About this property

Historic Charm: The Thistle in Stranraer offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, and daily housekeeping. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include soundproofing, work desks, and TVs. Convenient Location: Located 55 mi from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, The Thistle is a 12-minute walk from Stranraer Beach. Nearby attractions include the Inner Courtyard and the town center. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness, comfort, and convenient location, The Thistle ensures a pleasant and memorable stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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See what guests loved the most:

James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean and simple but effective, perfect location for an early morning ferry trip.
Cynthia
United States United States
Park right in front of your room! GREAT BEDS! Nice bathrooms, clean and quaint. 😍
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Local to all facilities etc. Offered good clean and comfortable accommodation and parking.
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was clean, comfortable and because entry was from the car park felt private. The area was quiet and was within walking distance to shops and places to eat. The host was excellent and made sure we knew to call if we needed any extra towels...
Franny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The lovely welcome from Sandy. He made us very welcome. We went to the cenotaph to pay our respects and the pipes and drums where lovely. Stranraer is a lovely place.
Muir
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was a lovely clean cosy room. Great facilities.
Grant
Australia Australia
Ground floor, car close, room cute, clean and comfortable.
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Convenient, clean and comfortable. Perfect location to get the ferry to Ireland I’m the morning.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was functional and very clean with everything we needed, there were even ear plugs in case we had noisy neighbors.
Holly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was a lovely little private room, being able to park outside the room was a big bonus!

Area info

Amenities of The Thistle

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that The Thistle is an inn, not a hotel. Rooms are located above the bar, and in chalets to the back of the car park.

If you expect to arrive after 22:00, please inform the property in advance using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

The Thistle Inn has a small private car park outside the rooms. This is not suitable for large high-sided vans or for trailers.

NO PETS ALLOWED

Please inform The Thistle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

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