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About this property

A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle, this hotel is set in the centre of Durnoch, opposite a 13th-century cathedral. It boasts 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, whilst some also include a seating area and a four-poster 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 wooden 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 10 minutes’ walk away is Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Pubs and restaurants are just a few minutes’ walk. We allow dogs in our ground floor Garden Standard Rooms. Please advise the hotel after booking if you are bringing your dog. We charge a £15 supplement per dog, per night. We do not allow dogs in our upper floor Garden Standard Rooms or Castle Rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Moved to a different room for the second night, better shower and much quieter.
  • Keauffling
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room Location for walking around Dornoch
  • Ewald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The entire facility is great and highly recommend.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were so friendly! Perfect location for our friends wedding. Garden area was spacious and breakfast service was great!
  • Antony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous, history accommodation, great breakfast, amazing whisky bar .
  • Monika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place, very nice decor, clean, pizza at this place is delicious!
  • Campbell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel kindly gave us early check in. Lovely setting, great outdoor area.
  • Patrick
    France France
    Nice and friendly welcome. Very nice house. We also enjoy dining there.
  • Mats
    Australia Australia
    Welcoming atmosphere, central location, great food.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice friendly hotel.. phenomenal selection of whisky!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • Dinner
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Lunch
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Breakfast
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:30 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 06:30
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
15 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 reception 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.

Please note that dogs are only allowed in the following room type: Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View.