We Love —
- Escaping to the glorious Scottish Highlands for an adventure-filled getaway in a stunning coastal location!
- The atmospheric experience of sleeping in a castle, with authentic interiors and a cosy whisky bar at its heart.
- Tucking into delicious cuisine at the hotel's restaurant and sampling local whisky and hand-crafted gin.
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Dornoch Castle Hotel —
Situated in the historic town of Dornoch, this beautiful castle hotel offers visitors an immersive escape for an atmospheric Scottish getaway. This family-run boutique boasts an award-winning whisky bar, an à la carte restaurant and walled gardens - perfect to enjoy a breath of fresh air and afternoon coffee. Expect dramatic interiors in keeping with the Jacobean style, antique furnishings and lashings of tartan!
Located opposite the inspiring 12th-century Dornoch Cathedral and within the town centre, the hotel is nicely positioned to encourage guests to head out and explore the local area, and of course return to the cosy ambience between the castle walls for a dram of the family's whisky.
Your Room —
This offer is based on a choice between a Superior Room or Deluxe Room.
SUPERIOR ROOM
Each Superior Room boasts its own unique style, and offers an ensuite with either a walk-in shower or a shower over bath. Located in the depths of the old castle or in the modern extension, these rooms showcase views over the walled gardens or Dornoch Cathedral.
Please note, each room differs in style and size and the images are indicative only.
DELUXE ROOM
Opt for a Deluxe Room and immerse yourself in the true Highland style of the castle. Located in the oldest part of the castle, each room boasts its own character, and features four-poster beds, either an open fire (The Courtroom) or wood burning stove (The Tower Room), and steamy jacuzzi baths.
Please note, each room differs in style and size and the images are indicative only.
Your Dining Choices
Just for you:
- 3-course à la carte dinner each night as part of your Half Board
This offer is based on a Half Board stay (breakfast and 3-course à la carte dinner each night - excludes drinks).
Please note, not all hotel food and beverage outlets may be applicable to your Half Board basis and may be available at selected times only.
Sample delicious cuisine sourced from fresh local ingredients at Grant MacNicol at the Castle Restaurant. The seasonal menu offers dishes such as Dornoch gin-cured salmon made with the hotel’s own gin and tender venison loin from nearby Tressady Estate. Where better to find a whisky bar than at the heart of the castle? Settle into a cosy seat and sample the best of Scottish whisky offered at the Dornoch Castle Whisky Bar. Reservations are recommended to avoid disappointment.
Your Time
Just for you:
- Thompson Brothers Three Whisky Flight at the bar on Day 1
- Guided introduction to Dornoch Distillery on Day 1
- Flavour Journey Tour at Clynelish Distillery (105 minute tour, 3 taster drams, highball & chocolate pairing) on Day 2
Dornoch Castle Hotel offers a fantastic location with the benefit of incredible scenery, soft yellow sands and fresh North Seawater of Dornoch Beach just a 10-minute walk away!
The hotel family now runs their own distillery, an organic microdistillery within the Old Fire House in the garden. Visitors can taste their handcrafted ‘old style’ whisky at the bar.
Your Journey to Dornoch Castle Hotel —
Flights:
It may be possible to choose from a selection of flight options at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Dornoch —
Situated amidst the wild, remote beauty of the Scottish Highlands, the town of Dornoch enjoys a coastal location and proximity to Inverness, just a one-hour drive. Offering a range of activities, leisure facilities, culture and history alongside captivating scenery, iconic beaches and fascinating wildlife, Dornoch is a perfect location for adventurers, ramblers, golfers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Dornoch is home to the highly esteemed Royal Dornoch Golf Club, proudly boasting a championship golf course and viewed as one of the best golf courses in Scotland.
The town itself showcases Scottish hospitality with a variety of boutique shops, cosy pubs, and even fine dining - taking advantage of the proximity of the North Sea. No Scottish holiday would be complete without a trip to a distillery to sample a dram (or two!) of local whisky.
