Name: Dornoch Castle Hotel
Address: Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SD, United Kingdom, Castle Street, Highlands, IV25 3SD, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $133 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hotel Dornoch Castle Hotel

Castle Street, Dornoch, IV25 3SD, United Kingdom –

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The whisky bar and restaurant were great. We enjoyed the atmosphere and whisky insights that the staff shared with us. The room was clean and a decent size, though very basic otherwise.

Brodie, Australia

This is a very nice hotel. The bedrooms look good, the beds are comfortable, a good shower. The staff were very nice, the bar area was comfortable and warm to sit in. The restaurant was brilliant, the food amazing and the staff were very welcoming.

Christopher, United Kingdom

Owners on property and very very engaging. Staff well trained which was entirely obvious. Owners and staff care.

Ian, United States of America

Great place to stay in a neat town. Take time to enjoy the history

Timothy, United States of America

Lovely hotel in a very central location. Food was good and staff very helpful and welcoming.

Mike, United Kingdom

Good shower, excellent breakfast, golf club, dunrobin castle

Steve, South Africa

Our room was more like a suite. It was huge. The queen bed was very comfy. The view out our window was of the lovely back garden. Our room was in an older part of the castle with funny narrow hallways, and sloping, squeaking floors. It definitely felt old but in a good way. We found it to be charming. The staff were awesome. We arrived at 2:30am and there was a very nice young man to greet us and show us to our room. The hotel manager was also a very interesting guy to talk with. Breakfast was ordered off of a menu. I had scrambled eggs and salmon. They have a coffee machine that makes whatever you like. Cappuchino, latte, Americano, and it is self serve. The village of Dornoch is very quaint and worth exploring. We used the location as home base for touring the north coast.

Teresa, United States of America

Enjoyed sitting in the garden enjoying a few drinks in the sun.

Alex, United Kingdom

Beautiful building central to town. Lovely outdoor beer gardens. Superb breakfast. The room was very comfortable and well appointed.

Linda, Australia

Very friendly staff Clean rooms Breakfast was excellent

Hugh, United Kingdom

9.1

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“The whisky bar and restaurant were great. We enjoyed the atmosphere and whisky insights that the staff shared with us. The room was clean and a decent size, though very basic otherwise.”

Brodie Australia
“This is a very nice hotel. The bedrooms look good, the beds are comfortable, a good shower. The staff were very nice, the bar area was comfortable and warm to sit in. ”

Christopher United Kingdom
“Owners on property and very very engaging. Staff well trained which was entirely obvious. Owners and staff care.”

Ian United States of America
“Great place to stay in a neat town. Take time to enjoy the history”

Timothy United States of America
“Lovely hotel in a very central location. Food was good and staff very helpful and welcoming.”

Mike United Kingdom
“Good shower, excellent breakfast, golf club, dunrobin castle”

Steve South Africa
“Our room was more like a suite. It was huge. The queen bed was very comfy. The view out our window was of the lovely back garden. ”

Teresa United States of America
“Enjoyed sitting in the garden enjoying a few drinks in the sun.”

Alex United Kingdom
“Beautiful building central to town. Lovely outdoor beer gardens. Superb breakfast. The room was very comfortable and well appointed.”

Linda Australia
“Very friendly staff Clean rooms Breakfast was excellent”

Hugh United Kingdom

A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle, this hotel is in the center of Durnoch, across from a 13th-century cathedral. It has period features throughout the property, as well as fine dining and quiet walled gardens.

Bright rooms all have a TV, tea/coffee and a private bathroom, while some also include a sitting area and a four-post bed. Many rooms have views of the hotel’s walled garden, Dornoch Firth or Dornoch Cathedral.

The award-winning Garden Restaurant has original 15th-century stone walls and hardwood floors. It offers traditional Scottish dishes using local produce including local seafood, Aberdeen Angus beef and Highland venison.

Dornoch Castle Hotel is a 15 minute walk from the seashore and a 10 minute walk away is Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Pubs and restaurants are just a few minutes’ walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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An Inside Look at Dornoch Castle Hotel

Dornoch Castle Hotel is a 15th Century converted Castle set in the centre of the historic town of Dornoch. It stands directly opposite the town's stunning 13th Century Cathedral and only a 5 minute walk for the world renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The Castle is famous for its Whisky Bar which features a wide array of unique and rare whiskies to entice all palates. Situated in the Castle's original restaurant, in the converted Whisky Bar you can sit in comfort next to the roaring fire and enjoy a couple of drams. Our Garden Restaurant has maintained an 1 AA rosette standard for six years now through the exceptional hard working team of chefs and their commitment to using local produce. Dornoch Castle Hotel has a variety of room types to suit all. With our award winning Old Courtroom which is the ideal room for a romantic getaway featuring a hand carved four poster bed and its own working fire place. There are superior rooms set in the original Castle building and then Garden Standard room available in the modern extension which overlook the Castle's beautifully manicured walled garden.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Royal Dornoch Golf Club
0.2 miles
Dunrobin Castle
7.8 miles

Closest Airports

Inverness Airport
23.5 miles
Wick John O’Groats Airport
52.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Spacious comfortable clean rooms in Annexe with modern bathroom. Bed very comfortable. Had fabulous evening meal in the hotel Restaurant. The food is excel...”

Alimarwat

United Kingdom

9.5

“Room was clean and comfortable. The bar was great with plenty of choices and breakfast in the morning was good. Hotel is right in centre and perfect for walking...”

