Thistle Dew Cottage

Location: 720 Lower Ganges Road, Ganges, ca

Star Rating: 9.4 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Concierge service
• Grocery deliveries
• Public transport tickets
• Baby safety gates
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Pet bowls
• Pet basket
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Playground on site
• Tennis lessons on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Free beach shuttle
• Beach umbrellas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Free bus station shuttle
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Cottage

  This holiday home has a fireplace, electric kettle and tumble dryer. A main bedroom and an additional loft room are provided.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • CD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Video
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Baby safety gates
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Hearing accessible

Guest Reviews

• Stephen (10/5): - A great place to stay and with all the home comforts. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place, my son and I enjoyed every minute of it.
• Kim (7/5): -
• Denise (10/5): -
• Kathleen (9/5): Very peaceful! - It was so cute and easy sleeping 💕 Liked everything
• Laprade (10/5): - What a clean quaint location. Pauline is the perfect host and the amenties and lodgings were heartwarming and very cleab comfortable.no question the best place to stay in Salt Lake Spring!
• Richard (10/5): -
• Amanda (10/5): -
• Richard (8/5): We really enjoyed our stay at Thistle dew!! -
• Jane (8/5): -
• Kathy (10/5): Lovely relaxing stay - Beautiful setting
• Cheryll (10/5): An excellent stay in salt spring and Pauline is an incredibly welcoming and generous host! -
• Dorothy (10/5): Cozy clean cottage in prime location; food supplies above and beyond expectations - Items supplied for breakfast was very good,especially the homemade bread; excellent central location
• Larry (8/5): Pauline is an exceptional hostess. We felt refreshed after our stay. - Everything met our expectations, would recommend it providing the new owner maintains as well The cat as I am allergic
• Susan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jacqueline (9/5): Pauline was very hospitable. -
• Tomoko (10/5): comfortable and relax - comfortable rooms and beautiful flower everywhere in the cute house, lots of food in the kitchen and owner is so kind and great baker none
• Heather (10/5): A peaceful, restful stay leaving us feeling loved. - Pauline was a lovely host providing lots of extra goodies and advice. Wished we could have stayed longer.
• Brenda (9/5): Superb -
• Sara (10/5): Lovely cottage with excellent host. - This cottage is wonderful—so many artistic and fun touches and so many charming features. Even the teenagers were in awe of it. The hostess and her cat were both lovely. We got many great tips about local restaurants which we thankfully followed and ate some of the best food of our trip. And we loved hanging at the cottage and hoping the cat would come along. What a treasure!
• Scott (9/5): Superb - A very clean and cosy cottage to relax in and enjoy; perfect for winter evenings. Plenty of incredible treats and fresh bread provided which we didn't expect from a wonderfully welcoming and thoughtful host!
• Paulh (10/5): Exceptional - Very central location on Salt Spring Island. The host was extremely nice and her cat Oreo was very friendly, as well. The host baked us a welcome cake that was very good. Breakfast was fully stocked for self serve. We really enjoyed the cottage. Nothing
• Meghan (10/5): Comfortable and charming with all the amenities for a delightful stay - We loved absolutely everything about the cottage, from its pristine condition, stocked fridge and pantry, to, of course, our most hospitable host. My husband and I were travelling with my retired mother, and it took her all of five minutes into settling in before she claimed she never wanted to leave! I cannot recommend this cottage enough. And Pauline’s baking is to die for!!! Nothing.
• Patricia (10/5): Relaxing, cozy and close to all the good restaurants and shops. Close to the farmers market. - Pauline goes beyond wonderful host. She was right there if you needed her and yet you had plenty of privacy. Highly recommend!
• John (10/5): It was very quiet and close to everything, as well as clean. - The cottage was lovely as well as the property owner. nothing everything was lovely
• Miranda (10/5): Very great - Very lovely decoration Nope
• Karl (9/5): Thistle Dew provided a delightful respit while visiting a unique part of the country. - The house was clean, cozy and with fresh flowers spread all over the well designed house. Great snacks and good breakfast with several choices. The staff were considerate and fun. Location was conveniently central to island. The lot was cluttered
• Timothy (9/5): Superb -
• Robert (10/5): Wonderful place to stay near Ganges - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Thistle Dew Cottage. The location was ideal for us. Close enough to Ganges to walk there, easy access to the north end of the island, parks, and beaches. The stocked refrigerator was so nice and the freshly baked blackberry-apply pie was absolutely amazing. We had a great trip. Our host was having some trouble with her internet, so the wifi was not great, but that was fine. We were there to relax and enjoy Salt Spring, not spend time online.
