Sustainability certification

Forss House

–Excellent location - show map
+102 photos
Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Suite - Annex
Price for:
Max adults: 6
Private suite
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$23 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$349 per night
Price US$1,047
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Reserve
Don't worry — pressing this button won't charge you anything!

About this property

Historic Charm: Forss House in Thurso is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting for a 4-star hotel experience. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, work desks, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Dining and Leisure: The traditional restaurant serves Scottish cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests can also enjoy a bar and outdoor seating areas. Convenient Location: Located 40 km from Wick John O’Groats Airport and near attractions like Sinclair’s Bay (36 km) and The Castle Gardens of Mey (30 km). Highly rated for dinner, staff, and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Rooms with:

  • Garden view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

Prices converted to USD
—
 ! 

Please select one or more options you want to book

All available rooms

Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content

Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Suite - Annex
Price for:
Max adults: 6
Private suite
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$23 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$349 per night
Price US$1,047
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Reserve
Don't worry — pressing this button won't charge you anything!
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content
Start of dialog content
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
End of dialog content

Error: Please select one or more options you want to book

Select a room type and the number of rooms you want to reserve.
Room type Number of guests Today's price Your choices

How many rooms will you need for your stay? Please select here.

Select rooms
Suite - Annex
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 3: 1 double bed
Private suite
861 feet²
Garden view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 6
US$349 per night
Price US$1,047
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast US$23
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 6
US$386 per night
Price US$1,158
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
King Room with Garden View
We have 2 left
  • 1 large double bed
Room
301 feet²
Garden view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$177 per night
Price US$532
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast US$23
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 2
US$214 per night
Price US$643
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Deluxe Double Room
We have 2 left
  • 1 large double bed
Room
377 feet²
Garden view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$188 per night
Price US$565
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast US$23
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 2
US$227 per night
Price US$682
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Fabulous breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • You won't be charged yet

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Made to feel at home from the moment we stepped in the front door. A fantastic location with great staff and incredible food. Once we checked in we were informed that we weren't in the main house, immediately this had my alarm bells ringing, but...”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful staff . Old fashioned values . Nice service . Beautiful room with a large bathroom . We was lucky as got a upgrade !”
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice decent size room with huge bathroom and a nice free standing bat tub”
Annamária
Slovakia Slovakia
“We had a beautiful stay here, room was spacious, nice and clean. Breakfast was great (there was a hiccup the first morning but nothing to put us in a bad mood and staff was nice and accommodating).”
Marco
Switzerland Switzerland
“We stayed at the mill house and we had a full house for ourselves. We dined at the restaurant and it was very good”
Zuzana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nestled in nature, this beautiful historic building was a delightful discovery during our holiday. With its stunning interiors, comfortable beds, and an impressive whiskey selection, it offered everything we could have hoped for. The highlight was...”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, helpful and friendly. Delicious food, beautiful room, great location.”
Julie
Australia Australia
“Idyllic location with sensational meals and staff!”
Libby
Australia Australia
“We loved Forss house! The rooms were clean,, spacious with a really comfortable sofa to relax in too. The bathroom was huge! In addition to the walk in shower,, there was a huge bath to relax in to soak the cares of the day away. We dined in...”
Ralf
Germany Germany
“This hotel is nice and cozy. You immediately get the feeling you stepped back in time. The rooms are spacious and beautiful. The staff was exceptionally friendly. The bar is well equipped and the food was simply delicious. All in all a very...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Pre Booking Dinner is essential
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Forss House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Forss House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.