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Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House

Tierneevin, Gort, Co Galway, Ireland

Shawe-Taylor's Old School House is a wonderful place for golf, walking and relaxation. The name Tierneevin is an Irish word meaning 'A Beautiful Place', so the name speaks for itself. This is a most luxurious building and we are very proud of the finish provided. We are certain that our discerning guests will enjoy holidaying in this beautiful part of Ireland. Charming period school house (ca. 1820), recently restored to its original splendour. Eco friendly interior finished with breathable products such as lime mortar on walls, pitch pine and traditional flag on floors. Insulated throughout, the schoolhouse has a high energy rating. With its cathedral style ceilings, wooden beams and a mezzanine/balcony bedroom, it is beautifully presented with antique furniture throughout, adding enormous warmth and character. This is a wonderful place to get away from all the stress in an area of outstanding natural beauty and geology.

Ideally suited for a golfing and/or walking holiday. Gort Golf club is literally on your doorstep with very reasonable rates available, and an excellent clubhouse and restaurant. This superb 18 hole Championship Golf Course is set on 160 acres of picturesque parkland, overlooking the Burren and the Clare Hills. The Golf Course was designed by the 1989 Ryder Cup hero Christy O'Connor. It consists of four outstanding par-3's, a testing par-5 ninth and a terrific par-4, carved through by Burren stone and natural waterways. From the property you can take a delightful 3 mile circular walk, which runs through the Burren landscape. The scenery, birds and wildlife, botany, geology and archaeology - all can be enjoyed on this short walk. Also close by is Kilmacduagh Monastery with several churches and a round tower. The Monastery was established in the 7th century by Saint Colman Mac Duagh, hence the name Kilmacduagh (the church of the son of Duac). Kinvara and Ballyvaughan are nearby fishing and farming villages both on the edge of Galway Bay. For shopping there is Galway City and Ennis, both only 20 minutes' drive from the property. There are many fine restaurants close by in Gort and Kinvara.


Keywords: Old School House self catering home a wonderful place for golf, walking and relaxation

Property manager

John Casey

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House Gort/Kinvara
Luxurious 18th Century Historic School Gort/Kinvara
Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House Gort/Kinvara
Luxurious 18th Century Historic School Gort/Kinvara
Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House Gort
Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House Gort

About the neighborhood

Map
Gort/Kinvara, Co Galway

What's nearby

  • Kiltartan Hedge School - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thoor Ballylee - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Coole Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Dunguaire Castle - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Galway Bay - 26 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Gort Station - 8 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gallery Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Katy Daly's Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪O'Grady's Public House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Field - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House located?

Situated in Gort, this golf vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Coole Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Dunguaire Castle and Burren National Park. Burren Perfumery and Galway Bay are also within 20 mi (32 km). Gort Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Great location lovely cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, very clean and nice!
We would stay here again, much nicer than online photos depicted!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very spacious, comfortable, superbly quirky, well equipped, comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms, quiet, peaceful , has its own donkeys to feed, Also very convenient for setting off to different areas of The Burren Very highly recommendable to our friends
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely
Fantastic house with amazing history. Perfect location for traveling around the west. Absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B., Tucson

I hope we can visit again soon! It was just lovely to stay here!
It was a delight to stay at the schoolhouse! Very quiet and completely set up for our stay. Very close to major sites and great access to grocery and dining! We would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

