Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 817 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
B
Barry • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location and friendly, helpful staff

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
D
Dawkins • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Staff were lovely. The grounds are well kept. Bed was comfy

Cons:

The place is old and tired and needs about £3 million spending on it to fix everything and make it look good. For example our patio doors didn't lock, the shower was blocked, only one lamp in the room worked.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
B
Brigitte • extended_group • at
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
M
Mackay • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
M
Mike and Pam • couple • au
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
M
Matteo Luigi • couple • it
7
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • family_with_children • it
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
K
Keauffling • solo_traveller • gb
9
Exceptional hotel
Pros:

Great hospitality. First rate breakfast. Evening meal was excellent.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
H
Hopfner-Sixt • couple • at
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mitchell • couple • au
7
A premium priced woodland stay within the highlands
Pros:

Located in a tight woodland just outside of Thurso, Forss was a quaint hotel set up next to the river.
The property was quiet, and staff were friendly and the outdoors were peaceful.

The restaurant was lovely. Welcome drink, fantastic seafood and service and tea by the bar.

Cons:

The cabin was not part of the main house and felt a little lackluster from the beginning. This was unclear in the booking process.
The staff were young and friendly, but for a 4 star at this price, they forgot requests often.
Final pricing at the end of the stay was unclear, what was included or not included in breakfast/set-dinner-menu was not broken down and we left spending about $100GBP more than expected.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
M
Marina • extended_group • it
10
Pros:

Tutto ottimo, compreso la cena, colazione ottima

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • solo_traveller • nl
8
Het was een prima verblijf
Pros:

De locatie en het personeel

Cons:

Internet was zeer slecht

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
M
Malgorzata • family_with_children • de
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
L
LUCIEN • couple • fr
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
S
Stéphane • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel
Son attention et sa réactivité face à un oubli de notre part après notre départ : nous avons oublié notre liseuse. Après avoir vérifié, elle était restée derrière nous et ils nous ont proposé de nous l'envoyer à l'adresse de notre choix, très facilement, avec succès.
Merci beaucoup

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
M
Marie • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Les chambres étaient très bien, situées, elles étaient juste à côté de la maison principal avec un joli jardin. Elles étaient très pratiquent pour des personnes à mobilité réduite.
Les salles de bain étaient très agréables.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner, on aurait préféré un buffet plus accessible.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
K
Ken • couple • au
10
Very relaxing, very serene, very quiet, gorgeous garden surroundings - we LOVED it.
Pros:

Breakfast exceeded expectations - lovations was excelent - walk to ocena was most enjoyable

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
H
Hannah • couple • gb
7
Lovely staff but wouldn’t recommend despite it being known as a prestigious hotel in the area
Pros:

Staff were really lovely and welcoming

Cons:

I think it was very expensive for what it was, the rooms weren’t special, the bar area was very small, the food served in the restaurant for dinner was only a set menu and the options weren’t very nice. They had run out of tomato ketchup at breakfast

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
V
Vanessa • solo_traveller • fr
8
Charmant
Pros:

Logement spacieux , Calme et authentique.
Petit déjeuner formidable

Cons:

Manque de pression dans la douche et de meuble pour poser ses affaires dans la salle de bain.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • couple • fr
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee