Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Packed lunches
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
High prices
Poor service in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Some issues with details and maintenance were noted.
Service
8.9
Service was friendly but there were some issues with training.
Location
9.44
Great location, very private and scenic.
Room Quality
8.89
Rooms described as lovely and comfortable.
Amenities
8.42
Adequate amenities, though service at the restaurant needs improvement.
Value for Money
7.88
Some guests felt it was overpriced given the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Great meals but issues with menu availability.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall enjoyable stay despite some shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 15:00

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat

Tranquil Gardens and Gourmet Dining
Forss House offers a serene escape with picturesque garden views and a delightful dining experience at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Comfortable Rooms and Personalized Service
Indulge in well-appointed rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and attentive room service. The hotel also provides luggage storage for your convenience.

Outdoor Adventures and Exploration
Located near Sinclair's Bay and The Castle Gardens of Mey, guests can immerse themselves in outdoor activities like hiking in the beautiful surroundings of Thurso.

Book your stay at Forss House for a relaxing countryside getaway with top-notch amenities and personalized service.

Important information:

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

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 691 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 8.89
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
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deborah couple gb
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Style and feel of the hotel is great
Staff very welcoming and friendly

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple au
8
Pros:

Room was comfortable, the grounds were very pretty. We booked very last minute when our other accommodation fell through, they were very good about it.

Cons:

Our room/bed was on the other side of the wall from the stairs, and they were noisy enough that people going up and down would wake us up. Otherwise everything was good

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Aidan couple gb
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Charlene solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Elmer couple us
6
Cons:

Mattress was hard and uncomfortable.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tracey extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Stunning location. Wonderful food.

Cons:

Quite expensive - especially booking in advance - could have stayed for less. Would have liked help with luggage.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Dominique couple nl
10
Pros:

De kamer en badkamer zijn heel comfortabel en van alle gemakken voorzien.

Cons:

Het land is oud, dus hoorde we iedere beweging van de bovenbuurman.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
10
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
Pros:

Amazing location, great room and very friendly staff

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
C
Colin couple gb
10
Outstanding
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
A
Amy couple gb
10
10/10 would stay again
Pros:

clean warm n fabulous outdoor scenery

Cons:

the parking

2025-12-31 via Nuitee
H
Henderson couple gb
9
Pros:

A lovely cosey stay with lots of character.

Staff were very friendly and approachable.

The cottage we stayed had such a lovely, relaxed decor.

Would definately return.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Laura couple it
10
Eccellente posto da favola
Pros:

Tutto, abbiamo ricevuto anche un upgrade gratuito, personale molto gentile

Cons:

Nulla

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely welcoming and a lovely waterfall to see
Pros:

Very quaint hotel with lots of character lovely room with everything you need

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Rosina couple nl
8
Pros:

Mooi hotel van binnen en buiten. Sfeervol met een mooie kamer.
Het eten was ook erg lekker, ook al waren de porties vrij klein. Het personeel in de ochtend was vriendelijk en zorgde dat we op ons gemak waren. Het aanbod van koffie, thee en chocolademelk op de kamer was ruimschoots.

Cons:

Het diner was duur. £70,00 per persoon. Ook staat er op de menukaart bij dat ze er standaard 12,5% extra bij rekenen als fooi. Het personeel was ongemakkelijk en de ober wist zich geen houding te geven. Om het raam op de kamer dicht te doen, moest je het raam als het waren optillen, dit was vrij zwaar om te doen.

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
G
Grant Wilson extended_group za
5
Expected better for the £
Pros:

The quaint aesthetics and rich history of the area. The amazing waterfall outside each room window, and the food.

Cons:

Its just nor value for money. £1.9k for 3 nights including dinner and breakfast. Not worth it at all. Laundry was given, came back half the size (XL came back S), employees were not that professional when it came to service or attentiveness. The overall all.housekeeping of the room wasn't to standard.

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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Elspeth couple gb
10
Great place to stay on your way south from Orkney
Pros:

Beautiful house in lovely setting
Excellent tasting menu

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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TMC couple gb
10
2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Emma couple au
10
2025-12-08 via Nuitee