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Inn Details
There's an atmosphere of tranquility at ThistleDown House. You will experience a calm purity from your first step to its generous veranda until you fall asleep under a goosedown or silk-filled duvet in one of five bedrooms brimful of individuality, antiques and works of art from around the world. In the morning you will gently waken to taste bud arousing aromas of freshly ground coffee and breads still warm from the oven. Your main course may be asparagus and black forest ham crepe with chantilly sauce, smoked salmon and herbed cream vol-au-vent, portabella mushrooms in demi-glace cream or fillet of rainbow trout. Deliciously creative breakfasts are a social event in the Craftsman-designed dining room. Go off for a day in superbly cosmopolitan Vancouver, but return in the late afternoon for tea served in the shade of an apple tree in summer or in front of the fire in the lounge in winter. Curl up for the evening or visit one of many great restaurants nearby. You will love ThistleDown House!
Innkeeper Information
Innkeepers Description:
Ruth, a registered interior designer, descends from generations of Swiss innkeepers. Rex, a Fellow of the Scottish Society of Antiquaries, formerly owned two renowned restaurants.
The innkeepers speak:

English

German
Number of Dogs: 1
Features
Type:

Bed and Breakfast
Property Noted For:

Antiques/decor

Business travel

Gourmet food

Honeymoons

Luxury

Peaceful getaway

Romantic escape
Amenities
Guest Room:

Alarm clock

Amenities Basket

Bath robes

Coffee/Tea facilities

DVD Player

Desk

Fireplace

Hairdryer

Hot tub/whirlpool tub

Ironing Board

Radio

Satellite/Cable TV

TV

VCR

Wi-Fi
On Site:

Board games

CD player

Computer

Copier

In-room internet<br />

Fax Machine

Internet Service

Library

Piano

Telephone
Other Amenities:

Slippers

Turkish cotton robes

Sherry & Port

Afternoon Tea
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Beds
1 King
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $135/$185
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $135/$185
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $135/$185
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Beds
1 Queen
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $110/$150
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Beds
1 King
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $189/$275
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Beds
1 King
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(high/low season) $189/$275
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check in: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Check out: 11:00 AM
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Cancellations: Credit card number required.Ten-day cancellation period. Cancellation prior to the tenth day, no charge to the credit card. Within the ten days, full charge for the reservation with full refunds for the days re-booked by other guests.
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Open all year round: N
General Policies
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Smoking allowed: Limited
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Guest pets allowed: No
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Drinking allowed: Yes
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Drinking description: Sherry & Port on the house
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Drinks available: L
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Children allowed: Adult oriented property
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Suitable for children: Limited
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Childcare provided: No
Discount type
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Weekly Stay
Percent off: 15% Days required: 7
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Breakfast
Type: Full gourmet
Time Served: 8:00 to 9:30
Serving location: Dining Room
Complimentary Perks

Afternoon Tea

Fruit

Non-alcoholic Beverages
Signature Dish
Fillet of Wild Steelhead Trout
Special meal options

Low fat

Restrictive

Vegetarian
Additional food services

Sherry & port
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Location Type

Mountains

Suburban
City
Vancouver
Distance to city: 3 miles
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Directions to property:
North across the Lions Gate bridge, right towards North Vancouver, left almost immediately on Capilano Road for 2.4 Km
Airport
Vancouver, BC, Canada (YVR-Intl.)
Area Attractions

Amusement Park

Antique Shopping

Aquarium

Art Galleries

Beach

Concert venue

Gourmet/Fine Dining

Historical interests

Live Music

Movie Theater

Museum

Nature area

Ocean

Grouse Mountain views

Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler Mountain

World-famous suspension bridge

Performing Theater

Picnic area

Religious Services

River

Ski area

Zoo

Bicycle riding trails

Billiards

Bird watching

Boating

Canoeing

Cross-country ski trails

Downhill Skiing

Fishing

Golfing

Hiking trails

Horseback riding

Kayaking

Mountain Bike trails

Skiing on Grouse and Cypress Mountains

Kayaking on Indian Arm

Hiking in the Rain Forest only minutes away

Sailing

Shopping

Sight-seeing

Ski rentals

Snow shoe rental

Snow shoe trails

Swimming

Swimming pool

Tennis courts

Tennis racket rental
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It's still 'Outstanding' in every way
- Stayed on: 7 / 2011
- Reviewed on: 7/25/2011
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About the reviewer

55+ years old

Stays at B&Bs once a year

Typically stays in premium lodging

Was travelling on vacation
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We returned to ThistleDown six years after our first visit and, despite knowing what to expect from the house and the innkeepers, we were knocked-out once again by the quality, the service, the food and, most of all, the people responsible for it. We wouldn't stay anywhere else when in Greater Vancouver and we look forward to being back again - and this time it won't take anything like six years before we are.
An excellent get-away
- Stayed on: 9 / 2009
- Reviewed on: 9/28/2009
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About the reviewer

55+ years old

First time staying at a B&B

Typically stays in premium lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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My parents had an excellent stay at ThistleDown House. They say that each room is an artistic experience, with imaginative decorating which is a joy to explore. The triple-glazed windows made their room very quiet. Tea time was wonderful, and breakfast was a four-course meal which took them ten minutes to describe. Tosh also met with positive approval… an excellent reference from folks who are not dog-owners. In closing, they both agreed that there was not one aspect of their stay which could have been improved upon… the experience was wonderful!
Best Long Weekend Away EVER
- Stayed on: 11 / 2006
- Reviewed on: 7/18/2008
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About the reviewer

Between 45-55 years old

Almost never stays at B&Bs

Typically stays in moderate lodging

Was travelling for a weekend getaway
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We stayed a four-day weekend at this B&B and it was absolutely perfect. The couple that owns it was polite, kind and absolutely lovely. Breakfast every day was a fantastic gourmet experience, the rooms were spotless and beautifully appointed, the house and the grounds are gorgeous and peaceful. The house is withing walking distance of the Capilano Suspension Bridge and within easy driving distance of downtown Vancouver, the Lions Gate Bridge and Stanley Park. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would recommend this to any friend or family member, but it isn't really suitable for children, pets or the disabled.
- Innkeeper(s)Ruth Crameri & Rex Davidson
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- Address 3910 Capilano Road
Vancouver, BC V7R 4J2, Canada
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ThistleDown House
Phone: +1-604-986-7173
Fax: +1-604-980-2939
Toll-free: +1-888-633-7173
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