Links House at Royal Dornoch

I am remiss in waiting so long to report on our stellar stay at Links House and, most especially, the two wonderful dinners we had at Mara. My husband and I spent 3 nights there in early May, as part of a 50th anniversary trip through Scotland. We had a large and beautiful room in one of their three buildings -- extremely clean and comfortable, with all the little touches you'd expect from such a place, plus a coffee/tea and water "bar" available in the building 24/7. The town is small and charming and an easy walk from the hotel, and an equally easy to walk to the beach, and through the golf course. It is a very relaxing, quiet and lovely spot, but only an hour's drive to Inverness for touring sights like Culloden. ||Above all, the food is incredible. We are lifelong New Yorkers who've eaten out a lot in our 70+ years and we had two of the best meals of our life at Mara. We shared a steak one night -- best ever (putting NY steak houses to shame!) -- and lamb, the second night. Desserts were excellent and the chef, whose name I don't remember, was happy to share recipes and discuss local cuisine. All in all, we loved our stay at Links House and would recommend it highly.

The best restaurant in Scotland! Our 3rd visit and again did not disappoint. ||Wonderful presentation of culinary masterpieces, served faultlessly by a caring and friendly team. ||The atmosphere was perfect, with relaxing 70’s and 80’s music lightly playing through the restaurant. ||All in all, a very easy mark given of 10/10.

The accommodations are exceptional! High end and every detail is taken care of for a wonderful stay. Second time and it did not disappoint! Food, service, location are the best. The rooms and entire hotel and decorated beautifully and with I ration and style. The staff especially Frazier always is here to help. Nothing compares! Restaurant as 5 star! Breakfast and dinner outstanding!

Landed at Links House on very short notice and could not be happier with the whole experience. The Glensheil Suites are lovely and the staff is quite amazing. They were always willing to help and they attended to every detail to make our stay spectacular. The restaurant staff are a particular delight - every single one of them. Would highly recommend this luxurious spot in Dornoch.

Had a truly exceptional dinner at Mara last evening with some friends. We sampled a variety of items from the seasonal menu, and without exception they were delicious, and extremely well prepared. The service was impeccable, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The wine list was extensive and interesting. This is without question one of the finest places you could find to dine in Scotland, located in one of the finest hotels in Scotland. And of course the location yards away from Scotland's finest links golf course is also pretty spectacular.

Loved this hotel. The staff and food top class and our stay was amazing. Especially love the decor and the comfort of the rooms so comfortable , they have thought of everything will definitely be back and thank you for a lovely evening

We had a wonderful stay ,the accommodation was extremely comfortable and well-appointed, and the overall atmosphere was very welcoming. The staff were warm and attentive throughout, which made the visit feel special.

We only came for food, the tasting menu is brilliant. The chef and his team do a fantastic job. He came out and described the dishes with enthusiasm and care. Theo is a master to the craft at mara!. Mia and her team are very attentive and ensure your drinks are never empty and recommend the best drinks to compliment your meal. Archie made some of the best mocktails I have had, he asked what I liked, I just told him to go crazy and he did not disappoint! Thank you again!

The Links House is a remarkable boutique hotel with clean, tasteful decor, immaculate service, a friendly staff, and a five star F&B program. If you're staying to play golf in Dornoch, you won't find better accommodations anywhere. The hotel has storage for your clubs in a private locker room, a putting green, and is only a few steps from Royal Dornoch's first tee. This is truly a rare gem that shouldn't be missed.