Springfield Guest House ★★★

"Spent a night in a lovely comfortable bed with decent breakfast in morning. Main downside was a very poor electric shower with low water pressure and erratic temperature control. Some of the other fixtures and fittings need attention as well - TV sound distorted, bathroom extractor fan doesn't work properly, bathroom mirror appeared to have a built-in light but it didn't work or wasn't connected up. This was the ground floor room at the front. Was also surprised to see in the online listing that the place has a tennis court and a billiards room, perhaps it does but I didn't see info in the room about where they were."

The Glenmorangie House ★★★

"What a beautiful place, all rooms beautifully decorated with various themes. The outdoors area very nice as well and you can take a short stroll to the coast. Very professional and friendly staff. Comfortable room, spacious, very nice bathroom. Drinks and canapé in the lounge, then diner in dining room on a large table together with the other guests, and after diner drinks in the library. Minor negative, the canapés, I had expect more than just one each. Not cheap, but worth while the money."

NO. TEN GUESTHOUSE ★★

"Lovely rooms, very clean and spacious. Had a great nights sleep. Really good value for money. Friendly host and a great continental breakfast. Ideal for a short stay."

The Royal Hotel Tain ★★★

Mansfield Castle Hotel ★★★★

"Lovely exterior, friendly staff, and excellent food and drinks in the restaurant and bar. The continental breakfast was also a nice touch. That said, the property is showing its age and is in need of significant maintenance. We encountered burnt-out light bulbs, water damage in the bathroom, a toilet that failed to flush most of the time, and freezing-cold hallways. While some quirks and imperfections are to be expected when staying in a historic castle, these issues go beyond its age and charm. With some much-needed repairs, maintenance, and updates, this property could offer a truly wonderful experience"

Stunning Highland Retreat in Peaceful Glen Near Dornoch Golf Courses and NC 500 ★★★

Morangie Hotel Tain ★★★

"Great location, and the room was well-equipped. The decor was traditional and the food was good."

Shore Hotel

"Went with family for a meal. Location and interior Nice view over small harbour, no issues with parking . Neat, tidy and clean inside which you'd expect from a new place. Acoustics not great when lots of people probably due to too many hard surfaces. Not easy to converse up and down a table Service : Needs improving, had to ask to order drinks and also for a jug of water. Nobody came to check if we were OK mid meal. Food Menu a bit limited, quite meat based with a couple of veggie options. Was surprised by limited seafood items (fish and chips) although oddly you could have half a lobster as a side with you steak even though it's not a distinct item on the menu plus the day we were there no specials - can't comment if this is usual. Quality of starters was good but mains less so as meat in pie wasn't edible and I think there had been complaints by other diners nd it was taken off bill. Pricing was acceptable Overall I'd give it another go but they do need to sort a few pretty fundamental ssues out"

Bayview Cottage Portmahomack - Lovely Highland Cottage, Wonderful Coastal Views ★★★