Forss House

Thurso, Highland

Under the big skies of Caithness, wrapped in woodland and a curve of the River Forss, this Georgian mansion offers the grandeur of Scottish country house living but with modern-day warmth and comforts. More

Good Hotel Guide Review

Under the big skies of Caithness, wrapped in woodland and a curve of the River Forss, this Georgian mansion offers the grandeur of Scottish country house living but with modern-day warmth and comforts. The results are ‘excellent’ and ‘wonderful’, say guests who particularly enjoyed the local walking – ‘right down to the sea’ – and the ‘vast bath’ perfect for ‘a wallow’. Bedrooms are contemporary with traditional touches: soft hues, large headboards, the occasional antique. Those in the main house have big windows overlooking the gardens, those in the lodges are more secluded, some close to the river (with excellent salmon fishing). All have modern bathrooms, the largest with freestanding baths. Relax in the clubby lounge with its panelled walls, chesterfields and tweedy armchairs before the highlight of an ‘absolutely superb’ dinner served either in the richly decorated main room or light-filled conservatory. Perhaps kick off with Scrabster scallops followed by Scottish beef fillet with ox cheek. Breakfast is thoroughly Scottish and filling, and includes porridge, grilled kippers, and scrambled eggs with double cream.

Hotel details

Address

Forss
Thurso
Highland
KW14 7XY
Scotland

Telephone

01847 861201

Bedrooms

14. 3 on ground floor, 6 in neighbouring annexes, 1 suitable for disabled.

Open

all year.

Facilities

bar, dining room, breakfast room, lounge, in-room TV (Freeview), meeting room, wedding facilities, 19-acre grounds with river and waterfall.

Background music

in public areas breakfast and evening.

Children

all ages welcomed, no charge for under-5s, extra bed £20.

Dogs

allowed in sportsmen’s lodge bedrooms (£15 a night, welcome pack) and all areas except dining room.

Credit cards

Amex, MC, Visa.

Prices

B&B doubles from £142. Fixed-price 3-course dinner £58, 6-course tasting menu £86.

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Special offers

Three Nights for the Price of Two Special Offer

Spending time at Forss is all about over-indulging, treating yourself to the finer things and enjoying some well-deserved R&R. That’s why this winter when you book a three night stay between 1st October 2022 and 30th April 2023, you’ll receive your third night completely FREE…and to ensure your winter warmer stay is extra special, the hotel will prepare a hearty Scottish breakfast each morning. This is the secret to a truly wonderful hidden Highland experience. Offer includes: Three nights in any room type. A hearty Scottish breakfast each morning of your stay. Stay from £170.00. Offer terms & conditions: Price based on 2 people sharing any room type with breakfast included. A 2-night minimum stay applies. Book two nights and recieve the third night complimentary. Saving is on your B&B room tariff only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers. New bookings only. Stay must be redeemed between 1/10/22 and 30/04/23. To redeem this offer, please mention The Good Hotel Guide when booking.


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