Dornoch Castle Hotel

After years of painstaking research, the Big Deal boffins have finally revealed the formula for the perfect winter break:

Highland castle hotel with log fire squared plus local gin and tonic multiplied by the pleasure of a coastal setting equals today’s Big Deal.

We’ve done the intellectual heavy-lifting. All you have to do is bag this Big Deal on a one or two night stay at the family-owned Dornoch Castle Hotel.

Highland hotel with a story

A scenic hour-long drive from Inverness, the family-owned Dornoch Castle Hotel can trace its earliest roots back to a 13th century bishop’s palace.

Back in the day, its views across the Dornoch Firth to the purple hills of Ross and Cromarty made it a strategic military garrison.

These days, the same views, combined with 21st century creature comforts, mean that Dornoch Castle Hotel is a much sought after tourist destination.

Christmas gift idea

Valid until the end of February, this Big Deal would be perfect for a pre or post-Christmas getaway.

It would also make a romantic Christmas gift for anyone who would love a romantic short break exploring the dramatic coastline of Sutherland.

Highland heritage

Today’s Big Deal is for two people to stay in one of the hotel’s Garden Rooms.

Overlooking the walled gardens, these bright and sunny rooms are part of the modern garden wing and are all ensuite with a shower or bath and shower. All have twin or superking beds.

Option one is for one night bed and breakfast. Option two is for two nights bed and breakfast. This Big Deal is available seven days a week with a £10 per room per night supplement for Friday and Saturday night stays.

As well as a full cooked breakfast, this offer includes a Dornoch gin and tonic.

The castle’s owners opened a distillery in 2016 and you can taste the fruit of their labour with this Big Deal.

Scottish produce

Breakfast is included.

If you choose to take other meals in either the candle-lit Garden Restaurant or in front of the open fire in the more informal whisky bar, then you can look forward to the finest Scottish produce. The kitchen team are proud to have held an AA Rosette for several years.

Gospie haddock, Scottish langoustines and Highland venison are the sort of ingredients that make regular appearances on the menu.

The bar also has a very special range of malt whiskies – perfect for the whisky fan who wants to explore this iconic Scottish spirit.

See & do

Set in the beautiful town of Dornoch and situated directly opposite the inspiring 12th century Dornoch Cathedral, the hotel is ideally located for hill walking, fishing, distillery visits and, of course, golf.

Or you could venture further afield and explore the Highlands or some of Scotland’s best unspoiled coastline.

The area is paradise for all the keen golfers out there. Royal Dornoch Golf Club is on the doorstep or you could tackle the Struie course.

Other local attractions include: Shin Falls, Dornoch Craft Centre, Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery.

Put more succinctly, there is lots to do and see in the local area and Dornoch Castle Hotel is a very convenient base from which to enjoy it all.

Happy guests

Lots of guests on TripAdvisor have enjoyed their stay at Dornoch Castle Hotel. As this recent review shows:

‘Had a lovely overnight stay in this hotel. Room clean and comfortable. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Lovely open fire in the bar where you can relax. We ate in the restaurant in the evening which was nice and a really good breakfast was served in there in the morning. Very central and convenient for looking around Dornoch. Can recommend the Dornoch gin. We had a voucher which made this exceptionally good value. I would certainly stay there again and recommend it to others.’

Romantic getaway

As we mentioned, this Big Deal with Dornoch Castle Hotel would make a very romantic Christmas gift.

It would also be ideal for anybody who could use a recuperative getaway after a hectic Christmas period.

A windswept walk out to Tarbat Ness Lighthouse should blow away any lingering memories of the in-laws’ latest festive misdemeanours.