About Forss Country House Hotel: Built in 1810, Forss House is the only 4 star hotel in the Thurso area. Forss House sits in acres of wooded grounds beside the waterfall on the Forss River. An ideal base for visiting Orkney, fishing, golfing, walking or perhaps visiting the nearby Castle of Mey. Taste of Scotland cuisine, open fires, fine wines and 300 malt whiskies await!