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Step into Shawe-Taylor's Old School House, a charming period building in the picturesque village of Tierneevin. This beautifully restored 1820 schoolhouse offers a luxurious retreat with antique furniture, cathedral ceilings and wooden beams. Enjoy golfing at Gort Golf Club or take a delightful walk through the Burren landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House

  • Tierneevin, Gort, Co Galway, Ireland

    Shawe-Taylor's Old School House is a wonderful place for golf, walking and relaxation. The name Tierneevin is an Irish word meaning 'A Beautiful Place', so the name speaks for itself. This is a most luxurious building and we are very proud of the finish provided. We are certain that our discerning guests will enjoy holidaying in this beautiful part of Ireland. Charming period school house (ca. 1820), recently restored to its original splendour. Eco friendly interior finished with breathable products such as lime mortar on walls, pitch pine and traditional flag on floors. Insulated throughout, the schoolhouse has a high energy rating. With its cathedral style ceilings, wooden beams and a mezzanine/balcony bedroom, it is beautifully presented with antique furniture throughout, adding enormous warmth and character. This is a wonderful place to get away from all the stress in an area of outstanding natural beauty and geology.

    Ideally suited for a golfing and/or walking holiday. Gort Golf club is literally on your doorstep with very reasonable rates available, and an excellent clubhouse and restaurant. This superb 18 hole Championship Golf Course is set on 160 acres of picturesque parkland, overlooking the Burren and the Clare Hills. The Golf Course was designed by the 1989 Ryder Cup hero Christy O'Connor. It consists of four outstanding par-3's, a testing par-5 ninth and a terrific par-4, carved through by Burren stone and natural waterways. From the property you can take a delightful 3 mile circular walk, which runs through the Burren landscape. The scenery, birds and wildlife, botany, geology and archaeology - all can be enjoyed on this short walk. Also close by is Kilmacduagh Monastery with several churches and a round tower. The Monastery was established in the 7th century by Saint Colman Mac Duagh, hence the name Kilmacduagh (the church of the son of Duac). Kinvara and Ballyvaughan are nearby fishing and farming villages both on the edge of Galway Bay. For shopping there is Galway City and Ennis, both only 20 minutes' drive from the property. There are many fine restaurants close by in Gort and Kinvara.


    Keywords: Old School House self catering home a wonderful place for golf, walking and relaxation

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Gort, this holiday home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Galway Bay Golf And Country Club and Galway Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Burren Perfumery and Galway Atlantaquaria. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Gort travel guide
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Gort/Kinvara, Co Galway

What's nearby

  • 0_B170YC
    Eyre Square
    37 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Quay Street
    Quay Street
    38 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Galway Harbour
    Galway Harbour
    39 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Cliffs of Moher
    Cliffs of Moher
    60 min drive - 70.6 km
  • Kiltartan Hedge School
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Gort Station
    8 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Gallery Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Tal Vez Coffee
    3 min walk
  • The Field
    6 min walk
  • Hennellys
    8 min walk
  • Emma Jane’s Coffee
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House located?

Situated in Gort, this golf holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Coole Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Dunguaire Castle and Burren National Park. Galway Bay and Burren Perfumery are also within 16 miles (25 km). Gort Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Luxurious 18th Century Historic School House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Lovely stay

Great location lovely cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Absolutely lovely

Fantastic house with amazing history. Perfect location for traveling around the west. Absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Beautiful property

We stayed here over Easter. The house is amazing it has everything you could ever need. It’s in an excellent location to visit the sites of Co Clare & Co Galway. The host is a lovely man & easily contacted.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very spacious, comfortable, superbly quirky, well equipped, comfortable beds, plenty of bathrooms, quiet, peaceful , has its own donkeys to feed, Also very convenient for setting off to different areas of The Burren Very highly recommendable to our friends
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John m.

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

Ideal time

Perfect stay in the old Schoolhouse, John was very helpful when we met to go over details of the house. Location couldn’t be more ideal for exploring the area. Gort has nice restaurants, pubs. Grocery shopping options are Lidl, Aldi,SuperValu. Would love stay again in the near future
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely fabulous. We had a great time with our family, and it was so nice of the owner, Brid, to meet us there and show us around the property. She also gave us wonderful recommendations for local restaurants and attractions. The house is centrally located for quick day trips to Galway and the cliffs of Moore, etc. Our children particularly loved interacting with the donkeys and the cows on the perimeter of the property. It was a wonderful house and we highly recommend it. If we ever come back to Ireland, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Petra A.

