seriously ill. The poor young waitresses also seemed rushed off their feet as there were only a few of them to cope with the huge numbers of customers. I could of cooked better at home and it’s overpriced.

There are definitely things about this place that people would like. It's situated up the hill from the main through road, and there are quite a few steps up through a big garden to the front door. Inside it comes across as very quaint. There are tablecloths on the tables and real china crockery. It has an air of genteel antiquity about it. I can well imagine why some people would like it. For my part, going in quite late in the day for a cup of tea and a cake, I didn't find anything to eat that particularly appealed to me, so I can't get too enthusiastic. I guess the moral is for everyone to try it and see.

Amazing fresh delicious food and lovely service

Lovely morning cup so coffee and the nicest cheese scone I’ve had My mum had tea and coffee and walnut cake which she said was lovely We will be back

Enjoyed a catch up with a friend at this tea room. Enjoyed a proper cup of tea in a cute cup and saucer in lovely traditional surroundings. Cosy area inside when it was drench outside.

Vi är så nöjda, centralt mitt i byn och bara 5 min ner till hamnen. Rummet mycket rent och trevligt med fin utsikt, hela huset är fantastiskt med en mysig salong man kan utnyttja. Mycket bra frukost, mer än man kan förvänta sig, vi hade bil som gick bra att parkera på gatan, värdparet var mycket omtänksamma och måna om att vi skulle trivas.Vi kan verkligen rekommendera Arduthie House B&B.

Great place, wonderful hosts and superb breakfast. We loved it

Beautiful garden and house as you walk up the drive to this lovely tea room. Friendly staff and a sunshine is all you need to enjoy you lunch. Hand made sandwiches and hot tea all went down very well. I would really recommend you try this place for yourself when in Stonehaven .

The nicest Georgian/Victorian house in Stonehaven centre town. Lovely decorated, spacious room and bath overlooking the sea. They serve the perfect breakfast, and the house also works as a tea room. Lesley and Rod are just the kindest people and they make you feel at home since you arrive, they also let you use the living room full of books and games, and comfy sofas and a piano and guitars, also whisky and sherry. On top of all that, as we had not been able to see Dunnottar Castle during our stay, Lesley took as in her car and from there to the train station where we had a train to catch. We will always treasure our stay in Arduthie House, a home away from home.

Have just spent the afternoon in the company of my dear friend and to celebrate her birthday, treated her to an afternoon tea. The tea was excellent in every way and we were served by attentive and well trained young waitresses who offered us a selection of teas and coffees whilst our choice of freshly prepared sandwiches were being made. The food came beautifully presented on a 3-tier china cake stand. We received dainty sandwiches (crusts removed), scones and pancakes with cream and jam and a multitude of delicious bite sized cakes, all of which were home-made, freshly baked and attractively garnished with fresh fruits. The Arduthie House tearoom is run by a lovely couple who work extremely hard. I have had morning coffees and lunches there previously and each time the service is excellent and food delicious. They also give very good value and just take the time to ensure you have a lovely experience. I definitely recommend this "Ritz" of the north!

Comfy, spotless, relaxed, very friendly. Love it

Sehr nette Zimmer mit Liebe eingerichtet, Besitzer sind tolle liebe Menschen und das Frühstück ein gutwr Start in den Tag.

Popped in for cuppa. Very good tea, with a generously large pot for two. Good treacle scone with plenty of butter, jam and cream. Very pleasant staff.

Il manque la 6ème Étoile pour cet avis!!! Endroit superbe les patrons sont agréables ils parlent un peu français! Si j'avais une tante éloignée Écossaise je pense qu'elle aurait une maison comme celle-ci! Chambre super, petit déjeuner même chose Maison dans laquelle on pose aussi bien ces valises que les petits soucis de nos vies quotidiennes! Pur style Écossais!

A couple of streets back from the Market Square, this wasn’t easy for strangers to find but we were glad we did. The soup was delicious as were the scones. Service was really friendly and we felt valued as customers. There is a good mixture of comfortable seating, tables and outside seating as well. Worth finding!

Had a lovely afternoon tea with friends.

I come here quite a lot with family and this place never disappoints. I have never been to the apartments but the tea room is fantastic. The staff are very polite and never fail to disappoint. I really like this place and will come here again.

