Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Thistle Cottage is set in Ashburton. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The country house with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the country house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. The country house features a barbecue and a garden. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 68 km from Thistle Cottage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Ashburton
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hannelie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    No breakfast offered here. Location calm and peaceful. Host very friendly and helpful.
  • Tracy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved everything about this property. Such a quiet and peaceful setting very relaxing but handy to go out for dinner etc. We will definitely be staying here again so amazing.
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    The cottage was comfortable and cosy. It had everything you needed. The outlook was fantastic. It was so quiet and peaceful.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Thistle Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Thistle Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years 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

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Thistle Cottage 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.

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

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Thistle Cottage

    • Thistle Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Thistle Cottage is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Thistle Cottage is 3.7 miles from the centre of Ashburton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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