Forss House Hotel & Restaurant Caithness

Forss House is a delightful 1810 country house hotel set in 20 acres of woodland, below a waterfall, on a loop of the gently meandering River Forss.

Come to Forss House Hotel and explore the Northern Highlands for a treasure trove of things to see and do; wonderful cliff top and inland walks, castles, and brochs, mountain biking, numerous links golf courses, hunting and stalking, horse riding, adventures on the high seas and lochs, amazing bird life, wildlife and flora to find, renowned wind surfing or simply a good book by a log fire with a dram or two.

Whatever you do under the big Caithness skies, you will have time, space and a lungful of fresh air to rejuvenate your batteries. Wherever you go you will meet Caithness folk and a place where people still make time for each other.

At Forss House you will be welcomed by Anne and Kathy, aided and abetted by our small local team, who are always happy to offer advice on where to go and what to do. Our 14 hotel bedrooms have all been recently restored to their former glory and will give you a comfortable base for your adventures – whether you are staying for business or pleasure.

The restaurant at Forss House has a reputation as one of the finest in the North and is the only 2AA Rosette restaurant in Caithness. Chefs Paul, Ross and Robbie are lucky enough to have some of the finest produce to cook with, straight from the neighborouring estates and seas that surround us.

Forss House Hotel in Thurso is a relaxing place to return to after a day’s work and a great base from which to explore the delights of Caithness and the Orkneys – when will you visit?