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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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rob
United Kingdom
“Great location right in town with parking outside. Room was comfortable.” - Michele
United Kingdom
“The very friendly receptionist welcomed us with enthusiasm, and gave us a couple of extra benefits when she heard it was our Golden Anniversary. We had a lovely big room, very quiet, and a delicious dinner. The breakfast was exceptional: a wide...” - Ben
United Kingdom
“It is a lovely hotel and a perfect stop on a family road trip through Scotland. The restaurant, bar and garden were great.” - Goldsmith
United Kingdom
“Stunning property full of local charm... and whisky! Room was very comfortable, and clean with a nice bathroom... even had bathrobes and slippers provided. A free dram of whisky each was a special treat.” - Sue
United Kingdom
“Lovely old hotel steeped in history. Dinner was great, really lovely pizza. Staff were all very welcoming. Couldn’t get a better location.” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Moved to a different room for the second night, better shower and much quieter.” - Frances
United Kingdom
“Everything was good, room, staff, evening meal! Location” - Hobbs
United Kingdom
“Location, ambience, attractive building, whiskey bar” - Keauffling
United Kingdom
“Beautiful room Location for walking around Dornoch” - Ewald
United Kingdom
“The entire facility is great and highly recommend.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Dinner
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Lunch
- Open forLunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Breakfast
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.



The fine print
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.