Forss House Hotel
Location: Forss, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7XY, Thurso, GB
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
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).
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 09:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & 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
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Rooms Available
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Classic Fishing Lodge
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
312 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Superior River House Twin
1 Double Bed
312 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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The Granary
2 Double Beds
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Millers Cottage Classic
1 King Bed
182-sq-foot room with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Superior Double Morven
1 Double Bed
258 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Superior River House King
1 King Bed
344 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Radclyffe Master
1 King Bed
388 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Classic Double Room
1 Double Bed
183 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Mill House Suite
1 Double Bed and 2 King Beds
388 sq feet
Layout - 3 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Superior Twin Room
1 Double Bed
312 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, towels not available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Kiln House Suite
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
344 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Superior Double Hallum
1 Double Bed
183 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Food & Drink - Free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- Richard (10/5): - Comfortable rooms
- Keith (4/5): Too expensive - 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
- Geoff (10/5): - A gem in Thurso. The staff was great and the hotel itself was a great experience. Spacious rooms and a beautiful setting
- Morven (2/5): Somewhat disappointing - 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.
- Shelley (6/5): - 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.
- Joanna (10/5): - Amazing property. Would love to go again!
- Jessica (10/5): - The granary suite was beautiful and had a wonderful view of the waterfall from every window
- Can (10/5): Love this hotel! - 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.
- jessica (10/5): - 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!
- Jennifer (8/5): - 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.
- Diane (8/5): Worth a visit - 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..
- Christina (10/5): - Fabulous
- Morven (10/5): Cosy room. - Lovely warm comfy room.
- peter (10/5): Here again and will be back - 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.
- Ann (10/5): - 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.
- Ann (10/5): - 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.
- Jayne (10/5): - You feel relaxed as soon as you arrive
- Michael (10/5): - 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.
- Gregory (10/5): - This property is very unique. The food and services are excellent. The walking around the property is very picturesque. Highly recommend.
- Gabriel (10/5): - Beautiful location
- Carol (6/5): - This could be a nice property but the grounds are extremely run down. Don’t take a room in a cottage if you have mold sensitivity. The staff is friendly so there is that. Would not choose this spot again. Floors creaky above our room was awful.
- Bryan (8/5): - Good location and couldnt fault the cleanliness, Didn't venture into the bar or the restaurant as we arrived later in the evening. But upon looking at the menu in room it looks like a 3 course meal was costing £70pp regardless, and a taster menu was £95pp. Wouldn't class it a high standard room with the in room offerings if thats what you're looking for ! But perfectly fine for us. Bathroom was shiney spotless.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely country house hotel - Friendly staff and were upgraded to room in the Hotel, rather than the cottages. Room was lovely and bathroom luxurious. Dinner and breakfast were served in the conservatory which had a lovely outlook of the gardens and a bird feeder which attracted a lot of birds. Dinner was excellent, Michelin Star material. We walked in gardens which were picturesque with Waterfall and WaterMill only about 50 yards from the Hotel. Check out the record Salmon in the Bar.
- Nadine (8/5): - Lovely area, very nice walkable paths, clean and comfortable rooms And we had a delicious dinner and breakfast. Overall, a pleasant experience.
- Amy (10/5): - Absolutely beautiful inside and out. The staff are a credit to the hotel.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Terrific! - Beautiful location and great food! Nice rooms.
- Brenda (10/5): - A lovely and unusual property right on a loch. The breakfast room in this gorgeous estate has expansive views of the loch and hills. We stayed in the New Garden Suite, which was like having our own wing with a large room with a king sized bed and a remodeled bathroom. It was extremely clean, the bedding was high quality, and robes and slippers were provided. Breakfast was delicious with many options.
- Paul (10/5): - Excellent property, was very happy , great food, friendly staff, highly recommend
- Linda (10/5): - A friendly welcome awaited us at this beautiful property. Our room ( lodge) was stunning. Warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Fell asleep to the sound of the river roaring down beside the lodge. Breakfast was served by efficient, very friendly staff and was delicious. Would definetly recommend and hope to return.
- Lourdes (2/5): - Porridge cold and not creamy. I paid for two but it was only me. Poor choice of fruit for breakfast. I couldn’t open the door of the bedroom. I couldn’t have soup when I arrive later. Kitchen was closed. Too pricy for the offer.
- Nicola (10/5): - A fantastic place!
- Alastair (10/5): - Friendly
- Sarah (10/5): - The the mean house and nearby accommodations are in a forest settling and absolutely stunning. There are woks outlined on the property which makes your time they are both peaceful and quiet. The staff is exceptionally helpful from check-in to check out and the chef is highly skilled. My dinner was delicious as were both breakfasts. And I'd loved the way they greeted you at the bar settled you with a drink and then took you into dinner, vast managing both the food preparation and serving process to best advantage. This property is a gem.
