Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Portlaw, Waterford

Waterford (WAT)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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.

Property manager

Carmel Malone

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Europe

Portlaw, Waterford

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Cotton Mill - ‬4 min drive
‪O'Donnacha's - ‬9 min drive
‪Coach House Coffee - ‬9 min drive
‪The Sweep Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪Mount Congreve Café - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

25 June 2024

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

Renovated Church

The church was awesome. I wish we could’ve stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 June 2024

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

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.

9 June 2024

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

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.

18 May 2024

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

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.

13 May 2024

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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.

11 May 2024

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

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.

1 Mar 2024

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

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

2 Jan 2024

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

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.

11 Dec 2023

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

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.

5 Oct 2023

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

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.

3 Oct 2023

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

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

11 Sept 2023

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

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.

4 Sept 2023

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

Church

Lovely. Peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D., Leesburg

22 Aug 2023

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

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.

3 July 2023

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

Awesome place!

One of the coolest places we have been. Nice hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd Z.

2 July 2023

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

Amazing restoration!

Great building and awesome place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice P.

29 June 2023

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

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.

22 June 2023

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

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

25 May 2023

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

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.

23 Apr 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

8 Apr 2023

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

Everything about the Church was fabulous

This property is a wholly beautiful and unique place that is quiet & serene. It is clear that a great deal of thought & effort went into this restoration. The Church, with its hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, beautiful chandeliers, stained glass windows, and fun & eclectic decor, made us feel right at home. Our group ranged from 6 to 69 & each & every one of us loved the experience of staying here. Carmel was a wonderful host who made sure we had everything we needed. We cannot recommend this experience more highly.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023