ThistleDown House

3910 Capilano Road
Vancouver British Columbia V7R 4J2
Canada

http://www.thistle-down.com

Phone: +1-604-986-7173
Fax: +1-604-980-2939
Toll-free: +1-888-633-7173

General Information

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!

Room Rates (CAD Canadian Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $CAD 120.00 and $CAD 275.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $CAD 165.00 and $CAD 295.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $CAD 45.00

Amenities

In 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
  • Data port
  • Fax Machine
  • Internet Service
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Telephone

Other Amenities: Slippers, Turkish cotton robes, Sherry & Port, Afternoon Tea

Meals

  • A Full gourmet breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 8:00 to 9:30
  • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Sherry & port, Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
  • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Fillet of Wild Steelhead Trout

Policies

  • No minimum stay required
  • Smoking is allowed outside only (On the veranda and in the garden only)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying (Adult oriented property)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Sherry & Port on the house)
  • Closed: Closed December 15 to January 31
  • Check in time is 4:00 - 6:00 PM and Check out time is 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.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Tourism British Columbia
    • Western Canada Bed & Breakfast Association
    • Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:
 15%Weekly StayMinimum stay: 7 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Gourmet food
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Arts and Crafts
  • Built in 1920
  • Opened for business in 1996
  • Restored / Remodeled in 1997
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Parking available (On site)

Location

  • Geographic region: Metro Vancouver
  • Location is best described as: Mountains, Suburban
  • Nearest major city: Vancouver, BC (3 miles S)
  • Directions to property:
    North across the Lions Gate bridge, right towards North Vancouver, left almost immediately on Capilano Road for 2.4 Km
  • Nearest major airport: YVR

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Ruth Crameri & Rex Davidson
    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
  • There is one dog on the property

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

Onsite or Nearby Activities

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