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Forss House Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Forss, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7XY
  • Place, Thurso Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, North Coast Visitor Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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7.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exceptional
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  • 36 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior River House Twin

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Hallum

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 4
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About this property

Forss House Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a banquet hall.
Forss House Hotel offers 14 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Forss House Hotel, you'll be close to Thurso Golf Club. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served weekdays for a fee
  • 7 minutes by car from Wolfburn Distillery and 8 minutes from Thurso Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Thurso hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Forss House Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 24 December to 2 January:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18 for adults and from GBP 18 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to 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.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Forss House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 231 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were spotless and the beds were very comfortable. Great showers and amenities and the staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous Hotel. Great location, wonderful bar and food is out of this world. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dry comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and surroundings. Calm and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cosy, warm, spacious clean rooms. Nice shower. Good tea/coffee facilitates. Gorgeous main living rooms in the main house. Staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, superb food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem in Thurso. The staff was great and the hotel itself was a great experience. Spacious rooms and a beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cosy lounge and comfortable bed in the little cottage. Shower fabulous. Excellent overall. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. Would love to go again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, was very happy , great food, friendly staff, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Can

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff Beautiful room. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The granary suite was beautiful and had a wonderful view of the waterfall from every window
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james finlayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent hotel

Forss house never dissapoints, unique place, characterful, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific!

Beautiful location and great food! Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan-Olof

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice enviremental. Good dinner. Nice staaf. To get the breakfast tok very long time (1 hour) and was bad organized.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful overnight! Beautiful room and dinner. Excellent breakfast and very attentive service from staff throughout stay. Definitely recommend this hotel and hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

You feel relaxed as soon as you arrive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to spend some time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022