Where to begin… we loved everything about this place. The design and every little detail in the decor of the house, extra delicious breakfasts freshly prepared by the wonderful hosts, access to the outdoor gym and gym classes, access to Netflix account, calming view from the windows and so on and so forth. I really admire the presence of the small fridge in the apartment, some water, fresh milk and coffee, as well as access to the snacks. Our stay there was extra pleasant thanks to the lovely cat accompanying us in the garden. 100% recommend this place and we would really love to go back some day!

Enad and Martin were so welcoming from the second we arrived. The hospitality level received by them was unreal. We felt so spoiled the whole time. The room and facilities were above 5 stars. The bed and room was so comfortable and the breakfast was amazing! The gym was awesome. It was so lovely to be able to have a workout after all the holiday food and drinks we over indulged with. We've never stayed in a place so homely and beautiful 😍

That we couldn't stay longer!

I can't recommend Thistledown Lodge enough. Martin & Enda made us feel welcome from the first minute on. The lodge is very stylish. Our room was very clean, well equipped, comfortable & quiet. The cooked vegetarian breakfast was excellent - it's always a plus if there are vegan/vegetarian options apart from muesli&yogurt. The place also has a very spacious outdoor-gym and a cosy sitting-area to enjoy drink or two. :)

Martin and Edna were great hosts, we were warmly welcomed and shown around, they also gave good advice on what to do and see in the area. The lodge is set in lovely gardens in a quiet, rural area not far from eating places and historic sites. Our room was well appointed with comfortable furnishings, lots of space and everything we needed for our stay. Breakfasts were delicious with homemade granola, fresh fruit, pastries and a range of other choices for a hot or cold meal. Nick enjoyed an omelette each morning along with generous servings of coffee and tea.

The room and house were spotless clean. Breakfast was lovely. Good variety and freshly cooked. Located on the hook peninsula ideal for us as we were visiting some friends in arthurstown and was close to lots of local attractions. In a lovely quiet rural area. Martin and Enda were very kind and made us feel very welcome.

One minor thing was that the tv didn’t have any tv channels just Netflix. Just our preference would have been to watch some of the sport that was on tv for the weekend but that was just us. Others may prefer Netflix.

The room was perfect, comfortable and stylish with a bath tub in the room which was a lovely touch. We received a lovely welcome from both Martin and Enda, and they gave us great places to visit in the local area! Breakfast both mornings were superb and I’d highly recommend staying here for any couple looking for a nice weekend get away!

Thistledown Lodge is truly well located on the South-Eastern coast of Ireland in close proximity to the world's oldest operating & functional lighthouse (Hook Lighthouse) which makes it an ideal location to spend a couple of nights or a week exploring surroundings. The 'Passage East' car ferry service from Waterford cuts down on journey time too and makes for a little sight-seeing trip in itself. Having stayed at many 5-star properties around the world in Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, New York - our room at Thistledown Lodge was furnished to exceptional satisfaction and did not disappoint one bit. We'd upgraded to the bigger room with a bath and shower so we had plenty of space even if we stayed in one of the evenings whilst it rained. Being vegetarian guests with special dietary requirements, we were well taken care of by the hosts with wholemeal toasts, fresh orange juice, potato waffles, vegan sausages, vegan black pudding, baked beans and mushrooms. Everything at this property including their breakfast was served at an exceptional standard and you can see the attention to detail with the amenities on offer like branded cutlery, plating methods, quality of food produce etc.

We could not find a single fault with the property, our stay or the experience from the hosts - everything was genuinely to our satisfaction with Dean & Martin going out of their way to truly care and make your stay feel special. Whilst only recently opened, this property is a real gem given it's location, value for money and experience.

This is a very nice location on our tour around the soutern half of Ireland. The hosts are very friendly, caring and it is always a good feeling to have a warm and honest welcome. The room we had as wll as the whole house was in every detail with style, very clean and comfortable. Certainly a place we would fully recommend with plenty of options to do in the vicinity.

Amazing in every way, really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone. Their attention to detail, the decor, their hospitality went beyond our expectations. The room was immaculate, the garden stunning, the food delicious, the location only a few minutes away from major landmarks. The perfect B&B.

Matin and Enda made us feel so welcome, they were both very attentive and made an excellent breakfast. The room was spotlessly clean and a very comfortable bed. Great having Netfilx in the evening after a full day of exploring the area. We where only 5 minute drive away from two beautiful beaches. The ferry to Waterford was only a short drive away. Would not hesitate on returning or recommending to anyone.

The was nothing not to like