Thistlewood Cottage - Screen Porch | Fireplace | Golf | Pool Pass | Woods Resort | Grill

A Highland daydream tucked into the woods!

There’s something quietly transportive about Thistlewood Cottage. You step through the door and the forest doesn’t stop—it simply follows you inside. Framed prints of the Scottish Highlands line the walls. Rustic farm animals in bold, electric hues watch from their perches. It feels collected, personal, and a little whimsical in the best way.

This is a two-bedroom, one-bath cottage that balances charm with comfort. It’s cute, yes. But it’s also thoughtfully laid out, with space that flows the way a good weekend should.

The heart of the home
The open floor plan brings everyone together. The kitchen, dining area, and living room gather around a wood-burning fireplace, and from there the space spills naturally onto the screened porch. In cooler months, a fire anchors the room. In warmer weather, the porch becomes the evening retreat.
It’s easy to picture it—coffee on the deck in the morning, grill warming up by late afternoon, and by nightfall, campfire stories under a blanket of trees.

Where you’ll sleep
🛏️ Master bedroom – Queen bed with woodland accents and soft lighting
🛏️ Second bedroom – Trundle bed (double below, twin above), perfect for kids or friends
🛁 Full bathroom – Clean, simple, and easy to share

The layout suits couples, small families, or a close-knit group of four to five. Six can fit comfortably, especially if you don’t mind a little shared laughter over morning coffee.

Outside feels like a small resort
Thistlewood sits within The Woods Resort community. There are neighboring cabins, but trees give you breathing room. It’s social without feeling crowded, cozy without feeling tucked away.
🌲 Open deck with BBQ grill (propane)
🔥 Campfire ring in the yard
☕ Screened porch for slow mornings
🌿 Wooded surroundings with seasonal color
🚗 Free parking on site
The setting carries that Highland spirit—rolling woods, filtered light, and a sense that time stretches a bit longer here.
Woods Resort amenities included

With your stay, you’ll receive a complimentary one-time pass to enjoy the community recreation center:
🏊 Seasonal outdoor pool (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
🏊 Indoor pool year-round
🏋️ Workout room
🎾 Outdoor tennis and racquetball courts (reservations recommended)
🏃 Indoor walking track

Golfers can spend an afternoon at Stoney Creek Golf Course at The Woods Resort, just minutes away. If relaxation is more your pace, Sleepy Creek Spa offers massages and wellness services nearby—an easy pairing with a quiet mountain stay.

Comforts that matter
📶 WiFi for remote work or streaming
🔥 Wood-burning fireplace
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen
📺 Television in the living area
❄️ Heating and cooling systems for all seasons

It’s the kind of cottage where rainy afternoons feel intentional and sunny days stretch onto the deck without effort.

A place that feels remembered
Thistlewood isn’t modern-minimal. It’s expressive. The colors are bold. The art has personality. The Highland theme isn’t subtle—and that’s part of the charm. It gives the home a sense of place, even here in the hills of West Virginia.

Guests often say it feels peaceful. Tranquil. A little nostalgic. And that’s accurate. The woods soften everything.

If you’ve been looking for a mountain stay that feels different from the standard cabin aesthetic, this might be it. Something cozy but spirited. Private but connected. Rustic yet colorful.

Book your stay at Thistlewood Cottage and settle into your own Highlands-inspired retreat in the surrounding Berkeley Springs, West Virginia Area.
House Rules & Checkout Instructions
This property is non-smoking.
Pet friendly/Dogs only, maximum of 2 dogs. Pet fee required for each pet.
So emergency vehicles can access the surrounding roads and properties, please do not block any driveways, roads or intersections.
Please do not exceed the number of vehicles driven per the number of bedrooms.
Check in time is 3 pm or anytime after, please call our office to see if any early check in is available the day before or the day of your arrival.
Check out time is 12 noon promptly. Our housekeeping staff travels a great distance, please depart no later than 12 noon.
Please bring your own personal hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc).
Please bring any spices and cooking preparation items (oil, foil, wax paper, etc). * If the property has internet service, the internet logon information is located on the refrigerator
We have a rental agreement that we email to you to electronically sign.
While we want our guests to enjoy their visit, please be respectful of the neighbors by refraining from playing loud music or any unacceptable behavior.
Guests must be twenty five years of age or older to rent this property.

*One time use recreation passes are provided for registered guests. Additional recreation passes can be purchased with advance notice for $6 each.