Situated in picturesque Fort William, The Lime Tree An Ealdhain offers spacious accommodation in the Highlands of Scotland. It has its own art gallery, and an award-winning contemporary restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The hotel is 25 minutes’ drive from Glenfinnan, which was featured in the Harry Potter movies for its spectacular scenery and traditional steam trains. Guests at The Lime Tree can relax in front of an open log fire, and enjoy views of Loch Linnhe and the surrounding hills and mountains. Food is cooked in an open kitchen, where guests can see their meal being prepared. The menu changes seasonally, and is made with fresh local ingredients. Fort William Rail Station is a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Ben Nevis can be reached in just over 20 minutes’ drive, and there is a world championship mountain bike track at Nevis Range.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cathryn
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable and charming hotel close to the centre of Fort William.
  • Kerensa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, big bedroom with comfortable double bed and amazing view. Very good choice of cooked breakfast.
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    Convenient location and comfortable room. Staff were absolutely lovely and the dinner in the restaurant and the breakfast were both great.
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a beautiful building, warm and comfortable.
  • Maximilian
    Germany Germany
    Really nice and clean hotel with a cute restaurant.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. The room, shower great, location, near to high street, staff very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was amazing. Parked at top so didn’t have to carry cases upstairs.
  • Herlena
    Germany Germany
    I like the warm welcome. We love the food at the restaurant. It was excellent. My favorite is the pork belly. And the location is gorgeous.
  • Millie
    Australia Australia
    Cute hotel with comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • John
    Canada Canada
    Nicely sized room with proper amenities made for a nice one-night stay on our way to Skye! Check-in easy and breakfast the next morning was pretty good. Our child was sick the morning of checkout and the staff were very accommodating of a late...
  • Cunningham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very tastefully decorated and good food and friendly staff

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Silly Goose
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Lime Tree Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Room service
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Lime Tree Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:30 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 option.
    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 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

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

    Please note that rooms with loch views are limited and must be requested prior to arrival.

    Please contact the property prior to arrival to check restaurant availability and to make dinner reservations. Prior booking is strongly advised, to avoid disappointment. Contact details can be found on your confirmation email. Please inform the staff or any food intolerances or allergies when booking.

    Please note a £10 charge applies per dog per night and this must be stated in advance of arrival. There is a limit of 2 dogs per room.

    Due to staffing issues please note the Silly Goose Restaurant may be closed one night of the week- please contact the hotel in advance for details.

    Please inform Lime Tree Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Lime Tree Hotel

    • Room options at Lime Tree Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Apartment

    • Lime Tree Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • The Silly Goose

    • Lime Tree Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Fort William. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Lime Tree Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • Lime Tree Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):