• James (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kate (8/5): Very good -
• Brandi (9/5): Superb - The cabin was very cute and comfortable! Pauline was lovely and made sure we had everything we needed. The beds were comfy and we slept well, and it was an additional pleasant surprise to find the the kitchen so well stocked with breakfast items plus more. We'd definitely be back.
• Wynn (10/5): We had a wonderful stay and would love to return some day. - The setting was perfect, a cozy cottage with fresh flowers in every room. Pauline, the host, was as thoughtful as could be. She took an interest in our13 yr old grand daughter, and shared her baking secrets. Her knowledge of the island and what to see was valuable Not a thing.
• Ray (10/5): Charming cottage with a lovely host - Just spent 3 lovely days in the charming Thistle Dew Cottage which is nestled in the trees but has an abundance of sunlight due to all the windows. Pauline provides lots of personal touches such as fresh flowers in all the rooms, home made bread and pie and gave us great suggestions as to the local area. Easy walk to Salt Spring Wild Cider which we enjoyed so much we went back the next evening for dinner! Looking forward to a return visit
• Dean (9/5): The accommdation was excellent! Had everything we’d need. - Liked its location, the way it was set-up, the architecture, the way the host put out fresh snacks anticipating our arrival, and greeted us, and answered questions, etc. They were knowledgeable about the location AND they even gave us an annotated map with helpful details including her phone number in case we had questions. There were no issues with the property.
• Robert (8/5): Very good -
• Sonya (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rita (10/5): Exceptional - Very clean and comfortable. Everything you need and more. The breakfast items and snacks were so nice to have. The owner was so helpful and kind.
• Nancy (9/5): A comfortable place to hang out with family. - 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 breakfast and lunch with the supplies on hand if you did not want to venture out. The cottage is quaint with a generous sized bathroom. The beds were comfortable. It is very much a cottage, not a hotel, with lots of personal touches and objects throughout. The cidery restaurant is within walking distance, and the path will take you into Ganges if you want to get some exercise by bike or on foot. The yard has a collection of things that probably should be taken to the local dump. It does not in any way interfere with the interior, but it is a bit of an eyesore looking out.
• Jeff (8/5): Very good -
• Michael (10/5): A Real Canadian Gem on Beautiful Salt Spring Island - 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 and the cottage has a real charm to it, the photos don't do it justice! Location is great for Ganges and there are some nice trails nearby. The Salt Spring Wild Cider house is on the doorstep and a visit here is a must. The food and cider are amazing. The owner Pauline is one of the loveliest people I have ever met, a true Canadian gem! Her life story is amazing, she is a mine of information and she goes well out of her way for people. I really hope to be back some day soon! I only wish I could give this place more than a 10.
• Serena (10/5): It's been amazing. We would love to come back again! - Pauline thoughtfully provided food and snack in the fridge and pantry. Feels like home!
• Dean (10/5): excellent getaway in a perfect location! - The host of the property is amazing, and has created a lovely cottage that feels like home.
• Jane (7/5): Good -
• Aine (9/5): Superb - The war.m welcome from Pauline. The excellent facilties. It was really well laid out. Thanks Pauline 👍 Beside to road was a little noisy
• Nicole (7/5): Good - Cottage was nice comfortable cute and unique Traffic and noise
• Victoria (10/5): Had a wonderful stay at Thistle Dew Cottage. I've already booked a return trip! - Cottage location was amazing. Pauline was lovely and very hospitable. Great breakfast supplies and snacks provided. Very clean and comfortable accommodation.
• Mi (9/5): Superb - It was clean, cozy, and comfortable. There was no air conditioner, but 2 fans in the cottage, so it was a little bit hot during we were staying.
• Karine (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely cottage with nice touches from the owner like fresh flowers in every room and plenty of food supplies. Nothing
• Chris (10/5): Had a great couple of nights, nice area, pleasant host -
• Andrea (10/5): Pauline was absolutely fantastic. She is an incredible woman with an unbelievable life story, if you - Pauline was absolutely fantastic. She is an incredible woman with an unbelievable life story, if you get the chance to chat with her.
• Wallis (9/5): a magical place - we really appreciated being able to make our own breakfast in the great kitchen with the well stocked pantry i liked everything and only wished we could have stayed longer
• Jane (10/5): enjoyed it immensely - It’s location, coziness, fresh pie awaiting us, charming owner
• Tyler (9/5): Superb -

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