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Forss House Hotel

Country House Hotel in the Hidden Highlands

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Overview

Nestled beneath the Caithness skies and hidden amidst 20 acres of wonderful woodlands you'll discover this stunning Highland country house hotel. This really is a Highland dream, located below a waterfall, on a loop of the gently meandering River Forss, Forss House offers homely accommodation within a tranquil estate that promises to leave you feeling relxed and rejuvenated. An ideal base for exploring the beautiful wonders of Northern Scotland – travel to John O'Groats, hop on a ferry to explore the magical Orkney Isles, or just luxuriate in traditional Highlands hospitality.

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  • Located on the NC500 route
  • Close to Orkney ferry
  • Spot the Aurora Bourealis in winter months
  • Fine dining in the 2 AA Rosette restaurant
  • Surrounded by woodland and on the banks of the river Forss

Bow Wow Factor

Resident dog Ben is happy to recommend all of the best woodland walks in the surrounding area!


Each of the bedrooms has a distinctive feel and provide the perfect space to rest and unwind after exploring the area with your trusty hound. The ground floor rooms are located in the outer buildings surrounding the main house which offer direct access to the beautiful gardens for your trusty hound to explore. Canine companions can expect dog beds, bowls and a dog-friendly welcome box from the hotel on arrival.


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Dine with Your Dog

Foodies will love the 2AA Rosette restaurant in Caithness. The chefs use the freshest ingredients from neighbouring estates and seas that surround the hotel to produce exquisite cuisine. Dogs are welcome to join you in the bar area or can stay in the room to relax after a busy day or dog walks.

Foodies will love the 2AA Rosette restaurant in Caithness. The chefs use the freshest ingredients from neighbouring estates and seas that surround the hotel to produce exquisite cuisine. Dogs are welcome to join you in the bar area or can stay in the room to relax after a busy day or dog walks.



Need to know

This hotel has TV facility
TV
This hotel has Rural facility
Rural
This hotel has Coastal facility
Coastal
This hotel has By The Sea facility
By The Sea
This hotel has Restaurant facility
Restaurant
This hotel has Car Parking facility
Car Parking
This hotel has Dine with pet facility
Dine With Pet
This hotel has Cot Available facility
Cot Available
This hotel has WiFi connection facility
WiFi Connection
This hotel has Green Space Within 1 Mile facility
Green Space Within 1 Mile

Forss House Hotel Reviews


Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7XY

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Forss House Hotel

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Lovely accommodation

Fiona M, Tyne and Wear, stayed: April 2026

We stayed in the Mill House as a family of 4. Accommodation was fantastic. Beautiful setting, lovely house, perfect. Had a dinner included in the package. Not so great here! Booked having paid extra for 2 children in accommodation so they knew 2 kids would be eating. No kids menu but they did russle up sausages and chips which were ok. Next day realised we were charged 25 EACH for this. Shocking. Kids meals came out with our starters, unsure why. Queried the charge and got a drink knocked off but that in no way really satisfied me. I already had to pay extra to bring the children (not young kids so no cot/high chair etc needed), then charged ridiculous amount for quite substandard food. So lovely place to stay, but expect ridiculous charges if you bring kids



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Map & Directions

Address

Thurso
Caithness
KW14 7XY

There is ample free parking for guests. 


How to get here

The hotel is located in Forss, just off the A836 and around 8 minutes drive from Thurso. 


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Location & Local Attractions

Orkney Islands - Take a ferry to the Orkney Islands which are just a short hop from the mainland and packed with ancient history, wild landscapes, and unforgettable culture.

Caithness - Uncover Caithness' rich and rugged past. From prehistoric stone circles to ruined castles perched above the sea, history is never far from the doorstep at Forss House.

Surfing & Coastal Adventures - The north coast is a playground for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. Ride the world-class waves at Thurso East, take a RIB ride from Wick, or join a wildlife cruise from John O'Groats to spot seals, seabirds and the Stacks of Duncansby.



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