Thistledown, March End Lodges

Georgeham, Devon

This fabulous lodge near Braunton is set in a peaceful countryside location close to the world-class beaches at Croyde and Saunton Sands

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Rooms
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Reviews

key features

Within 5km From Beach

Hot Tub

Wi-Fi

Pets Accepted

Parking

Enclosed Garden

Garden/backyard

Patio/balcony

Bathtub

Dishwasher

Bluetooth Speaker

Hair Dryer

Microwave

Refrigerator

Oven

Iron

Overview

Situated on a farm in the beautiful village of Georgeham near Braunton in North Devon, March End lodges offer luxurious accommodation in a wonderful countryside setting.
A beautifully laid out interior is complimented by floor to ceiling windows that invite the pretty countryside views in giving the space a wonderfully calming atmosphere.
The master bedroom is furnished with a king size bed providing a relaxing retreat, with a spacious modern en-suite bathroom featuring a large bath and walk-in shower.
Central to the living space is a well-equipped open-plan kitchen ideal for whipping up a fabulous meal in; and with so much excellent local produce available in the area you may be tempted to create a few locally inspired dishes.
Outside you’ll discover a decked patio where a bubbling hot tub awaits. Positioned under the eaves it makes for the perfect place to laze the hours away whilst taking in the beauty of the landscape beyond.
Thistledown Lodge is pet-friendly so the four-legged members of the family get to enjoy a wonderful break too. Featuring an enclosed garden at the back of the home and just a short drive from some of the best local dog-walking beaches in Devon, this really is the idea pet-friendly home and one we're sure you'll want to return to!

Things to know

Check in time: 16:00
Check out time: 10:00
Security Deposit: We ask our guests for a £50 security deposit, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved (held as a pending transaction) and then released afterwards if there is no damage or additional cleaning needed. This deposit will be held on the card on file 7 days prior to your arrival.
Pets: 2 pets allowed, £25 per pet per week, in line with our house rules we do ask that pets are not left alone in the property, do not use the furniture or go in the bedroom areas
Number of steps: Level access
Type of heating: Central heating
Linen & Towels: Bed linen is provided for your stay. Each guest will be supplied with one hand towel and one bath towel for their stay. (if your holiday is longer than 10 days, please contact the Luxury Coastal team to discuss a mid-stay linen change)
Wi-Fi: This property offers free Wi-Fi for guests, however, we cannot guarantee the speed and connectivity. Therefore, if you are planning to work during your holiday, we recommend bringing a wifi dongle.
Hot Tub: Electric hot tub
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises.
Property surroundings: Thistledown is the 1st in the row of the 3 lodges.

Room Information

Living
Open plan with the kitchen and dining area with double doors leading out onto the terrace
One sofas and Flatscreen Smart TV with Freeview and BluRay player
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen

Open plan with the living and dining area with double doors leading out onto the terrace
Electric oven with electric hob, dishwasher, fridge with ice box, microwave, kettle and toaster

Dining

Open plan with the kitchen and living area with double doors leading out onto the terrace
Dining table seating two
Bedrooms
King size bed, wardrobe, dressing table (bed can be configured as twin beds upon request)
En suite
Bathrooms
En suite to master bedroom has a stand alone bath, walk in shower cubicle, WC, mirror with light, double wash basin and heated towel rail
Outside
Decked terrace with private hot tub
Snug chair
Parking
Parking for two cars at the lodge

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Security Deposit
We ask our guests for a £50 security deposit, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this. 

Welcome to March End Lodges

Escape to the countryside with a relaxing break in one of March End’s luxurious lodges. Nestled amidst rolling Devon countryside on a working farm, you can forget the everyday while you sink into a slower pace of life. Each lodge has been designed to make you feel at home the second you arrive. Floor to ceiling windows fill the open plan living space with light and frame the countryside views perfectly. An idyllic retreat just for two, you can step out onto the decked terrace for an evening surrounded by bubbles in your inviting hot tub… bliss.

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Reviews

Very chilled!
4.8/5

We throughly enjoyed are stay and the hot tub was great! The lodge was spotless and had everything we needed. The Rock Inn pub 5mins walk served lovely food. It was peaceful and perfect.

Fiona, 30 Aug 2024

Hi Fiona, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were able to sample the delicious food at The Rock Inn. We hope to welcome you back again next year. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Laura - The Luxury Coastal Team - 30 Aug 2024

Lovely setting, nice lodges, responsive hosts
4.2/5

Lovely setting, very peaceful and quiet and very responsive hosts. Lodge is lovely, good space, big bathroom. Also, although the lodges are dog friendly we didn't notice any dog smell which is always a good sign. Phone connection is not great but wifi is good, so we ended up doing mostly whatsapp calls where required. It does get hot inside the lodges when the sun shines, there is a very small fan provided but if coming in summer we would suggest bringing your own as you'll need a powerful one if you get a nice sunny day. An iron is provided. We would suggest bringing shower gel, aluminium foil, cooking oil and bin bags. Overall would stay again.

Guest, 29 Jul 2024

Hello, Thank you for reviewing your recent stay at Thistledown, March End Lodges. We are pleased to hear that the setting was lovely and you enjoyed your stay, we will pass on all of your feedback to the owners and we do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 29 Jul 2024

Excellent in all respects!
5/5

We could not fault our stay at Thistledown Lodge, March End. A lovely quiet location, immaculately clean and well equipped, with a thoughtful welcome bottle of Prosecco and treats for the dog! The bed was super comfy and we enjoyed using the hot tub and outside space. Which was secure for our dog so she could enjoy the garden too! We also enjoyed the fact we could walk to two excellent local pubs for food and enjoyed a great walk to Putsborough on one of our days. Highly recommend and we will be back.

Helen, 11 Jul 2024

Hi Helen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review following your recent stay at Thistledown. It's lovely to hear about you holiday and that you enjoyed your time in the lodge. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Laura - The Luxury Coastal Team - 11 Jul 2024

Great lodge
4.7/5

Didnt start well as the post code did not match the true location as the address was a mix of March Lodges and Braunton. So we were not in the best frame of mind. The lodge is great and as described in every way. Put it even nearer the coast and youve got 6 stars! As for Luxury Coadtal as an an agent it gave wrong address and tells you its a 4pm check after you have paid deposit. Not great. If you can book it direct then bypass these people.

roy, 05 Jul 2024

Dear Roy, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback following your recent stay at March End Lodges. Firstly, we would like to apologise for providing the incorrect postcode as part of your booking details. We updated our records as soon as we were made aware of the error and are extremely sorry that this caused confusion at the start of your holiday. We understand how important it is for potential guests to have as much information as possible before booking. The Things To Know section on our property pages is where you will find important information, including the check-in and check-out times for all our properties. We hope that the rest of your stay lived up to expectations. We agree that March End Lodges are wonderful lodges and hope you had a lovely time exploring North Devon. Please do get in touch if we can be of any further help. Best wishes Laura

Laura - The Luxury Coastal Team - 05 Jul 2024

Amazing time
5/5

We enjoyed our wonderful stay in a lovely location from the moment we arrived. clean and great hottub

Karen, 24 Jun 2024

Hi Karen, Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we are so glad to hear you had a wonderful stay in a lovely location and you enjoyed the hot tub. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Chloe-Luxury Coastal Team - 24 Jun 2024

Amazing
5/5

Cant fault anything! It was clean, comfortable, high quality and bonus of excellent location! One tip dont follow sat nav in drive via Croyde road, far less stressful if not used to country lanes. Amazing break, didnt want to leave! Well worth a visit!

Joanne, 14 Jun 2024

Hi Joanne, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay at March End Lodges. We're thrilled to hear your enjoyed your holiday and that you were pleased with the quality of your lodge. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Laura - The Luxury Coastal Team - 14 Jun 2024

North Devon get away
4.2/5

The Thistledown lodge is a lovely place to have a quiet break away from hustle and bustle. It is clean and comfortable and had a secluded hot tub on the decking at the back. You can walk to the village of Georgeham where there are two pubs if you want to eat out, although there are no pavements so you need to watch out for cars. You can also walk to Putsborough beach in about 40 minutes. It was a nice touch that we were given Prosecco and fresh milk on arrival. However there was no shower gel or shampoo or dishwasher tablets/liquid and I hadnt packed any! Treats were provided for our dog which was also lovely. The cost was a bit steep for 3 nights but we had a nice time. Thank you

claire, 26 Apr 2024

Hi Claire, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased to hear you had a lovely stay and enjoyed a quiet break away from the hustle and bustle. We are sorry to hear you were not provided with dishwasher tablets, the owners have advised they are located in the cupboard under the kitchen sink. Many of our properties do not now provided shampoo and shower gel in an effort to cut down on wastage so we would suggest bringing your own in the future. Georgeham is a rural village in North Devon and not unusual to have country lanes without pavements however we are pleased to hear you still had a lovely time. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Mary - luxury Coastal - 26 Apr 2024

Short Stay
5/5

The Lodge was lovely, modern, warm (we went in February) and clean. It was great to get in the hot tub! The garden area was perfect for our 2 dogs. The location was great, short drive to Woolacombe and the two local pubs served great food and catered for me who is coeliac. We had a small issue with the shower, but this was being resolved on the Monday. Definitely stay again, perfect for 2 people and their dogs

Kirsty, 05 Mar 2024

Hi Kirsty, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased to hear you had lovely time and enjoyed the hot tub, the lodge certainly is in a great location. We look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Mary - Luxury Coastal - 05 Mar 2024

Amazing holiday
5/5

We couldn't thank the owners enough for such a spectacular stay. The lodge was spotless with everything we needed to make our Christmas 2023 special. So many local areas around for the dogs. So many beaches to choose from. Would definitely recommend and return.

Daniel, 12 Jan 2024

Hi Daniel, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay with us. We are so delighted to hear you had an amazing stay! We do hope to welcome you to stay again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 12 Jan 2024

Perfect
5/5

Had a fantastic time at thistledown from the moment we arrived til we left. The lodge was clean and had everything you needed for your stay we enjoyed the hot tub and our dog loved the freedom of the fenced garden . The location was fantastic too as we used the two local pubs less than a ten minute walk to both and also walked to puttsborough beach wich was only a 45 minute walk . We had a fantastic time and definitely will return some day Thanks

Sarah, 27 Nov 2023

Hi Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so delighted to hear you had a fantastic stay at Thistledown, March End Lodges and that it had everything you needed for your stay! We do hope to welcome you to stay again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 27 Nov 2023

Never been anywhere like this!
5/5

From start to finish it was perfect, everything we wanted and more, I took my girlfriend away for her birthday and shes never had such an amazing weekend.

Pearce, 01 Nov 2023

Hi Pearce, thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful time celebrating your girlfriends birthday. The lodges certainly are a wonderful place to relax. We hope to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Mary - 01 Nov 2023

Fantastic stay
5/5

Loved every minute of our stay in this lodge. The location is ideal to get to Putsborough, Croyde, Staunton and Woolacombe amongst others. The lodge was lovely and the enclosed garden did our dog was perfect. The hot tub was well maintained and the bed is the best I have ever slept in. All was perfect and we will definitely be back. Thank you for your hospitality!

Zoe, 09 Oct 2023

Hi Zoe, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay with us. We are so pleased to hear you loved every minute of your stay and your dog loved the enclosed garden! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 09 Oct 2023

Best staycation we have ever had!
5/5

My partner and I were looking for somewhere quiet and relaxing for our holiday. We certainly found that at Thistledown Lodge,it was immaculate inside and out. We couldn't fault it at all. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.would definitely cone back again.Thank you

Jenn, 08 Sep 2023

Hi Jenn, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the lodge and we do hope to welcome you back soon. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Fionnuala-Luxury Coastal - 08 Sep 2023

Lovely Lodge close to beaches
4.8/5

We stayed early August 2023. The lodges are beautiful throughout from the lodge itself to the high end furnishings. The lodge contains everything you need for your getaway and are very clean throughout with a comfortable king bed, bath and shower. The kitchen is modern with an area for eating and sofa for relaxing in front of tv. The garden is large and secure for a pooch and has wonderful views overlooking fields while you relax in the hot tub provided. There are two pubs in walking distance. The Rock Inn was our fav serving great traditional pub food with lots of options. The beaches near by are beautiful. Great holiday!

Guest, 14 Aug 2023

Hi Eleanor, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your stay at Thistledown, March End Lodges. It is so great to hear the lodge had everything you need for your getaway and you enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub! We do hope to welcome you to stay with Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 14 Aug 2023

A little Devon hideaway perfect for couples and pups
5/5

We managed to bag this lovely cabin for the May half-term. The weather was stunning which helped a lot but the cabin really was a joy to be in. The bed was so comfy, the cabin had everything you needed and they even supplied milk and prosecco! We travelled with 2 miniature dachshunds who loved the garden and we loved not having to worry they would escape as it was totally secure! They even had their own welcome pack with towels, water bowls and a jar of treats. The whole cabin was surrounded by wild grasses and flowers, so pretty! The hot tub was a lovely addition as well as the egg sofa. We didn't hear anyone come in to service the tub at all. Although we had neighbours, we were not disturbed at all. Brilliant base to travel around the beaches and sights of North and South Devon (Newton Abbott is about an hour away). I will say that getting to the cabin was 'interesting' if you are not used to small Devonshire roads or you have a big car... its a bit tight and twisty. Broughton had fab takeaways and restaurants - Highly recommend Fish and Chips from Squires, Thai from The Siam Bistro (portions are per person so if you want a feast order double) and amazing firewood pizzas from Meraki Pizza Co. All have online ordering and sit-in if you want a night out. All in all, it was a wonderful week and has set the bar even higher for our next pup holiday!

Joanna, 16 Jun 2023

Hi Joanna, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review on your recent stay at March End Lodges. It is so wonderful to hear your stay was perfect for you and your pups and it had everything you needed. We are glad you got to explore the local area and enjoyed the food. We do hope to welcome you ad the pups again in the future! Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 16 Jun 2023

A Brilliant Stay- Thistledown
4.8/5

What a wonderful lodge for a relaxing getaway , a modern and spacious lodge with everything you could need , a great hot tub and private grass area for the doggy! Located in Georgeham its ideal to explorer Croyde, Staunton Sands and Woolancombe and the surrounding areas. We will be back !

Steven, 16 Jun 2023

Hi Steven, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear you had a great stay and loved the Lodge. and it sounds like you managed to do a lot of exploring of the local area. We hope to welcome you back in the future, Best Wishes - Luxury Coastal

Dan - The Luxury Coastal team - 16 Jun 2023

Loved it!
5/5

We absolutely loved staying here! Had everything you needed. The dog loved the garden. Beaches and other things to do close by. The recommendation list sent us was so helpful! Hot tub was perfect! Loved watching the lambs running around in the field from the lodge/hot tub. We will definitely be back!

Charlie, 28 Apr 2023

Hi Charlie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you had a great stay and made full use of the local area. sometimes there's nothing better than relaxing in the Hot tub and watching the world go by. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next relaxing getaway. Best Wishes - Luxury Coastal

Dan - The Luxury Coastal team - 28 Apr 2023

Easter stay
4.7/5

Lovely, clean and well presented lodge. Little attentions to detail give the feel of a 4/5* hotel suite. Great location on a quiet farm with picturesque views over the fields watching spring lambs jump around. Two excellent pubs within short walking distance and well located for Woolacombe and Croyde. Happy to recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing break experience.

Greig, 24 Apr 2023

Hi Greig, thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you had a relaxing time. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Fionnuala- Luxury Coastal - 24 Apr 2023

Amazing Stay
5/5

Myself, my partner and my dog had a great stay here! It was lovely and clean when we arrived, in a great location and is very quiet perfect for what we wanted it for. It is a great retreat to relax and chill out, great for pets as the garden is fenced off too! Modern lodges with great large beds which as so comfy, the hot tub is a great addition too. We walked the the beach which took us around 2 hours however we did get lost! and there are great pubs in the town as well, The Georges Arms has the best lamb I have ever tasted. Will be returning

beth, 24 Apr 2023

Hi Beth, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you had a relaxing time despite a rather long detour to the beach and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Lois

Lois - Luxury Coastal - 24 Apr 2023

Absolutely stunning
5/5

The lodge is exactly as the pictures are advertised on the website. Cant fault any of it and would highly recommendwe will definitely be back!! Even down to the smallest details, spare dog bowls and blanket just incase youve forgotten yours. Also a jar of treats for the dog and lovely bottle of Prosecco also chilled in the fridge for us. Towels and dressing gowns also provide, overall home from home. Garden was big and well enclosed for the dog so she also had a nice time without us having to worry. The whole place was very clean and the hot tub was spotless!! Pub within a five minute walk and very welcoming, would recommend booked a table for food in advance. Lovely nature trails if you enjoy your walks. Plenty things to do within a short driving distance. We will definitely be back!!

Lisa, 14 Apr 2023

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear you and your dog had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Lois

Lois - Luxury Coastal - 14 Apr 2023

Fantastic few days away
5/5

Real gem, we loved our 4 day break here. Beautiful lodge, immaculate and well equipped and we particularly loved the hot tub. The dogs enjoyed the garden and the walks on Woolacombe and Saunton Sands beaches. Highly recommended and we will definitely return.

Darryl, 26 Mar 2023

Hi Darryl, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review. We are so happy you and your four legged friends enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back again. Best wishes, Lois

Lois - Luxury Coastal - 26 Mar 2023

Short stay with dog
5/5

This was an amazing property - everything was catered to even with a dog bowl and treats! Thanks so much

Joanna, 02 Mar 2023

Hi Joanna, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you had an amazing stay. We do hope to welcome you to stay with Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team - 02 Mar 2023

Stunning
5/5

Absolutely stunning! Very clean and modern, friendly staff who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Best nights sleep ever in those comfy beds. Highly reccomend 🙂

Guest, 07 Feb 2023

Hi Ceinwen, Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted you think Thistledown is as stunning as we do and hope that you can book to stay again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Emma - The Luxury Coastal Team - 07 Feb 2023

I've come back again!
4.7/5

My fiance and I had an amazing weekend here. Such a nice, relaxed environment and the house was in a perfect condition. Couldn't complain about anything.

Guest, 07 Feb 2023

Hi Erin, Thank you for your review. We are delighted you and your fiance had such an amazing weekend stay at March End Lodges and could make the most of the relaxing environment. We hope you come back again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Emma - The Luxury Coastal Team - 07 Feb 2023

Stunning lodge and views
5/5

Stunning lodge and stunning views hot tub was amazing too. Very quiet area can't wait to book again thank you

Amanda, 31 Jan 2023

Hi Amanda, Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you had a quiet getaway at March End lodges and look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Emma - The Luxury Coastal Team - 31 Jan 2023

Perfect break
5/5

We were blown away with the lodge. Everything was high end and the hosts had thought of everything. Hot tub was very private and overlooking the fields where the sun goes down. Had great weather for January and would definitely recommend. We hope to return.

Gary, 29 Jan 2023

Hi Gary, Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at March End Lodges and were so fortunate with the weather. We look forward to hopefully hosting you again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Emma - The Luxury Coastal Team - 29 Jan 2023

Thistledown, March End Lodges

Georgeham, Devon

key features

Overview

Room Information

Check Availability

Welcome to March End Lodges

Reviews

Very chilled! 4.8/5

Lovely setting, nice lodges, responsive hosts 4.2/5

Excellent in all respects! 5/5

Great lodge 4.7/5

Amazing time 5/5

Amazing 5/5

North Devon get away 4.2/5

Short Stay 5/5

Amazing holiday 5/5

Perfect 5/5

Never been anywhere like this! 5/5

Fantastic stay 5/5

Best staycation we have ever had! 5/5

Lovely Lodge close to beaches 4.8/5

A little Devon hideaway perfect for couples and pups 5/5

A Brilliant Stay- Thistledown 4.8/5

Loved it! 5/5

Easter stay 4.7/5

Amazing Stay 5/5

Absolutely stunning 5/5

Fantastic few days away 5/5

Short stay with dog 5/5

Stunning 5/5

I've come back again! 4.7/5

Stunning lodge and views 5/5

Perfect break 5/5

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