- Rose (10/5): - Very pleasant
- David (8/5): Lovely hotel but expensive. - Stunning hotel but on the expensive side. Food is high end cuisine so don’t expect any simple fayre. The cabin room was beautiful. Evening meal is not cheap but beautifully cooked and presented.
- james finlayson (10/5): Delightful place - This is a delightful place. Comfortable and very relaxing. Food excelleny
- George (6/5): - What could have and at the price should have been a fabulous stay was let down by a number of things. On arrival we parked up and walked into the reception to check in, carrying heavy bags. After being pointed out the bar, restaurant etc we were then told that our accommodation was an external cottage style room 50m or so away. This was fine except there was not even an offer of assistance with luggage. Once in the room, which was nice, we rested up before subsequently heading back to the main building for dinner. It was on and off rain so we looked for umbrellas, of which there were none. What there was outside the bedroom door was a vacuum cleaner, a roll up bed and piles of fresh laundry. On going to bed we realised that a blind was missing from an external window. So at 10:30 pm we had to get someone to come and put up a temporary one. Such a shame when hotels, especially expensive ones, ask their guests to become their quality control department.
- Deanna (2/5): Worst place ever stayed! - I submitted a complaint. The bathroom ceiling was peeling badly, the bathroom shower tiles were mouldy, there were bugs on my towels in the morning and there was a hole at the edge of the bathtub - who know what is coming up there. Considering this was supposed to be a 4 star....I have stayed in two stars with fewer issues. Please look into re rating this establishment
- Sonya (10/5): - Stunning property in quiet countryside with creek running through it. Excellent restaurant, great atmosphere and very helpful staff.
- james finlayson (10/5): excellent hotel - Forss house never dissapoints, unique place, characterful, excellent food
- Helen (10/5): - Wonderful overnight! Beautiful room and dinner. Excellent breakfast and very attentive service from staff throughout stay. Definitely recommend this hotel and hope to return.
- Alan (10/5): Wonderful Experience - What a fabulous experience to stay at Forss House Hotel, everything was just perfect, the staff were helpful and nothing too much trouble, Walks available as well, the accommodation was beautifully done, wouldn't hesitate to recommend this Hotel
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great stay, superb food
- Eugene (10/5): - We arrived very late on a Sunday night after the restaurant closed. The assistant manager, EVAN was incredibly helpful. He got us a sandwich and desert. He spent time talking with us about the area.
- Constance (10/5): - Lovely place to spend some time
- SUSAN (10/5): - Fantastic staff Beautiful room. Would definitely stay here again
- Paul (10/5): Nc500 stay - Beautiful place, excellent food, comfy large bed and quiet, private accommodation. Excellent stop for nc500.
- Gary (6/5): Nice place bad management - On arrival at the hotel we asked to book to dinner & were promptly told they were fully booked!! After saying this was not acceptable the young guy who seemed to be in charge told us there was nothing he could do & that they emailed me the night before which we never received. He was totally disinterested in the fact that they don’t have restaurant place available for there guests. He gave us a few places they recommended & the one we went to was in a industrial port area about a bar called Popeyes!!! It totally spoiled the whole experience there. If your staying make sure you book a table way in advance as they don’t really care if your a guest in there hotel!
- John (10/5): Forss Hotel stay - Only stayed overnight, great breakfast, the room was fine and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful A very minor gripe no blind in bathroom
- Catherine (10/5): - An amazing hotel, room was super comfortable and the breakfast and evening meal were outstanding. Garden an waterfall are beautiful. Can highly recommend a stay here.
- Valentina (10/5): - This is one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed at. The room is modern and is super quiet. As good as it gets.
- james (10/5): great hotel - This is a great hotel, unique. Comfortable. Good food. Friendly staff
- Joyce (10/5): - Relaxing, quality and quiet. Lovely hospitality and welcoming helpful staff.
- W p (6/5): - Service disappointing with steaks served to wrong people forgotten orders and tasteless cheese and pud on the tasting menu. Lots of highlights however should have been better for the price.
- Glyn (10/5): - Amazing stay fantastic friendly staff wonderful food
- Helen (10/5): Absolute treat to stay - Absolute treat to stay here, I try and visit a few times a year. Recently upgraded, the quality of fittings, sheets, duvets etc is superb, whilst the furniture is maintaining the era of the building. Food really good, beautifully presented and a definite cut above the rest locally, take the time sit back and enjoy a decent G&T here.
