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Thistledown - a lodge that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

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Terrace/patio
TV, stereo
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, internet
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

1 bedroomSleeps 225 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Thistledown - a lodge that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Situated on a farm in the beautiful village of Georgeham near Braunton in North Devon, March End lodges offer luxurious accommodation in a wonderful countryside setting.
A beautifully laid out interior is complimented by floor to ceiling windows that invite the pretty countryside views in giving the space a wonderfully calming atmosphere.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king size bed providing a relaxing retreat, with a spacious modern en-suite bathroom featuring a large bath and walk-in shower.
Central to the living space is a well-equipped open-plan kitchen ideal for whipping up a fabulous meal in; and with so much excellent local produce available in the area you may be tempted to create a few locally inspired dishes.
Outside you'll discover a decked patio where a bubbling hot tub awaits. Positioned under the eaves it makes for the perfect place to laze the hours away whilst taking in the beauty of the landscape beyond.
Thistledown Lodge is pet-friendly so the four-legged members of the family get to enjoy a wonderful break too. Featuring an enclosed garden at the back of the home and just a short drive from some of the best local dog-walking beaches in Devon, this really is the idea pet-friendly home and one we're sure you'll want to return to!

Property manager

Luxury Coastal

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Bathrobes
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 269 sq ft (25 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Property grounds

Timber lodge set in an elevated position with views of the lake.

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
Timber lodge set in an elevated position with views of the lake.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

561399

About the neighborhood

Map
Georgeham, Devon

What's nearby

  • Croyde Bay Beach - 13 min drive
  • Woolacombe Beach - 13 min drive
  • Putsborough Sands - 13 min drive
  • Barricane Beach - 14 min drive
  • Saunton Sands - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Groove - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Thatch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ebrington Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Blue - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistledown - a lodge that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thistledown - a lodge that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thistledown - a lodge that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thistledown - a lodge that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from North Devon Coast and within 3 mi (5 km) of Putsborough Sands and Croyde Bay Beach. Braunton Burrows and Saunton Sands are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Thistledown - a lodge that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dog friendly holiday cottage
A lovely, comfortable and very well equipped holiday home with the added bonus of a hot tub and lovely countryside views. The huge bed was extremely comfortable. A fully enclosed garden makes it very safe for dogs. There are two dog friendly pubs within walking distance and Croyde with more facilities and amenities is a 5 minute car ride away. All in all, a really pleasant stay.
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10/10 Excellent

The most beautiful lodge is a stunning location
The most beautiful lodge in a stunning location. Every detail of the lodge has been well thought out, including treats for the dogs, processco in the fridge and gowns for the hot tub. the enclosed garden is perfect for dogs. There is nothing more I could of asked for. Would highly recommend but then again everybody will want to go :}
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10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Amazing time
We enjoyed our wonderful stay in a lovely location from the moment we arrived. clean and great hottub
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning lodge and views
Stunning lodge and stunning views hot tub was amazing too. Very quiet area can't wait to book again thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing
Can’t fault anything! It was clean, comfortable, high quality and bonus of excellent location! One tip don’t follow sat nav in… drive via Croyde road, far less stressful if not used to country lanes. Amazing break, didn’t want to leave! Well worth a visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Excellent in all respects!
We could not fault our stay at Thistledown Lodge, March End. A lovely quiet location, immaculately clean and well equipped, with a thoughtful welcome bottle of Prosecco and treats for the dog! The bed was super comfy and we enjoyed using the hot tub and outside space. Which was secure for our dog so she could enjoy the garden too! We also enjoyed the fact we could walk to two excellent local pubs for food and enjoyed a great walk to Putsborough on one of our days. Highly recommend and we will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Pearce J.

Never been anywhere like this!
From start to finish it was perfect, everything we wanted and more, I took my girlfriend away for her birthday and she’s never had such an amazing weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing holiday
We couldn't thank the owners enough for such a spectacular stay. The lodge was spotless with everything we needed to make our Christmas 2023 special. So many local areas around for the dogs. So many beaches to choose from. Would definitely recommend and return.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay
Loved every minute of our stay in this lodge. The location is ideal to get to Putsborough, Croyde, Staunton and Woolacombe amongst others. The lodge was lovely and the enclosed garden did our dog was perfect. The hot tub was well maintained and the bed is the best I have ever slept in. All was perfect and we will definitely be back. Thank you for your hospitality!
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty F.

Short Stay
The Lodge was lovely, modern, warm (we went in February) and clean. It was great to get in the hot tub! The garden area was perfect for our 2 dogs. The location was great, short drive to Woolacombe and the two local pubs served great food and catered for me who is coeliac. We had a small issue with the shower, but this was being resolved on the Monday. Definitely stay again, perfect for 2 people and their dogs
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10/10 Excellent

Best staycation we have ever had!
My partner and I were looking for somewhere quiet and relaxing for our holiday. We certainly found that at Thistledown Lodge,it was immaculate inside and out. We couldn't fault it at all. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.would definitely cone back again.Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

