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Forss House

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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. Local Attractions: Sinclair's Bay is 22 mi away, The Castle Gardens of Mey 19 mi, and Wick John O’Groats Airport 25 mi from the property. Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding scenery.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

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

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Yvonne
Singapore Singapore
“Beautiful standalone house backing onto a waterfall. Tastefully decorated, very spacious (spans 3 floors) and beds were very comfortable.”
Peter
Australia Australia
“Charming Old Manor House, with great Bar and leather lounges. We stayed in a spacious workers cottage a short walk from the Manor House, with a beautiful stream and waterfall outside our windows. A relaxing 3 night stay.”
Pamela
United States United States
“We rented one of the cottages by the waterfall- the sound of water was so relaxing. Bed was very comfortable- the house is just exceptional”
Jaclyn
United States United States
“The beds were super comfortable and the room was nicely remodeled. I felt that they had some nice modern touches with charging outlets and the colors on the room were soothing.”
Pieter
United States United States
“From the welcome, to the moment we left , the staff are awesome. Very comfortable bed; great bathroom; brilliant dinner. Lovely grounds”
Gamburg
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful heritage house hotel in a beautiful location on the north coast with a waterfall and beautiful walks on the property. The restaurant serves great food and the whiskey collection is spectacular. Attentive and well considered local...”
Susan
Australia Australia
“The dining area was very charming. Enjoyed our meals there.”
Ackerman
United States United States
“Very friendly staff! There was a large party there at the same time as our dinner reservations and the staff did a great job managing all the tables. We never felt unnoticed or like we had to wait because of the large party. That’s hard to do and...”
Natalie
Canada Canada
“Absolutely beautiful property, it was the perfect place to relax whilst driving the NC500”
Diane
United States United States
“Great old Scottish home now a hotel! Wonderful staff and amazing food. We’ll visit again!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Pre Booking Dinner is essential
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Forss House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Forss House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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

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