- Roland (10/5): Thurso Stay - Another amazing hotel on our NC500 trip. This one rates as top. Lovely room, fantastic shower, clean and quality bed linen. Great food, too restaurant quality. Staff were very helpful. Highly recommended
- Peter (10/5): Our second visit…definitely won’t be our last - This was our second trip here. We stayed last year under unhappier circumstances (I found out I had lost my job due to covid the day we checked in) so we always told ourselves we would come back under happier circumstances to erase the memory. This stay did not disappoint. Our room was amazing, spacious and immaculately clean. The hotel has had a refurb during one of the lockdowns and the addition of a claw-foot bath in our already amazing bathroom didn’t disappoint! We had all our meals here and they were an amazingly high standard as usual - much credit to Andrew the chef who is a hidden talent and a real asset to the hotel. The bar is wonderfully atmospheric and we whiled away many an hour with a drink, looking over the lovely gardens. Our only small disappointment was that we kept missing Ben the resident spaniel (who belongs to one of the managers) but what was our bad timing rather than his! Things are looking up for us after a tumultuous 18 months and we are glad to say the hotel appears to be the experiencing the same. We will definitely be back - thank you to Nick and Steve for an outstanding stay as always.
- michael (10/5): Luxurious stay - Lovely hotel, high standard of decor in a very traditional country house style. Great tasting menu
- Scott (10/5): Recommend - Loved this hotel. Amazing rooms and bathrooms. The food and service was great. Location superb! Heartily recommend. Oh
- David (10/5): A special stay on our trip round North Scotland - A really special stay with a hint of luxury. Excellent restaurant. We felt that we were very well looked after.
- Stephen (10/5): Wonderful Short Stay. - The hotel was located in lovely grounds,we stayed in a separate annex which was absolutely fabulous,spotless clean ,food was outstanding as were the staff,not cheap but definitely worth paying the extra to stay in accommodation like that.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Terrible worst experience ever. Staff member lied to me upon arrival. Tried to stick us in a smaller room than we had paid for without any compensation. Then the manager lied by saying they upgraded the other guests to our room. The hotel wouldn’t correct the mistake even when I told them it’s my 40th birthday, I had paid a lot for the room, we had booked a table in their restuaurant, obviously there to celebrate and spend money. Social distancing rules were not kept, the manager really invaded my personal space even while being nice and apologetic about the situation. The issue was not resolved. I was just given a refund on my 40th birthday and left to party in the smallest room in the hotel. Needless to say we didn’t stay there. Don’t know what it’s like, but I wouldn’t go back with that service. Had to drive 2hrs to the next available hotel. Don’t book here.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The hotel sits in lovely grounds with a river running round it and a walk down to the coast. The main house is very comfortable in a solid way but the fishing lodge room I had was lovely and modern.
- Rachel (8/5): Lovely retreat - Lovely hunting lodge. Beautiful location. Lovely large clean spacious room and fabulous en-suite. Food was outstanding. Great service. Nice bar area.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Worst hotel over £250 per night that we had on NC500 Totally over sold. Looks amazing on their website. It’s so underwhelming when you get there in person. We booked 6 hotels ranging from £185 - £425 per night, on our travels along NC500, and this was by far the worst value for money. Everything is so old and needs to be refurbished. It’s like arriving at an old eccentric Uncles house and not knowing how to relax, nor where to go, or whether to complain or not. Definitely not worth the money, ...and we’d never stay here again, even if they offered it as a free weekend!
- Nb (10/5): - Great stay at forss hotel. Staff were very accommodating during covid times.
- Mark (8/5): Overnight pit stop - Good one night stop on the NC500. Great dinner. Comfy bed. Bathroom could do with some redecorating
- deborah (10/5): A must to stop over on the NC 500 - A truly lovely place to stay and a must for anyone doing the NC500. Will definitely return in the future. A true relaxed country house feel with tartan, leather and tweed. Some quirky little decor touches and a magnificent choice of whiskies. Try one before or after a lovely dinner. One tip the main house is probably a preferred option to stay in but a deer in front of your window is a plus if staying in the riverside accommodation
- Kevin (8/5): Nice Hotel - It was a very nice hotel. The room we had was a reasonable size but too hot, and of course you can't open the windows very wide. Our meals were good- dinner and breakfast with a great restaurant, and bar.
- Anthony (10/5): - Fantastic hotel. Great service, food. Beautiful place
- Verified traveler (4/5): Prepare to be disappointed - My son and I had been looking forward to a luxury stay whilst touring the North of Scotland particularly as we had spent £240. First impressions at the main hotel building were reasonable then we arrived at our garden room - an annexe to the hotel. It smelled badly of paint, painting was poor (see photo), the bathroom door didn't shut, broken latch on window, no folder of info and certainly not 4 star quality. As for the view through the patio doors - an overgrown wilderness with a recently mowed strip through the middle. On the plus side breakfast was good. Overrated and not worth the spend
- Matthew (10/5): - Excellent stay - the food stood out along with the choice of whisky at the bar
- Verified traveler (10/5): Worth it! - Excellent service, clean and updated twin room. We will definitely return
- Verified traveler (10/5): - An excellent 2 night stay - room, staff and meals were just great. Location is really nice.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - good quite location food very good.................
