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Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Portlaw, Waterford
  • Waterford and Suir Valley Railway Tour
    9 min drive
  • Mount Congreve Gardens
    11 min drive
  • Whitfield Clinic
    14 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT)
    38 min drive

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Mount Congreve Gardens - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Whitfield Clinic - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 19 min drive - 16.9 km
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 20 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Waterford Regional Hospital - 21 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterford Station - 23 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Donnacha's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kierseys Tea Rooms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coach House Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oriental Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mount Congreve Café - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

Guilcagh Church is approached up a long avenue of mature lime trees.
Enter into a different world through the iron gated double doors where surprises lurk around every corner. This property is on an old graveyard and there are headstones visible around the property.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free castle features a stereo, books, and a playground. Amenities include games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carmel Malone

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed

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
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

Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CJ P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We used this church as a base of operations and did day trips. It was a lovely place to come back to and would stay here again. Lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Enchanting Experience
We are in awe of what a beautiful renovation was done while still retaining the key structure of the church. Such a beautiful setting with a warm fire and some wine was just what these weary travelers needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Church
Two nights in restored gothic church . Eclectic , fun , cool . Carmel was great host , very communicative and offered many ideas about nearby food , sites . This stay in the country was perfect after four nights in Dublin .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome renovated church
The place is awesome. Its beautiful yet eerie(in a good way). Just as advertised. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Waterford Area
We enjoyed our stay at the Gothic Church. It was a unique experience and very cozy. After two weeks of hotels it was so nice having room and cooking meals. The location was great and close to many activities and restaurants. Carmel was great about communicating and everything was explained in the folder and labels throughout the house. I highly recommend this lodging!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Renovated Church
The church was awesome. I wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Stay of a Lifetime!
As two couples from the USA, we wanted a unique place to stay that was convenient for day trips to the Kilkenny, Tipperary and Waterford areas. This Gothic Church took the cake! The love put into renovating this church is shown in every corner. The owners' stories of the renovation, along with their helpfulness and availability, made them one of our favorite hosts. The church is so well equipped with everything from games to kitchen spices. Note the temperature of the place is comfortable, but not adjustable. We all agreed this was a stay of a lifetime!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S., Mountain House

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing unique experience.
WOW!!!! I never thought I would stay in an old church. It was so fun. It was myself, my wife and my 4 girls ages 16 and triplets age 12. We had such a great time in this old church. The owners have done an amazing job restoring it. It had really cool Nic Nics everywhere and was comfortable to stay at. If you are looking for something completely different to do in Ireland (land of old churches) I would suggest you book this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get me yo the church on time
Last minute booking turned into one of the best parts of our trip. Blissful secluded area. Cows wake you. Great bike trail within 15 minutes.loved the copy, gorgeously reengineered reco.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!
This is the coolest place we have ever stayed. It is rural but that is just what we want. The restoration of the church was so well done. I cant say enough about it. I asked my husband if i could have it but he said no. I guess we will just have to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The church is just as pictured. Owners did a great job in the renovations, keeping much of the original architectural features. It was a perfect place to relax and unwind. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect old Gothic Church
Beautifully restored church that sits on a wonderful plot of land and cemetery. The hosts were so friendly and did every thing they could to make us feel at home. We had a wonderful time and would return anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Lancaster, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Gothic Getaway
So great to see such a fabulous building restored and put to use. Was a fun getaway for us as we settled in to the time zone change prior to spending time with friends for NYE and a great base to explore surrounding sites. Maybe not an ideal time of year due to short daylight hours but it was the time we had. Would love to come back in the summer and see more of the area. It’s easy to see the love that was poured in to the restoration. Enjoyed spending a few minutes meeting the hosts and getting suggestions for places to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas treat
It was brilliant we went to celebrate Christmas early as 3 of the adults are working over Christmas. The grand kids just loved exploring the church and we went to explore the area the church it self is fabulous it’s a very special place and would highly recommend it Carmel was on hand if anything was needed. Can’t wait to go back in the summer
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
I could right a book about the beautiful restoration & interior design of a Gothic Church! Our stay was magical. The design is the best of all the many places we stayed in. Stunning really. This location could easily be used in a fairytale! I just can’t say enough. The master was down stairs and the 2nd was upstairs with its own bath. I highly recommend reserving a stay here. The host was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical space
We stayed here as part of my 50th birthday trip, and it really was the most unique and enchanting lodging we visited. The pictures don't do justice to how special this place is. The downstairs bedroom ran a bit warm for our liking (to be fair, everywhere we stayed in Ireland and Scotland was warmer than we would like), and it was unclear how to change the temperature. Fortunately, on our second night, our fellow travelers were willing to switch rooms so I could get some non-sweaty sleep. We would absolutely stay here again, but we would certainly make arrangements to have the temperature set cooler on a future visit since guests can't control the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A., Vero Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations Very Unique
Advise the owner she needs more hooks in the bathrooms and directions to turn on the shower...WE all three loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Church
Lovely. Peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D., Leesburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a unique property
This property is perfect for anyone feeling adventurous. Fantastic conversion/restoration of a very old Gothic church to vacation rental. Very quirky & needs a couple of repairs. But I would stay again in a heartbeat!! Carmel was beyond helpful with our transportation issues even though she'd had a family death. Her renters are obviously very important to her.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
One of the coolest places we have been. Nice hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing restoration!
Great building and awesome place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A True Gem!
We will never forget this stay, so memorable! Impeccable inside and fascinating outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay!
We absolute loved our stay at the Restored Gothic Church!!! Thank you Carmel for the perfect stop on our Irish adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Betty S., Bellevue Washington USA

Liked: Cleanliness
What a unique property!
This old church has been restored lovingly into a fun and charming place to stay in the country side near Waterford. It was well appointed and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting property
As owner communicated this is a "quirky" place to stay. It is surrounded on all 4 sides by a graveyard which was very interesting to explore. While families are welcome, we felt the church inside and out was not a favorable fit for small children (ages 2 and 4).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023