Forss House Hotel

Hotels
Original Collection
9.2 (110 reviews)
Forss, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7XY , Thurso , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Birdwatching nearby
Free WiFi
Wheelchair accessible
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Birdwatching nearby
Banquet hall
Food and water bowls
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Beautiful setting
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Overpriced
Disappointing food options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Several areas reported as lacking cleanliness and maintenance, leading to a lower score.
Service
10
Most staff received praise, but one incident decreased the score.
Location
10
Beautiful location with great hiking trails was highlighted.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms were described as fine, but overall environment is tired and overpriced.
Amenities
9.71
Amenities implied to be sufficient but with some limits.
Value for Money
8.16
Guests felt it was overpriced compared to their experiences.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Food quality was criticized, particularly for vegetarian options.
Overall Experience
9.65
Mixed experiences with some positive aspects but significant issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:09

Property Description

Discover the charm of Forss House Hotel, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Thurso.

Amenities for Every Traveler
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access available throughout the property, ensuring you can work or share your adventures effortlessly.

Delicious Dining
Indulge your taste buds at our onsite restaurant or unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, with full breakfasts served on weekdays to fuel your day.

Convenient Stay
With 14 well-equipped guestrooms and free self-parking, you'll feel right at home. Explore nearby attractions like Thurso Beach and Wolfburn Distillery, all within a short drive.

Experience a memorable getaway at Forss House Hotel—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 09:00 AM
Airport code: WIC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 110 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 9.71
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 9.65
R
Richard
10
Pros:

Comfortable rooms

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
K
Keith
4
Too expensive
Pros:

I am basing this review on the price paid and in that respect the photo on Hotels.com is flattering to say the least. The room was fine but the rest of the place was really tatty.
It is very tired and certainly substantially over priced. Of all the hotels we have stayed in this was by far the most disappointing.
Hotels.com please revise your photo

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
G
Geoff family
10
Pros:

A gem in Thurso. The staff was great and the hotel itself was a great experience. Spacious rooms and a beautiful setting

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
M
Morven
2
Somewhat disappointing
Pros:

The ladies who served breakfast were absolutely fantastic, super friendly and efficient. Unfortunately we were horrified by the appalling service on arrival, after an extremely long drive we were met by a grumpy member of staff who closed the bar 45 minutes earlier than advertised . This was a a trip we were most looking forward to, after visiting several times before, we found the hotel run down, poorly maintained and lacking in cleanliness in several areas.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
S
Shelley
6
Pros:

The location was absolutely beautiful and we loved the hiking trails around the property. Unfortunately, the food was not good and there were very little options for a vegetarian. The sautéed mushrooms were limp and greasy. The carpets in the main house were dirty and had holes in them. The floor in the granary cottage made your feet dirty after a shower and we found a snack wrapper from a previous guest under the coffee table in the living room area of our cottage leading us to question the housekeeping standards. We had to kill thirteen spiders when we arrived and seven the next day. I k ow it’s the country, but proper dusting and some mint oil would go a long way in terms of pest abatement and management.

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
J
Joanna family
10
Pros:

Amazing property. Would love to go again!

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
J
Jessica family
10
Pros:

The granary suite was beautiful and had a wonderful view of the waterfall from every window

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
C
Can
10
Love this hotel!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, comfortable rooms, great staff! Definitely the best we stayed at om the NC500, and a highlight of the trip.

Food is ambitious, but has room to improve.

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
J
jessica family
10
Pros:

We stayed in the Miller’s Cottage 2 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Wonderful dining for dinner and breakfast in the Forss House dining room. A lovely stop for us on our NC500 road trip!

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer family
8
Pros:

Loved the mill house we stayed in. The main house is a beautiful old place. The service was lacking waited at the bar for a half hour before someone arrived, his bartending skills and personality needs some improvement.

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
D
Diane
8
Worth a visit
Pros:

Our bedrooms were excellent.. recently modernised… the main hotel was ok service hit and miss but perhaps a skeleton crew as just after NewYear… had to request for the fires to be lit and the lighting was not good resulting in no ambiance…however the food was excellent..

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
C
Christina
10
Pros:

Fabulous

2024-12-11 via Nuitee
M
Morven
10
Cosy room.
Pros:

Lovely warm comfy room.

2024-11-22 via Nuitee
P
peter
10
Here again and will be back
Pros:

This is my forth time here and as always it was outstanding. The room service and food all excellent, coupled with the surrounding just make this the perfect Scottish experience. Staff are lovely and very helpful, the food is of a Michelin standard and worth every pound.

2024-11-12 via Nuitee
A
Ann
10
Pros:

We stayed one night then returned several nights later as was very happy with our first stay. Lovely property, good service & food. More suitable for adults in our opinion.

2024-11-11 via Nuitee
A
Ann
10
Pros:

Nearest thing to staying in a castle for us! Delightful evening with dinner and lovely conversation with other guests. Extensive whiskey list & wines to match a 3 course meal. Stayed in the fishing lodge as there are rooms in the house as well as detached lodges. Very comfortable and charming.

2024-11-08 via Nuitee
J
Jayne
10
Pros:

You feel relaxed as soon as you arrive

2024-10-27 via Nuitee
M
Michael family
10
Pros:

The best part of our trip so far. Nick was great - helping correct a lack of reservation information from expedia. Beautiful place. Would certainly stay there again. Nice restaurant.

2024-09-23 via Nuitee
G
Gregory partner
10
Pros:

This property is very unique. The food and services are excellent. The walking around the property is very picturesque.
Highly recommend.

2024-09-21 via Nuitee
G
Gabriel
10
Pros:

Beautiful location

2024-09-19 via Nuitee