Hotels in THURSO, GB
Forss House Hotel
About this property
This hotel is located on the outskirts of Thurso. Shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, and public transport links are approximately 14 km away. The hotel comprises a three-story main building and an annex, offering 13 double rooms. Facilities include a foyer, public internet access, and parking. Guests can dine in the inviting à la carte restaurant. Each room features an en suite bathroom, hairdryer, direct-dial telephone, and central heating. A golf course is located 10 km from the hotel. Breakfast is served daily, while lunch and dinner offer set menus. An à la carte menu is also available for dinner. The hotel caters to special dietary requirements.
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Room Information
Rooms
1 / 1 Classic Fishing Lodge
- Direct dial telephone
- Central heating
- Bathroom
- Hairdryer
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1 / 1 Deluxe Main House Beinn Ratha
- Central heating
- Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
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1 / 1 Deluxe Main House Hallum
- Central heating
- Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
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1 / 1 Deluxe Main House Morven
- Central heating
- Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
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Guest reviews
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Guest Rating
9.4/10
Excellent Featured review
FIONA K.
10/10
The food was the highlight of our anniversary dinner at Forss House Hotel. I started with beetroot and goat’s cheese, then had roasted celeriac, which felt quite fancy to order, and finished with the cheese board. Everything was fresh, full of flavour, perfectly seasoned and beautifully presented. Best meal out in years, a real fine dining experience! We were welcomed by an open fire and a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. The staff were lovely, attentive and smartly dressed, with friendly, professional service that never felt over the top. There’s a little gift shop selling local preserves, jewellery and other bits, which is a nice touch and worth a browse. We’re lucky to have a place like this in Caithness. Thanks to the team at Forss House Hotel, we’re already looking forward to returning.
Gordon M.
10/10
The gardens around the hotel are lovely, and the setting is peaceful. We had a great two-night stay, felt right at home thanks to the welcoming, friendly staff, and really enjoyed the excellent food and wide choice. We’d happily recommend a visit.
Fiona S.
10/10
The hotel itself is beautiful, and so is the decor. It’s in a lovely location, though the gardens could use a bit of care. The food was excellent, and every member of staff was so pleasant.
Ellie T.
10/10
Joe, who I believe is the manager, was fantastic, and the service from him was outstanding. We were also treated to a free room upgrade and some extra surprises with dinner, including upgrades to the wine pairing for the tasting menu. This was one of the nicest places we’ve stayed. We were travelling the NC500 for my partner’s birthday, and the grounds were amazing. The building also showcases its history beautifully. We’ll definitely be back.
Morag F.
6/10
The hotel is small, nicely decorated and set in secluded grounds a short drive from Thurso. Walks around the grounds are marked in the room, and the welcome and atmosphere on arrival were lovely. The bar is two connected rooms, with a fire in the first and seating for both couples and groups. Our room was generally nice, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was beautifully decorated. But there was no bathroom heating. Reception said it was broken when I asked, and the hotel was full. It felt like a fridge, especially overnight. The quilt filling was very uneven, with clumps in some places and none in others. The kettle had to sit on the floor to boil. We ate dinner in the conservatory, right opposite the kitchen door. For the price, the food was disappointing. The scallops were tiny, and although the menu said Forss chips came with every main, we each got four. The table beside us seemed to get bigger portions. The puddings disappointed too. Staff were chatty and busy. At checkout, we were told our bottle of wine was free, with an apology from the manager. I would have preferred to hear that at check-in and have the option to pay for a reasonably priced wine.
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General Services
15 available- Number of floors (main building)
- Number of floors (annexe)
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Suites
- Apartments
- hotel
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Mobile phone coverage
- Non Smoking Area
- Special dietary options
- Non Smoking Establishment
Meals
6 available- Bar
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Set menu lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Set menu dinner
Sports
1 available- Golf course
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
60 places nearby
Closest Bus Forss Crossroads
382 m 5 min walk
Closest Bus Hallum Road End
487 m 6 min walk
Top attraction nearbySt Mary’s Chapel
1.7 km 21 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
4.3 km
Attractions
20- St Mary’s Chapel1.7 km 21 min walk
- Sir John Square Park7.8 km
- Thurso Beach7.9 km
- Fontaine du mémorial Dr. John Grant Smith7.9 km
- Thurso Riverside Walk8.0 km
Restaurants
20- Carrie at Capilla Cafe4.3 km
- Scrabster Fishmarket Pier6.4 km
- The Upper Deck6.4 km
- The Galley - Scrabster6.6 km
- Shelina Spice6.9 km
Transit
20- Forss CrossroadsBus382 m 5 min walk
- Hallum Road EndBus487 m 6 min walk
- Forss HousesBus852 m 11 min walk
- TaldaleBus2.3 km 29 min walk
- Bardnaheigh Road EndBus4.7 km
