Albatross B&B Dornoch

–Excellent location - show map
+29 photos
Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Setting: Albatross B&B Dornoch in Dornoch offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a beautiful garden and complimentary WiFi, ensuring a relaxing and connected experience. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room includes a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, shower, carpeted floors, TV, and electric kettle. Guests can enjoy continental, American, full English/Irish breakfasts, catering to diverse preferences. Convenient Location: Located 79 km from Inverness Airport, the B&B is a short walk from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle and less than 1 km from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Nearby attractions include Dunrobin Castle (19 km) and the Carnegie Club Skibo Castle (5-minute walk). Activities and Services: Guests can enjoy fishing and explore the surrounding area. Free off-site parking is available, and the property is highly rated for its friendly host and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, American

  • FREE parking!

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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Charming house with lots of history. Very clean and welcoming and with a comfortable double bed & fantastic breakfast to set you up for the day. Many thanks. Will return 😁”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent. Very flexible in accommodating preferences.”
Megan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and comfortable, the host was very warm and welcoming. Would recommend you stay here and visit Dornoch!”
Max999
New Zealand New Zealand
“Breakfast was beautifully presented and more than adequate. The hostess was extremely hall-full and charming.”
Pauline
Australia Australia
“Hosts were very accommodating with breakfast. We gave our order and the time we needed the night before. Cooked breakfasts were amazing. Fantastic location-walking distance to everything in the town.”
Brian
Australia Australia
“Very well-located, warm and comfortable accommodation with great breakfasts and friendly hosts.”
Joseph
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central, but quiet location within walking distance of restaurants. Nicely presented room, fitted with super king size bed with plenty of space to spare. Good size, clean and smart bathroom. Excellent tasty breakfast. Matthew and Queila were...”
Linas
Uruguay Uruguay
“host really nice! breakfast was good and all throughout the house everything great.”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is very good, in a quiet street across from a church and at the end of the Main Street which has all the bars and restaurants etc within a 15 min walk. Breakfast was freshly made and excellent. There are only two rooms so its very...”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Kay was a very hospitable host who chatted to her guests, which is very important in any accommodation.”

Host Information

10
Host review score
Welcome to Albatross B & B Dornoch. Our distinctive detached property – an elegant 19th century traditional Scottish town cottage, is situated in the heart of Dornoch: we are very close to the town’s many varied amenities and ‘just down the road’ from one of the world’s great golf destinations. It is sometimes claimed that the town and golf links conspire with one another to cast a magical spell over all who visit Dornoch ... This may be true, but our mission is to ensure that you experience a very relaxing night’s sleep, followed by a memorable breakfast to set you up for the day ahead. Our two guest rooms – which can be ‘doubles’ or ‘twins’, feature good size beds with soft cotton pillows and fine linen sheets, and they both have ensuite bathrooms. We like to describe our house as being characterful and distinctive, and our accommodation as welcoming and comfortable ... Hopefully these aspects will also conspire to provide you with a marvellous as well as a magical stay in Dornoch. Thank you for considering us. . Most importantly, the 1st tee at Royal Dornoch is a mere 5 minute brisk walk from our doorstep. So Albatross Bed & Breakfast is conveniently located in the centre of a charming cathedral town and we are situated very close to a world famous golf course. We are also surrounded by some of the finest and most spectacular scenery on the planet
The Owners and Managers of Albatross B & B Dornoch are Matthew Harris and his Brazilian wife, Queila - a couple of albatrosses who have wandered far from home. For the best part of thirty years Matthew has been one of the world’s leading golf photographers. In addition to capturing some of the sport’s seminal moments and photographing its greatest exponents – from Nicklaus and Watson, to Ballesteros, Norman and Faldo, and Woods, McIlroy and Koepka while covering more than 100 Major Championships, he has also been fortunate to travel the six continents and photograph most of the world’s most venerated golf courses. So why does he choose to live in Dornoch?... The unrivalled golf? The unrivalled light and scenery? The unrivaled whisky? (yes, Matthew describes himself as ‘an outdoor-living golf and whisky enthusiast’). Or perhaps, as Queila would more succinctly put it, ‘it’s the quality of life here’. As your hosts, Matthew and Queila are very happy to share their knowledge of golf, Dornoch and the wider Highland region, and will be pleased to advise you in relation to your 19th hole plans and any more general wishes or requirements.
Albatross B & B Dornoch is conveniently located in the centre of a charming cathedral town and we are situated very close to a world famous golf course. We are also surrounded by some of the finest and most spectacular scenery on the planet
Languages spoken: English,Portuguese

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From 16:00 to 22:30
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Until 10:30
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Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.