I stayed at Arduthie House in April 2006 and would just like to add my praise and recommendation for the place.
The room I stayed in was large and very comfortable, and very nicely furnished.
As others have said, there are little extras which you don't normally find in a b&b (or any accommodation with a price in this category - 35 pounds for the night). There was a bowl of fresh fruit, and a drink of whiskey for a night cap!
The breakfast was also large and excellent quality, and the hosts are very welcoming and full of great information on the area.
Stonehaven is a lovely little town, and I would thoroughly recommend a visit there staying at Arduthie House.

I stayed at this lovely B&B for one night in September and wished at the time I could stay longer! I had a single room with share facilities for 24 pounds. My room was recently renovated and very clean; room contained wardrobe, beside table, single bed, tv, sink/vanity, toiletries, robe, tea/coffee facilities, magazines/books. Upon arrival I also found fresh fruit and mints as a welcome. My room was at the front of the hotel with a lovely view of the quite street. Although share facility, I had the bathroom, situated just down the hall, all to myself. There is also a guest sitting room, situated on the second floor, with couches/chairs, a television set, magazines, books and boardgames and a sideboard containing tourist information. Breakfast was outstanding and would definately set anyone up for a busy day - the standard cooked fare, along with porridge ( must be ordered the night before to allow for preparation ), pancakes, maple syrup, cereals, toast, fresh raspberries, fruit salad ...... Martin, the properietor is incredibly nice and very helpful. I would definately stay here again.

We stayed at Arduthie House in August 2003 and it was the was the clear "star" out of all the B&B's we stayed at during a 4-week stay in the UK. We arrived late in the day (with reservations) and although there was a small mix-up with our booking, the host accomodated us, allocating my 2 sons to a private ensuite, which was much more to their liking than the family room we had booked! The rooms were tastefully decorated and replete with many small touches (stationery, sweets, a wee dram of whisky) that really made us feel welcome. Excellent value for money!

outstanding establishment in every way - host very gracious, personable & attentive to any needs, accommodation extremely comfortable & pleasant, food abundant, freshly prepared, and the decor & ambiance outstanding - felt like I'd walked into a Victorian manse - even happened on music sessions in the "drawing room" in the evenings!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!