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Thistledown Lodge

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Loftus Hall

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Located close to Loftus Hall, Thistledown Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Graigue Little, Templetown, Wexford, Y34 N127

What's nearby

  • Baginbun Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Slade Castle - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Loftus Hall - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Hook Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Duncannon Beach - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wheelhouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Molloy's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Pier - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Strand Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bay Café - ‬36 min drive

About this property

Thistledown Lodge

Bed & breakfast near Loftus Hall
Located close to Duncannon Beach and Hook Lighthouse, Thistledown Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, beach towels, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bidets, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 27-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels

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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 transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

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

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 elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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 rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistledown Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thistledown Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– 10:30 PM for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at Thistledown Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thistledown Lodge located?

Situated in Templetown, this bed & breakfast is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Loftus Hall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hook Lighthouse and Duncannon Beach. Tintern Abbey and Dunbrody Abbey are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Thistledown Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

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