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Thistledown Lodge

3.5 star property

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Beach towels
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Property grounds
Sauna
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$381
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Explore the area

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Graigue Little, Templetown, Wexford, Y34 N127
  • Place, Baginbun Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Loftus Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Duncannon Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterford (WAT)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Templetown

At Thistledown Lodge, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Loftus Hall and 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from Hook Lighthouse. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast, free self-parking and a sauna. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a picnic area, luggage storage and a communal living room. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Templetown B&B include Duncannon Beach and Tintern Abbey.
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What's nearby

  • Baginbun Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Loftus Hall - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Abbey Par 3 Golf - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Duncannon Beach - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Hook Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterford Station - 51 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King's Bay Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Saratoga Bar and Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪East Pier - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Neville's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roches Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Thistledown Lodge

Thistledown Lodge offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. Thistledown Lodge also features a garden, a picnic area, and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Templetown bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Thistledown Lodge offers 2 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 27-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Thistledown Lodge?

Yep, Thistledown Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistledown Lodge?

As of 16 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistledown Lodge on 28 Jun 2026 start from NZ$381, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Thistledown Lodge?

The closest beach to Thistledown Lodge is Duncannon Beach (6.5 km).

Does Thistledown Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thistledown Lodge?

No, Thistledown Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thistledown Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Thistledown Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Thistledown Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best B & B I ever stayed in . Incredible stay . The owner was as courteous and friendly . We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025