No 2 The Pillars, Dornoch, IV25 3HY, United Kingdom
#1 of 36 hotels in Dornoch
Guests' ChoiceBased on 239 B&B reviews
9.9Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Location
9.8
Facilities
10.0
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.9
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 September 2024
Wilson
United KingdomBreakfasts were fantastic,so was the room and the hosts.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Thomas
AustraliaN/A
We shared a twin room for a three day golfing trip to Royal Dornoch. Room was great with all facilities faultless. We were welcomed into Heartseed House with genuine care and felt immediately at home. Breakfast was satisfying. No issues at all - highly recommended. Will come again.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Ian
United KingdomI loved everything about the property.
Everything. Dee and Nigel are a fantastic couple and their b and b is outstanding. It is vey neat, tidy and exceptionally clean. And the breakfast, amazing, thank you Dee, your cooking is wonderful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Megan
United KingdomGreat location, easy to find. Very spacious, lovely rooms, living space and dining room. Dee and Nigel were fantastic hosts, very kind and welcoming, we really felt at home. Breakfast was brilliant, great selection and really set us up for the day.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Julia
United KingdomWe loved everything!
Absolutely fantastic, beautiful clean, fantastic owners and brilliant breakfasts.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
James
United KingdomWe’ve stayed in many a B&B over the years but I can honestly say we’ve never stayed in better and probably never will Absolutely first class five star accommodation from Dee and Nigel They couldn’t do enough for us during our stay in rooms that were spotless to breakfasts that were superb Thank you both for a wonderful stay We will be back
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Maria
GermanyThere was nothing to complain about.
This B&B is perfection. The owners are both lovely helpful hosts who welcome you (and your dog) with warmth and kindness. The room was heaven! Comfy beds, spacey, nice interior, everything seems very new and neat. Instead of the widespread instant coffee sticks you‘re provided with a capsule machine and a nice selection of coffees and even hot chocolate. In the wee fridge you’ll find fresh milk, furthermore still and sparkling water, all in refillable glass bottles. Sustainability continues with the breakfast where marmelade is served in crystal bowls and so on. Talking about the breakfast, you can help yourself with fresh fruit, cereals and yoghurts and additionally choose between several hot options, it’s rich and absolutely delicious, accompanied by a tastfully set table where even the silverware is beautiful. Beautiful is also the sight over Dornoch and the sea. It’s just perfect. We will recommend this place to our best friends and come back for sure.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Nick
United KingdomNothing
Fantastic property in which to stay; fantastic hosts and fantastic breakfasts...
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Colin
United KingdomEverything excellent - warm welcome, hospitality, cleanliness, breakfast, all in a relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Frederic
FranceRien
Everything is perfect, Dee and Nigel are lovely people and their home a haven of peace. If we could, we would have stayed longer.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomNothing! We loved it!
Very friendly and welcoming hosts, who couldn't do enough for us. Gave us lots of tips and suggestions for places to visit and restaurants to eat at. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, fresh fruit, juices etc as well as freshly cooked items. Lovely room, clean, comfortable, and luxurious. Superb house, loved meeting the dogs and chickens! By the time we checked out, it felt like we'd been visiting friends.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Rosemary
FranceDee and Nigel are the perfect hosts. They were so friendly, helpful and attentive. The house was exceptionally clean and tidy. The room and bathroom were just as good. Plus the fact that we had a beautiful view over the Dornoch firth. The breakfast was definitely the best we had during our 10 days in Scotland. Fresh eggs from the hens. Everything was perfect. Dee and Nigel definitely desererve the awards they have received. Lovely dogs too!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomNothing - it was perfect!
Everything! The hosts, the room, the facilities, the breakfast - all exceptional!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Reachforthestars
United KingdomThere is nothing to dislike!
Heartseed House is a fabulous place to stay. Dee and Nigel are the perfect hosts, warm, friendly and helpful, and they create a very relaxed and homely atmosphere. The rooms are quiet, spacious, warm and beautifully clean, with the most comfortable bed you will ever sleep on! The bedrooms and the light, open dining room all look out over wonderful views of countryside and the Dornoch Firth, so it's easy to spend a lot of time gazing. There is a great choice at breakfast, which is freshly cooked and served on china, with a white tablecloth, and there is plenty of it, to set you up for the day. An excellent place to stay in the Dornoch area.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Jenny
United KingdomEverything was lovely, Attention to detail was amazing ! Dee & Nigel , were very friendly and informative about the local area and beyond.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Tom
United KingdomEverything was perfect as the very friendly hosts made us feel well looked after during our stay. There was absolutely nothing to dislike about the whole experience as our hosts ensured a top class experience.
The breakfast was high quality with a wide menu choice. The breakfast room had a great view and was very conducive to an enjoyable start to the day. The menu choices were served exactly as requested and the hosts were exceptional in making us feel welcome. Indeed they went the extra mile (n a very natural manner) in making our stay such a memorable experience and would definitely stay there again with such wonderful hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Yvonne
United KingdomThere wasn't anything we didn't like - it was just absolutely perfect.
This was an amazing B&B with every possible home comfort. Dee & Nigel were excellent hosts and their house is just fantastic. Beautiful views over the Dornoch Firth. Really looking forward to a return visit later in the year.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Helen
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Hosts were above and beyond expectations. So friendly, kind and informative. The breakfasts were amazing and so filling. The bedroom had everything one could ask for, a comfortable bed, own television and coffee and tea making facilities. I cannot rate the whole stay highly enough.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
David
United StatesPerfect
Excellent all around
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Aileen
AustraliaNothing at all, everything was great.
Delicious breakfast, loved the fresh fruit. Lots of variety and a view to die for!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Alan
United KingdomN/A
The breakfast was A+, top quality ingredients, eggs from Dee and Nigel's own hens, all professionally presented. Room had everything required, including wi-fi and an excellent view over landscape towards the sea.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Marie
United KingdomIt is located outside Dornoch and a car is needed to get there. But well worth it for the view alone.
The hosts are most welcoming and the facilities are excellent from the guest lounge where you can watch the chickens (fresh eggs!) to the linen tablecloth and napkins on the breakfast table. I have stayed in boutique hotels that were less comfortable. The bed was super comfy and the shower had immediate hot water at a high pressure. The view from our room was amazing. Loved the little touches like a bag of locally made sweeties in our room and fresh fruit and coconut at breakfast. Heartseed is a great place to stay.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Phillipa
United KingdomNothing, we loved our stay
Amazing B&B in a great location for exploring North east coast of Scotland. Nigel and Dee are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic with a great choice. Little pack for dogs and sweets in room with water/tissues a nice added touch. The view from conservatory and bedrooms also amazing!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Jan
GermanyThis question can be erased for this accomodation. Everything here is excellent and was just perfect for us.
We would go beyond the highest score in our rating for all categories if only the tool had not made a limit at '10'. The owners are very sensitive and warm-hearted persons who show every visitor their passion and dedication as caring hosts. Many thanks to Dee and Nigel for this unforgettable stay. Their hospitality remained unsurpassed throughout our entire tour of Scotland.
Stayed in September 2023
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