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 $132 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Hotel Dornoch Castle Hotel

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

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October 6, 2016

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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

Loves this place. Beautiful building. Perfectly furnished. The bar is lovely.

Brendan, United Kingdom

had a nice comfortable chair in front of the large coal fire, with a pint of local beer.

John, United Kingdom

The hotel was lovely and the staff very friendly and helpful. We upgraded our room so it was the cheapest night away, but it was well worth the money.

Joanna, United Kingdom

Food was excellent. Staff friendlying and could do not more for you. Room very comfortable. Just loved the stay.

Alastair, United Kingdom

This is a stunning castle in a wonderful location, and in a very pretty village. Unfortunately the Castle decor within is very dated and shabby. The evening meal did not look very appetising so we ate out. However, full marks for the breakfast. Parking was also easy. Our room was very expensive, as I did not realise that I had opted for a superior room when I booked, and it was a shock to find that this room cost £199! Instead of the £125 which my brother paid for his room. A mistake I will not be making again. I would not recommend this hotel, and indeed, when talking to others who had stayed at the same hotel, they also said they would not recommend this hotel to friends, colleagues or family. Such a shame as who would not want to stay in a Castle?

Terry, United Kingdom

9.1

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“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
“Loves this place. Beautiful building. Perfectly furnished. The bar is lovely.”

Brendan United Kingdom
“had a nice comfortable chair in front of the large coal fire, with a pint of local beer.”

John United Kingdom
“The hotel was lovely and the staff very friendly and helpful. We upgraded our room so it was the cheapest night away, but it was well worth the money.”

Joanna United Kingdom
“Food was excellent. Staff friendlying and could do not more for you. Room very comfortable. Just loved the stay.”

Alastair United Kingdom
“This is a stunning castle in a wonderful location, and in a very pretty village. Unfortunately the Castle decor within is very dated and shabby. ”

Terry 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

“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

“Loved everything about the castle. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about the castle.”

Paul

Australia

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2:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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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

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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.

“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

“This is a stunning castle in a wonderful location, and in a very pretty village. Unfortunately the Castle decor within is very dated and shabby. The evening meal did not look very appetising so we ate out. However, full marks for the breakfast. Parking was also easy. Our room was very expensive, as I did not realise that I had opted for a superior room when I booked, and it was a shock to find that this room cost £199! Instead of the £125 which my brother paid for his room. A mistake I will not be making again. I would not recommend this hotel, and indeed, when talking to others who had stayed at the same hotel, they also said they would not recommend this hotel to friends, colleagues or family. Such a shame as who would not want to stay in a Castle?”

Terry

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Reviewed: December 11, 2018

John
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.9

“clean, warm and very welcoming”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
had a nice comfortable chair in front of the large coal fire, with a pint of local beer.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Joanna
United Kingdom
9.6

“Will definitely stay here again!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel was lovely and the staff very friendly and helpful. We upgraded our room so it was the cheapest night away, but it was well worth the money.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 13, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

“A conveniently located place with very friendly and welcoming staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There was little design skill put into the restoration and renovation, access corridors to rooms were narrow and convoluted. Rooms that should have had beautiful period details were, due to the poor placement of new bathrooms and toilets, turned into strangely proportioned rooms.
The staff were friendly and welcoming. The place was centrally located in the lovely village of Dornoch.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 9, 2018

Sheila
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Castle hotel

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Anonymous
Netherlands
10

“Lovely hotel in lovely location with great food.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great food in castle. What more could you want?

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 28, 2018

William
United States Minor Outlying Islands
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not as nice as other Scotish hotel we stayed at over the past 2 weeks.
Near the Carnegie Club that we wanted to see

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 26, 2018

Sarah
United Kingdom
7.1

“Overall lovely”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Felt the rooms were very basic for what was charged for them
Loved the location and staff

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 18, 2018

Alastair
United Kingdom
10

“Could not have been better”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lighting in bathroom
Food was excellent. Staff friendlying and could do not more for you. Room very comfortable. Just loved the stay.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Cathy
Australia
5.4

“It was not as good as I had expected”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was very tired looking and at night the bathrooms were very noisey
The lounge and open fire

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 15, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

“Nice enough, just a little expensive ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Felt it was very expensive compared to other similar locations we've stayed at. Room was unbelievably hot even with windows open and heating off in October, made it very difficult to sleep. Handing keys in when you go out for a walk is quite odd.
Comfortable bed, breakfast was good, staff were helpful and knowledgeable about the whiskies that were available in the bar.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 3, 2018

Terry
United Kingdom
4.6

“Will not stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As above. Tired hotel. Expensive Dinner. Restricted menus. Dated. Shabby and uninviting. Room expensive even for a superior room. The sleigh bed had a sagging mattress. The bathroom was very nice and the toilet housed in a half turret, rather interesting.
This is a stunning castle in a wonderful location, and in a very pretty village. Unfortunately the Castle decor within is very dated and shabby. The evening meal did not look very appetising so we ate out. However, full marks for the breakfast. Parking was also easy. Our room was very expensive, as I did not realise that I had opted for a superior room when I booked, and it was a shock to find that this room cost £199! Instead of the £125 which my brother paid for his room. A mistake I will not be making again. I would not recommend this hotel, and indeed, when talking to others who had stayed at the same hotel, they also said they would not recommend this hotel to friends, colleagues or family. Such a shame as who would not want to stay in a Castle?

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 28, 2018

Timothy
United States of America
10

“Great intro to Scotland”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great place to stay in a neat town. Take time to enjoy the history

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 19, 2018

Dave
United Kingdom
5.8

“lovely outside, shame about the room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
DECORATE THE ROOMS!
all looked good, exterior was nice, amazing little bar but when we got to the room it was like a different hotel. it was by far the smallest and most run down of all the rooms we booked on an 11 night NC500 tour and was also by far the most expensive.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 19, 2018

Patricia
Australia
7.9

“Overall a comfortable and convenient accommodation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bathroom was very basic but adequate.
Dornoch is a very interesting and beautiful village and the location of the Hotel was excellent. A great stay.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Alison
New Zealand
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double/Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A few simple things could turn this place into the beauty it was designed to be . Making sure hot water is available at all times would help, thoughtful touches like fresh flowers, ensuring your chocolate mints are not out of date , fixing the wallpaper etc For the price charged I probably expected more - but this did not detract from my overall experience. Throw some money at this place castle owners - reinvigorate the interior and charge more :-)
For a start it’s a castle !!! Awesome plus - location is amazing - Dornoch is a super cute town. Didn’t mind that it’s a little tired looking and creaky - it is a piece of history however .....

Stayed in September 2018

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom 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 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-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom 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 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-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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