Offering a garden, Thistle Cottage offers accommodations in Ashburton. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The air-conditioned country house consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. 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. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private balcony. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 42 miles from the country house.

Couples in particular 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 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin 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
9.4
High score for Ashburton
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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.
  • Loraley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Such a lovely place to stay to get away from the hustle and bustle. The beautiful treelined driveway had us feeling very relaxed from the beginning. Everything in the cottage was of high quality and extremely clean. We were very happy we found...
  • J
    Canada Canada
    We booked this cottage in Ashburton as a half way stopover between Mount Cook and Christchurch. What a beautiful spot out in the countryside surrounded by fields, trees, sheep and cattle. A stand alone very chic, beautifully designed 2 bedroom, 1...
  • Craig
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Thistle Cottage is the place to stay in Ashburton. It is quiet, spacious and very comfortable. The facilities are clean, tidy and well presented. The beds are comfortable, the rooms are a generous size. The kitchen has everything you need as...
  • Sharon
    Canada Canada
    Beautifully roomy and quiet. Amenities were all there, very pretty place. Michelle greeted us and we had a really nice chat.
  • Barbara
    Australia Australia
    A beautiful cosy and peaceful cottage. It is immaculately kept and very comfortable and the finished decor is beautiful. The bed & shower were also superb. Would have loved to stay more than one night but we were departing for the airport which...
  • Rosie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very cosy and peaceful! Nice clean bedsheets and plenty of space. Michelle, the host, was very responsive and helpful. We loved seeing the lambs, sheep and cows in the fields nearby. We saw a rabbit too!

Area info

Amenities of Thistle Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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
  • Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk 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

    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
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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

    FAQs about Thistle Cottage

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

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

      • Check-in at Thistle Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • The prices at Thistle Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.