When visiting Dornoch, Links House at Royal Dornoch is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can visit MARA Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
What to do
Archery
Beach nearby
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Co-working spaces
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in reception
Full-service spa
Outdoor furniture
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Front entrance ramp
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Area rugs in room
Tile flooring in room
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Dining
MARA Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 350 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 1)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 2 January and 31 January.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Links House Royal Dornoch Guesthouse
Links House Royal Guesthouse
Links House Royal Dornoch
Links House Royal
Links House at Royal Dornoch Dornoch
Guesthouse Links House at Royal Dornoch Dornoch
Dornoch Links House at Royal Dornoch Guesthouse
Guesthouse Links House at Royal Dornoch
Links House Royal Dornoch
Links House at Royal Dornoch Hotel
Links House at Royal Dornoch Dornoch
Links House at Royal Dornoch Hotel Dornoch
Frequently asked questions
Is Links House at Royal Dornoch currently open?
The property is closed between 2 January and 31 January.
Does Links House at Royal Dornoch offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Links House at Royal Dornoch does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Links House at Royal Dornoch?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Links House at Royal Dornoch?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Links House at Royal Dornoch?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 350 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Links House at Royal Dornoch?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Links House at Royal Dornoch and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities such as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Links House at Royal Dornoch?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, MARA Restaurant.
What's the area around Links House at Royal Dornoch like?
Links House at Royal Dornoch is a short 1-minute walk from Royal Dornoch Golf Club and 18 minutes' walk from Dornoch Cathedral.
Links House at Royal Dornoch Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sep 2024
First class
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Memorable experience
Shonagh
Shonagh, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Robert m williams
Robert m williams, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2024
Incredible property with large clean stylish bathroom. Most comfortable bed ever. Loved the in-room pitcher of ice water.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2024
Fantastic
Fantastic. Full Stop. All fantastic.
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2023
Great location, restaurant, room.
The only thing is we wanted to have more internet connections (outlets).
Yasuko
Yasuko, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sep 2023
Everyone was lovely & extremely helpful!!
mary
mary, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2023
Links house is one of the nicest places we stayed around the world, staff and accomodations above world class.
richard
richard, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2023
Everything about our stay here was wonderful. My only regret is that we were here for only one night.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2023
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jul 2023
This is such a unique and amazing place to stay in Dornoch - the staff is so hospitable, kind and truly made our stay incredible. Cannot wait to come back. They made our honeymoon amazing!
Mary Katherine
Mary Katherine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2023
CHRIS
CHRIS, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2023
Exceptional service-world class chef in the restaurant with a phenomenal menu
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2023
Meredith
Meredith, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2023
Overnight stopover
Hotel rates normally too expensive for us but due to Hotels.com silver members offer was able to enjoy an amazing overnight stopover. Complementary in room welcome cocktail, shortbread and chocolates, lovely touch. Everything about this accommodation was to the highest of standards including staff. Will always check room availability when making future trips in area.
B A
B A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2023
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2023
Excellent hotel. Everything was done perfectly. Food was excellent. Will be back.
Robert
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Apr 2023
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Apr 2023
1 night stay. Staff were fantastic and service great.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 Feb 2023
Paolo
Paolo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2022
Don
Don, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2022
The Links House is a very special Inn in the Scottish Highlands. The rooms are elegantly decorated and very comfortable. The food in the Mara restaurant was excellent. Dornoch is a historic town in the area and is a short walk from Links House. The first tee of Royal Dornoch Golf Club is only a few steps away. Lastly, the staff is very friendly and customer oriented.
Thomas
Thomas, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2022
Everything was amazing, but the food far exceeded any expectations.