Dornoch Castle Hotel
1 or 2 nights with arrival cocktail in an awe-inspiring fortress built in the 1400's
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4.5 (399 reviews)
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At a glance
A stay fit for royalty! Set in the beautiful, historic town of Dornoch and situated directly opposite the stunning 12th century Dornoch Cathedral. Just an hour from Inverness, in the perfect spot for exploring the iconic NC500 route.
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Availability
- Voucher is valid from Thu 1 Oct 2026 until Wed 31 Mar 2027, 7 days; subject to availability
- Excludes 23-24 Oct, 4-5, 24-26, 30-31 Dec 2026, 1, 4-11 Jan 2027
- Voucher must be booked by Mon 1 Mar 2027; you risk forfeiting your voucher if you cancel within 5 days of your booking
- Multiple vouchers can be used on consecutive nights; subject to availability
Want to upgrade?
- Castle superior room - £50prpn
- Upgrades are subject to availability and payable directly
About today's deal
- 1 or 2 night stay in a twin or double standard garden room
- Includes a Negroni or G&T each on arrival
- Plus breakfast each morning
- Check-in 2.30pm, check-out 10.30am
- Children permitted; £15 per child, per night
- Dogs permitted; ground floor standard rooms only; £15 per dog, per night
- Wheelchair accessible rooms available
- Supplements/deposits payable directly. Contact the hotel directly to discuss requirements/availability and arrange payment
About the accommodation
- Built in the 15th century, this awe-inspiring fortress makes for a truly outstanding hotel where luxury, comfort and more can be found in historical surroundings
- Excellent restaurant serving up fresh seasonal food and award-winning castle whisky bar featuring drams from their sister company Thompson Bros. and Dornoch Distillery
- Rated 4.1/5 on Tripadvisor with a Travellers' Choice Award 2026
Explore the area
- Just an hour from Inverness, in the perfect spot for exploring the scenic NC500 route
- Discover the impressive castle grounds and the magnificent 12th century Dornoch Cathedral
- Close to some of the finest golf courses in the country including Royal Dornoch Golf Course
- Follow the Highland heritage trails, spot seals on Dornoch Beach, visit Dunrobin Castle or uncover the secrets behind the local firewater to the Glenmorangie Distillery
Small print
- A small service fee will be applied to your order, you'll see the exact amount at checkout
- Advanced booking required or risk forfeiting your voucher; online bookings only
- The venue may restrict the number of itison bookings each day, please book early if you want a specific date
- The beginning and end period of a voucher’s validity is always the busiest. Book well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Voucher is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers
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Location
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Dornoch Castle Hotel
Castle Street, Dornoch, Sutherland
IV25 3SD
What people think
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The hotel was clean and comfortable and the food was delicious. The staff were very nice.
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We had a lovely stay. Very clean and comfortable with lovely staff. The food was delicious too. We have stayed here before and will definitely go back, we liked it so much.
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A lovely night away.
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Really friendly staff, fantastic whisky selection and tasty pizza.
The room was clean and fairly spacious and good variety at breakfast.
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