Set in Ganges in the Salt Spring Island region, Thistle Dew Cottage has a balcony. This guest house offers free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The guest house features an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk. The guest house is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking. As an added convenience, the guest house offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. For guests with children, Thistle Dew Cottage provides a baby safety gate and a children's playground. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation. Salt Spring Golf & Country Club is 400 metres from Thistle Dew Cottage, while Long Harbour - Ferry Terminal is 7.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 34 km from the guest house.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ganges
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  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Cottage was fantastic, just what I needed for my solo visit to Salt Spring Island. Well equipped with essential food and snacks and washing equipment, which was very handy for me as I biked from Victoria and packed light. The bed was so comfy...
  • Dean
    Canada Canada
    The host of the property is amazing, and has created a lovely cottage that feels like home.
  • Aine
    Ireland Ireland
    The war.m welcome from Pauline. The excellent facilties. It was really well laid out. Thanks Pauline 👍
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

Thistle Dew Cottage is the winner of Tourism Business of the Year Award. Thistle Dew Cottage is a stand-alone, private, home-away-from home with everything you need. The cottage is located close to town and across the road from the SS Golfcourse. There is a private patio with barbeque and also an outdoor wood fired pizza oven for guests enjoyment, and plenty of outdoor areas facing south for sitting. The cottage has a full pantry and I am a former pastry chef and love to provide all my guests with a choice of pie, cake, and other goodies. All linens are line dried and hand ironed and there are fresh flowers in all rooms. The cottage is supplied with fresh food of homemade breads & jams, farm eggs, bacon, milk, cream, yogurt & granola, pop, water, juice, fresh fruit, and a variety of dry cereals & snacks. I am a registered BC Tourism Counsellor. Thistle Dew caters to guests wishes, and goes above and beyond to make your visit to Saltspring memorable and with the desire to return.
I am a retired lady that enjoys meeting people from all over the world. I volunteer at the Tourist Information Centre and opened Thistle Dew Cottage in 2011. I was an active solo sailor for more than 10 years in my fifties and sixties. I was a former Pastry Chef and love to bake almost every day. One of my passions is gardening which involves constant learning. I am also a bird enthusiast and have many birdhouses on the property.
Thistle Dew Cottage is located close to Ganges and across the road from the SS Golfcourse (there is an excellent restaurant in the clubhouse open to the public). I am close to beaches and studios in the North of the island. Ganges has the famous Saturday Market throughout the summer. The cottage overlooks 15 acres of pasture that has geese, deer, eagles, rabbits, quail, and an assortment of wild birds to enjoy. There is an indoor tennis facility up the road, and also a childrens playground and a football/baseball field with a running track..
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Thistle Dew Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • 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).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
    Cleaning services
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Accessibility
    • Hearing accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Check-out

    Until 12:00

     

    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 7 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

    1 cot or 1 extra bed available upon request.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 7 and older are allowed)

    Mastercard Visa Thistle Dew Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Thistle Dew Cottage

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

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Neck massage
      • Bicycle rental
      • Full body massage
      • Beach
      • Couples massage
      • Back massage
      • Foot massage
      • Hand massage

    • Check-in at Thistle Dew Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Room options at Thistle Dew Cottage include:

      • Holiday Home

    • Thistle Dew Cottage is 1.4 miles from the centre of Ganges. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Yes, Thistle Dew Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.