Dornoch Station

On our second stay, we especially enjoyed the hotel's Scottish character, from the design of the rooms to the snooker, Scottish breakfast, and Angus ribeye with great cocktails. The staff and hotel manager made everything smooth and pleasant. It's in a perfect spot by Royal Dornoch Golf and the beautiful beaches, with Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery only a few minutes away. Our favourite hotel in Dornoch, and a must-visit in Scotland. We'll definitely return.

We spent hours in the Game Room and bar, laughing late into the evening with our large party. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the hotel itself was charming and felt like our Scotland dream. Our room was warm from the towel warmer, but with the window open it was just right. We could hear seagulls in the morning. We rode the hotel bikes to the beach, golfed, and enjoyed good food at the hotel and in town. The recommended spa was amazing too.

The hotel was exquisite from the moment we arrived for our Valentine's night stay. We got a free upgrade to a sea-view room, which was clean and cosy, with a bed at least super-king size. Since the restaurant was closed for the off-season, we had dinner in Ross’s Bar instead. The food was fresh, excellent, and cooked perfectly. Guests can also use several sets of golf clubs if they're lucky enough to get a tee time at the famous RDGC next door.

This was just as perfect as our first visit, and this time we brought our two dogs. The staff are friendly and helpful, and nothing seems too much trouble. A short walk across the golf course takes you to a beautifully wide sandy beach.