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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Caherlistrsne, County Galway

University of Galway29 min drive
Eyre Square29 min drive
Quay Street30 min drive
Shannon (SNN)71 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Tremendous country location steeped in history. Peaceful and quiet with lots of outside things to do. Finola was a very ...

Vahan C.

Apr 3, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Galway Period Villa Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Private Estate

Inisfree is a beautifully refurbished holiday apartment set in the original Victorian coach yard of Lisdonagh Estate. The villa offers the perfect location from which to explore the west coast of Ireland or to simply relax and take in the idyllic surrounds. Catering for four guests over two spacious ensuite bedrooms, the apartment has been charmingly furnished with antiques throughout, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a bygone era with all modern amenities at hand.

Situated just inside the courtyard entrance, Inisfree offers guests a wonderful mix of both period furnishings and contemporary conveniences. On the ground floor, guests will find a fully-equipped compact kitchen, dining room and large living room, furnished with plum velvet sofas and a beautiful regency stove. An elegant staircase leads to two luxurious bedrooms, one kingsize and one queen. The kingsize bedroom has a walk-in shower, the queen a jacuzzi bath.

Property manager

Finola Cooke

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Caherlistrane

Located in Caherlistrane, this apartment is in a rural area. Mall Theatre and Quiet Man Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ashford Castle and Hackett Castle. Cong Mini Golf Club and Brigit's Garden are also worth visiting.

Caherlistrsne, County Galway

What's nearby

Ashford Castle - 27 min drive
University of Galway - 29 min drive
Eyre Square - 29 min drive
Galway Race Course - 30 min drive
Quay Street - 30 min drive

Getting around

Claremorris Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Angler's Rest - ‬8 min drive
‪Heneghan’s - ‬8 min drive
‪Campbells Tavern - ‬11 min drive
‪Homeplace - ‬8 min drive
‪Supermac's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Galway Period Villa Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Private Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Galway Period Villa Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Private Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galway Period Villa Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Private Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Galway Period Villa Overlooking Palladian Fountain in Private Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hackett Castle, Lough Lee and Tuam Shopping Centre. Saint Jarlath's Park and Mall Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Vahan C.

3 Apr 2024

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

Tremendous Location

Tremendous country location steeped in history. Peaceful and quiet with lots of outside things to do. Finola was a very gracious host, who provided a wealth of recommendations for things to do and see in the area. Upon our arrival, Finola was there to greet us and had the fireplace going to stave off the damp, chilly spring weather. Great hiking in the area. Ventured to Galway and Cong for day trips. The town of Headford was nearby which had a Tesco for groceries. Locals were friendly and accommodating. Finola was responsive to most of our issues. There was a lack of internet connectivity during our stay, which was not resolved. With the exception of the internet issue, we would highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Rosa D.

18 Aug 2023

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

A great experience in a beautiful place

An absolutely wonderful place! We felt at home from the moment we opened the door. The rooms are very comfortable, specially the beds! Such a great and recommended experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R., Webster, NY

13 Aug 2023

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

Spectacular

Beautiful historic place to stay. Our hostess could have not been more gracious. Had an issue with the WiFi which was addressed and remedied. Finola even brought by some gifts as an apology. A wonderful pub was right down the road. If you stay here go to Queally’s. The locals could not have been more friendly. We are looking forward to returning to the area. Wonderful place!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Tucson, Arizona

10 May 2023

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

Idyllic scenery and location

My stay was perfect! It is a beautiful and well appointed place to stay. The host, Finola, was kind and helpful. The detail in maintaining the property really shows and I would stay again when I find myself in the area. Everything was truly wonderful!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

16 Oct 2022

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

Lovely estate & host

My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay. Finola was a terrific host and made us feel like family. We had quite the adventure, and the chance to stay in a lovely country estate.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

6 Sept 2022

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

Quite magical

Better than we could have imagined.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt H., Muskego, WI USA

11 Aug 2022

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

Two days of pampering

The owners have the eye of a traveling artist. Every thing was clearly chosen to complement our stay. As a seasoned traveler my self, I appreciated my room had everything we needed to make us feel welcome and our stay peaceful. The next time I travel out of Dublin, I will stay here. Oh and did I say the breakfast was amazing?

