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Forss House Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Mill House Suite | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mill House Suite | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Forss House Hotel, nestled in nature, offers a warm welcome. Guests love the coffee shop, cozy bar for evening drinks, and delightful restaurant meals. The property provides WiFi and extended parking, with staff consistently impressing visitors with their helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Morven | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Morven

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior River House Twin | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior River House Twin

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Fishing Lodge | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Fishing Lodge

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Hallum | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Hallum

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior River House King | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior River House King

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Granary

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Iron/ironing board
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Radclyffe Master | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Radclyffe Master

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Millers Cottage Classic | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Millers Cottage Classic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Kiln House Suite | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Kiln House Suite

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Iron/ironing board
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mill House Suite | 3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mill House Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Living room
  • 36 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Thurso is home to Forss House Hotel. Holburn Head and Dunnet Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thurso Beach and The Green. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Forss, Thurso, Scotland, KW14 7XY

What's nearby

  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Dunnet Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Mary-Ann's Cottage - 31 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • Dunnet Head Lighthouse - 31 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Castle of Mey - 34 min drive - 23.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commercial - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Top Joes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Station Hotel Thurso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Galley - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Y-Not Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Forss House Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel
At Forss House Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Forss House Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

More

  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 1 2026 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Forss House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Forss House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forss House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Forss House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forss House Hotel located?

Situated in Thurso, this eco-certified hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wolfburn Distillery, Thurso Beach, and UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute. North Coast Visitor Centre and Thurso Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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