Name: Forss House
Address: Forss House, Forss, Thurso, KW14 7XY, United Kingdom, Forss House, Forss, Highlands, KW14 7XY, UK
Rating: 8.5

Sustainability certification

Forss House

–Excellent location - show map

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About this property

Historic Charm: Forss House in Thurso is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting for a 4-star hotel experience. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, work desks, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Dining and Leisure: The traditional restaurant serves Scottish cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests can also enjoy a bar and outdoor seating areas. Convenient Location: Located 40 km from Wick John O’Groats Airport and near attractions like Sinclair’s Bay (36 km) and The Castle Gardens of Mey (30 km). Highly rated for dinner, staff, and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double Room 1 large double bed
Twin Room 2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed
Superior Double Room 1 large double bed
Standard Twin Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Superior Double Room 1 double bed
King Room with Garden View 1 large double bed
Superior Twin Room 2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed
Superior Double Room 1 large double bed
Suite - Annex Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 1 large double bed
Suite - Annex Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 large double bed Bedroom 3 1 double bed
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Standard Double Room 1 large double bed
Two-Bedroom Suite - Annex Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

George

United Kingdom

“Made to feel at home from the moment we stepped in the front door. A fantastic location with great staff and incredible food. Once we checked in we were informed that we weren't in the main house, immediately this had my alarm bells ringing, but...”

Steve

United Kingdom

“Comfortable oldy worldly building Waterfall in the grounds”

Amanda

United Kingdom

“Wonderful staff . Old fashioned values . Nice service . Beautiful room with a large bathroom . We was lucky as got a upgrade !”

Alex

United Kingdom

“Nice decent size room with huge bathroom and a nice free standing bat tub”

John

United Kingdom

“Very stylish and large comfortable room - with absolutely excellent bedding and pillows. Extremely attentive, polite and helpful staff. Lovely grounds, very nice bar. Didn't eat there, so not able to comment on food - though it looked very pricey...”

John

United Kingdom

“Excellent stay, lovely staff, especially Stewart and Janet.”

Charlotte

United Kingdom

“We had evening meal and breakfast at the hotel. Both were exceptional and a high standard. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the house and the area. Nothing was a problem to them.”

Robyn

Australia

“A lovely wide, sweeping staircase led us up to our room on the second floor. The room was very spacious and comfortable, with a really good size bathroom. The bar and restaurtant were excellent.”

Claire

United Kingdom

“We stayed in Millers Cottage next to waterfall which was beautiful. Amazing bathroom. Lovely bar. Good food. Lovely decor.”

Paul

United Kingdom

“Food was exceptional. Friendly staff. Lovely location”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Pre Booking Dinner is essential

Cuisine
Scottish
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Forss House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Forss House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.