Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Fort Charlotte Guest House features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. Featuring a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower. The guest house offers some units with sea views, and all units are fitted with a kettle. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available each morning at the guest house. Bain's Beach is 400 metres from Fort Charlotte Guest House. The nearest airport is Sumburgh Airport, 41 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
10
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Lerwick
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Theodora
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very helpful and friendly staff, excellent location.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great position in the town, clean , tidy and comfortable. Fantastic and helpful hosts. I would relish the opportunity to stay again, and would recommend to anytime visiting Lerwick!
  • Bruce
    Australia Australia
    Location plus super friendly, helpful proprietor and staff

Managed by Fort Charlotte guesthouse

Company review score: 10Based on 16 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

Fort Charlotte Guesthouse is a small family run hotel, ideally situated the heart of Lerwick, Shetland Islands. We pride ourselves on our great service, location and hospitality. In the heart of the Lerwick town centre, our small hotel has restaurants, bars, beaches, transport links and the award winning new museum right on our doorstep, so whether it's a long weekend, short break, annual holiday or a business trip we have the perfect base for your retreat to the Shetland Islands. The 5 en-suite bedrooms are all beautifully furnished and have generous facilities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. All rooms are centrally heated, have smart TV, hair-dryers, refrigerators and refreshment trays. To help you make the best of your time in Shetland, we keep a good selection of maps, leaflets and books which may be borrowed for use on the premises and having lived here all of our lives have a wealth of local knowledge about our beautiful Shetland Islands.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fort Charlotte Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Fort Charlotte Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    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.

    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 - 3 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

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    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Fort Charlotte Guest House

    • Fort Charlotte Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Fort Charlotte Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

      • Fort Charlotte Guest House is 200 yards from the centre of Lerwick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Fort Charlotte Guest House include:

        • Twin
        • Double
        • Single

      • Guests staying at Fort Charlotte Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • Gluten-free
        • À la carte