We would like to help tailor your Embo House experience to your special needs.
It may be you don’t have any, in which case, no problem! But if you would like us to sort out any of the following extras, please let us know. Of course, there will have to be a small charge, which we can quote for when we understand your exact requirement
Food
- On arrival there will be a complimentary “welcome pack” including some essentials and local goodies.
- You can buy your own supplies from local shops in Dornoch (a couple of which stay open until 7 or even 10 pm) or supermarkets in Tain. If required, Tesco can deliver an internet order to the house.
- The kitchen is supplied with everything you would expect: cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee makers etc.
- Breakfasts. Would you like somebody to come in and cook your breakfast? This can be easily arranged.
- Dinner. By advance arrangement, we would be delighted to arrange for our local chef to come and cook a celebration dinner for you.
- Home Cooked Comfort Food. We have a menu available of dishes which can be brought to the house ready for you to just pop into the oven. (Just add veg or salad!)
- Alternatively, there are some good restaurants in Dornoch which we can recommend. (Important to book in advance in the Summer & busy seasons)
Cleaning
- The house will be thoroughly cleaned before your arrival and after you depart. Many people also like to have a few hours extra cleaning during their stay. This is easy for us to help out with.
- Alternatively, if you would like a full housekeeping service, with beds made daily, this is possible, given good notice.
- There is a washing machine, tumble drier and iron for your use in the utility room, as well as all kinds of other cleaning materials, should you need them.
Transport
- Most guests arrive in their own cars, but some come into Inverness airport or train station. It is easy to hire a car from the airport, which is about 1 hour 10 minutes from Embo House.
- Taxis/Drivers: There are two reliable local providers, being Embo Private Hire (00 44 7803 158803) and Dornoch Luxury Travel (00 44 7564 814304). Both outfits have large vehicles available and can also provide tours of the local area, if asked.
Entertainment
- There is free WiFi throughout the house
- There are 3 TV’s of which one has Sky (Sport). Your own Netflix account etc can also be run on the televisions.
- There are sound systems in several rooms and in all of the bedrooms, through which you can run your own streaming service.
- The Whisky Bar is well stocked for your enjoyment and we just ask you record your drinks on the “honesty tab” so we can settle up at the end.
- There is a pool table in the games room, table football and ping-pong in rooms outside and a playstation, plus other games, cards, jigsaws etc. available for your use.
- The Library is full of books which you are welcome to read.
- There are also many maps which you can use to plan walks, cycling trips etc.
- We can hire in a 6-man hot tub which would be positioned on the Terrace.
- If we are given sufficient notice, it may be possible to organise bespoke entertainments at the house, such as whisky tastings, yoga, pilates and spa treatments
- Mr Willie Fraser, the Dornoch Pipe Major, lives in Embo – and he would be delighted to come and pipe you into dinner if you are having a special celebration!
Pets
Embo House is pet-friendly and can accommodate up to 2 well-behaved dogs, so long as they stay downstairs. Pet policy available on request.
