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>96</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
96 reviews

Excellent spot for our chance to explore the north, wonderful friendly owners, great value

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Forse of Nature

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Forse of Nature is a recently renovated guest house in Latheron where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge. Housed in a building dating back to 18th century, this guest house is 23 miles from the Sinclair's Bay. 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 Forse of Nature. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 17 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 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 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
5 twin beds
or
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
or
5 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've 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
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Latheron
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Excellent spot for our chance to explore the north, wonderful friendly owners, great value”
  • Valerie
    United States of America United States of America
    “Beautiful, quaint, old property surrounded by a creek, trees, small trails. I love the surroundings, the history of the old house, and the management!”
  • Laurina
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Wonderful house, what a treat to be able to stay here. Very comfortable, lovely surroundings, such interesting things to see (history lovers here). Very kind owners with lots of good tips on local thing to do/see. Excellent breakfast, but also...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 95 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
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
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

FAQs about Forse of Nature

  • The prices at Forse of Nature may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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

  • Check-in at Forse of Nature is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Temporary art galleries

  • Room options at Forse of Nature include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Single

  • 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