The Forbes Arms Hotel

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Forbes, Bridge of Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QJ

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The Forbes Arms Hotel

Welcome to The Forbes Arms Hotel.

Welcome to The Forbes Arms Hotel.

 

The Forbes Arms Hotel is a well-known landmark to
Sportsmen, visitors and tourists in this charming
part of rural Aberdeenshire. Situated just
beyond the bridge over the river Don  the Forbes
Arms Hotel offers modern hotel facilities
Including comfortable en suite letting bedrooms with free WI-FI,
popular bars and a charming restaurant with a
conservatory style extension overlooking the
River. The hotel gardens run down to the river
and are popular for alfresco dining.
Bridge of Alford is a small country village
nestling in the Vale of Alford on the banks of the
River Don and is surrounded by the Hills of
Bennarchie and Coreen. Despite this tranquillity
the City of Aberdeen is only a 40 minute drive
away. The Forbes Arms Hotel enjoys a highly
visible location in the village and is ideally
situated to benefit from sportsmen and visitors
to the area together with local patronage. The
area is reputed to be where the world famous
Aberdeen Angus breed of cattle originates and
has many attractions to offer the visitor
including a Heritage Centre, Transport
Museum, Steam Railway, a Country Park
incorporating an historic battlefield and a golf
course, all within easy reach of the hotel

on the banks of the River Don

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  • 2 Small Hotel
2 Small Hotel

Opening Times

Opening times 2013 (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013)

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