Thistle Cottage
45 O'Keefe Road , RD4
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Why people book this hotel
“We had a wonderful stay and a great night's sleep in a very comfortable bed”
“The place was very quiet and the heating was more than enough, which made our st…”
“Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful location”
“The location was great”
“Clean, warm, peaceful”
“Beautiful, comfortable, super clean property with everything we needed, would li…”
“Despite not meeting our hosts personally, our interactions where always pleasan…”
“Also, Michelle the host is lovely”
Overview
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Thistle Cottage is set in Ashburton. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The country house with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the country house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. The country house features a barbecue and a garden. The nearest airport is Richard Pearse Airport, 68 km from Thistle Cottage.
Traveller reviews
Helen
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
“Wonderful”
The cottage was absolutely perfect. Tranquil and peaceful. A bonus to enjoy opening the curtains in the morning and seeing the 4 sheep grazing away and the cows in the background. A definate gem !!
Karina
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
Everything about Thistle Cottage exceeded our expectations. Utterly fabulous. Clean, warm, peaceful. Despite not meeting our hosts personally, our interactions where always pleasant and helpful. We would love to come again. Highly recommend.
Sarah
extended_group
May 22, 2026
“PERFECTION”
Everything was just beautiful and thank you Michelle for your hospitality and sharing your piece of paradise x
Janice A K
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
The peaceful surroundings and the cottage was gorgeous. We had a wonderful stay and a great night's sleep in a very comfortable bed.
Andrew
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
Awesome little place
Tony
couple
May 8, 2026
“Loved my time there”
Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful location
Jenny
couple
May 8, 2026
“Awesome place to stay. Out in the country but very close to town. The owner was great to deal with.”
The location was great. Lovely and peaceful with a lot of birdsong. Looking forward to our next stay.
Carolina
couple
April 6, 2026
“Just perfect, It felt like home.”
I felt at home.
Hsin-Chi
extended_group
April 1, 2026
The place was very quiet and the heating was more than enough, which made our stay comfortable.
Owen
couple
March 25, 2026
“Fabulous stay. Very quiet and peaceful.”
The location was unique and peaceful. Beautiful farm surroundings.
cheryl
extended_group
March 14, 2026
“Would love to be there for a few days to enjoy the facilities and peace”
Fabulous. Decor was beautiful. Peaceful farm setting. Comfortable beds and great kitchen.
KUOWEI
family_with_children
February 23, 2026
Michelle is a very thoughtful owner, keep leaving comments until we check-in, and the house is in the manor, my family all very like this place.
Kathryn
couple
February 16, 2026
“Beautiful property in quiet location”
Beautiful, comfortable, super clean property with everything we needed, would like to have stayed longer.
Michael
couple
February 6, 2026
“Peace and quiet in the countryside”
Beautiful bungalow. Very comfortable.
Stephanie
solo_traveller
January 25, 2026
“An excellent stay. We are looking forward to staying there again!”
We liked everything about the property! It was spotlessly clean, quiet, had everything we needed and was tastefully decorated. Also, Michelle the host is lovely.
Keeley
couple
January 22, 2026
“Fabulous Stay .”
Beautiful clean property with lovely linen and quality toiletries . Great shower and comfy bed . We were only here for 1 night but we would love to stay again .
Paul Western Bay Spraying Ltd
extended_group
January 19, 2026
Tried really hard to find something to complain about, just could not find any.
Simpson
couple
November 25, 2025
“The best accommodation we’ve had in our two weeks of holidaying in New Zealand”
Very well presented and exceptionally clean and tidy quiet location
carole
family_with_children
November 8, 2025
“Truly relaxing with everything you could possibly need. Great value too”
Everything - the location, the cottage was immaculate and beautifully furnished. Michelle is a wonderful host.
Jacqui
couple
November 4, 2025
Lovely location, quiet. Good facilities
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Face masks for guests available, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
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