Links House at Royal Dornoch

The first tee of Royal Dornoch is 100 yards from the front door, which tells you most of what you need to know about this 15-room hotel. The main house is built in that warm Sutherland sandstone, has been around forever, and sits within easy walking distance of both the beach and town. A fine-dining restaurant called Mara is on-site, and the Michelin Guide has awarded it one Key. Small, characterful, and unapologetically golf-first.