Thistle Cottage

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.6

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Thistle Cottage in Ashburton offers a 4-star country house experience with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The cottage features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, washing machine, and a private entrance. Additional amenities include a dining table, sofa bed, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony, enjoy the garden views, and utilize the outdoor seating and picnic areas. Barbecue facilities are available for outdoor dining. Convenient Location: Located 42 mi from Richard Pearse Airport, the property is highly rated for its quietness and suitability for nature trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Rick
Australia Australia
“Excellent location with great facilities. Very homely and such a peaceful and pretty place to stay.”
Ashley
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location, property was well appointed and hosts were great with the communication. Highly recommend.”
Chen
Singapore Singapore
“The facilities are great. There are sheeps nearby which is cute.”
Mei
China China
“The location is in the farm, surrounded by sheep and lamb. Very lovely surroundings. And also not far from town. Kitchen well equipped. Beds and bathroom are clean and cozy.”
Roni
United States United States
“This was our second stay and thoroughly enjoyed it again. The cottage is large and light filled. The decor is top quality and it is so peaceful and secluded with sheep as your neighbor. The beds are comfortable and the bath has a great shower. ...”
Jane
United States United States
“Quiet, beautifully appointed. A very restful place to stay. Wish we had stayed longer.”
Susan
New Zealand New Zealand
“It had a lovely rural outlook with some nosey sheep, which added to the ambience! Very comfortable beds and lovely shower. Recommended.”
Dennis
United States United States
“Thistle cottage was a beautiful, clean, well appointed cottage in a very quiet area. We stayed just one night prior to flying out of Auckland early in the morning.”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This property is tucked away in a quiet location but very convenient for seeing the area. The house is immaculately clean and we had everything we needed for our 2 night stay. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen well equipped.”
Roni
United States United States
“Thistle cottage was an excellent choice for a quiet stay in the country. The furnishings were beautiful and the outside areas were private and peaceful with grazing sheep. Close to Ashburton but far enough off highway 1 as to be out in the country.”

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Amenities of Thistle Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Thistle Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thistle Cottage 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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