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Dornoch Castle Hotel

3.5 of 5
Castle Street, Dornoch IV25 3SD , Scotland
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Dornoch Castle Hotel
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Ranked #2 of 5 hotels in Dornoch
4.5 of 5 stars 219 Reviews
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What travellers say
  • “Old Courtroom” (9)
  • “Very good” (8)
  • “Most gorgeous” (3)
  • “Dinner bed” (3)
  • “Open fire” (3)
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Scotland
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Well worth a look.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

A romantic two night luxury break arranged by my other half. Champagne on arrival in our room. The Old Court Room said to be the finest in the Castle, amazing open fireplace. Wonderful four poster bed. Extremely cosy room, very tidy. Two small criticisms ; scatter cushions on bed were a bit fousty smelling, and very small separate toilet. Not... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Thank you ScotlandMilly for your lovely comments. We are delighted that you had such a lovely time and loved the Old Courtroom, it is very special and the toilet while small is built into the turret of the original castle and therefore very difficult to make any bigger, we think this adds character. Our chefs work extremely hard to source... More

edinburgh
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“2 nights away from it all”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This was our first visit to Dornoch Castle Hotel, we had purchased a Groupon voucher and did not know what to expect. We had a great time, from the food at dinner, which was super and a fantastic choice for breakfast. We stayed in a wing room, so lacked a little of the "old castle" but loved the owl on... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Thank you remmieEdinburgh for your lovely comments. We are delighted that you had such a lovely stay with us and enjoyed our fantastic food and our "friendly" owl. We hope that you will be able to visit us again the future, as we have said it is always lovely to see repeat customers coming back year after year, along with... More

Glasgow
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“I'll Be Back!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Over the past twelve years I have lost count of the number of times I have stayed there. Last week was my first visit for 2012. Nothing lifts my spirits like a few days in magnificent Dornoch and staying at the Dornoch Castle Hotel. I have absolutely nothing to compalin about! Even the bus stops a few yards from the... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Thank you Jean S for your lovely comments. We are delighted that you return every year to visit us, it is always lovely for us to see familiar faces year upon year. We very much look forward to your next visit. Warmest wishes from all the team at the Castle More

scotland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Wonderful, relaxing atmosphere”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

A return visit to Dornoch Castle Hotel for me and first time for my partner. Excellent service, Gluten free diet was catered for without fuss, food is fantastic. Good wine list and even better whisky selection, and these boys know their stuff when it comes to wine and whisky, name your favourite and they will run you through a list... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Thank you gettingreadytogo for your lovely comments. We are delighted that you had such a wonderful time with us and hope you are able to visit us again. Warmest wishes from all the team at Dornoch Castle Hotel More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“....from start to finish”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

To the family and staff of Dornoch Castle......top class....you rock !! Mum and baby bump would like to thank you for an amazing few days. We loved it from start to finish and the batteries are fully recharged. Kind, knowledgeable and attentive staff, good food, comfort and warmth from the moment you walk through the door... we didn't want to... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
9 March 2012

Thank you ScotsPassion for your wonderful comments. All the staff are delighted that you had such a lovely time and really appreciate the time taken to write such lovely compliments. We wish you all the luck for the future and the arrival of the "wee one" things won't be the same again and look forward to meeting him in the... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
101 reviews 101 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Went once had to go back”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Stayed in Feb 2011 for my husbands birthday in the cathederal room. It was icy and snowy outside but cosy inside. The room was hot with lashings of hot water and a big comfortable bed. Evening meal and breakfast was good. Plentiful. But while we were there we heard about the tower room with the open fire and were determined... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
9 March 2012

Thank you Travel_Teddybears for your lovely comments. We are delighted that you had such a lovely stay with us, so much so that you had to return, we hope you are able to visit us again soon. Warmest wishes from all the team at Dornoch Castle Hotel More

Inverness, United Kingdom
1 review
“understated excellence”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

From the moment my wife and I checked in to this superb hotel, greeted by friendly reception staff, to the moment we checked out 2 days later, every wish of ours was fulfilled in full with not even a beat missed-- not that we wanted the world, but I am sure if we had then it would have been produced.... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
9 March 2012

Thank you Alastair W for your wonderful comments. All the staff are delighted to read your compliments and really appreciate the time taken to write this. We do hope that you are able to visit us again soon Warmest wishes from all the team at Dornoch Castle Hotel More

Leicester, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Friendly warm welcome but bedrooms could do with updating.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Friendly warm welcome. Lovely open fire lit with cosy seating area in the bar/reception area. There were a few people staying at the same time as us and it was a good area to chat and have a drink. All the staff were friendly and chatty. Food was excellent but a little over priced. Both days we were given a... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
9 March 2012

Thank you MissyN5 for your lovely comments. We are delighted that you had such a lovely stay with us. With regards to the food, the chefs work really hard to ensure only the freshest ingredients are used and as much produce locally sourced which of course does come at a cost which most people are happy to pay for as... More

Glasgow
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Traditional and modern...it captures a sense of Scottish culture”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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We recently spent a few days in Dornoch Castle Hotel. The room was beautiful and well appointed and ours overlooked the garden which was beautiful. We ate in the restaurant and the food was simply stunning, the menu was to die for. I can honestly say the food was out of this world. The staff were really lovely to us... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
9 March 2012

Thank you Caroline B for your lovely comments. All the staff are delighted that you had such a lovely time in Dornoch and thoroughly enjoyed the food. The chefs work extremely hard to ensure that all the ingredients are as fresh as possible and sourced locally which ensures the best taste possible. We do hope that you are able to... More

Cheshire
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Perfect - we will return again and again and again...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This is the 4th time we have had the pleasure of staying at this fantastic hotel after getting married here in 2008 and will do our utmost to return for anniversaries. Every time we are delighted by the service and quality of our room, and the winter deals are such amazing value for money (£99 per person for a 2-night... More

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dornochcastle, Manager at Dornoch Castle Hotel, responded to this review
9 March 2012

Thank you RapunzelW for your lovely comments. We are delighted that you felt so at home and welcomed during your last stay when bringing your dogs, which I am sure enjoyed the stay too. All the staff appreciate such lovely comments and work hard to ensure that we remember returning guests and give each person the same level of warm... More

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Castle Street, Dornoch IV25 3SD , Scotland
Price range (per night):* S$128 - 343

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