Thistle House Guest House

Thistle House, St Catherines, by Cairndow, Saint Catherines, PA25 8AZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>419</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Thistle House Guest House

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
420 reviews

Situated 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, en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely view from a gorgeous house on Loch Fyne Comfortable room and lovely fire in resident's lounge to welcome us - with tea and biscuits provided as we arrived Great breakfast”
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “beautiful accommodation in a superb spot overlooking Loch Fyne, and the hosts couldn't have been more helpful & friendly - highly recommend.”
  • Karoline
    France France
    “We arrived at Thistle House in the afternoon where the hostess greeted us with all the information we needed, a tour around the beautiful house and coffee in the lounge at the fireplace. We immediately felt very welcome and comfortable. The rooms...”
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is stunning, beautiful garden and views, so tranquil. The hosts Sue and Avril are excellent and so welcoming, the breakfasts are delicious with lots of choices. The rooms are warm, very comfy and there is a beautiful lounge to relax...”
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful location, friendly helpful staff. Comfy living room to relax. Very filling breakfast, lots of choice. Perfect”
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    “10 out of 10, a magnificent old house and views to die for, a gem and the lady owners thought of everything. They were very hospitable and the entire experience very enjoyable . Breakfast was excellent and they truely deserve thier rating on...”
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    Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Such a calm environment. Loved that the beds were in separate rooms within the main room.”
  • Emsy21
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We received a warm welcome from Sue and she kindly arranged tea and freshly baked cake for us as we relaxed after our journey. The room was really comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. We would definitely book again if we are in the...”
  • Williams
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “An exceptional location with beautiful loch views and a warm welcome”
  • Konrad
    Australia Australia
    “Excellent hosts, exceptionally clean and comfortable room, lovely breakfast.”

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Thistle House Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Thistle House Guest House

  • Yes, Thistle House Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Thistle House Guest House is 500 yards from the centre of Saint Catherines. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Thistle House Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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