A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle, this hotel is set in the centre of Durnoch, opposite a 13th-century cathedral It boasts period features throughout the property, as well as fine dining and quiet walled gardens Bright rooms all have a TV, teacoffee and a private bathroom, whilst some also include a seating area and a four-poster bed Many rooms have views of the hotels walled garden, Dornoch Firth or Dornoch Cathedral The award-winning Garden Restaurant has original 15th-century stone walls and wooden floors It offers traditional Scottish dishes using local produce including local seafood, Aberdeen Angus beef and Highland venison Dornoch Castle Hotel is a 15-minute walk from the seashore and 10 minutes walk away is Royal Dornoch Golf Club Pubs and restaurants are just a few minutes walk