Forse of Nature

Forse House, Latheron, KW5 6DG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>95</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
Superb
Rated superb
95 reviews

Very friendly staff. Room very comfortable. Access to seating area/ kitchen is a real bonus. Also, craft shops on the premises with some very interesting items. Lovely wood for walking beside the property, and you can also enjoy seeing lots of birds at feeding stations from cafe.

Janice United Kingdom
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Forse of Nature

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Set in Latheron, in a historic building, 37 km from Sinclair's Bay, Forse of Nature is a recently renovated guest house with a garden and shared lounge. The property has sea and river views. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, free toiletries and shower. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and juice are available every morning at the guest house. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 28 km from Forse of Nature.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
5 single beds
or
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
or
5 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Latheron
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  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very friendly staff. Room very comfortable. Access to seating area/ kitchen is a real bonus. Also, craft shops on the premises with some very interesting items. Lovely wood for walking beside the property, and you can also enjoy seeing lots of...”
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property is an interesting old property. Lots of history.”
  • Ionut-florinel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location, the history, the atmosphere and, among many other things, the comfort encountered. The hosts were also very approachable and accommodating.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 94 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a family-run business, who have an underlying ethos of working with nature and the environment to offer a variety of tourism related facilities. Our vision is to create a bespoke flexible destination that will enhance and utilise the setting and character of the Historic Forse house. The principals behind our approach are “keeping it simple, sustainable and affordable”. The Guest House and Cafe features upcycled and re-styled furniture, incorporating a Georgian style with eco-friendly and sustainable pieces. Food for the Guest House and café will be locally, sustainable, or free trade sourced with the longer-term aim of much of the produce being home produced in the one acre walled garden and the rest of the grounds. This will include seasonal vegetables, salad, and fruit. Our aim is to protect, enhance and promote the nature, environment and history associated with Forse and its surrounding area, and so, as the business grows we will invest into renewable technology in order to reduce our carbon footprint.

Property information

Forse House is a beautiful Grade B listed Country House situated at the head of a stunning three quarters of a mile wooded driveway. Originally built by Captain John Sutherland in 1753 to replace the family’s crumbling cliff top castle, it remained as a family home up to 1905. After which the house has seen a variety of uses, including a poor house, an infirmary, a care home, and a hotel. The impressive main house has had a number of extensions added over the years but it retains many of the original features; recognised and listed at a B rating are a staircase and three ceilings, two fireplaces and the front door pillars. It is set within 24 acres of landscaped grounds, which include lawns, walled garden, woodland and the picturesque stream which cascades its way alongside the drive down to the Gatehouse on the main road. As well as the house itself, the area around Forse is steeped in history going as far back as prehistoric settlers over 3,000 years ago. Substantial evidence of this time still remains in the large numbers of Brochs, Cairns and standing stones that are scattered across the surrounding Landscape.

Neighbourhood information

Set on the NC500 route, flanked by dramatic coastal cliff and the rugged Morven hills Forse of Nature provides the perfect base for exploring the far north. Steeped in history, the landscape has been occupied for over 7000 years. Visitors can lose themselves in the history at local sites like Camster Cairns, Whaligoe Steps and the multitude of historic harbours found in the area. The nearby flow country is the largest expanse of peat bog in europe and represents one of Scotland’s last true wildnerness areas.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Forse of Nature
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
Good free WiFi 42 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Forse of Nature takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Forse of Nature accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note check-ins after 22:00 are not possible.

Please inform Forse of Nature in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration

FAQs about Forse of Nature

  • Room options at Forse of Nature include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Single

  • Forse of Nature is 1.4 miles from the centre of Latheron. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Forse of Nature is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Forse of Nature can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Forse of Nature offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries

  • The prices at Forse of Nature may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Forse of Nature is popular with guests booking family stays.