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The Thistle

3.0 star property
3-star guest house perfect for exploring Stranraer

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Exterior
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
View from room
Double Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
47 DALRYMPLE STREET, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 7EY
  • Stranraer Museum
    6 min walk
  • Castle of St John
    9 min walk
  • Mull of Galloway Trail - North
    14 min walk

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Family Room (X 3)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Stranraer

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Stranraer Museum and Castle of St John. Also, Mull of Galloway Trail - North is within 2 miles (3 km) and Castle Kennedy Gardens is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stranraer Museum - 6 min walk
  • Castle of St John - 9 min walk
  • Cairnryan Port - 8 min drive
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 11 min drive
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 12 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Henrys Bay House Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pazz - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Custom House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Thistle

3-star guest house perfect for exploring Stranraer
As a guest of Thistle Inn, you'll find karaoke, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Stranraer guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Thistle Inn offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration 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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Thistle Inn.

Property is also known as

Thistle Inn Stranraer
Thistle Stranraer
The Thistle Inn Stranraer
Thistle Inn
The Thistle Stranraer
The Thistle Guesthouse
The Thistle Guesthouse Stranraer

The Thistle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 81 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay.
Stay was good. Onsite parking good. Room comfortable. Small shower space but very clean and nice hot water. Bed comfortable. Pillows a bit saggy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karey, Eden Prairie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet property close to grocery store and restaurants. It was a short wslk from the train station. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small & very basic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cheap and cheerful
Very friendly on phone although never seen the owner. There was no warm water and I felt cold overnight. Good location though but wouldn’t stay for any more than an overnight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit low rent and tired But this is most probably why it is a low cost. Had to ask for the reheating to be turned on and the beds were a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect little place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Gunnislake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great. Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Out dated
Pictures very deceiving. Very out dated and tired. Friendly enough guy checked us in, gave advice about the area. If the nighly charge would be halved it would be about right.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owner Sandy, very helpful, near town and ferry port just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

allen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Handy for ferry but no welcoming 😕
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is in a rundown area , and the road and pavements are very dirty, although the owner of the property was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was greeted with friendliness and helpfulness by the two people who care for the property. The town was much larger than I first imagined and am glad I stayed a second night so that I could wander the town on my second day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Lee

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great. Clean and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Micheline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022