Fantastic stay
The house was absolutely fabulous. Everything was really nice, the beds were very comfortable, the sitting room and fireplace was a perfect 1ay to end the day. This was a great place to base our visit to Ireland!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Petra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely vacation in Ireland
Very friendly hosts, house is large enough for a Family and utterly clean. All sights at Ireland‘s West Coast are easy to reach because it is close to the motorway. Shops and Restaurants are close by. The Hosts had lots of great tips! We will happily come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in the country
Beautiful setting for this cottage! We loved our week stay and had a great base to travel in this area. There was plenty of room for 6 adults. We also had so much fun feeding the family donkeys!! Please note that the property is not in the city area of Gort (like the map shows)-it is a few miles outside, in the country. Our family hopes to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wild Atlantic Way
Lovely place to stay. Host was generous with his time. Place was welcoming and l have recommended him to family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rural location
Very nice quiet location but well situated - perfect for Gort and exploring the wider area. House was very well equipped, spacious and comfortable. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Days at the Old Schoolhouse
We enjoyed staying in this well and comfortable renovated schoolhouse. Calm and inspiring surrounding with a lot of trips nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely people - lovely house
Exactly what we were looking for and exactly as described
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Beautiful Accommodation
John and Brid were so very kind and the home is absolutely gorgeous. We loved our stay and enjoyed all the comforts of home and more in this lovely home. We are very grateful to John and Brid for making us feel right at home. We had a fantastic trip and loved our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great countryside cottage
Amazing satay in the Irish countryside in a good location to explore western coast. House was perfect and communication great with owner
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming historic house in quiet location
Wonderful stay in beautiful property which was scrupulously clean. More written instructions inside the property would be helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Comfortable, Spacious, Homely, Quiet, in short Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House
We had such a nice Week in the old School House, which was lovingly furnished and very good equiped. The introduction through the Owner was very nice and helpful with lots of recommendations for many things. We loved the scenerie around and felt so comfortable there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large House in the Country
It was a quiet place, around the corner from a Catholic Church, where we attended Mass. It was charming. Isolated from the hurly-burly of the town of Gort. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was superb. Living room was large and comfortable and plenty of shelf space for all our daily stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and inviting home
We really enjoyed staying in the school house converted into a family home. It felt very spacious and warm and inviting as if we were at our own home. Brid welcomed us and showed us how to work everything. Some of it was different for us coming from the States so the tour was appreciated. We recommend this house rental 100%!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna R., Graham, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Loved staying at John and Brid's schoolhouse. It was comfortable, clean, great location, beautiful, with the cutest little neighbors (donkeys) that we enjoyed visiting with each day. 😀 John met us for check in, and gave us great tips and recommendations for food and places to see, as well as a little history on the schoolhouse. He was very kind and welcoming, and provided great communication prior to our arrival. Just wonderful all around!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than the photos
This place was amazing. John is friendly with a wonderful sense of humor. The schoolhouse is just gorgeous, cozy, and inviting. Anything we needed could be found in the house. And the two donkeys stole our hearts. We fed them the first day and they called for us at the gate every morning and evening. (They love carrots!) There are ruins of a monastery a short drive away, well worth a visit. The location is very central to any of the sights. Careful of the narrow roads if you are driving and stay cognizant of the little pullovers. You might have to back up!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House, wonderful stay
Our stay in this property was more than we could have hoped for. The house is larger than it seems, and the living room is fantastic for entertaining as well as huddling up to a warm fire. The house is finished to a very high standard and was spotlessly clean, Our children ( 8 &12) loved the upstairs bedrooms and all the nooks and crannies these older houses contain. All out dealings with with John and Brid were friendly and professional. We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Ireland
This was our first trip to Ireland and it couldn’t have been better. The old school house was just what we were looking for. John was so helpful with places to see. He told us about the Burren Perfumery so we drove out to it. The drive alone was wonderful. The perfumery was excellent, can’t wait for the production be delivered home. I would stay at the old school house anytime! Thank you John, for a wonderful visit to Ireland!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carole L., Chapel Hill, NC

Wonderful house for both relaxing and making day trips
We very much enjoyed staying in Gort at this beautiful house. Our family of four (two college-age daughters) used this as a terrific base from which to make great day-trips, including the Coole Park and the Yeats tower (the latter closed due to flood damage, but can walkabout outside). the Cliffs of Mohrer, the Aran Islands, Galway, Connemara, the Barrens, and Kinvarra traditional boat festival. The house is also a wonderful place to just hang out when you need to relax! John and Brid were very helpful and recommended several terrific places to visit. Some of our favorites included the Gallery Cafe in Gort, the Barrens Perfumery, and Linnane's seafood restaurant in NewQuay.

10/10 Excellent

Ron Z., Ettrick, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The School House was a Treasure.
There were 4 of us. Originally I thought the property was closer/or in town. It is not. You are about 2km from town. But that is ok. This place is really nice, we loved it. From this location, with a rented car, Ireland is your oyster. We day tripped from the house in every direction, plus Gort has a rail connection and Dublin is an easy trip away. The accomodations are spot on and John is a helpful host. We would rebook in an instant.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023