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Georgian Galway Carriagehouse - Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Country Est

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Room
Living area
Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galway, Galway
  • Ashford Castle
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 Red Damask

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Blue Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Georgian Galway Carriagehouse - Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Country Est

Lughnasa is a beautifully restored Georgian rental perfect for those seeking an idyllic rural stay 15 miles Galway City. The Carriagehouse is a world apart from the bustle of city life and is a great retreat to return to after sightseeing. There is a timeless tree-lined avenue leading into the courtyard and a wonderful sense of history and heritage. Overlooking a Palladian fountain, Lughnasa offers a seamless balance of period features and modern amenities. On the ground floor, guests are greeted with a marble entrance hall leading into a dining room, living room and fully-fitted compact kitchen. Upstairs there are two luxurious bedrooms, one king and one with two single beds, each with bathtubs. Lisdonagh Estate , A real Gem !

The Caherlistrane region is famous for traditional music heritage and culture and is a hidden gem in the hinterland of Galway City that is proudly preserved and shared by the people of the parish who take great pride is showing off the region.

Property manager

Finola Cooke

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please confirm name and home address when booking
Please confirm guests' names and relationship to you when booking. Also confirm ages of children under 18 so we can better prepare for your arrival

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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

About the area

Headford

Located in Headford, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mall Theatre and Quiet Man Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shanbally Marina and Tuam Golf Club. Cong Mini Golf Club and Brigit's Garden are also worth visiting.
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Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Ashford Castle - 32 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Eyre Square - 40 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 40 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Quay Street - 40 min drive - 39.7 km
  • University of Galway - 46 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 35 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Campbells Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Angler's Rest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Homeplace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Bar - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Georgian Galway Carriagehouse - Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Country Est pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Georgian Galway Carriagehouse - Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Country Est?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Georgian Galway Carriagehouse - Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Country Est?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Georgian Galway Carriagehouse - Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Country Est located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lough Lee, Hackett Castle and Shanbally Marina. Turloughaclara and Ballycurrin Lighthouse are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Very beautiful place with the real feeling of a traditional luxuary home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

My wife and I stayed here for two weeks and loved everything about the place. Finola was a great host and I highly recommend staying at her beautiful home.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ute Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovley place to be.

Calm and cosy, a place with history and Charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pastoral stay on the estate

Great place for morning walks, trees were in full fall color, horses friendly and very quiet. The accommodations met were clean and met the expectations of or 2 couple party. Thank-you for a memorable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Wonderful, charming, great place to land at the end of the day. Owner on site if you need anything but never intrusive. Property was beautiful, interesting history. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian B., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful countryside location

Lovely house full of character in the Irish countryside. Great location for exploring Galway and Co. Mayo
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage; picturesque location; lovely hosts

We loved our stay in this beautifully renovated and decorated cottage! The bedrooms and bathrooms are particularly comfortable, with lashings of hot water and very effective central heating - used once when we had a chilly morning amongst the fabulous sunny days! Finola and John couldn't have been more helpful, from helping us out with carrying our cases upstairs to recommendations for day trips out from this great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic country getaway

We had a fantastic time on the Lisdonagh estate. We had ample space for the family and the apartment was well equipped. Our hosts were super friendly and even let my son ride the donkey, which was a highlight for him. It was the perfect location to take day trips to Athenry, Ross Errilly Friary, Clifden and more, then we'd come home to the relaxing serenity of the countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

juston b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cozy and cute place

Communication was easy and great. Clean space, and very quiet area. Firm Mattress, not the best pillows but not horrible. A bit of a drive to most things, but pretty area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon B., Bondurant, IA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place and nice stay

We enjoyed our stay and the house was very nice, clean and the beds were comfortable. The only thing we would suggest is a shade over the sky light in one of the bedrooms and little bigger tv in living room area. The house is situated in a nice country setting and very quiet. We loved the scenery and the houses. Our son stayed in the big house with his rugby teammates and was very nice as well. If we ever come back to Ireland we would stay again. Thanks for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Country Setting and House

The pictures online are accurate. The two-story unit is beautifully decorated and very comfortable with excellent bathrooms and a very quiet setting. The 200 acre estate has beautiful walks and vistas. We enjoyed beautiful daytrips, especially Achill. The owners live onsite and could not have been more helpful. The house is 3 miles away from a town, so plan to pick up groceries and beverages en route. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine R., Cape Cod, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Charming but remote

We loved our host Finola and the accommodations were charming and spacious, but the location was further from Galway than anticipated. It was easily 30 minutes, not the 20 min indicated in the listing. Also there was no clothes drier or usable boat as listed. However, the property was lovely and a short walk to the lake with the farmland and animals around was a highlight of our stay. Finola was an energetic, positive, and gracious host. Our stay here was unique and memorable on our overall Ireland adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Charming, great location but issues.

