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 698 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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Veronica couple ie
10
Lovely
Pros:

Stunning place, very authentic and traditional. Lovely room, comfortable and cozy.
Definitely recommend!

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Eva couple gb
4
Disappointed- expected better quality given the reviews and 4* ranking
Pros:

Peaceful area

Cons:

It was a bit worn off, not a 4*standard, for instance flaking paint on bathroom ceiling

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
9
Lovely stay in a gorgeous setting.
Pros:

A beautiful hide-away. Great staff and the room was lovely - the bathroom was spectacular.

Cons:

Bed was a little too soft for our personal preference, but everything else was perfect.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Clive Ormerod couple gb
9
Great place to stay/
Pros:

Accommodation was well-appointed and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was excellent.

Cons:

The TV was a bit hit and miss as the WiFi signal kept dropping apart from that everything was very good.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple gb
8
Lovely property in a great location
Pros:

Lovely property close to a waterfall. Very clean

Cons:

It seemed understaffed. Particularly at dinner

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Bijman- De Vries couple nl
9
Fantastisch mooi hotel met alleen maar 5sterren faciliteiten
Pros:

De locatie en kamer.

Cons:

Geen punten.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Cam couple gb
8
Pros:

Secluded quiet location, short distance from Thurso. Friendly staff at reception. The room was a good size, stately home decor. The bed was very comfy. Free and easy parking.

Cons:

Expensive to dine!

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Natalja solo_traveller gb
1
Would not recommend
Pros:

I had a nice dinner

Cons:

For some reason, my room was located in a small cottage a few minutes away from the main hotel building, in the woods next to the waterfall. It was a separate cottage with several rooms, each with its own private entrance directly from outside. Other rooms were unoccupied.

As a young woman travelling on my own, this felt quite unsafe to me, as anyone could potentially approach my door from the forest. I am not usually a paranoid or overly fearful person and generally consider myself quite brave, but sleeping alone in the middle of the woods felt unsettling.

Although the door did lock, it did not feel particularly secure, and it seemed like it could easily be opened. In the evening, I called reception to ask whether there were any rooms available in the main building. However, I was told, “It is safe, you shouldn’t worry about it.”

As a result, I slept with the lights on and barely got any sleep.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller au
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Alastair solo_traveller gb
7
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Pascal couple fr
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
M
Marc couple fr
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Gamburg family_with_children gb
10
A historic house in a beautiful natural setting in the highland north coast.
Pros:

A beautiful heritage house hotel in a beautiful location on the north coast with a waterfall and beautiful walks on the property. The restaurant serves great food and the whiskey collection is spectacular. Attentive and well considered local service and the rooms are spacious and really well amenitized. There are beautiful common spaces.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Lynsey couple gb
6
Good
Pros:

I loved the old fashioned style

Cons:

I felt we could’ve been given more towel , the window shutter in our room wouldn’t shut , I couldn’t open the window for air . The radiator burnt my arm before going in the bath . I think there should be some sort of sign to make people aware not to touch it . The food was very expensive in the restraunt but it was delicious .

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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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