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Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House

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Exterior
View of Sittingroom/Diningroom from Gallery room
Oak Kitchen fully equiped
Hallway with old settle bed
Gallery room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
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, Eyre Square
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Cliffs of Moher
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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

About the area

Gort

Located in Gort, this holiday home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Galway Bay Golf And Country Club and Galway Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Burren Perfumery and Turoe Pet Farm. Galway Atlantaquaria and Leisureland are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Gort/Kinvara, Co Galway

What's nearby

  • Kiltartan Hedge School - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 37 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Bunratty Castle and Folk Park - 37 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Quay Street - 38 min drive - 48.8 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

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 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$344, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House located?

Situated in Gort, this golf holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Coole Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Dunguaire Castle and Burren National Park. Galway Bay and O'Dea Castle are also within 16 miles (25 km). Gort Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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. 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

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Tan ks Lorraine for the review. We hope ye enjoyed the stay in our old Schoolhouse. Best wishes John and Brid
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

Thank you!

Had a great time. Close to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks Tiffany it was also nice having you stay thanks for leaving our place spotless. John & Brid
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

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

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Glad ye enjoyed our place Vincent will meet again sometime. Thanks for a nice review. John
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Martina was the perfect guest as were her group looking forward to them staying again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John m.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca K W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

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
Verified

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

About the host

Hosted by John Casey

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My name is John Casey my occupation is Auctioneer & Estate Agent. I have been in the property business for over 25 years. I am married to Brid and we have 3 grown up sons. Together we successfully ran a farm guesthouse for 20 years and we certainly know how to look after guests. I love my leisure time, a keen golfer I play in two wonderful golf courses Lahinch and Gort. Walking is another one of our pleasures sometimes we organize walks in the beautiful Burren countryside. We love music and singing and sometimes organise singing nights in our local pub. We are nearing retirement age and hope to spend much time with my guests.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this beautiful old cut stone schoolhouse two years ago and personally renovated it ourselves to a very high standard, retaining all of its traditional features. It is a building steeped in history. It was first a schoolhouse in 1840 with the principal being a Captain Shawe-Taylor, the owner of the property. It closed after a number of year and then it was a soup house during the Famine. The area surrounding this property is wonderful countryside. The four big attractions would be: Gort Golf Club, Kilmacduagh Monastery, which was founded in the 7th century and plundered in the 13th century, Coole Park, the former home of Lady Gregory, and the Burren countryside, as well as the beautiful harbour villages of Ballyvaughan and Kinvara.

What makes this property unique

This is a wonderful place to relax, so bright and the sun shines in every window. It is fantastic place to read and unwind. There is always something to keep you occupied: golf, walking, shopping, beaches - all of life’s pleasures are on your doorstep.

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