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Thistledown Lodge

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

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Located close to Loftus Hall, Thistledown Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Room options

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

Superior Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 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

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Templetown is home to Thistledown Lodge. Notable landmarks in the area include Loftus Hall and Hook Lighthouse, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Dunbrody Emigrant Ship. Duncannon Beach and Tintern Abbey are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Templetown travel guide
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Map
Graigue Little, Templetown, Wexford, Y34 N127

What's nearby

  • Ireland showing landscape views, views and heritage architecture
    Hook Lighthouse
    9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Duncannon Beach which includes rugged coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views
    Duncannon Beach
    10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Baginbun Beach
    4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Slade Castle
    7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Loftus Hall
    8 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Molloy's Bar
    3 min drive
  • East Pier
    37 min drive
  • Saratoga Bar and Restaurant
    27 min drive
  • Aggie Hayes Pub
    34 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, a garden, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Secured bicycle storage, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Beach towels and outdoor furniture
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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, bidets, and hair dryers
  • 27-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • LED light bulbs and limited housekeeping

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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

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 elevator

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted 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 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

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
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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