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The Lime Tree

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and restaurant

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Superior Double Room, Lake View | View from room
Interior
Garden
Twin Room
Fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Achintore Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RQ
  • West Highland Way
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ben Nevis
  • Inverlochy Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort William

The Lime Tree places you in the centre of Fort William, steps from Loch Linnhe and within a short 5-minute stroll of West Highland Way. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The diner, Lime Tree Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Fort William hotel, you'll be 12.3 km (7.6 mi) from Ben Nevis.

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Glen Way - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Neptune's Staircase - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 12 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Lime Tree

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Lime Tree also features a garden and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Fort William hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lime Tree offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Fort William hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lime Tree Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2024 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 22 2023 to May 31 2023 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
The property is closed between 23 December and 27 December.
The property will be renovating from 22 April 2023 to 31 May 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lime Tree?

The Lime Tree offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Lime Tree?

Yep, The Lime Tree has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Lime Tree serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. Please note that breakfast will unavailable between April 22 2023 and May 31 2023 (subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lime Tree?

No, The Lime Tree does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lime Tree?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? One of the bars/lounges will be unavailable from April 22 2023 to May 31 2023 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating its bar from April 22 2023 until May 31 2023 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lime Tree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lime Tree?

Dogs are welcome at The Lime Tree, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Lime Tree Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly and food was lovely

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property in good location overlooking the loch and right near the town. The hotel itself was a lovely little building with some nice warm sitting rooms to enjoy a drink. The restaurant was also very pleasant with nice food and drink selection.

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was very nice but quite dusty. Bath and sink both need replaced. Found a tablet (medication) under the bed. Staff very friendly. Restaurant over priced and the food under seasoned. Not much choice either. £22 for vegan haggis! Definitely not worth it. Nice lounge areas and good Wi-Fi.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lorne G

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Muriel

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property has some charm but really needs a refurb and attention to detail. Coal fires never on, a bit Spartan with furnishing in communal area, generally feels cold and unkept
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was in a great location and the food was very good. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel on the edge of "downtown" Fort William. The room was unique, decorated with style. Large bathroom and shower (not to be taken for granted in Scottish guesthouses). Exceedingly friendly service at the reception desk and in the attached fine dining restaurant (dinner reservations required). Thank you, Lime Tree!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was very accommodating. We arrived late and left very early. They provided slim down but ample breakfast when we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Fort William train station. Beautiful grounds. A lovely view from our bedroom window.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Edmonton

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to find from highway. Need a sign closer to road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Don't stay in room 3

Toilet cistern wouldn't reset, so water constantly discharged into the bowl. I presume the vent, just outside room 3, that came up through the roof was from the boiler. When it fired up at 5am, on a clammy night, the window had to be closed. Outside the control of the hotel, someone paced the floor above most of the night on top of creaking floorboards. Not a comfortable night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wilma kenneth hamilton

The hotel was perfect and our room was lovely.great location and eill be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

G

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Joanna, Reigate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the four-poster bed. Rooms and style of hotel is good. We arrived late and left early so weren't there long enough to enjoy facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason, Laguna Niguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was great - except the bed mattresses. They are old, sag in the middle, and smell of old sweat - not pleasant to sleep on - no other place I stayed in Scotland was like this. The owner has an Audi R8 and Porsche 911 in their driveway - I think they can afford to replace the mattresses. It’s fundamental. Before you make a reservation, ask if they have new mattresses in the room, or don’t book it. Everything else is great, but the beds were disgusting. Old pillows also.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good indpendent option

Nice small hotel, very friendly with good breakfast options. Dog friendly too which was great. Two lovely cozy lounges also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent independent hotel w/ restaurant attached

Excellent independent hotel w/ restaurant attached. Room was spacious and comfortable bed. The lady on reception couldn't have been friendlier and really made the stay. Breakfast was good and efficient and they've a seperate area for dining with dogs which is more than adequate for breakfast. We had booked dinner one evening, but to dine there alone with no ambient music (unlike the main restaurant) felt soulless so we decided to go elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022