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Links House at Royal Dornoch

Golf Road
Rated 9.4 in 85 reviews

Links House at Royal Dornoch is a charming hotel located in the picturesque town of Dornoch in the United Kingdom. Nestled near the renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club, this elegant hotel offers guests a tranquil retreat amidst stunning natural beauty. The location, just a short stroll from the sandy beaches and rugged coastline, makes it an ideal spot for both relaxation and exploration.

Links House at Royal Dornoch boasts a unique blend of traditional and contemporary design, exuding an atmosphere of understated luxury. The hotel is a boutique establishment, known for its personalized service and attention to detail, ensuring that every guest feels well cared for. The interiors are tastefully decorated, reflecting the rich heritage and history of the Scottish Highlands while providing all the modern comforts.

Each room at the hotel is thoughtfully designed, providing a serene and comfortable environment for guests to unwind. High-quality furnishings, combined with warm tones and elegant touches, create a welcoming ambiance. Many rooms also offer spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes, providing a perfect backdrop for a restful stay.

The hotel’s dining options focus on locally sourced ingredients, offering guests an authentic taste of the region. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes that celebrate Scottish cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce.

Guests at Links House at Royal Dornoch can enjoy a range of activities, from golfing at nearby courses to exploring the scenic trails and attractions in and around Dornoch. The hotel provides a peaceful haven, ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the serene beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Climate and Weather

January
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September
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October
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November
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Dornoch Cathedral
Dornoch Cathedral
Church in Dornoch, Scotland
300m / 330yd
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Golf club in Highland, Scotland, UK
80m / 90yd
Dornoch Castle
Dornoch Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
200m / 220yd
Historylinks
Museum in Dornoch, Scotland, United Kingdom
280m / 310yd
Skelbo Castle
Skelbo Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Skelbo Wood Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Tain and District Museum
Tain and District Museum
Museum in Tain, Scotland, United Kingdom
7.6km / 4.8mi
Skibo Castle
Skibo Castle
Château in Highland, Scotland, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Balblair distillery
Balblair distillery
Whisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
Clach Biorach
Clach Biorach
Pictish stone and menhir in Edderton, Highland, Scotland, UK
10.2km / 6.3mi
Carrieblair, stone circle, cairn and cist 60m NW of Struie View
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
Edderton, War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Church of Scotland Parish Church, Edderton
Church of Scotland Parish Church, Edderton
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.2km / 6.3mi
Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle
Castle in Golspie, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK
12.3km / 7.7mi
Carn Liath
Carn Liath
Tower in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.8km / 8.6mi
Spinningdale Cotton Mill, remains of
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.4km / 7.7mi
Leachonich, Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.5km / 7.8mi
Strath Carnaig Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.4km / 8.3mi
East Kinnauld Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.3km / 8.3mi
Dunrobin Castle Museum
Museum at Dunrobin Castle, Highland, UK
12.5km / 7.8mi
Backies Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.5km / 8.4mi
Dun Robin Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.9km / 8mi
Portmahomack, War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.6km / 7.8mi
Tarbat Discovery Centre
Independent museum in Scotland, United Kingdom
12.7km / 7.9mi
Fearn
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.2km / 7.6mi
Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack
Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.6km / 7.8mi
Ballone Castle
Ballone Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
14.1km / 8.8mi
Hilton of Cadboll Stone
Hilton of Cadboll Stone
Class II Pictish stone discovered at Hilton of Cadboll
14.6km / 9.1mi
Dun Alascaig, Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
14.6km / 9mi
Scotsburn House, Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
15.8km / 9.8mi
Nigg Stone
Nigg Stone
Pictish symbol stone in Nigg Old Parish Church, Nigg, Highland, Scotland, UK
17.8km / 11.1mi
Henge
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
17.7km / 11mi
Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend
Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
17.5km / 10.9mi
Kilmuir Easter, Parish Church, War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.9km / 10.5mi
Carrol Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
17.5km / 10.9mi
Parish Church, Kilmuir Easter
Parish Church, Kilmuir Easter
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
16.9km / 10.5mi
Inchindown oil tanks
Inchindown oil tanks
Disused oil depot in Scotland
18.7km / 11.6mi
North Sutor Battery
Coastal gun battery in Highland, Scotland, UK
20.6km / 12.8mi
Kilbraur Broch
Broch in Highland, Scotland, UK
20.5km / 12.7mi
Carbisdale Castle
Carbisdale Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
23.3km / 14.5mi
Invergordon Town Hall
Invergordon Town Hall
Town hall in Invergordon, Scotland
22.9km / 14.2mi
Hugh Miller's Museum and Cottage
Museum in Cromarty, Scotland
22.2km / 13.8mi
Cinn Trolla Broch
Cinn Trolla Broch
Tower in Highland, Scotland, UK
22.6km / 14.1mi
Rosskeen Free Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
22.6km / 14mi
Cromarty Courthouse Museum
Museum in Cromarty, Scotland, UK
22.2km / 13.8mi