The decor is lovely, the location is peaceful yet very well positioned. The kitchen though Tardis-like has an oven, hob, fridge and dishwasher. There is a washing machine but, not as listed, a dryer. The host did offer to dry clothes on our last evening when I contacted her about the washer/dryer. The jacuzzi bath in the master does not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great eacape to the countryside

Overall we had a great stay. Used the location as a countryside home base and explored the region. Was a harder to find location as google maps struggled a bit and wifi was spotty at times. Finola was a very gracious hostess.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An idyllic break

This was the perfect stay for our family. As well as a gorgeous and clean property, Finola and John were faultless hosts. They answered all of our questions, have exceptional local knowledge and are warm and welcoming. The location is easy to get to Galway while offering beautiful countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay in beaufiful, peaceful surroundings

We stayed on a beautiful estate surrounded by horses grazing on the land and their very own donkey, Jack Derby. If you call to Jack, he will come to the fence. He lets you pet him, and he expects carrots in return. John and Finola are gracious hosts, and it was nice to greet them every day. There have a beautiful garden that they lovingly care for, and many of the flowers bloomed during our 11-night stay. We enjoyed taking daily walks on the property, some of which were around 9 PM. The sun sets late in Ireland.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Donna

Finola was so accommodating and lovely person. Our home for 3 days. Absolutely beautiful! The decor was out of a dream and the grounds were beautiful. When we come back in the future we will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous unique property, exceptionally well kept and really nice linens etc, in a beautiful natural setting very nearby to great local walks and within easy drive of Galway, Caherconnell, and a trip to the Aran Islands. Fantastic, one of the best places I have ever stayed in. Thanks so much to our wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical getaway

We're so glad we decided to stay outside Galway instead of in town. The scenery, grounds, and accommodation were all picture perfect. One could totally believe the history of the fairies fills this forest. Finola was very responsive to all questions and check-in and out couldn't have been easier. She also made an excellent restaurant recommendation. We loved being able to have a dinner in our place as well so we could sample all the whiskeys we've been purchasing on our distillery road trip. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glorious

The rental was delightful as were the owners. Finola greeted us soon after we arrived and told us the history of the property which is quite interesting. John came and lite the fireplace for us. Even the horses in the field were enchanting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einmalige Unterkunft

Das Haus war ganz wunderbar und Finola eine unglaublich nette und aufmerksame Gastgeberin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christiane D., Berlin, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

absolut ruhige Unterkunft im ausgebauten Wirtschaftstrakt eines Herrenhauses aus dem 18. Jh.

sehr nette Vermieterin, die gegenüber wohnt und alle evtl. Fragen beantworten kann
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N., Chicago, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunningly beautiful and comfortable accommodations on historic property!

First, Finola and John are the most lovely, interesting and warm hosts. The property is a dream setting in the countryside, a historic Irish manor house on 200 acres of land with a small lake and many horses (my 2 young daughters loved feeding and petting the horses)! The accommodations are beautiful and very comfortable (we stayed in a 2 bedroom Villa for a week). Great location for day trips to Galway, Mayo, Aran Islands, Connemara, Clifden, etc. Or instead to just relax on the stunning property with a book and a drink on a nice day. In summary, a beautiful fairy-tale country setting with wonderful owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shea H., Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

We had a wonderful stay in this charming cottage. Very clean, comfortable and relaxing. The tiny kitchen was a challenge for our group of four who all enjoying cooking, but had all the necessary items to prepare our meals. Beds were super comfy and we all slept so good in this quiet rural area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tino S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of heaven in Headford

Extrordinary surroundings and accomodation. A little bit dilapidated, but still stylish, luxorius and peaceful place. Our toddler totally enjoyed running around the estate and in particular the sheep and the horses. Had there been a check-in process, it would have been easier to avoid some misunderstandings. Apparently there had been small plumbing issues and shower heads had been removed. This made it difficult to wash up for the first night, but we were given one shower head on the second day. Also we were a bit cold because we didn't know how the heating systems worked. But nevertheless it was a great place and will definately return some day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Finola Cooke

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my husband John and I chanced upon this picture postcard setting
with historic buildings in June 1995. Lisdonagh House , Courtyard
grounds and Lough Hackett were to be put under the Hammer
(Public Auction) the following week. We were living and working in London
at the time , but our fate was sealed when our bid succeeded and thus
our journey of restoration began and continues
We are delighed to offer guests the experience of enjoying some time
in this unique 18th Century setting and there is a home for everyone
the main house for larger groups, the Heritage Coachouse for max of 6
the Villas each sleep 4 house guests as does the Victorian Gate Lodge
at the entrance. We live in separate accommodation on the Estate
We look forward to welcoming you to this very Special West of Ireland experience and share with you our rich Heritage

Why they chose this property

Lisdongh House Estate enables guest to enjoy a uniquely Irish Country experience
the restoration is to a very high standard and chance to share with
house guests part of our rich heritage in this authentic West of Ireland setting
wonderful friendly people , great centre for traditional Music,
wonderful area to enjoy traditional l life of a bygone era with all the
modern comforts, very relaxed , chilled setting, good for the Soul
as live such busy lives.

What makes this property unique

Uniquely Special Experience
in picture post card setting
sympathetic restoration of period buildings
Friendly people
close to everywhere for sights
15 miles from Galway City
but wonderful retreat after busy days to return to
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