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The Thistle

The Thistle

Stranraer Scotland
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at The Thistle, within a 10-minute walk of Stranraer Museum and Castle of St John. This guesthouse is 3 minutes drive to Mull of Galloway Trail - North and 15 minutes drive to Castle Kennedy Gardens.

Unwind and recharge with in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, premium bedding and daily housekeeping. Conveniences include a desk and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as karaoke or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.

  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Karaoke
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Total number of rooms - 8

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

There is no front desk at this property. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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, debit cards, and cash
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Other details

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Stranraer Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Castle of St John - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Mull of Galloway Trail - North - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Castle Kennedy Gardens - 8 km / 5 mi
Cairnryan Port - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Gkenwhan Gardens - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Ringdoo Sands - 11.2 km / 6.9 mi
Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Dunskey Garden - 12 km / 7.4 mi
Luce Sands - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi
Ardwell Gardens - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Glenluce Abbey - 17.3 km / 10.7 mi
Ayrshire Coastal Path Trail Head - 17.6 km / 11 mi
Logan Botanic Garden - 21.2 km / 13.2 mi
Port Logan Beach - 21.6 km / 13.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 94.7 km / 58.9 mi
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 148.9 km / 92.5 mi

  • Alcohol is not permitted at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No alcohol allowed onsite
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • No front desk
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Location

47 DALRYMPLE STREET, Stranraer, Scotland DG9 7EY, United Kingdom
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