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Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gort/Kinvara, Co Galway
  • Place, Kiltartan Hedge School
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Cliffs of Moher
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Gort

At this holiday home, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Coole Park and 15.5 km (9.6 mi) from Dunguaire Castle. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 4 bathrooms, a fenced private garden and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Gort holiday home include Burren National Park and Galway Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Kiltartan Hedge School - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 37 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Quay Street - 38 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Galway Harbour - 39 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Cliffs of Moher - 60 min drive - 70.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gallery Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tal Vez Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Field - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hennellys - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Emma Jane’s Coffee - ‬11 min drive

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

The closest beach to Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House is Lahinch Beach (38.8 km).

Does Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

No, Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

There is a golf course next to Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House.

Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B., (VENICE) 537 MANATEE CT VENICE FL 34285

Liked: Cleanliness
I felt like I was staying in a mini castle. We had everything we needed. The owners were so nice. It was a very comfortable stay. Gort was a cute little town. Very happy with the house and the hosts. Thank you.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay. It’s a quiet peaceful setting, yet close to the motorway to access all the places we wished to visit. It made for an excellent place to relax after the days activities. After a rocky a start to our trip we had a little trouble finding the house. It really shouldn’t have been a problem as it is literally next door to the church. John and Brid were there to meet us and help get us situated. We appreciated the personal touch especially John walking out to the road after I missed the turn the first time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca K W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed with two children and grandparents. The cottage and surrounding property were idyllic. The home is perfectly located to explore the Galway and Cliffs of Moher area. The owners met us to give us a tour of the house and show us how things worked which we felt was above and beyond. Cons- The home is not as clean as we would have liked and we found all the cookware needs to be updated. Overall, we had a nice stay in this charming home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent M., Jacksonville, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was absolutely fabulous. We had a great time with our family, and it was so nice of the owner, Brid, to meet us there and show us around the property. She also gave us wonderful recommendations for local restaurants and attractions. The house is centrally located for quick day trips to Galway and the cliffs of Moore, etc. Our children particularly loved interacting with the donkeys and the cows on the perimeter of the property. It was a wonderful house and we highly recommend it. If we ever come back to Ireland, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini castle

Loved our stayed in this beautiful mini castle. Photos don’t do it justice. Beautiful grounds and John and Brid great hosts. Can’t wait to go back to this gem.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

We stayed here over Easter. The house is amazing it has everything you could ever need. It’s in an excellent location to visit the sites of Co Clare & Co Galway. The host is a lovely man & easily contacted.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you!

Had a great time. Close to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John m., Howell, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal time

Perfect stay in the old Schoolhouse, John was very helpful when we met to go over details of the house. Location couldn’t be more ideal for exploring the area. Gort has nice restaurants, pubs. Grocery shopping options are Lidl, Aldi,SuperValu. Would love stay again in the near future
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely base from which to explore Western Ireland

Just 50km from Galway and in the countryside, this home was a wonderful base for explorations from Connemara down to Limerick. We could have fared further but for lack of time. The home is quite charming, Brid gave us excellent recommendations for nearby eateries and had stocked the home with information useful to tourists. I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone who is considering a visit while the home is available.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Lorraine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Great location lovely cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stephanie S., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ron Z., Ettrick, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Martina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Shawna R., Graham, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Irish home

My husband, daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter (4-1/2) had the good fortune of staying at this beautifully renovated Irish schoolhouse. It far exceeded our expectations. It was spacious, warm and furnished with many period pieces. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need; the landscape was beautiful and the neighborhood quiet. It was an easy drive to Galway and also the Wild Atlantic Way. Our host met gave us great restaurant locations and things to do in the area. As a bonus, the neighbors had 2 donkeys that we all, especially our granddaughter, enjoyed feeding carrots each evening. We would highly recommend this gem as a great place to stay in Ireland and we would certainly book it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023