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Ian L (2 years ago)
We stayed at the Dornoch Castle Hotel as a 'treat' on our way round the NC500. Though a bit on the expensive side our meal in the restaurant was well prepared, presented and excellent quality. The service was very good though the restaurant itself was not based in the castle but a more recent extension to the back which lacked character. Other aspects of our stay were a disappointment too. We booked two of the standard garden rooms and were told the hotel was dog friendly. When we turned up we were not allowed in the bar to register as we had the dogs. We had to access our room via muddy grass which meant we could not help but dirty the carpet. Down the side of the restaurant was a fire door wedged open with a rock which led to our room. These were supposed to have been 'recently refurbished for the 2021 season'. This apparently meant; marked carpets, plaster filled repairs on the wall, a hole and mark on the wall where it looks like a picture had hung, badly fitted and stiff door handles, no shower curtain, broken shower room mirror light, broken and damaged low level shower screen which meant the shower room floor was soaked when showering, and two single mattresses to make up a double bed. There was little sound insulation which meant every door closing could be felt, bathroom fans next door could be heard, and we could hear every movement of the guests above us as well as when they flushed the toilet. At about midnight the fire alarm went off. We evacuated through the fire door down unlit steps into the garden and waited. No staff were on hand at all to manage the situation. Eventually we went back inside when the alarm stopped and found a member of staff at the fire control panel who told us to wait in the garden where we had been. There was no sign of a fire and no one came so we eventually went back to our rooms. The organisation in an emergency was a shambles. We did complain to the manager when checking out who listened, apologised and reduced our bill for the room as a token gesture but even then it was overpriced for what we experienced. On the positive side, the restaurant again was a highlight with and excellent breakfast. However this hotel is not one to recommend except possibly if you are just using the restaurant.
We stayed at the Dornoch Castle Hotel as a 'treat' on our way round the NC500. Though a bit on the expensive side our meal in the restaurant was well prepared, presented and excellent quality. The service was very good though the restaurant itself was not based in the castle but a more recent extension to the back which lacked character. Other aspects of our stay were a disappointment too. We booked two of the standard garden rooms and were told the hotel was dog friendly. When we turned up we were not allowed in the bar to register as we had the dogs. We had to access our room via muddy grass which meant we could not help but dirty the carpet. Down the side of the restaurant was a fire door wedged open with a rock which led to our room. These were supposed to have been 'recently refurbished for the 2021 season'. This apparently meant; marked carpets, plaster filled repairs on the wall, a hole and mark on the wall where it looks like a picture had hung, badly fitted and stiff door handles, no shower curtain, broken shower room mirror light, broken and damaged low level shower screen which meant the shower room floor was soaked when showering, and two single mattresses to make up a double bed. There was little sound insulation which meant every door closing could be felt, bathroom fans next door could be heard, and we could hear every movement of the guests above us as well as when they flushed the toilet. At about midnight the fire alarm went off. We evacuated through the fire door down unlit steps into the garden and waited. No staff were on hand at all to manage the situation. Eventually we went back inside when the alarm stopped and found a member of staff at the fire control panel who told us to wait in the garden where we had been. There was no sign of a fire and no one came so we eventually went back to our rooms. The organisation in an emergency was a shambles. We did complain to the manager when checking out who listened, apologised and reduced our bill for the room as a token gesture but even then it was overpriced for what we experienced. On the positive side, the restaurant again was a highlight with and excellent breakfast. However this hotel is not one to recommend except possibly if you are just using the restaurant.
Glenn Spinks (2 years ago)
Great Castle hotel with a roaring fireplace which to enjoy a a dram or two by. The restaurant food was excellent and the all staff friendly and provide superb service. Breakfast was good and plentiful. Room was pleasant, decor perhaps a little tired but it’s a castle after all! Only negative was the room had quite thin walls so was quite noisy - neighbours/kitchen etc.
Great Castle hotel with a roaring fireplace which to enjoy a a dram or two by. The restaurant food was excellent and the all staff friendly and provide superb service. Breakfast was good and plentiful. Room was pleasant, decor perhaps a little tired but it’s a castle after all! Only negative was the room had quite thin walls so was quite noisy - neighbours/kitchen etc.
Sandra Holden (2 years ago)
Lovely meal, comfy bed although room was dated. Lovely bar area with log fire. Also enjoyed the complimentary sherry in the room. Enjoyed breakfast which was table service. Hotel is stunning from the outside but was disappointed that inside wasnt more traditional. Dornoch is a lovely village, so pretty.
Lovely meal, comfy bed although room was dated. Lovely bar area with log fire. Also enjoyed the complimentary sherry in the room. Enjoyed breakfast which was table service. Hotel is stunning from the outside but was disappointed that inside wasnt more traditional. Dornoch is a lovely village, so pretty.
Lawrence Barker (2 years ago)
Stayed a night recently. Hotel is in a great location, very scenic. Car parking easy and convenient. Hotel room reflected the price, perfectly comfortable, clean & tidy, but not exceptional in any way. The restaurant, however, is exceptionally good. Food very accomplished, well presented & decent portions. The staff are hard working & the service is very good. Overall this is a place that deserves to succeed & I wish it every success.
Stayed a night recently. Hotel is in a great location, very scenic. Car parking easy and convenient. Hotel room reflected the price, perfectly comfortable, clean & tidy, but not exceptional in any way. The restaurant, however, is exceptionally good. Food very accomplished, well presented & decent portions. The staff are hard working & the service is very good. Overall this is a place that deserves to succeed & I wish it every success.
Iain Small (2 years ago)
Great overnight stay in the hotel. Very atmospheric, old castle bar, with lovely rooms and friendly staff. Absolutely amazing meal from the restaurant, which wasn't very cheap (compared to other local restaurants), but really worthwhile as the food was original, varied, well presented, and incredibly tasty.
Great overnight stay in the hotel. Very atmospheric, old castle bar, with lovely rooms and friendly staff. Absolutely amazing meal from the restaurant, which wasn't very cheap (compared to other local restaurants), but really worthwhile as the food was original, varied, well presented, and incredibly tasty.
