• Entire home
  • 1507 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Washing machine
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

3 St Gilbert Street offers accommodations in Dornoch, 12 miles from Dunrobin Castle. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this vacation home is a 2-minute walk from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle and 700 yards from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The accommodation offers private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests. The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at 3 St Gilbert Street will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dornoch, like cycling and hiking. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 50 miles from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
10
High score for Dornoch
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  • G
    Gordon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location The cottage has everything you would need stay
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the cottage and felt very much at home during my stay. It was comfortable, very well equipped, homely and full of character. There was a good supply of maps and information about Dornoch and the surrounding area and the cottage was well...
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very easy to find. Beach was a short walk and shops were on the doorstep. The cottage had a great deal of character and lots of extras such as fishing rods and golf clubs. Comfortable and clean with what looked like recently...

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

This 19th century cottage is in the heart of the Dornoch within the picturesque conservation area. The cottage continues to be tastefully decorated while retaining its quaint, cottage, original features. Visitors can relax in the cottage and enjoy the unique atmosphere that Dornoch offers or use it a base to explore the the north ,west or the heart of the Highlands. Downstairs there is a welcoming hall with a small cloakroom and a spiral staircase. There is a separate dining and sitting room. The kitchen is entered from the dining room and although small it is fully equipped with electric appliances including a larder fridge , cooker, microwave and all required cooking utensils and crockery. The washing machine is found in the covered way outside the back door. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one has a queen sized double bed and the other twin beds. All beds are very comfortable with quality duvets, pillows and white linen. The bathroom has an electric shower over the bath.
Our cottage had been a much loved family holiday home for over 40 years and over that time we have always let our cottage to visitors. We have many return visitors who love the cosy atmosphere of the cottage and the magic of Dornoch. The cottage handbook stored on the book case gives comprehensive information about the cottage, areas to visit and some recommendations of where to shop and eat. The bookcase has numerous booklets of the local attractions and a comprehensive selection of OS maps. Visitors are very welcome to borrow these maps. The cottage is in easy walking distance to the local shops, restaurants and pubs. It is within a short walking distance to the prestigious Royal Dornoch Golf Club and the stunning sandy Dornoch beach which is regularly rewarded with the Scottish Beach Award (2018)
Dornoch is the perfect location for a holiday which can include simple or long walks along the beach, touring the Highlands, golf at the Royal Dornoch Golf Club or the many other local golf courses. Dornoch is famed for it's majestic 13th century cathedral and the town centre has many elegant, historical buildings. Loch Fleet, a sea loch, lies just north of Dornoch and is a haven for fauna and flora. It has a variety of species including otters and seals, wild fowl and sea birds, orchids and butterflies. The loch is a large tidal basin with sand dunes, coastal heath and pine woods. The Dornoch area offers varied terrain for cyclists of all standards and cycle hire is available in Dornoch. Visitors can enjoy local hill walking to Struie, Ben Bhraggie or Fyrish and the more challenging Munro climbs up Ben Klibreck , Wyvis or Ben Hope. There are opportunities to fish for trout on the local lochs or salmon on the prestigious Helmsdale or Oykel rivers. From Dornoch visitors can take spectacular Highland trips to so many areas including Durness, Bettyhill, John O Groats and Ullapool. Lovers of single malts will enjoy visiting the many local whisky distilleries.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of 3 St Gilbert Street
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Shops
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 125. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: G, Licence No: HI-00025-F

FAQs about 3 St Gilbert Street

  • Yes, 3 St Gilbert Street is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • 3 St Gilbert Street can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • 3 St Gilbert Street is 650 feet from the center of Dornoch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at 3 St Gilbert Street may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • 3 St Gilbert Street has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from 3 St Gilbert Street. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at 3 St Gilbert Street is from 6:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • 3 St Gilbert Street offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach