Recent unedited comments from the Thistledown Lodge Guest Book….

"Your hard work is paying off already, we can tell the house is going to be beautiful. We loved the view from the bathroom. Breakfast looked like a work of art, thank you!"
Peter and Paula - The Netherlands.

"Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and delicious breakfast. We look forward to returning to see your beautiful garden. Best wishes with your renovations, I am sure the results will befit NZ House & Garden."
Sue and Basil - Western Australia

"A beautiful situation and a wonderful welcome. Just what we expect from both Scots and Kiwis. This has rounded off a memorable trip."
Bob and Sheila, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.

Wonderful welcome, beautiful bedroom, incredible breakfast. Thank you. Anthony and Florence, Paris, France.

Lovely stay, top brekkie.
Mark, Sam, Ella, Jonah - Cambridge, England.

Many thanks for a friendly welcome in your lovely new house. Congratulations on all you have done in such a short time. It was a splendid last night in NZ for us.
Christine and Michael - England.

Thank you very much for all the wonderful hospitality.
Ursula and Kurt - Switzerland.

Really comfortable night - spectacular breakfast, thank you.
Keith and Sylvia - Devon, England.

Delightful breakfasts, lovely welcome and comfortable stay.
Maureen and Jerry - Hastings, U.K.

Sue we enjoyed your garden in progress. Archie you make the best breakfasts!! Wonderful welcome - really felt at home.
Pat and Dave - Fair Oaks, California.

Thank you so much for providing such a luxurious and comfortable stay - we wish it were longer - good luck in finishing this lovely home.
Tom and Meg, Northampton MA, USA.

Thank you so much for your friendliness and luxurious hospitality and fantastic breakfast.
David and Mandy, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, England.

What a lovely inviting home. Thank you both for making us feel welcome. See you again next year in not before.
Sam and Margaret, Kaukapakapa, NZ.

Thank you so much, we really enjoyed ourselves. You made our stay here very comfortable. We will definitely see you again!
Byron and Courtney, California, USA.

Thank you. Wonderful hospitality. Archie your breakfast was superb. Sue - John could talk to you all day about genealogy.
Barbara and John, Lincolnshire, UK.

Thank you for a lovely stay in such a peaceful location. This has been an excellent departure from our usual motel stays and we hope to do more B & Bs.
Neil and Sally, Otorohanga, NZ.

Thank you for a great honeymoon/wedding night and an excellent recovery breakfast.
Adrian and Sarah, Pukekohe.

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful rural setting. Thank you for a most pleasant stay.
Roger and Carole, San Diego, California.