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

5 July 2022

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

Beautiful!

The apartment was lovely, quiet, and exactly as advertised. The surroundings were gorgeous.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A.

2 July 2022

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

Perfect

Property and location were superb. The location is in the county but a short drive from most conveniences. I’d highly recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam & Cheryl T., Kingwood, TX

15 June 2022

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

Charming Caherlistrane

We stayed at this property for a couple of nights and it was terrific. Very quiet and nicely appointed. It is an easy 20 minute drive to Galway and nicely positioned to visit the grounds of Ashford Castle and on to Connemara. Communication with the owner was efficient and timely and she kindly took us on a tour of Lisdonaugh House and shared some of the history.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A., San Francisco

5 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful property, cozy rental, lovely host

We stayed for three nights, but we could have stayed for a week. The property was beautiful and we enjoyed walking the grounds with the owner's dog Saffron. Our little rental was cozy and the one small issue we had was dealt with promptly. Fortunately the group that rented the manor house left the same day we did and our host gave us a tour. The Manor House was nothing short of magical and it was clear that everything about the property was a labor of love.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Frances K., Ottawa, Canada

30 Sept 2019

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time at the Coach House. It had all the amenities of home. Finola met us when we arrived and she was so pleasant. There was lots to see and do in the area. The folks at the pub in Caherlistrane were very friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Stephanie J., Levallois

23 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication

Poor communication but lovely spot

I did not understand from the add that the house was part of a bigger estate, with other apartments and the owner living just across the yard. It wasn't a problem for us however. Cleanness is only so-so, i found a dead bee in my bed… Well it's the country, that happens… What really was a problem was the poor communication with the owner. We had a shower problem while staying there (that happens and was not a tragedy, since there are two bathrooms) but there was no way to address it with the owner until the very end of our stay, despite her living so close. I asked her twice if i was supposed to leave the keys on the door when we left : still no answer. This coming on top of the absence of communication before our stay : i had to ask for directions and the only two mails i got were about payments. And above all some very poor taste remark of John concerning the fact that israelian people don't like gas (??!) while he was showing us the fireplace. I did not care for it at all and it made me very ill at ease. Having said all that, the house is lovely and so is that part of Ireland. But i don't feel like coming back in this particular property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A., Boston, MA

3 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful and restful escape

I was traveling to Ireland for work and added on several days to explore on my own. I mentioned to my Dublin co-workers that I was going to Galway, and when I showed them the listing for this place they commented "you are in the middle of nowhere!" Naturally I was a bit concerned that it would take me hours to get anywhere, but that was not the case at all. This location is close to Tuam, Galway, the Cliffs, Westport – for me this was the perfect place to stay! Waking to the sounds of sheep baahing in the fields was charming. The estate is beautifully kept, with much attention paid to the grounds and the gardens. My apartment, Inisfree, had plenty of room – more like a small house than an apartment. Clean and tidy with period furniture, it steps you back in time. The modern shower/bathroom was a treat I wasn't expecting. While I was checking in, Finola offered to do a small load of wash for me, which I gratefully accepted. After showing me around the property, Finola and John asked me to join them for tea. They are both very engaging and personable, and I was sorry I couldn't find them to say goodbye before I left. I also enjoyed their dog, a very sweet retriever who loves people and head scratches. I would highly recommend any one of their accommodations on this estate.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place is stunning! Its like an old fashioned country getaway. I would have happily spent a week here. The apartment is spacious and gorgeous and felt like home. Finola made us feel so welcome and we loved the horse ride for our daughter. You will see us again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Penny C., Albany, OR

1 Aug 2019

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointment upon arrival!

