Dornoch Castle Hotel, Dornoch
About the Hotel
Rooms: Comfort and Style
Dornoch Castle Hotel, a 15th-century building in Dornoch's center, offers rooms with a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a bathroom. Many rooms overlook the walled garden, Dornoch Firth, or Dornoch Cathedral. Superior rooms are in the original castle, while standard rooms are in the extension. Deluxe Four Poster rooms are in the oldest part of the Castle and include a spa bath and shower. Garden Superior rooms are in the modern extension with walled garden views. Garden Standard rooms, recently refurbished, are on the ground and first floors of the modern extension and overlook the walled gardens. All rooms have heating and carpeted floors. Triple bedrooms feature an en suite Mira shower over bath. Twin beds are available.
Diverse Castle Dining
The Garden Restaurant serves local produce, open daily from 6-9 pm in summer and 6-8 pm in winter, with dinner sometimes served in the whisky bar. A la carte options include a charcuterie sharing board, Dornoch gin-cured salmon, and hoisin-honey glazed pork belly. Pizzas include Margherita, Pepperoni, and Spicy Nduja Haggis. Gluten-free bases and vegan cheese are available for an additional charge. Main courses feature a house burger, Cromarty beer-battered haddock, and venison haunch. Desserts include banana, caramel & coconut strudel, and sticky toffee pudding. The Vault offers a private dining experience with custom menus, wine, and whisky pairings.
Whisky and Activities
The Whisky Bar features unique and rare whiskies. The bar offers whisky tastings led by the Bar & Events Manager. The Dornoch Negroni, crafted with Thompson Bros Organic Mediterranean Gin, is available. The Dornoch Distillery, located on the hotel grounds, produces gin and whisky, though tours are not available. The North Coast 500 route begins in Inverness and loops around the coast. The hotel offers itineraries for activities such as mountain biking and castle visits. Explore Tarbat Ness Walk and lighthouse in Portmahomack. Visit local distilleries, including Dornoch Distillery.
Location and Proximity
Dornoch Castle Hotel is in the historic town of Dornoch, opposite the 12th-century Dornoch Cathedral and 0.5 km from Builllding. Inverness is 80 km away. Nearby landmarks include Historylinks Museum (0.3 km), Dornoch Firth (4.5 km), Royal Dornoch Golf Club (1.5 km), and the Janet Horne Memorial Stone (0.5 km). Dornoch Beach, known for its dunes and sands, is near the hotel.
Services at Dornoch Castle
Dornoch Castle Hotel offers wedding planning services, accommodating receptions and ceremonies for up to 90+ guests in the Garden Restaurant, with marquee extensions available for larger groups. Intimate services for up to 30 guests can be held in the Terrace Lounge or gardens. The hotel provides a wedding coordinator and local contacts for wedding extras. The hotel offers a secured communication channel with encrypted data. Staff can provide information about upcoming whisky events and tastings in the 15th-century vaulted dungeon. The hotel collects user information to support and improve services. Users are responsible for keeping their access credentials safe.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
