Thistle House Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

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Located in a scenic wooded garden, Thistle House Guest House overlooks Loch Fyne to Inveraray and its famous castle. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are provided in this spacious Victorian country house. Views of Loch Fyne or the garden are featured in each room at Thistle House, as well as a flat-screen TV, private bathroom and a hospitality tray. Rooms are individually named after local clans of the surrounding west coast of Scotland. A full Scottish breakfast is served in the dining room, which overlooks the loch and Inveraray. Lighter options are also available and all produce is locally sourced. Guests can also relax in the lounge which features a log fire, and a selection of books and information on the local area. The town of Inveraray is just a 25-minute drive and features an 18th-century castle and a Maritime Heritage Museum. Quad biking, archery and clay shooting can be enjoyed in Blairmore, which is just under 40 minutes by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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P
United States United States
“Hosts Sue and Avril were extremely solicitous, anything we wanted, they happily obliged.”
Mike&brandi
United States United States
“An absolute 10 out of 10. Lovely home with lovely hosts. We enjoyed our stay and would love to return.”
Shaun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting clean comfortable welcoming staff superb in every way”
Barb
United States United States
“Beautifully appointed manor house in a lovely setting. Avril and Sue were absolutely charming hosts. Great breakfast. Peaceful setting.”
Denamur
United States United States
“Staff (Sue and Avril) were delightful. Warm and welcoming. Great room with a great view of the water. Excellent breakfast.”
Nancy
United States United States
“Extremely lovely stay at Thistle House. Sue and Avril were so kind and helpful with restaurant recommendations. My husband and I enjoyed the view from our room, as well as the beautiful common room downstairs—a coal fire in this room was so nice...”
Robin
Sweden Sweden
“Everything! Beautiful house with beautiful rooms! Cute chickens😄beautiful views over loch fyne. Helpful staff. Delicious breakfast every morning!We will be back!”
Jennifer
United States United States
“We absolutely loved the Thistle House! It was the best nights sleep we had in our two week tour of Scotland. The house is stunning with tasteful decorations. The beds were extremely comfortable. Tea, coffee and cake was offered at arrival which...”
Mags
Barbados Barbados
“Breakfast great. Location pretty but not much around to do. Have to drive to see or do stuff but very comfortable.”
Scott
United States United States
“Beautiful property and wonderful staff. Very quiet location in a small village but within driving distance to local pubs.”

Hosted by the Edwards family

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the Edwards family
Thistle House is a traditional period property with individually designed rooms and modern ensuite bathrooms. It is located on the East shore of Loch Fyne with uninterrupted views across the Loch to Inveraray Castle. The property sits in 2 acres of wrap around wooded gardens attracting many beautiful birds, red squirrels, and pine Martens, and in the summer you can sit amongst the shrubs and flowers contemplating the peace and tranquillity away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. In the evenings the sunsets are spectacular with the light reflecting off the water. As there is very little light pollution the sky at night can also be amazing.
Having moved home to Scotland after many years in England we are very pleased to welcome you to our little slice of heaven overlooking Loch Fyne. We hope, like us, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery, the wildlife, the every changing weather (it does rain sometimes), and the wonderful food. The list is endless. We came for the weekend, found Thistle House was for sale and never made it home.
The neighbourhood is very quiet and unspoilt and perfectly positioned to visit many interesting places in Argyll and the surrounding areas. There are many wonderful walks (take your pick of hills, pine forests, and waterfalls)and interesting beaches all within easy reach. There are of course castles too if you are interested in history including Inverary Castle (1m directly across the loch and 20 miles by road). There are many great places to eat showcasing the best local produce from land and sea to suit all tastes or if you are a "foodie" maybe even enjoy the challenge of a different one every night, from simple sandwiches to fine dining and variations in between.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Thistle House Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

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License number: AR00750F

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