No dogs allowed but you can sit on our very damp outdoor furniture. No covers on them to keep them dry. We will make you wait out there in the cold and bring you lukewarm coffee. We will make you wait even longer for "stovies". We call them stovies, but in reality they are actually mince and tatties but with all the flavour missing. Happy new year!!!!

Good bacon,brie and cranberry baguette

My mum took me here, as it's her favourite place in stonehaven for a relaxing cuppa. We were made to feel so welcome and the lady working even put the log fire on for us even though we were the only ones in. The food was also great! Highly recommended!

We had lunch and afternoon tea several times and it's always delicious. Afternoon tea is just right size, not too big. The owners are really lovely.

Latte and coffee and walnut cake .....what could be better except maybe a fruit scone ! Very friendly service .

We really enjoyed our stay,very well looked after by our hosts.

What a delightful, friendly place offering a range of light lunches, including soups, croissants and salad. But stay for the cakes, home baked and totally delicious.

Very pleasant tea house type restaurant

Have passed here so often, but popped in for lunch today. This is a really friendly place, and the food was excellent. I had a lovely macaroni cheese with bacon, and my wife had a gluten free quich. The coffee and hot chocolate were great too. Was very popular.

Go for tea/coffee and beautiful scones . Quiet very clean lovely staff. It is our favourite place for light lunch all freshly baked and made. Go once and you will return for sure .

Stopped by for coffee & cake. Both delicious. Were not hurried or rushed in the slightest. Quaint surroundings. Would definitely come again.

We love visiting this tea room. I would highly recommend the afternoon tea which is reasonably priced at £11 pp.

We spent two nights. Lovely house and owners. Beautiful view on the sea and the houses of Stonehaven. The breakfast was delicious. We tried the 3 kinds( continental, the spécial egg and of course the full scotish): good, fresh and tasty. Merci à Leslie et Rob pour cet excellent séjour avec en prime un excellent rapport qualité prix! Julie and Nicolas S.

Superb! Really friendly. Gorgeous house, excellent breakfast.

We happened upon this small, homely restaurant. The house is beautiful and has a pretty garden leading to the door. The dining room is relaxing abd attractively decorated and the food is home-made and delicious. The service was appropriately attentive. I also appreciated the fact that there was no músic. But general knowledge quizzes and puzzles were provided on the tables as entertainment. A great idea!

Une personne charmante Lesley nous a accueilli pour un lunch ou la nourriture était excellente dans un cadre so british ! Jolie maison à proximité de la mer ! A recommander sans hésitation !

Stopped here for elevenses with the children. We sat outside in the beautifully planted garden, enjoying the sunshine and the gorgeous scent of the roses. We shared banana loaf, chocolate cake and a bakewell slice with coffee and juice. Delicious delicious delicious. Would highly recommend.

Se volete fare l'esperienza di una casa scozzese... e di una grande ospitalità anche questa tutta scozzese... passete almeno una notte in questa House.

Delightful place to stop for coffee and cake. The coffee is excellent quality, lovely flavour and the cake is delicious. Coffee and walnut cake was perfect and the scones with jam were really tasty too. The staff are incredibly friendly in a subtle way. Would love to go back again.

Stopped for coffee and scones. Delicious! Beautiful house and garden. Friendly people. Thanks.

Wir haben uns dort sehr wohlgefühlt! Überaus freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Gemütlich eingerichtete Zimmer und tolles Frühstück, wurde sehr liebevoll zubereitet. Jederzeit wieder!

Popped in for coffee and a light lunch. Coffee was excellent and sandwiches were freshly made. Not cheap but worth the money as the setting is great. Path up to the front door is steep and you have to be careful going down as I imagine you could pick up speed unintentionally. Well worth a visit for a more refined light meal.

Visited for first time based upon reviews and wasn’t disappointed. There are a few steps at the entrance so be warned I’d like us you have a laden buggy. The menu had plenty of choice with the usual suspects - sandwiches, cakes, scones etc plus specials - macaroni cheese, goats cheese salad. Didn’t see a children’s menu but they offer small portions. Service was good (only gripe was our daughter (3) was left waiting for her food at each course (no idea why but this happens everywhere we go) food was lovely - we had quiche with salad. Generous portions all round and they offer smaller bites. If you’re looking for main meals this isn’t the place for you because it’s really a tea room but what they do is lovely. Recommended.

Lovely tea, a must do in Stonehaven. Great service and relaxing atmosphere. Close to Dunottar Castle. We will be back.