What to do in Dornoch and near Links House at Royal Dornoch

Dornoch Cathedral
Dornoch Cathedral
Church in Dornoch, Scotland
300m / 330yd
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Golf club in Highland, Scotland, UK
80m / 90yd
Dornoch Castle
Dornoch Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
200m / 220yd
Historylinks
Museum in Dornoch, Scotland, United Kingdom
280m / 310yd
Skelbo Castle
Skelbo Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Skelbo Wood Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Tain and District Museum
Tain and District Museum
Museum in Tain, Scotland, United Kingdom
7.6km / 4.8mi
Skibo Castle
Skibo Castle
Château in Highland, Scotland, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Balblair distillery
Balblair distillery
Whisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
Clach Biorach
Clach Biorach
Pictish stone and menhir in Edderton, Highland, Scotland, UK
10.2km / 6.3mi
Carrieblair, stone circle, cairn and cist 60m NW of Struie View
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
Edderton, War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Church of Scotland Parish Church, Edderton
Church of Scotland Parish Church, Edderton
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
10.2km / 6.3mi
Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle
Castle in Golspie, Sutherland, Highland, Scotland, UK
12.3km / 7.7mi
Carn Liath
Carn Liath
Tower in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.8km / 8.6mi
Spinningdale Cotton Mill, remains of
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.4km / 7.7mi
Leachonich, Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.5km / 7.8mi
Strath Carnaig Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.4km / 8.3mi
East Kinnauld Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.3km / 8.3mi
Dunrobin Castle Museum
Museum at Dunrobin Castle, Highland, UK
12.5km / 7.8mi
Backies Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
13.5km / 8.4mi
Dun Robin Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.9km / 8mi
Portmahomack, War Memorial
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.6km / 7.8mi
Tarbat Discovery Centre
Independent museum in Scotland, United Kingdom
12.7km / 7.9mi
Fearn
War memorial in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.2km / 7.6mi
Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack
Tarbat Free Church Of Scotland Church, Portmahomack
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
12.6km / 7.8mi
Ballone Castle
Ballone Castle
Castle in Highland, Scotland, UK
14.1km / 8.8mi
Hilton of Cadboll Stone
Hilton of Cadboll Stone
Class II Pictish stone discovered at Hilton of Cadboll
14.6km / 9.1mi
Dun Alascaig, Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
14.6km / 9mi
Scotsburn House, Broch
Architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK
15.8km / 9.8mi

About Dornoch

Dornoch, located in the Scottish Highlands, offers a variety of experiences for visitors interested in its rich history and natural beauty. One of the most significant attractions is Dornoch Cathedral, an impressive structure dating back to the 13th century. Its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere make it a peaceful place for reflection and exploration. Nearby, the Dornoch Castle provides insight into the region's past and is a great spot to appreciate the local heritage.

Additionally, the Dornoch Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand that invites leisurely walks and offers scenic views of the North Sea. This area is ideal for those looking to enjoy a quiet day by the water or engage in various outdoor activities. For golf enthusiasts, the Royal Dornoch Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the top golf courses in the world, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience amidst breathtaking landscapes.

The Dornoch Firth is another highlight, perfect for those interested in wildlife watching and enjoying the natural surroundings. Visitors can often spot various bird species and may even catch a glimpse of seals. Furthermore, the local shops and cafes in Dornoch offer a chance to sample traditional Scottish cuisine and purchase unique crafts, providing a glimpse into the local culture.

Lastly, for those willing to venture a bit further, exploring the surrounding countryside can reveal picturesque villages and stunning landscapes, ideal for hiking and photography. Overall, Dornoch presents a blend of historical, cultural, and natural attractions that cater to a range of interests.




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