Rooms

All 24 en suite bedrooms are tastefully decorated with a strong emphasis on comfort and tranquillity, yet still maintaining a traditional Baronial home atmosphere. There are deluxe castle rooms, superior castle rooms and garden rooms, the latter were built in the late 70’s and form the easterly wing of the castle. The hotel has undergone some major refurbishment recently and there are many rooms of individual character. Most rooms overlook the formal walled gardens and some have wonderful views of the Dornoch Firth and the hills beyond. There are two rooms which have views of Dornoch Cathedral.

Hotel details

Renowned for the best in Scottish hospitality, with a dramatic backdrop of the quaint Market Square in Dornoch, the castle offers a cosy and personable stay. With such a unique setting, the hotel is the ideal venue for special occasions. A wedding organiser is at hand to assist with every detail of the day – from the meal, drinks and entertainment to the flowers, place cards and hairdresser. Recommendations are in place for local suppliers for all needs and even some not so local. The hotel can seat up to 90 guests in the pretty, glass-fronted Garden Restaurant for the meal. When the weather is fine, drinks may be taken in the walled garden on the pristine lawn. Guests can lounge at leisure while the bridal party and photographer take full advantage of the lovely gardens and the old, stone terrace.

Food & Beverages

Dornoch Castle has a growing reputation in Dornoch and further afield, and The Garden Restaurant is now recognised as one of the premier dining venues of the area and has retained Rosette status for the past 3 years. The head chef prides himself in using local Scottish Highland produce and there are always Scottish seafood dishes on the menu, as well as Aberdeen Angus beef, Highland venison and lamb. The à la carte menu is served in the elegant candle-lit Garden Restaurant overlooking the walled gardens, or for a more informal meal, you can enjoy dinner in front of the roaring log fire. Still maintaining its 15th century stone walls and wooden floors, the restaurant has been transformed into a comfortable bar and reception.

Check-In Information: 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.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge. 

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site. 

Pets

Pets are not allowed. 

Location & area

Hotel policies

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 28 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.  If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.  If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, the total price of the reservation will be charged. 

Deposit Policy

A fixed amount of GBP 50 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable. 

VAT and city/tourist taxes

VAT is included.  Service charge is included.  City/tourist tax is not applicable. 

Meal Plan

Full English breakfast is included in the room rate. 

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.  All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.  All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.  There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.  Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. 

Please note that in case specific policies apply to a particular room or rate, the specific room/rate policy prevails over the general hotel policy