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Find your cozy countryside stay with ease

Book your room in seconds, see every amenity, and know exactly what a night costs before you commit. Six rooms, one long breakfast table, one very quiet lane.

1.2k guests stayed with us last year

The front of Thistledown Inn with the garden gate open
  • Breakfast 7:30 am to 9:30 am
  • Free parking at the door
  • Fast Wi-Fi in every room
Breakfast, 7:30 am to 9:30 am

Welcome home

Check in, unwind, and start your mornings with homestyle breakfast in our quiet village inn. One long table, everyone together, and nobody rushing you out of the room.

  • Baked that morningBread, scones and whatever fruit the garden has given up that week.
  • Cooked to orderEggs from the farm up the lane, done however you like them.
  • Everyone catered forVegetarian, vegan and gluten-free plates, no notice needed.
Book a table and a bed
Breakfast laid out along the long kitchen table
A pot of coffee and a stack of warm scones
The sitting room with the fire lit after breakfast
Seasonal stays, made cozy

Weekend specials and longer stays, priced plainly

Discover weekend specials and extended discounts with clear dates and terms. What you see here is what appears on the bill.

  • A made-up bed with morning light falling across the linen

    Midweek Retreat

    Three nights between Sunday and Thursday, breakfast included.

    $465$390total

    Ask about this break
  • Boots and a rucksack by the boot room door

    Walkers' Weekend

    Two nights, packed lunches and a hand-drawn map of the ridge path.

    $340$295total

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  • The kitchen table laid for a shared supper

    Harvest Supper Break

    Two nights with a long supper at the kitchen table on the Saturday.

    $410$355total

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  • The walled garden in full flower

    Garden in Bloom

    Two nights in May when the walled garden is at its best.

    $330$285total

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  • An armchair pulled up to the lit fireplace in the sitting room

    Long Winter Stay

    Five nights or more from November, with the fire lit every evening.

    $700$560total

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By the numbers

Essential statistics overview

Explore our key stats to understand your stay better, and what you can walk to once you are here.

  • 1842The year the inn first took in travellers.
  • 4.9Average rating across 640 guest reviews.
  • 5Accessible parking spaces at the door.
  • 2Country parks within walking distance.
Amazing stay!

A home away from home

The inn was charming and cozy, a perfect getaway for relaxation. Here is what other guests said when they got home.

  • Portrait of Jordan Taylor
    Each moment we spent here felt like a true vacation, we'll return for sure!
    Jordan TaylorStayed in the Hayloft Suite
  • Portrait of Alex Morgan
    Fantastic experience! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, made us feel special.
    Alex MorganStayed in the Garden Room
  • Portrait of Jamie Lee
    The breakfast was delicious and the room was immaculate, highly recommend this place!
    Jamie LeeStayed in the Beeches Room
  • Portrait of Chris Patton
    Staying here was a dream! Beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.
    Chris PattonStayed in the Orchard Room
Book your country stay

Select your dates and we will confirm the same day

Tell us when you would like to come and how many of you there are. We check the book by hand, so you get a real answer from the people who will be cooking your breakfast.

Or call us on +44 1632 960 214

A bedroom at the inn with the window thrown open to the fields
  • No card needed to ask, we hold the room while we talk.
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before you arrive.
  • Every rate includes breakfast and parking at the door.
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