We booked this property in late January 2019 for part of our trip to Ireland in July. The day of our arrival, we drove from Kinsale to Galway and were in contact with the property owner during the day. There was no indication of any issue during the day, in fact we received a message welcoming us to the property later in the day. The property is located about 35 minutes from Galway and we had some trouble finding it. After driving and getting directions we finally arrived around 6:30. However, upon our arrival, we were informed by the owner, that she had discovered that morning, that she had mistakenly double booked our private two bedroom en suite with living, dining, kitchen and the cottage was not available for the night! We were totally caught by surprise and not sure what to do, since we were quite a distance from other accommodations and not sure we would be able to find suitable alternative for the night. The owner offered us two bedrooms in her home, with non-private bath down the hall and use of the family's kitchen, for one night and then to move to the cottage for the remaining two nights. We asked if there would be compensation for the downgrade, lack of privacy and inconvenience and were told there would be. After we agreed to stay and requested again what the compensation would be for the downgrade, we were not given a final answer that night and asked again in the morning regarding compensation. We were told, that no compensation for the downgraded, non-private rooms, would be made. We were told we would be charged full price at the cottage rates for the night and no compensation for our inconvenience was offered. We wished there had been honest communication during the previous day that there was an issue, so we could have made arrangements while we were still in town for an appropriate alternative. Once we were at the property, we did feel limited in our options and once we spent the night, we were at the mercy of the property owner for any compensation for our inconvenience. It was an unfortunate outcome for what should have been a lovely country stay in a delightful private country cottage. I wish our host had been more forthright and understanding of the inconvenience caused by her overbooking of the cottage. We paid full price for less than what we booked! It was very disappointing, as we tried to be flexible to accommodate the owner's error, and felt some compensation was warranted.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

kathie s.

13 July 2019

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

Wonderful place

This property is beautiful! Everything was perfect! John was right there waiting for for check in and to make sure if we needed anything right away! Finola is a wonderful hostess, there for whatever we needed and very accommodating for our needs! Her hospitality was endless! We truly enjoyed our stay!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelly D., Ojai,CA

10 June 2019

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

Sweet surprise

What a fabulous place to stay! I don’t want to give away the surprise, you just have to see it for yourself! Tip-top property! Finola is fabulous and her and her husband have made quite the special place! Definitely off the beaten track. We would put it on our Ireland Circuit again! Not far from grocery supply, and a cozy, unique place to be if you just want to hang out for awhile after exploring the country!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cyd A., Sachse, TX. USA

4 June 2019

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

Lovely cottage

This cottage was way off the beaten path and well worth the drive. Living room seating was a bit worn, but the rest of the cottage and grounds were perfect. Thanks Finola for a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

28 May 2019

Beautiful country property

This property exceeded our expectations. The apt was lovely as was the entire location. If your looking to relax in an aidylic country setting then this property is the treat your looking for. Finola was a wonderful host. We will fondly remember our time here

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

terence M., ormstown

20 Aug 2018

Wonderful place

Great place would return

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susanne S.

5 Aug 2018

A gem set in the Irish countryside!

This place is truly gorgeous and the photos don’t do it enough justice! Everything you could possibly need is there. We felt as if we were characters in a Jane Austen novel! Finola is a lovely hostess!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Dorothy Katie P., Reno, Nevada, USA

24 July 2018

Gorgeously Decorated Home

This is a beautiful home, tucked away in rural Ireland. If you’re wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of city or town life, this is a really wonderful place to stay. The owners were helpful and accommodating. The kitchen is really tiny, but workable. The washing machine was not working, which was a huge bummer as we were relying on all of our house stays to have washers, at the very least. Finola offered to wash our clothes for us, which was very kind. One of the huge pluses was that each bedroom had a bathroom and there was also a small WC downstairs. If you’re traveling with 2+ people, this is a HUGE treat. One thing to be aware of is that there are no showers. Both bathrooms have tubs only. This was not a huge issue for us, however. It was all part of the experience. We really enjoyed this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

6 June 2018

A beautiful, romantic location within easy driving distance of everything in Western Ireland

We stayed here 2 nights at the end of our 2-week driving vacation in Ireland. It is absolutely the most beautiful, romantic, fairy-tale-like location. It's 20 min drive outside of Galway, with easy day trips to Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Sky Road, -most of the Great Atlantic Way. This flat is in the old coach house of an historic manor. 2 bedrooms and full kitchen and dining area. There are several nearby towns with pubs and restaurants, but also groceries and bakeries within 6km, so we cooked some meals and stayed in. The flat's manager could not have been more gracious and helpful. When we next return to Ireland, we plan to just miss Dublin, fly in to Shannon International and stay the whole time here!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.