About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Thistle Cottage in Willowby offers a 4-star country house experience with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The cottage features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, washing machine, and a private entrance. Additional amenities include a dining table, sofa bed, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony, enjoy the garden views, and utilise the outdoor seating and picnic areas. Barbecue facilities are available for outdoor dining. Convenient Location: Located 68 km from Richard Pearse Airport, the property is highly rated for its quietness and suitability for nature trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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New Zealand“It was super clean and modern with a cute cottage charm.” - Bryan New Zealand“The cottage was very comfortable and presented in very clean condition. The location was extremely quiet and private. The cottage is large and having two bedrooms is a bonus.”
- Tim New Zealand“Lovely quiet house on a farm. Very comfortable beds.”
- Tony New Zealand“Loved the location and rural surroundings, the actual cottage was just lovely and very well appointed. Being able to park my race car and trailer in a safe and private location was an absolute bonus. Host was awesome to deal with. Liked it all,...”
- Janina New Zealand“Such a fantastic cottage, lovely peaceful setting. Cosy and comfortable”
- Mathew
Australia“We stayed at Thistle cottage immediately following our wedding. What a beautiful and peaceful location! Thistle cottage is beautifully appointed, the bed is so comfortable, and it feels like you’re a million miles from any hustle and...” 
Peter Australia“Thistle Cottage, Ashburton Nestled where the meadows sprawl, By rolling hills and trees so tall, A hidden gem, serene and free, Thistle Cottage beckoned me. Sheep meander by the door, Soft-wool clouds upon the floor, Butterflies in golden...”- Martin
United Kingdom“Great location… very peaceful and quiet. The cottage was beautifully set up… lots of space inside and out. Very comfortable rooms and helpful hosts… Would highly recommend staying here” - Rebecca Australia“Loved the location. It was set amongst lovely gardens and paddocks. The decor was country Hampton. The cottage has large bedrooms beautifully decorated with a cosy lounge. Lovely to sit and look out the windows at the sheep and lovely green grass.”
- Alan United Kingdom“Totally exceptional. We’re on a trip where we’ve stayed in 7 properties. This was the best. Trees and lawns around, longer grass areas to offer contact with nature, lots of birds and birdsong, amenities excellent. Michelle lovely.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children older than 12 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Thistle Cottage 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.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
