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ThistleDown House
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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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  • Memories

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$185

    Mulberry Peek

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$185

    Sweet Tibby's

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$185

    The Snuggery

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $110/$150

    Under the Apple Tree

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $189/$275

    Pages

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $189/$275

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00 - 6:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • 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.

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Sherry & Port on the house

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: Adult oriented property

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Weekly Stay
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 7

  • 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

    • 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

    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

    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

    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.

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