Lovely lunch in great surroundings with pleasant, attentive staff.

Whilst wandering through Stonehaven, a local resident overheard us talking about our options for finding a café for lunch. She pointed us in the direction of Arduthie House, and I'm glad she did. It's only a couple of minutes walk from the main square, but set back off a slightly quieter road, so maybe doesn't get the passing trade it deserves.

Very friendly, comfortable and clean rooms with a lovely lounge. Nice little touches to make sure that you are well looked after.

lovely place to stay or just to visit the coffee house. lovely home bakes

Went in on New Year's day for tea,soup and cakes. Lovely relaxing place, friendly and welcoming. We really like this place and go as often as we can. Nice roaring fire to warm you up if it's cold outside.

Great little Vintage Tearoom and Gallery that we stumbled upon looking for somewhere that was open on a Wintry day in Stonehaven. Really nice bowl of soup, cheese scone, cafetiere coffee and small cake (we had Carrot), all for £6.50 each. Great quality at a really good price. Was a nice way to break up our long post-Christmas journey home. Would certainly go back again. Highly recommended.

Lovely and relaxing place for lunch - or tea and cake - with sea views. We were greeted like old friends! We will be back.

This place is a hidden gem just back from the Main Street and is a great place to relax with coffee and cake. Main menu looked very good and very reasonable prices. It’s the dining area of a B&B; but don’t be put off it’s very nice. The staff/owner was very friendly and helpful. We’ll be making return visits.

Set in the public rooms of an old victorian house, Nice period decor and architecture. Comfortable seating. Fresh baking and an open fire - what more do you need in a cold afternoon.

I had heard lovely things about Arduthie House tearoom and managed a visit this afternoon. It certainly lived up to its warm and friendly reputation. My blueflower Earl Grey tea was served with additional hot water and our cakes were fresh and delicious. The tearoom is a lovely eclectic mix of modern comfort with vintage touches in a classic Victorian house, fronted by lovely gardens, even in mid October. The welcome is warm, the food delicious and fresh and I really didn't want to leave. Great wee place offering yet another reason to visit Stonehaven.

Friendly hosts, clean quiet rooms, and lovely breakfast. We would highly recommend Arduthie House.

Ganz zauberhaftes Cafe und B&B; in einem hübschen Garten. Selbst gebackener Kuchen und Scones! Sehr aufmerksames und freundliches Personal.

Great wee gem tucked away good clean place, couldn't want more.

A very welcoming place. Rooms are comfortable. Breakfast was extensive. We felt like one of the family. If we return to Stonehaven this is where we'd stay

Wir wollten im Arduthie House übernachten und waren rechtzeitig dort, um Mittag zu essen. Gut so! Im Tea Room wird eine kleine, aber feine Auswahl an Speisen angeboten - wir haben uns für Quiche (vegetarisch und nicht vegetarisch) und ein Schinken-Käse-Croissant entschieden. Alles kam mit kleinen Beilagen und war zum einen lecker und zum anderen so reichlich, dass wir gut gesättigt wieder aufgestanden sind.

My friend and I visited these tea rooms today and were extremely impressed ,not just by the quality of the cream tea (delicious ) but also the attentive and very pleasant staff who made us feel so welcome .Everything was lovely , from the building itself to the warm inviting tea rooms with pretty tablecloths and interesting art works ( all for sale ) on the walls .The charming lady we spoke to is ,we assume ,the owner and should be very proud of this fab place .Can't wait to visit again with the family and sample more things from the menu!

Excellent cakes and the lady owner serving was absolutely delightful. We actually visited last year but I couldn't enter this date. Tea selection was great and just a brilliant little place to stop, highly recommended.

A friend and I received a gift vouchers for afternoon tea at Arduthie house so we booked in advance for what was a lovely afternoon. We were showed to our table and given menus to choose choice of tea and sandwiches. Tea was on endless supply, which was a good thing as we drank nearly 3 pots. My friend and I had lots to catch up on so even though we had been there 2 1/2 hours we never felt hurried. Sandwiches were lovely and a great selection of cakes. Even asking for raspberry jam instead of strawberry jam (due to allergy) was no trouble at all. Not sure what the price per head was but having been for afternoon tea at the Marcliffe earlier in the week Arduthie house was the better of the two. Will definitely be back.

Lovely B&B Friendly owners. Very nice rooms. Little but comfortable.