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Location is terrific - in the country and totally relaxing.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Though it wasn't as remote as the photos would lead you to believe, the grounds were still lovely. I enjoyed the old world charm (though again, this property isn't as old as you would think) and the rooms that were 'period'. HOWEVER, though our bathroom was fully renovated, the rooms themselves were dated and the mattress extremely old and uncomfortable. I could tell just by looking at it that I was not going to have a good night's sleep. The staff were pleasant. The property was very overpriced for what it was.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - We enjoyed the lodge being away a bit from the main hotel. Food was good but limited choice for evening meal. Our TVs didn't work. Lodge requires an update to achieve 4star standard .
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We visited at the end of March so the price was very good value. The location for driving NC500 is perfect. Easy to access.with plenty of parking. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. The room was huge as were the bed and the bathroom . Dinner was delicious.
- J (10/5): - Beautiful hotel in phenomenal surrounds. The food was sensational and the whisky bar divine.
- dana (10/5): - lovely, quiet, and calming; delicious meals; helpful staff
- Erica (6/5): Very basic - I stayed here as part of a special birthday trip. The main hotel may be more comfortable but we stayed in the hunters lodge as I was looking for twin beds. Even though it was summer, we froze as the bed came with the thinnest of bed covers. The TV also strangely started flashing in the middle of the night so I had to unplug it. The food in the restaurant for dinner was served with the smallest of portions-maybe their supplier didn’t deliver as I heard the next customer order the same thing and they had run out. Breakfast was good though. The only thing that made up for it was the beautiful location.
- Mary (10/5): - Lovely hotel manor house with accommodating staff, good food and beautiful setting.
- Mark (6/5): - Incredible setting and historic property. We were disappointed to be shunted to an out building (cottage) rather than our expectation of a room in the main house. The 85 year old barkeep was a hoot, the young table servers were a bit dour. The best part of our stay was the lovely landscape and walks on the large property.
- John (10/5): Very nice, comfortable, country house hotel - A very pleasant stay in a country house hotel. We would definitely recommend it.
- Verified traveler (10/5): great little hotel - friendly staff, large comfortable rooms, clean with all that you would expect from a much larger 5 star hotel - excellent food
- jillie (10/5): Really comfy stay and delicious food - A lovely end to our tour of the North Coast of Scotland.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Comfortable and welcoming. - We liked it so much we returned for one of their super breakfasts after taking the early ferry from Stromness to Scrabster!
- Ava (10/5): - Lovely large room & the shower pressure was excellent. The staff went above & beyond to help. Our dinner was excellent & the bar had an amazing selection. Fantastic experience & truly welcoming staff.
- Wendy (10/5): - Great hotel with great staff. Ann is wonderful.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location, delicious food, comfortable bed and friendly staff. Perfect.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful setting and layout - Staff was very accomodating and food was excellent.
- David (10/5): - Fabulous stay,food & accommodation excellent.we can't praise ( Philip)enough,as he went to great lengths to make our stay very special.would most definitely recommend it.
- Don (10/5): Great hotel! - This was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in! The hotell staff were very polite and attentive. It seemed more like a bed and breakfast than a hotel. We liked it so much, we are planning a longer stay next year! What a Great experience!
- Verified traveler (6/5): Needs reburbishment - This could be a wonderful hotel as it’s a lovely building. First impressions beautiful house in a fabulous setting. The hotel is up for sale understandably as it needs bringing into into the 21st century with regards to furnishings. There is a difference between classic and elegant to outdated shabby furniture. The configuration of the bathroom could be much more customer friendly
- Verified traveler (8/5): - When we arrived we were asked to immediately sit down for a tasting menu dinner. I could have said no but i felt later that we were pressganged. The tasting menu was overpriced for the quality
- Chris (10/5): Homely Scottish country house hotel - A warm and warm hearted country house hotel in Caithness. While on business I was staying at the Forss House and we had a terrible storm (Dec 7). Coming back to this hotel each evening was the most welcoming place with gorgeous evening food from their chef and great breakfasts served by Janet, My grateful thanks to Anne for a lovely week.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great Stay - Just a short stay, could have stayed longer. Great atmosphere and the service and food were well worth experiencing.
- crystal (8/5): Beautiful location in the Highlands - Lovely staff and good food. Rooms a bit dated but comfortable. Incredible scenery in the area.
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