Kerr

United Kingdom

“Ambiance within the lounge and bar, staff friendliness and efficiency and building (Castle)”

Ken

United Kingdom

7.5

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2:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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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.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 12:00 AM and 6:30 AM

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Dornoch Castle Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Check-In Information:
If you are due to arrive outside of the hotel’s published check-in times, please contact reception in advance, in order to inform them of your estimated time of arrival. You can contact the front desk by telephone or via email, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.

If you would like to dine please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

“The whisky bar and restaurant were great. We enjoyed the atmosphere and whisky insights that the staff shared with us. The room was clean and a decent size, though very basic otherwise.”

Brodie

Australia

“This is a very nice hotel. The bedrooms look good, the beds are comfortable, a good shower. The staff were very nice, the bar area was comfortable and warm to sit in. The restaurant was brilliant, the food amazing and the staff were very welcoming.”

Christopher

“Our room was more like a suite. It was huge. The queen bed was very comfy. The view out our window was of the lovely back garden. Our room was in an older part of the castle with funny narrow hallways, and sloping, squeaking floors. It definitely felt old but in a good way. We found it to be charming. The staff were awesome. We arrived at 2:30am and there was a very nice young man to greet us and show us to our room. The hotel manager was also a very interesting guy to talk with. Breakfast was ordered off of a menu. I had scrambled eggs and salmon. They have a coffee machine that makes whatever you like. Cappuchino, latte, Americano, and it is self serve. The village of Dornoch is very quaint and worth exploring. We used the location as home base for touring the north coast.”

Teresa

United States of America

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Reviewed: May 22, 2019

Wanda
Canada
9.6

“A Wonderful Royal Stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room was rather small and we had no view but there is a wonderful lounge on the second floor that I spent a lot of time in. Our room did not have a castle feel to it although the bar and upstairs lounge did. The room was cold which affected our sleep. I ended up putting the plush robe that they provided on to warm up. We felt the price was higher and rooms smaller. We were grateful to have had the breakfast included in the price.
Felt like Royalty

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Helen
United Kingdom
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Expectation was that we would have a Castle room and not be in a noisy annex. Cracked mirror, tv remote didn’t work, could hear footsteps and showers of other guests. Should have been asked if we minded having a bathroom designed for guests with mobility issues. Shower chair for those quests had rusty legs and grouting along the bottom of the shower was dirty
Location. Friendly helpful staff. Good breakfast.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Linda
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful building central to town. Lovely outdoor beer gardens. Superb breakfast. The room was very comfortable and well appointed.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Robert
United States of America
5.4

“Great staff but room fell flat”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms was not as pictured. Didn't feel castle like. Seemed like your average hotel. Too expensive for what was provided.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Sharon
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very expensive bar and restaurant
Location

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Brodie
Australia

1 helpful vote
6.7

“Great bar and restaurant, very average accommodation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This didn't feel like staying in a castle. The room felt very generic, like any other 2 star hotel. The walls were very thin and we could hear other toilets flushing and people moving around. We were quite disappointed to find that our bed was just two singles pushed together. Worst, they had very cheap beds with loose bed heading boards that banged against the wall when you moved in bed. Considering the cost we think they really haven't fitted out the rooms as well as they should and wouldn't recommend staying here.
The whisky bar and restaurant were great. We enjoyed the atmosphere and whisky insights that the staff shared with us. The room was clean and a decent size, though very basic otherwise.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 10, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very good central position. Excellent staff, good food.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 10, 2019

Paul
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location in a lovely town

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 7, 2019

Sheryl
United Kingdom
4.6

“This was disappointing and overpriced for the quality of accommodation provided.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had room changed after first night. Mirror was broken. Couldn't use chairs as they were squashed in corner, t.v was broken. Couldn't use kettle except on floor as it didn't reach the plug. Terribly noisy through the walls. Very disappointed.
Breakfast was good quality. Beds were comfy.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 6, 2019

Hugh
United Kingdom
10

“Fantastic stay Will return soon”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was great
Very friendly staff Clean rooms Breakfast was excellent

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 5, 2019

Visitor
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Catered well for my food allergies

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019

Linda
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast could have been a bit better, tea not very hot and hot food arrived a bit too quickly. Lovely butter. Service friendly.
Good location and room

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 2, 2019

Patricia
United Kingdom
7.5

“It was ok but not really value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was small and not much sound insulation from other rooms. Dining room could be noisy. Nothing to absorb the noise of noisy patron’s laughter and speech.
Evening meal was delicious. Service was lovely.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 1, 2019

Hamish
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Overall enjoyable and relaxing stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can’t think of anything
Friendly efficient staff, brilliant Chef and delicious fayre. Decent sized bedroom. They even had a Whiskey tasting at 10am, shame I had to continue my N500 journey!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 27, 2019

Alimarwat
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bedrooms in annexe are a bit dated.
Spacious comfortable clean rooms in Annexe with modern bathroom. Bed very comfortable. Had fabulous evening meal in the hotel Restaurant. The food is excellent quality and presented beautifully. Breakfast was great too. Bar area is cosy with roaring fire in large original fireplace. Staff friendly and very professional. Plenty of parking on the street outside near good independent shops for holiday shopping! The stunning Dornoch cathedral is opposite.

Stayed in April 2019

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	Superior Double/Twin Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Bright, spacious rooms within the 15th- and 18th-century sections of the property. Features include a TV, tea and coffee and a private bathroom. Please inform the hotel of bed preferences on the day of booking. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Bright rooms all have a TV, tea/coffee and a private bathroom. Many rooms have views of the hotel’s walled garden, Dornoch Firth or Dornoch Cathedral. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Carpeted Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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