Fort Charlotte Guest House
About this property
Historic Setting: Fort Charlotte Guest House in Lerwick offers a recently renovated setting within a historic building. Guests enjoy sea views and a quiet street location. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and soundproofing for a comfortable stay. Outdoor Spaces: A sun terrace and garden provide relaxing outdoor areas. Additional facilities include an outdoor seating area, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Dining Options: Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and gluten-free. Fresh pastries, warm dishes, juice, and fruits are served daily. Convenient Location: Located 11 km from Tingwall Airport and a 4-minute walk to Bain's Beach, the guest house offers easy access to local attractions.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Caroline
United Kingdom“The house is Victorian stone house on a hill, right in the middle of Lerwick close to shops and restaurants. Nearby o/n parking. The spotless room provided every comfort (v comfy bed) with nice ensuite shower/wc. Delicious breakfast and welcoming...” - Mary
Australia“Very pretty, nicely decorated. Comfortable bed with attractive linen. Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff. Easy walk to waterfront (can see water from window) and Lerwick Town Trail, ferries, all shops.” - Laura
Slovenia“Cosy room with good location on Lerwick's high street. Owners are super nice and thoughtful and will go extra mile for guest's comfort. Take the breakfast, it is worth it. Building is beautifully renovated with nice bathrooms.” - Gillian United Kingdom“Superb location within a minute's walk of bars and restaurants in central Lerwick. In spite of that, the room was very quiet. The room was incredibly well thought out - every care had been taken to ensure the guests' comfort and little extras...”
- James United Kingdom“Excellent location. Room very comfortable and clean. Ryan, Anita, Kelly and mum were very friendly, helpful and could not do enough for you. They all helped to make our stay very comfortable and friendly. Will definitely be back.”
- Lucy United Kingdom“This is a great place to stay as it is right in the centre of Lerwick. Ryan is a great host. We loved Shetland and will be back!”
- Isabella United Kingdom“very friendly and welcoming, Ryan went out his way to accommodate early check in from the arrival of the ferry very approachable and accommodating to my needs while working in Lerwick”
- Kathryn Australia“Spotlessly clean,great location,comfortable room and wonderful staff”
- Laurie
United States“Excellent breakfast that fueled me through long walks, lovely decor, Anita, Ryan and Lynda were very helpful and accommodating even as my schedule changed.” 
Graeme United Kingdom“Breakfast was great, very friendly staff and helpful, beautiful rooms especially room 3! Location is great, very central with nearby parking.”
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Property information
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House rules
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
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.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
