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Galway Victorian Gate Lodge

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Caherlistrane, County Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the area

Caherlistrane

Located in Caherlistrane, this cottage is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Lough Hacket and 8 minutes from Hackett Castle. .This cottage is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Ashford Castle and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Lough Lee.
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What's nearby

  • Hackett Castle - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ashford Castle - 32 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Eyre Square - 37 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Quay Street - 38 min drive - 38.5 km
  • University of Galway - 43 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Campbells Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Angler's Rest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tj Gibbons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Kebab House - ‬10 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.

Galway Victorian Gate Lodge

This wonderful self-catering cottage is located at the entrance to Lisdonagh Manor Estate. Set entirely over the ground floor, this holiday rental in Galway can sleep four people in two bedrooms with shared bathroom. The Gate Lodge has a country kitchen with dining area, as well as a traditional sitting room and woodburning stove. Situated on its own grounds it has a garden and outdoor furniture. Available for short-term lettings or longer vacation rentals, the Gate Lodge is a delightful detached stone cottage situated in undulating countryside close to Headford town, Galway City, Westport and Ashford Castle.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. 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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 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
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

Property is also known as

Victorian Gate Lodge Caherlistrane
Galway Victorian Gate Lodge Caherlistrane
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Galway Victorian Gate
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Victorian Gate Lodge
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Galway Victorian Gate Lodge Cottage
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Galway Victorian Gate Lodge Cottage Caherlistrane

Reviews

Galway Victorian Gate Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cozy authentic gatehouse. Loved being able to explore the property. Enjoyed the attention to detail in furnishings. Friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place. Quiet location - beautiful. Our family enjoyed the rest here. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely country cottage

Loved our country cottage!! Secluded but not too far from our daily activities. Very close to small grocery and gas station. Beds are comfortable with nice linens, all the expected furnishing in the kitchen, loved the wood burning stove (used it nightly). Woke up in the morning to a beautiful white horse outside the kitchen window. Host is very nice and was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M. J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dreamy Irish Experience

We are still swooning over our stay at this precious cottage! Finola could not have been more accommodating and helpful. We loved the country, rustic setting and took full advantage of the outdoor patio and late sunsets. We slept wonderfully in the comfortable bed and used the second room for our luggage. If you appreciate a historic and unique experience close to so many quaint communities, this place is for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing little house to get away from the city.

We were absolutely delighted to arrive at this little slice of heaven after a week in Dublin. The peaceful estate was like something out of a dream and the gate house was perfect for us. We can't wait to return with our children. It is a perfect getaway for a family of 3 or 4. The house had all the amenities to cook. House was clean and better than advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S., Watsonville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Like a fairytale

We couldn't have picked a more perfect place. The cottage is located on a beautiful, quiet tree-lined lane, which is unique considering many similar stays are on the noisy main roads. We were greeted every morning by a mare and her foal grazing directly outside the window. Although the setting is quaint, the lodge itself is well-appointed and spacious with a sophisticated kitchen, comfortable furniture, and a washer/dryer combo. Finola helped my mother in the US send flowers for my birthday and even dropped off her own gift, which was such a kind surprise. If we ever have the good fortune to return, we'd gladly stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy home after daily adventures!

A very quiet and lovely location. Kitchen facilities were convenient and modern.Easy access to shopping in Headford. Overall comfortable and very clean. Would definitely stay again if we were to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness

Really nice

Very cute little place, I had a great time. It's right on a road, but the road is rarely used, especially at night, so it wasn't that big a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding!

What a pleasant surprise! Very lovely cottage tucked away in the forest. What a magical experience. Everything was immaculate and cozy. Felt like it was something right out of a storybook. Absolutely loved it, thank you so much. Wish we had a few more days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

lorraine d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage in beautiful setting

This tiny cottage offered a cozy retreat for two of us at the end of long days touring around the Galway area. The beds were comfy, the evenings in front of the fire were great and the modern kitchen offered everything we needed. I wouldn’t recommend the cottage for any more than two adults and maybe a young child though. Although 30 minutes away from Galway, the drive to and from was through narrow lanes and was an adventure. Across the road at the main estate we watched horses in the pasture, and we were surrounded by really beautiful trees. If you’re looking to be in the midst of activity with walkable pubs, this wouldn't be your place. Make sure to do a day trip to the Cliffs of Mohr and take the Doolin ferry ride to see them from the sea. Finola was a very responsive host, making sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage

We loved this cottage! It was so charming and cozy. One day of our stay was rainy and we were very happy to just stay in and cozy up with a book and fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sam s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quiet spot. Beautifully prepared and perfect for a quiet week.

The space is exactly as described with a newer kitchen. It is a little further for points of interest we wanted but it forced us to visit some areas that we would not have otherwise done. Connemara is with easy reach but it is a full day trip out to Clifdon and the Atlantic Way so plan accordingly. Galway is 30 minutes. Cliffs Mohar 90 mins each way so we came back to Dublin via the cliffs and Limerick. We would recommend this location. The host was always quick to respond to messages and very helpful. Five Stars easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great country cottage

Totally happy. Booked last minute when hotel fell through. Host was prompt and courtesy. If you want a cozy cottage in the countryside, you can't do better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chery P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage

Wonderful cottage, with everything I needed. The hosts were lovely and always responded quickly. It's in such a beautiful area and easy access to Galway and Connemara. I cant wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Quiet, warm, clean, well stocked period home that has been carefully updated. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning cottage in lovely location

Stayed for 3 nights. Beautiful old lodge/cottage in quiet rural location. Easy drive to Galway City and surrounding towns. Lovely decor and furnishings, with everything needed for stay. Highly recommended, looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and peaceful cottage

My husband and I enjoyed the property and used it as our central location to visit Galway, the Connemara peninsula and up into county Mayo. Comfortable beds. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lisdonagh gatehouse

Fairytale cottage in a beautiful setting. Our hosts, Finola and John, were welcoming and responsive to any questions we had. The full kitchen and parlor updates are wonderful. We would definitely return to this serene setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ron m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

This was a very relaxing stay. Surrounded by very beautiful horses and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage Comfort

We were thrilled with Gate Cottage. Serene pastoral surroundings, excellent amenities and charming, welcoming hosts. Having spent 5 nights here, we were sad to leave. It was a perfect base for exploring County Galway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay!

I cannot say enough after the Gate Lodge and Finola! The home was quaint and a lovely setting in the rolling hills of Ireland. The kitchen was modern and spacious. We loved the wood stove in the living room! Everything was clean and well-kept. Finola was fantastic to work and communicate with! A perfect spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and quiet

We wanted a quiet place to relax after long days of sightseeing and touring and this was perfect. The kitchen renovation is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little country cottage

My daughter and I were on a short tour of Ireland and wanted something more “old Ireland” like this traditional yet very updated cottage. The place was perfect. It has new furniture, good beds and a brand new kitchen. We enjoyed walking in the evening on the quiet little lane of the cottage strolling past fields of sheep etc. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The gate lodge was adorable, we loved everything about the property and Fiona was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet cottage off the beaten path

Quaint cottage off the beaten path with modern convinces. Beautiful veiws from every window and a picturesque drive down a lovely tree covered road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023