Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Fort Charlotte Guest House features accommodations with a garden and free Wifi. Housed in a building dating back to 19th century, this guest house is a 4-minute walk from the Bain's Beach. The accommodation provides daily room service and private check-in and check-out for guests. 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 fruit are available each morning at Fort Charlotte Guest House. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Sumburgh Airport, 25 miles from the accommodation.

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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 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin 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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  • Phares
    Germany Germany
    Great hosts and a wonderful breakfast each day. The very welcoming hosts provided a great deal of local knowledge and recommendations for sites to see while on Shetland.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic hospitality; delicious breakfast; excellent location. Highly recommended.
  • Gwen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stay at Fort Charlotte was perfect. Lovely room. Very central. Great choice for breakfast. Staff very pleasant and professional.

Managed by Fort Charlotte guesthouse

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

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 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.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 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

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    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Fort Charlotte Guest House

    • The prices at Fort Charlotte Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Fort Charlotte Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

      • Room options at Fort Charlotte Guest House include:

        • Twin
        • Double
        • Single

      • Fort Charlotte Guest House is 650 feet from the center of Lerwick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • 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