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The North Coast 500 route including Dornoch and Dunrobin Castle offers a scenic and historic start to your family camping adventure, with beautiful beaches, castles, and charming coastal towns perfect for exploration and relaxation.

Dornoch

Dunrobin Castle

Offering a terrace and garden view, St Duthus Villa Guesthouse is located in Tain, 15 km from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle and 15 km from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 45 km from Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club.

The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Dunrobin Castle is 30 km from St Duthus Villa Guesthouse. Inverness Airport is 67 km away.

St Duthus Villa Guesthouse

This guesthouse is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and excellent breakfast, making it a perfect stopover for families exploring the NC500 route. Guests appreciate the quiet location, spacious rooms, and friendly, helpful hosts, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

dermot

Graham

Jordan

Gorgeous B&B with modern, clean rooms and nice breakfast

lesley

Irene

Enjoyable overnight stay in Tain, lovely old Villa and garden

Tamarin

Peter

Nigel J-F

Nicky

Amazing stay, at lovely and clean villa, with super friendly host!

Helen

Comfortable and cosy, in the middle of a lovely little town

Featuring free WiFi, Springfield guest house offers accommodation in Tain. Free private parking is available on site.

Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and shower. A TV is featured.

There is a shared lounge at the property.

Inverness is 39 km from Springfield guest house, while Elgin is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 31 km from the property.

Springfield guest house

This guest house is highly praised for its spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms, making it ideal for families. Guests appreciate the excellent continental breakfast, friendly staff, and convenient location near town and attractions, perfect for exploring the NC500 route.

Kerry

The Guest House is so well restored with modern facilities, yet retains all it's charm.

Duncan

We loved this place.  Very convenient location, well managed, very clean and comfortable.

Stefan

Cosy guesthouse in the Scottish Highlands

Rosemary

Hans

Wonderful place to stay, clean, comfortable and quiet

Christopher

Conveniently located pleasant property which was very clean, comfortable and with all conveniences.

Denise

Victoria

Joanne

Yolande

Situated in Dornoch, 300 metres from Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Dornoch Station features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar.

The units at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a TV and a safety deposit box. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries, rooms at Dornoch Station also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. At Dornoch Station you will find a restaurant serving British and Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The hotel offers a sun terrace. Guests at Dornoch Station will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dornoch, like cycling.

Carnegie Club Skibo Castle is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Dunrobin Castle is 20 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 81 km away.

Dornoch Station

The Royal Golf Hotel is located overlooking the first tee of the Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Many rooms have stunning views of the course and the sea.

The Royal serves a full Scottish breakfast and the Conservatory Restaurant, which benefits from panoramic views, offers a wide range of dishes made from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. The hotels Morris Bar stocks wines from around the world and over 35 malt whiskies.

The Royal Dornoch Golf Club is regularly rated one of the top 20 courses in the world and there are 20 golf courses within an hour’s drive of the hotel.

Dornoch Cathedral dates back to the 13th century but nowadays the area is better known for its hiking and fishing.

The town is just over an hour’s drive from Inverness Airport and 20 minutes’ drive from Tain Railway Station.

Royal Golf Hotel

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, tea/coffee and a private bathroom, whilst some also include a seating area and a four-poster bed. Many rooms have views of the hotel’s 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.

We allow dogs in our ground floor Garden Standard Rooms. Please advise the hotel after booking if you are bringing your dog. We charge a £15 supplement per dog, per night. We do not allow dogs in our upper floor Garden Standard Rooms or Castle Rooms.

Dornoch Castle Hotel

Family Camping NC500 Adventure in Scotland (July 2025)

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24-hour front desk

Tennis court

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Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)

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Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Airport shuttle

Fishing

Business centre

Babysitting/child services

Laundry

Dry cleaning

Continental breakfast

Facilities for disabled guests

Skiing

Barber/beauty shop

Family rooms

Games room

Casino

Breakfast in the room

Ironing service

Free parking

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Lift

Express check-in/check-out

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Safety deposit box

Valet parking

Currency exchange

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Children's playground

Billiards

Table tennis

Karaoke

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Darts

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

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Horse riding

Squash

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WiFi

Mini golf

Ski storage

Ski school

Allergy-free room

Indoor pool

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Free WiFi

Non-smoking throughout

Air conditioning

Designated smoking area

ATM/cash machine on site

Private beach area

Restaurant (à la carte)

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Snack bar

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