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The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cong, Connemara, County Galway
  • Ashford Castle
    11 min walk
  • Ashford Castle Golf Club
    13 min walk
  • Cong Mini Golf Club
    15 min walk
  • Galway (GWY)
    54 min drive

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Ashford Castle - 11 min walk
  • Ashford Castle Golf Club - 13 min walk
  • Cong Abbey - 16 min walk
  • Quiet Man Museum - 18 min walk
  • Lough Corrib - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puddleducks Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pat Cohan's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cullen's at the Cottage - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dungeon Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Crowe's Nest Pub - ‬5 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.

The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle

We welcome you to Ashford Old Schoolhouse in the beautiful surroundings of Ashford Estate and Cong village between Loughs Corrib and Mask. Enjoy the stay in our historical cottage built by the Guinness family in 1853. Surrounded by endless woodland walking and cycling paths and bordering the beautiful grounds and gardens of Ashford Castle hotel. Cong village with pubs and restaurants is just a 20 minute walk through the estate.

We are glad to offer professionally guided fishing for brown trout and Atlantic salmon. We provide a full angling service which includes guiding, boat rental and fly-fishing tuition. There is lots to do in the area for the whole family - horse riding, zip lining, golfing, falconry, archery and boat trips all within 5 minute walk. The area of Cong and Connemara is stunning for sightseeing, hill walking, beaches and little villages with cosy pubs. Kylemore Abbey, Clifden, Galway city and Westport all within less than an hours drive

Accommodation is situated in renovated wing of old Ashford Castle gate lodge with separate entrance, garden and parking. Double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/living room with wood burning stove downstairs. Triple bedroom with 3 single beds upstairs and a bathroom upstairs. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Frank and Kersti Costello

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Place We Stayed
We stayed at The Old School House for 5 nights in October. It was like something out of a fairytale! The house is a small little place in Ashford Castle grounds, which is breath taking! We will definitely be staying here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical retreat
Charming hosts Kristy and Frank. Have a lovely cottage with everything you need. Stay a week and enjoy the gardens the trails the people and the history.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The ideal place to stay
My wife and I stayed for a week and couldn’t have been happier with the location and accommodations. Quiet, secure, and very clean. We won’t stay anywhere else when returning to this area of Ireland.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
The Old Schoolhouse is a magical place to stay. The hosts are the nicest people and most helpful. The accommodations were as described and vet comfortable. Good location for walks and day trips. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Great place Host are great Stayed September 7-28 Loved the cottage
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This is the best VRBO experience we have had. This cottage is magical and sits right on the Ashford Castle grounds, a short stroll to the entrance to the Ashford Gardens. The gardens stretch about a 1/4 mile from the cottage directly to the castle. Along he way are spectacular gardens and always a Falconer along with their guests.the cottage is a walk to the village of Cong, a charming Irish village with pubs, restaurants, and shops, famous for the Quiet Man movie. This cottage and the surroundings were truly magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

