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Forss House Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
A traditional room with a leather sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a globe on a stand.
A restaurant with wooden floors, white tables, and green chairs.
A neatly made bed with white linens and multiple pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with exposed wooden beams and a textured wall.
A narrow gravel path leading to stone buildings with green doors, surrounded by lush trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $223
$186 nightly
$223 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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Forss, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7XY
  • Place, Thurso Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Thurso Library
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, North Coast Visitor Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Radclyffe Master

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Radclyffe Master

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Kiln House Suite

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a bench at the foot of the bed, and a sloped ceiling with exposed beams.

Kiln House Suite

  • 344 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a carpeted floor.

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Morven

A bedroom with a bed, two armchairs, a wooden chair, a desk with a lamp, and a mirror.

Superior Double Morven

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior River House King

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Superior River House King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mill House Suite

A neatly made bed with white linens and multiple pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with exposed wooden beams and a textured wall.

Mill House Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A room with two single beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and framed fish pictures on the wall.

Superior Twin Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior River House Twin

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a chair, and wall-mounted artwork.

Superior River House Twin

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Fishing Lodge

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a dresser. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with a view of trees.

Classic Fishing Lodge

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Hallum

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Hallum

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Millers Cottage Classic

A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bedside table with a candle.

Millers Cottage Classic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Granary

A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, bedside tables, and a wooden floor.

The Granary

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

HOUSE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

HOUSE TWO KING BEDS

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

HOUSE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Thurso

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

  • Wolfburn Distillery - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Thurso Beach - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Thurso Library - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • North Coast Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie Chan Chinese Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pride of Bengal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Top Joes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Tempest - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel offers 14 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 45-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Thurso hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. 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 reception hall.
Enjoy a meal at 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 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Restaurant - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.

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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 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

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with satellite channels

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 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 17.50 for adults and GBP 12 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)

Property class

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. 170 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 234 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

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

Gabriel

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

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

Nicola

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

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

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

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 traveler

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

Terrific!

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

Constance

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

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