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Forss House Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Thurso with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Forss House Hotel, nestled in nature, offers a warm welcome. Guests love the coffee shop, cozy bar for evening drinks, and delightful restaurant meals. The property provides WiFi and extended parking, with staff consistently impressing visitors with their helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 322
AED 386 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

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Radclyffe Master | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Radclyffe Master

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Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kiln House Suite | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kiln House Suite

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2 bedrooms
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Iron/ironing board
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
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Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Morven | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Morven

7.0 out of 10
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Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior River House King | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior River House King

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3 bedrooms
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Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mill House Suite | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mill House Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 King Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior River House Twin | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior River House Twin

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3 bedrooms
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Hair dryer
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  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Fishing Lodge | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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  • 29 sq m
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Superior Double Hallum | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Hallum

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Heating
3 bedrooms
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Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Millers Cottage Classic | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Millers Cottage Classic

10.0 out of 10
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Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
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Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
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The Granary

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Forss, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7XY

What's nearby

  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Mary-Ann's Cottage - 31 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 31 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Castle of Mey - 34 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Thurso Station - 8 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Joes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Galley - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Grove Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Peerie Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Forss House Hotel

Upscale hotel
At Forss House Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Forss House Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 5 2026 to January 25 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to January 2:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Forss House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Forss House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forss House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Forss House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forss House Hotel located?

Situated in Thurso, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wolfburn Distillery, Thurso Beach, and UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute. North Coast Visitor Centre and Thurso Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Forss House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 219 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

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

8/10 Good

Diane

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..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deanna

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

HASAN TUGRUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Korunun icinde mükemmel bir alanda kurulu bir otel. Biraz daha özenle çok daha iyi olabilir.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Amenities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morven

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

Cosy room.

Lovely warm comfy room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very unique. The food and services are excellent. The walking around the property is very picturesque. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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