roberta s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location, beautiful wee house
Just driving through the castle grounds to this house was a treat. The house itself was just a picture. The best stay in Ireland North and south that we have had to date and we are both over 50 and 60. The location is stunning, the quietness and peaceful nature. Nothing to dislike and everything to love.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and tranquility in a magical setting
The cottage is beautiful, Owners are lovely and always available for questions and assistance, never intrusive. Walking in the Ashford Estate gardens and paths through old growth trees, bushes and flowers is an unbelievable delight. This was our second stay and again a delight.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
My best friend and I wanted to find a cozy cottage in Ireland for our girls trip. We were hoping for something similar to the cottage in the movie The Holiday. It did not disappoint. We were so happy to return home in the evening after a long day of driving to see sights and just relax by the fire and watch our favorite Jane Austin films on the DVDs provided by Kersti. I also greatly enjoyed my daily walks to see Ashford castle on the road and walking paths. It was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Peggy H., Ellijay, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Ireland adventure x 2
The cottage was magical. So quaint and beautiful. It was well laid out and was just perfect for the two of us. We loved being so close to the Ashford Castle and walking to the Falconry for a great adventure with the hawks! The hosts were great and welcoming and we felt we had our own private space the whole time there. It was another special time in Ireland for us and we love to get back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grainne C., Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
A cosy retreat in an idyllic setting
Wonderful few days spent in this beautiful cottage with my family. It is full of charm and character and fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Situated on the grounds of Ashford Castle we were spoilt for great walks around the Castles gardens and is only a short walk into the quaint town of Cong. Throughly enjoyed our cosy nights spent by the stove fire ( generous supply of logs provided). Woulld definitely recommend watching the Quiet Man during your stay (dvd also available in the cottage) and recognising all the different locations from the film which surrounds the area. Even my teenager enjoyed it! Maybe a cliché but definitely memories were made, and hopefully one day we will return again to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Tranquility 😀
Just back from a week at the Old Schoolhouse and I can confirm accuracy of all other 5* Reviews. The house is an absolute Gem set in the most perfect location. The grounds are beautiful for a morning/evening stroll (10 mins walk to Cong Village) and the Hospitality that Frank & Kersti provide is next to none. Until next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ashford Cottage
This is a charming cottage in the perfect location. The combination of the original stone walls, hardware floors and the spiral staircase makes this cottage so unique and cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage!
The cottage was exactly exactly as stated. Everything you could need was there. In the Ashford Castle Estate with access to the grounds and a short/beautiful walk to Cong. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and cozy, exactly what we were hoping for.
Location was perfect for doing the Falconry. A must do while staying. Close to Cong and driving through the castle upon entering and leaving was magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Charming
Frank and Kersti were very helpful in answering questions and helping connect us with a local pub to hold a birthday celebration. The cottage is extremely charming and the nearby town of Cong has some very cute shops and nice restaurants. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H., Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband said don’t leave a good review…
Not because it was bad, but because we don’t want anyone to find out about this beat kept secret in Ireland! We stayed at the cottage for three days during our trip to Ireland. Each day we would take a day trip to different spots and it was so nice to come back to a warm fire. The hosts are Very communicative and even came to meet us once we got lost trying to find the property. The grounds are so beautiful, and we ate at the restaurant at the lodge once, which was phenomenal. Being a low season the weather made it to where I could have sat in the cottage all day with a book. We cannot wait to visit again !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Lovely
Old Schoolhouse was delightful from beginning to end! Every darling detail is perfect in the house. Quiet, hearing the birds and sheep in the morning. Trails everywhere to hike, the lake, Ashford Castle and all it has to offer, with options of fishing and boat tours, falconry school, horse back riding and more. The perfect active get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S., Cumberland, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful Christmas
Beautiful, cozy and private cottage. We had everything we needed to make excellent Christmas memories. The ground level entrance, bedroom and bathroom made this cottage ideal for traveling with a person dealing with mobility issues. The proximity to Ashford Castle allowed us to easily access many services but still feel indepedant. Defijnitely recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
So much Value in this cottage
This cottage was warm and cozy on a fall rainy day. Came with everything you might need including that wood burning fireplace. The owners never bothered us and gave us all the information we needed. Short distance to many amazing sites, including the Ashford Castle. The town of Cong is adorable, dont forget to visit the butcher! I woudl highly recommend this place to anyone, just be aware that large luggage has a hard time going up the spiral staircase
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A., Manchester, CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Very nice comfortable place to stay that was once an old school house. Appreciated all the work that had been done to the house to modernize it. Great location. My wife and I would define stay here again and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W., Eagle, ID

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Amazing place and location. Second stay here and would definitely stay again. Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t miss out on this property- it’s magical
The cottage is located on Ashford Castle property, you drive over the bridge to the castle and follow a small winding road on the property to this cute cottage. LOVED it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Irish Experience
Magical is the word that says how we feel about the old school house. The facilities are well provided and we were made to feel very at home by the host and the community of Cong. We took an afternoon to go fishing with Frank, the day was perfect and Frank was a most genial guide. As introduction to all things Irish you can do no better than this.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022