About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Thistledown Lodge in New Ross offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, minibar, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a recently renovated garden, fitness room, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, picnic area, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served with local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. Options include full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Prime Location: Located 2.6 km from Sandeel Beach and 8 km from Hook Lighthouse, the property is near attractions such as Dunbrody Famine Ship and Irish National Heritage Park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well appointed cottage in the middle of the countryside with an outdoor gym / workout area Beautifully decorated and incredibly friendly
  • Thorsten
    Germany Germany
    We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Thistledown Lodge – truly one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. The B&B is beautifully kept, with exceptionally clean and comfortable rooms – the best we experienced during our stay in the country....
  • Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The style and attention to detail is truly exceptional. Great location. Martin was an excellent host. Would recommend in a heart beat!
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the property - it was chic and welcoming. Huge style and attention to detail. Fantastic welcome by Enda and Martin. Very comfortable and the chaps cook a great breakfast! Thank you both - our second visit and we will certainly return.
  • Julie
    Ireland Ireland
    Such a gorgeous place to stay in Wexford. Highly recommend.
  • Paul
    Ireland Ireland
    Exceptional place run by charming hosts. Comfortable, tastefully designed, superb attention to detail and great location.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property, spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. Martin and Enda were super friendly and lovely people, we got to meet Noodles the cat who was lovely too! Breakfast was delicious, super fresh and so much to choose from. This place is...
  • Aikaterini
    Ireland Ireland
    Amazing in every way, really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone. Their attention to detail, the decor, their hospitality went beyond our expectations. The room was immaculate, the garden stunning, the food delicious, the location...
  • Jonathan
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was perfect, comfortable and stylish with a bath tub in the room which was a lovely touch. We received a lovely welcome from both Martin and Enda, and they gave us great places to visit in the local area! Breakfast both mornings were...
  • Leanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely spotless, beautiful decor and interiors and very comfortable.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Martin & Enda

9.9
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Martin & Enda
Thistledown Lodge is an Irish boutique B&B and Fitness Retreat in the heart of the Hook Peninsula, South Wexford. Our guests enjoy the restful nature of our generous accommodation and convenient location to a host of stunning beaches, historical sights and outdoor activities. We were very grateful to be included in the Irish Independent Fab 50 best places to stay list in 2022. We have two suites available with all the amenities you would expect from a luxury hotel. Our Baginbun suite has a king sized double bed with premium mattress and bed linen and features a freestanding bath in the 28sq meter room, as well aa a private ensuite with monsoon shower and all the expected amenities. Our Carnivan Suite can accommodate 3 adults or a family of 4 with a king sized double bed and twin single beds in a 28sq meter room, also with private ensuite. Our bespoke private garden gym hosts a number of group classes such a HIIT, Circuit Training, Boxercise & Pilates. All done by in-house certified Fitness Instructor. Guests can book personal training or private classes to enhance their stay. All classes and personal training can be booked as part of your stay or independently directly on our website thistledownlodge.
Thistledown Lodge is a gorgeous boutique B&B on Wexford’s Hook Peninsula where you can combine a chilled getaway with bespoke fitness retreat. That’s all thanks to its innovative owners, Enda MacMullan, a designer responsible for the property’s soothing interiors, and Martin Matousek, a personal trainer. The property features its own garden gym where guests can book one of Martin’s HIIT, circuit training, boxercise or pilates classes .
Discover the natural beauty and tranquillity of the unspoiled Hook Peninsula on Ireland’s Ancient East Coast of Wexford. Stretching out from the scenic Southeast corner of Ireland, neighbouring Waterford & Kilkenny, the Hook Peninsula is famous for its breath-taking vistas, magnificent natural landscapes, national heritage sites, beautiful gardens, countless sandy beaches and calm seas – this is the untouched ancient Ireland you’ve been longing to visit. Try your hand at some adventure with kite surfing, kayaking, coast steering and surfing all on offer. Wind down from your adrenaline fuelled day with a stroll on a beautiful woodland walking trail or relax on one of our stunning beaches. When you have worked up an appetite, sample one of the many seafood pubs and restaurants. From Michelin dining to award winning bistros, there is something for all tastes and pockets. Notable attractions include, The world's oldest operational light House at Hook Head. Historical sites like Tintern Abbey, Dunbrody Abbey, Duncannon Fort and the Kennedy homestead all within a few minutes drive from Thistledown Lodge. You can find more local attractions and points of interest and places to eat and drink at the following Site; hookpeninsula.
Languages spoken: Czech,English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thistledown Lodge 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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