When you stay at Forss House Hotel in Thurso, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Wolfburn Distillery and Thurso Beach. .This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from North Coast Visitor Centre.
What's nearby
Thurso Beach - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
North Coast Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
Thurso Library - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles
UHI North Highland - Thurso Campus - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
Getting around
Thurso Station - 8 min drive
Wick (WIC) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant - 8 min drive
Top Joes - 8 min drive
Pride of Bengal - 8 min drive
The Upper Deck - 9 min drive
Captain's Galley - 9 min drive
About this property
Forss House Hotel
Forss House Hotel offers 14 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as free tea bags/instant coffee and irons/ironing boards.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
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 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
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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
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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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Forss House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 232 reviews
10 - Excellent
168
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 232 reviews
8 - Good
38
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 232 reviews
6 - Okay
16
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 232 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 232 reviews
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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
Nov 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were spotless and the beds were very comfortable. Great showers and amenities and the staff were very welcoming.
Olivia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
Dec 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous Hotel. Great location, wonderful bar and food is out of this world. Highly recommended.
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.
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!
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.
Wonderful overnight!
Beautiful room and dinner.
Excellent breakfast and very attentive service from staff throughout stay. Definitely recommend this hotel and hope to return.
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.