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Fort Charlotte Guest House: Traveller Reviews

1 Charlotte Street | South Mainland, Lerwick ZE1 0JL, Scotland
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Fort Charlotte Guest House
Ranked #1 of 10 Lerwick B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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“Fort Charlotte, Lerwick, +++++”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

I'm up in Lerwick for work frequently and travel on my own. I have stayed in almost every guest house/hotel in town and I have to say that The Fort Charlotte Guest House is my personal favourite. It is spotlessly clean, cosy, central, the breakfast is awesome with loads of choices - and with "real" fruit salad (not tinned, as you so often see!!).
Each time I've stayed I've noticed fresh colour of paint/new pictures/new throws and cushions/new bed, so it's good to see that they're always upgrading and really care about their property.
The owners are lovely, and as I'm quite private, I like that they'll let you eat your breckie in peace etc but I've heard them chat away to other guests and are really knowledgable and helpful with all things local.
Definately the place to stay in Lerwick, but call early, as they've been fully booked quite a few times I've tried them. Says a lot I think!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Thurso
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Superb !!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

i spent a super week-end at the Fort Charlotte Guest House. I got a very friendly welcome, the room was spotless and nice and warm despite being a snowy week-end. I had one of the best fish suppers that I have ever had in Jim's chip shop across the road. breakfast was superb. The location is ideal. Highly recommended

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Wilmslow
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great central location in Lerwick”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011
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I had a really great stay here in July 2011. The location was ideal, close to the centre of Lerwick, yet on a quiet back street. Jim and Lynn are very nice people, knowledgeable and eager to help. I travelled alone and really enjotyed my stay. Great breakfast. Highly recommended B & B.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
“Lovely Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Lovely people, lovely place, will definately return.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“The most comfortable bed i've ever slept in!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

Lovely room with great bathroom. Great service at breakfast, really nice to see muesli and granola on offer as well as yoghurt. Ideal location, not far from the airport bus.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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