An excellent four-star country house hotel and superb restaurant, Mansfield House is a friendly, family-run property, which dates back to the 1870's.
GUESTROOMS
20 en-suite bedrooms, comprising a mixture of deluxe and standard rooms, with one suite. The rooms in the Victorian part of the house have been furnished to a deluxe standard, while many of the bathrooms are fitted with Jacuzzis.
FACILITIES
Award winning Fowlers Restaurant and well-stocked bar. Nature walks, deer stalking, game shooting, photography, river and sea fishing can all be arranged nearby.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Situated just south of Dornoch in the town of Tain, Mansfield House Hotel is an excellent four-star country house hotel, dating back to the 1870's but substantially extended in 1902 by the then Provost of Tain. The house retains many of its fine original features, including a wealth of pine panelling and ornate plaster ceilings but another original feature it claims to retain is the ghost of one Mrs Johanna Fowler, the much-loved wife of the Provost, who purchased the house in 1892. Never fear though because Mrs Fowler is as friendly and welcoming as the hotel itself.
The public areas and bedrooms have all been extensively refurbished, with the rooms in the Victorian part of the house offering that little bit more in terms of deluxe furnishings. Owned and run by the Lauritsen Family, Mansfield House is renowned as being a friendly establishment and this is reflected in the attitude of their staff. The restaurant, where David Lauritsen is executive chef, has won numerous awards for the quality of its cuisine and the emphasis is on fresh, local produce, cooked with a distinctive Scottish flavour.
No traditional Scottish hotel is complete without a well-stocked bar and the bar at Mansfield House does not disappoint, with more than 80 malt whiskies and a range of ales to choose from. And if you are in any way predisposed towards excellent malt whiskies, it's very easy to develop an even greater interest while in Scotland. The nearby Glenmorangie Distillery has an excellent visitor's centre and provides guided tours and whisky tasting. With Tain, Brora, Golspie and Royal Dornoch all within 40 minutes drive, Mansfield House is ideal for the golfer but as a base to explore the Highlands, it's also a great option.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
Though not the last word in utter indulgence, Mansfield House Hotel is an excellent country house style hotel and is an ideal base for golfers, playing the likes of Tain, Golspie, Brora and Royal Dornoch before heading south.
Situated just off the A9 route in Tain, approximately 35 miles north of Inverness and 10 miles south of Dornoch.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Glenmorangie Highland Home, Cadboll, Fearn, Tain IV20 1XP
Tel: + 44 1862 871671. Email: relax@glenmorangieplc.co.uk.
Offering Highland hospitality in a friendly and relaxed environment, the daily changing menu includes the likes of haggis, duck, pheasant and fillet of Ross-shire beef.
Morangie House Hotel, Morangie Road, Tain IV19 1PY
Tel: + 44 1862 892281. Email: wynne@morangiehotel.com.
The Garden Restaurant provides an informal and relaxed setting for lunch or dinner, while Cousteau's Restaurant specialises in local produce, particularly seafood.
2 Quail Restaurant, Inistore House, Castle Street, Dornoch IV25 3SN.
Tel: + 44 1862 811811. Email: info@2quail.com.
Owned and run by Michael & Kerensa Carr, the restaurant boasts an intimate dining room, where diners can look forward to excellent cuisine with honest and attentive service.
Situated just south of Dornoch in the town of Tain, Mansfield House Hotel is an excellent four-star country house hotel, dating back to the 1870's but substantially extended in 1902 by the then Provost of Tain. The house retains many of its fine original features, including a wealth of pine panelling and ornate plaster ceilings but another original feature it claims to retain is the ghost of one Mrs Johanna Fowler, the much-loved wife of the Provost, who purchased the house in 1892. Never fear though because Mrs Fowler is as friendly and welcoming as the hotel itself.
