Curated luxury hotels in Caithness

When you stay at Forss House Hotel in Thurso, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Wolfburn Distillery and Thurso Beach. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from North Coast Visitor Centre.

On the banks of the River Thurso in the village of Halkirk, this hotel is a 10-minute drive from Thurso town centre. It is built from Caithness stone, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Once a blacksmith’s workshop, the bar at Ulbster Arms Hotel near Thurso offers a range of drinks and has a 42-inch plasma TV. A full cooked breakfast is provided each morning, and lunch and evening meals are served in Anglers Nook.

All rooms are provided with free local toiletries and locally baked biscuits, as well as tea & coffee making facilities, flat-screen satellite tv & desk space.
A handful of our Deluxe Double Rooms have a lovely view over looking the River Thurso, these can be requested if preferred.

The nearby town of Thurso is the most northerly on Scotland’s mainland. Thurso Golf Club is 5 miles from Ulbster Arms, and Thurso Rail Station is 6 miles away.

Please note, pictures shown are not a representation of all rooms, if you are looking for a room in particular please make a request on booking.

<h2>Historic Charm</h2>

Forss House in Thurso is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting for a 4-star hotel experience.

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Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, work desks, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles.

<h2>Dining and Leisure</h2>

The traditional restaurant serves Scottish cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests can also enjoy a bar and outdoor seating areas.

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Located 36 km from Sinclair's Bay and 30 km from The Castle Gardens of Mey, the hotel is 40 km from Wick John O’Groats Airport. Activities include hiking.

Located in Brora, Royal Marine Hotel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Clynelish Distillery and Brora Beach. This beach hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Loch Brora and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Carn Liath.

This former Victorian sporting lodge is set in the village of Tongue in the North Highlands. Overlooking the beautiful Kyle of Tongue, Ben Loyal, Ben Hope and the ruin of Castle Varrich, it offers luxurious rooms, a cosy bar and restaurant and traditional Scottish breakfasts.

Rooms at The Tongue Hotel, by Highland Coast Hotels are individually designed with period features such as wood panelling, open fires and antique furniture. Each includes a decanter of sherry, sweets, as well as a TV, tea and coffee making facilities and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.

The Tongue serves an extensive breakfast menu. Porridge, fruit, cereals and yoghurts are followed by a choice of cooked Scottish breakfasts. Ingredients are locally sourced and guests can enjoy snacks and bar meals or more formal meals in the dining room, served with varied whisky and wine menus.

The area is ideal for hiking, angling and climbing in the nearby Loch Fleet and Knockan Crag National Nature Reserves. Ben Loyal, the Queen of Scottish mountains is reached from Tongue Village, and the UK's most northerly Munro, Ben Hope is within 30 minutes’ drive. Tongue also marks the end of the long distance walk The Sutherland Way. This northerly coastline boasts fine sandy beaches including Coldbackie, Talmine, Achininver and Torrisdale Bay.

Located in Helmsdale, Navidale House - Bed, Breakfast & Bar is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Badbea Historical Village Car Park and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Clan Gunn Heritage Centre & Museum.

Situated just 13 km from Sinclair's Bay, The Stable - NC500 offers accommodation in Wick with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as private check-in and check-out. It is set 34 km from The Castle Gardens of Mey and provides bicycle parking. The chalet also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The chalet has 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The chalet has a sun terrace and a picnic area.

Wick John O’Groats Airport is 4 km from the property.