Lime Tree Hotel - Fort William
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Converted 1850 church manse hotel with Loch Linnhe views, art gallery, and award-winning dining
Dining at The Silly Goose
The Lime Tree Hotel houses the award-winning The Silly Goose restaurant, where meals are prepared in an open kitchen using locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes seasonally to reflect fresh local produce. Guests can see their meal being prepared from the seating area.
Rooms & Self-Catering Apartments
Accommodation at Lime Tree Hotel Fort William includes self-catering apartments that accommodate larger families or groups, as well as pet-friendly rooms with easy access to outdoor grass areas. Many rooms offer views towards Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis. The hotel also provides a snug lounge area with board games for relaxation.
Art Gallery & History
The building at The Lime Tree is a converted church manse built in 1850, retaining historical charm. An art gallery on site hosts noteworthy exhibitions throughout the year. The hotel's décor features local artwork.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Lime Tree Hotel Fort William is a 5-minute drive from Fort William Rail Station and offers free on-site parking. Ben Nevis is reachable in just over 20 minutes by car, and the Glenfinnan Viaduct (featured in Harry Potter movies) is 25 minutes away. The town center is a short walk, with shops, pubs, and restaurants nearby.
Pet-Friendly & Family Stays
The Lime Tree offers pet-friendly accommodations for guests traveling with dogs, including ground floor rooms with back door access to grass. Families can choose from spacious self-catering apartments or book the snug lounge with board games. Free Wi-Fi and parking are included, and the hotel provides a picnic area and sun terrace.
- Dining: Award-winning The Silly Goose with open kitchen
- Rooms: Self-catering apartments and pet-friendly rooms
- History: Converted 1850 church manse
- Location: 5 min from train station, 20 min to Ben Nevis
- Art: On-site art gallery with seasonal exhibitions
- Pet: Pet-friendly ground floor rooms with outdoor access
- Family: Spacious apartments, board games, picnic area
Rooms and availability
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Children's menu
Board games
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Lake view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Lime Tree Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 89 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 61.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Oban, OBN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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