A Brilliant Stay- Thistledown
What a wonderful lodge for a relaxing getaway , a modern and spacious lodge with everything you could need , a great hot tub and private grass area for the doggy! Located in Georgeham its ideal to explorer Croyde, Staunton Sands and Woolancombe and the surrounding areas. We will be back !
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning
Absolutely stunning! Very clean and modern, friendly staff who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Best nights sleep ever in those comfy beds. Highly reccomend :)
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10/10 Excellent

I've come back again!
My fiance and I had an amazing weekend here. Such a nice, relaxed environment and the house was in a perfect condition. Couldn't complain about anything.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect
Had a fantastic time at thistledown from the moment we arrived til we left. The lodge was clean and had everything you needed for your stay we enjoyed the hot tub and our dog loved the freedom of the fenced garden . The location was fantastic too as we used the two local pubs less than a ten minute walk to both and also walked to puttsborough beach wich was only a 45 minute walk . We had a fantastic time and definitely will return some day Thanks
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10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Perfect break
We were blown away with the lodge. Everything was high end and the hosts had thought of everything. Hot tub was very private and overlooking the fields where the sun goes down. Had great weather for January and would definitely recommend. We hope to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

Great lodge
Didn’t start well as the post code did not match the true location as the address was a mix of March Lodges and Braunton. So we were not in the best frame of mind. The lodge is great and as described in every way. Put it even nearer the coast and you’ve got 6 stars! As for Luxury Coadtal as an an agent it gave wrong address and tells you it’s a 4pm check after you have paid deposit. Not great. If you can book it direct then bypass these people.
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8/10 Good

North Devon get away
The Thistledown lodge is a lovely place to have a quiet break away from hustle and bustle. It is clean and comfortable and had a secluded hot tub on the decking at the back. You can walk to the village of Georgeham where there are two pubs if you want to eat out, although there are no pavements so you need to watch out for cars. You can also walk to Putsborough beach in about 40 minutes. It was a nice touch that we were given Prosecco and fresh milk on arrival. However there was no shower gel or shampoo or dishwasher tablets/liquid and I hadn’t packed any! Treats were provided for our dog which was also lovely. The cost was a bit steep for 3 nights but we had a nice time. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Lodge close to beaches
We stayed early August 2023. The lodges are beautiful throughout from the lodge itself to the high end furnishings. The lodge contains everything you need for your getaway and are very clean throughout with a comfortable king bed, bath and shower. The kitchen is modern with an area for eating and sofa for relaxing in front of tv. The garden is large and secure for a pooch and has wonderful views overlooking fields while you relax in the hot tub provided. There are two pubs in walking distance. The Rock Inn was our fav serving great traditional pub food with lots of options. The beaches near by are beautiful. Great holiday!
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10/10 Excellent

A little Devon hideaway perfect for couples and pups
We managed to bag this lovely cabin for the May half-term. The weather was stunning which helped a lot but the cabin really was a joy to be in. The bed was so comfy, the cabin had everything you needed and they even supplied milk and prosecco! We travelled with 2 miniature dachshunds who loved the garden and we loved not having to worry they would escape as it was totally secure! They even had their own welcome pack with towels, water bowls and a jar of treats. The whole cabin was surrounded by wild grasses and flowers, so pretty! The hot tub was a lovely addition as well as the egg sofa. We didn't hear anyone come in to service the tub at all. Although we had neighbours, we were not disturbed at all. Brilliant base to travel around the beaches and sights of North and South Devon (Newton Abbott is about an hour away). I will say that getting to the cabin was 'interesting' if you are not used to small Devonshire roads or you have a big car... its a bit tight and twisty. Broughton had fab takeaways and restaurants - Highly recommend Fish and Chips from Squires, Thai from The Siam Bistro (portions are per person so if you want a feast order double) and amazing firewood pizzas from Meraki Pizza Co. All have online ordering and sit-in if you want a night out. All in all, it was a wonderful week and has set the bar even higher for our next pup holiday!
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8/10 Good

Lovely setting, nice lodges, responsive hosts
Lovely setting, very peaceful and quiet and very responsive hosts. Lodge is lovely, good space, big bathroom. Also, although the lodges are dog friendly we didn't notice any dog smell which is always a good sign. Phone connection is not great but wifi is good, so we ended up doing mostly whatsapp calls where required. It does get hot inside the lodges when the sun shines, there is a very small fan provided but if coming in summer we would suggest bringing your own as you'll need a powerful one if you get a nice sunny day. An iron is provided. We would suggest bringing shower gel, aluminium foil, cooking oil and bin bags. Overall would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
We had a great weeks stay at the Thistledown lodge. The property was very clean and perfect for our arrival. The instructions/directions were clear and made for easy arrival. The lodge was perfect for us and our dog. The lodge had everything we required for a great stay. The hot tub was perfect as well, while the dog enjoyed her time in the garden (which was fully secure for her to roam about freely) The lodges location was a short walk to two great local pubs, which both served great food. The lodge was also a short drive to the beach. We'd reccomend Saunton Sands if you have a dog. Overall a perfect stay with no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

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An Oasis of calm in a crazy world!
Had a fantastic long weekend in this lovely property. The owners are really helpful and everything we needed and more was provided. Village pubs and shop are a 5 minute walk away and beaches within easy reach. Peaceful setting and looking out on the new-born lambs in the morning was a real treat. Thoroughly recommend Thistledown