The Thistle
About this property
Historic Charm
The Thistle in Stranraer offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, and daily housekeeping.
Comfortable Accommodations
Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include work desks, soundproofing, and carpeted floors.
Convenient Location
Stranraer Beach is a 12-minute walk away, Agnew Park lies less than 1 km from the inn, and Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 88 km distant. Highly rated for room cleanliness, comfort, and convenient location.
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Live pricing is temporarily unavailable.
Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
Please note that The Thistle is an inn, not a hotel. Rooms are located above the bar, and in chalets to the back of the car park.
If you expect to arrive after 22:00, please inform the property in advance using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
The Thistle Inn has a small private car park outside the rooms. This is not suitable for large high-sided vans or for trailers.
NO PETS ALLOWED
The fine print
• In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
• In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
• Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
• Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
• Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
• Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
• Please inform The Thistle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
• Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Legal information
FAQs about The Thistle
- Double Room
- Family Room with Private Bathroom
Guest reviews
Very good
Jackie
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
young couple · Double Room
Philip
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
solo traveller · Double Room
Facilities of The Thistle
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Lower bathroom sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Activities
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/check-out
- Express check-in/check-out
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Food & Drink
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Other
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Living Area
- Parking
