Thistle Dew Cottage is located in Ganges, just a 5-minute walk from Salt Spring Golf & Country Club and 4.8 miles from Long Harbour – Ferry Terminal. 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. With direct access to a balcony, the guest house consists of 1 bedroom. Offering a terrace with garden views, this guest house also features a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. 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. Blue Horse Folk Art Gallery is 5.8 miles from Thistle Dew Cottage, while Fulford Harbour – Ferry Terminal is 11 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 21 miles 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 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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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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  • Nancy
    Canada Canada
    There was a lovely selection of fresh fruit waiting for us on arrival, and the fridge had things like milk, cream, juice and eggs. The pantry had a collection of useful items including canned soup and other packaged goods. You could easily make...
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    Serena
    Canada Canada
    Pauline thoughtfully provided food and snack in the fridge and pantry. Feels like home!
  • Jane
    United States of America United States of America
    It’s location, coziness, fresh pie awaiting us, charming owner

Host Info

9.5
9.5
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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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • 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 apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & 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
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • 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
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 7 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

    1 crib or 1 extra bed available on request.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 7 and up 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 apply.

    FAQs about Thistle Dew Cottage

    • Room options at Thistle Dew Cottage include:

      • Vacation Home

    • Check-in at Thistle Dew Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

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

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

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

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Neck massage
      • Bicycle rental
      • Full-body massage
      • Beach
      • Couples' massage
      • Back massage
      • Foot massage
      • Hand massage