Fodor's Expert Review Forss House

This historic country house, 5 miles west of Thurso, offers a mix of beautiful bedrooms in the main building and super-luxurious suite-apartments on the expansive grounds—treat yourself with a stay in the spectacular Mill House. This mill-turned-suite has three king bedrooms, a spacious living area, and a separate kitchenette, with historic fittings (from beamed ceilings to industrial equipment) adding to the charm. Forss House also has the area's finest dining option, with its restaurant serving sublime seafood and meat dishes including Scrabster scallops with pork belly or pheasant breast with haggis. Start and end your meal with a drink in the beautifully appointed lounge, in front of a roaring fireplace. The property is surrounded by acres of woodland and, with a nearby fast-flowing river and picturesque waterfall, is a popular spot for salmon fly-fishing; the hotel can arrange a guide service and instruction.