Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church
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About this castle / palace rental
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.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
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Castle / Palace in County Kilkenny
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(19 Reviews)
10.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Advise the owner she needs more hooks in the bathrooms and directions to turn on the shower...WE all three loved it.
5.0
Lovely. Peaceful.
5.0
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.
5.0
One of the coolest places we have been. Nice hosts!
5.0
Great building and awesome place to stay!
5.0
We will never forget this stay, so memorable! Impeccable inside and fascinating outside!
5.0
We absolute loved our stay at the Restored Gothic Church!!! Thank you Carmel for the perfect stop on our Irish adventure
4.0
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.
4.0
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).
5.0
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.
FAQs
How much does this castle / palace cost compared to others in County Kilkenny?
The average price for a rental in County Kilkenny is $103 per night. This rental is $277 above the average.
Is parking included with this castle / palace?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this castle / palace?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this castle / palace. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this castle / palace is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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