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Thistle Dew Cottage

720 Lower Ganges Road, Ganges, CA

9.4 guest rating· 58 reviews

About this hotel

Sustainable Guest House with Garden Views

Thistle Dew Cottage, nestled in Ganges on Salt Spring Island, offers a sustainable retreat with a private patio. The guest house boasts a sun terrace, 24-hour front desk, and free amenities like private parking, shuttle service, and WiFi.

Luxurious Amenities for a Relaxing Stay

This eco-friendly cottage features a cozy fireplace, plush bathrobes, and slippers for ultimate comfort. Guests can unwind in the bath while enjoying entertainment on the flat-screen TV with a DVD player. The private entrance and soundproofing ensure a peaceful stay.

Family-Friendly Services and Recreational Activities

Families are catered to with a baby safety gate and a children's playground on-site. Additionally, guests can explore the area with bicycle and car rental services. Packed lunches are available for outings, making Thistle Dew Cottage the perfect choice for a memorable vacation.

Book your stay at Thistle Dew Cottage for a sustainable and relaxing getaway.

Rooms & rates

Deluxe Cottage

Sleeps 4 · 65 m² · 3× Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Private parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
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  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace

Location

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720 Lower Ganges Road, Ganges, CA

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.458 reviews

+ Clean and comfortable+ Excellent host+ Quaint and central location
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.8
Location9.3
Room Quality9.3
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.3

Central location , fully equipped, unique little cottage with great beds for a good night sleep

10.0

Location was perfect. Central . Easy access to all the Island. Full Facility. easy to cook up a good breakfast for a long day of exploring Owner greeted us with a delicious home made loaf of bread

The living area could have been a little more comfortable for evening board and card games The yard was a little unkept and we did not take advantage . The potential was there . A little too close to the main road. Lots of traffic , But driveway was gated. No place to dispose of garbage

Barbara · CA · 2026-07-06

Guest review

9.0

Calm, comfy--easy to get into town. Friendly host who made us feel welcome and provided lots of snacks for when we arrived, which was nice.

Bessette · CA · 2026-06-27

We can't imagine a better place to stay on Salt Spring Island.

10.0

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Thistle Dew Cottage. It's a charming place, with homey rooms, a well-appointed (small) kitchen, a comfortable bed, and a location convenient to the town of Ganges and beyond. Pauline has a true gift for hospitality, helpfully answering questions about restaurants and other sites on Salt Spring, sharing local stories, and providing delicious home-made muffins, breads, and other good things for breakfast. Quite a treat to stay there!

Nothing: We enjoyed it all!

J Scott · CA · 2026-06-22

Guest review

10.0

A great place to stay and with all the home comforts. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place, my son and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Stephen · CA · 2026-03-16

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children ages 7 and older are allowed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.