Forss House

The room was nice and the breakfast was good but you should be aware of the restricted menu if you don’t like seafood - and there was only one unusual vegetarian option. There were no prices on the menu apart from a £65 charge per head for a three course meal - and having only a main course, which we did, was charged at almost £40 each. This was for a small piece of cod, some mashed potato and some kale. Very poor value. Due to the quality of the rest of the establishment, this was a disappointment.

What a beautiful hotel staff excellent,room was large as was the bathroom,spotless,meal and breakfast was lovely,so peaceful and nice walk around the grounds,the staff very helpful,made to feel at home as soon as we walked into the hotel

Excellent! Wonderful location, relaxing and cosy hotel with lovely staff. Very special place to celebrate my birthday with a delicious and plentiful afternoon tea ☕️ This is my granddaughter’s favourite place!

We stayed here one night and then catching the ferry next morning to Orkney. Beautiful place, nicely decorated.Bar area was small but lovely. We had the tasting menu which was amuse bouche and 7 courses.Every course was really tasty and service was good. Room was clean and very spacious.We had a big copper bath in our massive bathroom! Breakfast was very well cooked and massive, I couldn’t even finish it all. Well recommended if going to catch the ferry early in the morning.

The the mean house and nearby accommodations are in a forest settling and absolutely stunning. There are woks outlined on the property which makes your time they are both peaceful and quiet. The staff is exceptionally helpful from check-in to check out and the chef is highly skilled. My dinner was delicious as were both breakfasts. And I'd loved the way they greeted you at the bar settled you with a drink and then took you into dinner, vast managing both the food preparation and serving process to best advantage. This property is a gem.

Spent two nights at this lovely hotel and had a brilliant time. The staff were fantastic and looked after us very well. We were given an upgrade which was just an extra bonus. There were beautiful walks around the hotel and nearby with waterfalls just outside. Only comment to make was that dinner was a three course event which was just a bit too much for us midweek. It would have been lovely to maybe have a bar meal option in the breakfast room.

Very pleasant

Just back from a Friday to Monday long weekend with my wife and our old dog - and it was gorgeous. The food was of a high standard, and the wines and whiskies were impressive, though I personally enjoyed the Orkney Gold beer. Treats for doggie and a generous hospitality tray in our room which was large, warm, with a large en suite bathroom and a large utility entrance lobby - perfect for returning from wet walks with a doggie who has enjoyed himself, made it perfect for a relaxed stay. The young manager was a huge asset - a wonderful combination of hospitality and "on the ball" - and the staff were attentive and prompt if you needed them. The house dates from early 1800s with many original, or facsimile, pieces, tastefully decorated and warmly curtained and carpeted: a step back into the C19th - the Scottish season house of an adventurous Dorsetshire, aristocratic, army family - but with modern warmth and convenience. The grounds allowed us to step out onto a river or woodland walk before breakfast - natural surroundings with well-lit connecting paths around main house and the "cottage rooms". So far they have preserved the best without spoiling the essential character of the place. We loved it - we shall very likely go again. Alan Bartlam

We stayed for 3 nights in October 2023 whilst driving the NC500 and we stayed in the Morven room. There is everything to like about this hotel and nothing to dislike. Check in was easy, and we felt comfortable and relaxed from the start. The staff are all polite, kind and courteous and they go out of their way to ensure you have what you need. We had drinks in the bar and dinner one night in the restaurant, the food was fantastic, well presented and good service from the staff. Would recommend this hotel, it has a lot of charm, fantastic location, we walked along the river down to the beach and would certainly stay again. Thank you to all the staff and please pass on our best wishes. Karen and Alex