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

Lovely vacation in Ireland

Very friendly hosts, house is large enough for a Family and utterly clean. All sights at Ireland‘s West Coast are easy to reach because it is close to the motorway. Shops and Restaurants are close by. The Hosts had lots of great tips! We will happily come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Lovely cottage in the country

Beautiful setting for this cottage! We loved our week stay and had a great base to travel in this area. There was plenty of room for 6 adults. We also had so much fun feeding the family donkeys!! Please note that the property is not in the city area of Gort (like the map shows)-it is a few miles outside, in the country. Our family hopes to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mara L.

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

Perfect House

We had such a nice Week in the old School House, which was lovingly furnished and very good equiped. The introduction through the Owner was very nice and helpful with lots of recommendations for many things. We loved the scenerie around and felt so comfortable there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Rebecca K W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed with two children and grandparents. The cottage and surrounding property were idyllic. The home is perfectly located to explore the Galway and Cliffs of Moher area. The owners met us to give us a tour of the house and show us how things worked which we felt was above and beyond. Cons- The home is not as clean as we would have liked and we found all the cookware needs to be updated. Overall, we had a nice stay in this charming home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Large House in the Country

It was a quiet place, around the corner from a Catholic Church, where we attended Mass. It was charming. Isolated from the hurly-burly of the town of Gort. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was superb. Living room was large and comfortable and plenty of shelf space for all our daily stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

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

A lovely base from which to explore Western Ireland

Just 50km from Galway and in the countryside, this home was a wonderful base for explorations from Connemara down to Limerick. We could have fared further but for lack of time. The home is quite charming, Brid gave us excellent recommendations for nearby eateries and had stocked the home with information useful to tourists. I would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone who is considering a visit while the home is available.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Warm and inviting home

We really enjoyed staying in the school house converted into a family home. It felt very spacious and warm and inviting as if we were at our own home. Brid welcomed us and showed us how to work everything. Some of it was different for us coming from the States so the tour was appreciated. We recommend this house rental 100%!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Better than the photos

This place was amazing. John is friendly with a wonderful sense of humor. The schoolhouse is just gorgeous, cozy, and inviting. Anything we needed could be found in the house. And the two donkeys stole our hearts. We fed them the first day and they called for us at the gate every morning and evening. (They love carrots!) There are ruins of a monastery a short drive away, well worth a visit. The location is very central to any of the sights. Careful of the narrow roads if you are driving and stay cognizant of the little pullovers. You might have to back up!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

We enjoyed our stay, very clean and nice!

We would stay here again, much nicer than online photos depicted!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I felt like I was staying in a mini castle. We had everything we needed. The owners were so nice. It was a very comfortable stay. Gort was a cute little town. Very happy with the house and the hosts. Thank you.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

I hope we can visit again soon! It was just lovely to stay here!

It was a delight to stay at the schoolhouse! Very quiet and completely set up for our stay. Very close to major sites and great access to grocery and dining! We would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

Thank you!

Had a great time. Close to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

Fantastic stay

The house was absolutely fabulous. Everything was really nice, the beds were very comfortable, the sitting room and fireplace was a perfect 1ay to end the day. This was a great place to base our visit to Ireland!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

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

Mini castle

Loved our stayed in this beautiful mini castle. Photos don’t do it justice. Beautiful grounds and John and Brid great hosts. Can’t wait to go back to this gem.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

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

Lovely people - lovely house

Exactly what we were looking for and exactly as described
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martina S.

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

Wild Atlantic Way

Lovely place to stay. Host was generous with his time. Place was welcoming and l have recommended him to family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

Lovely rural location

Very nice quiet location but well situated - perfect for Gort and exploring the wider area. House was very well equipped, spacious and comfortable. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang A.

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

Relaxing Days at the Old Schoolhouse

We enjoyed staying in this well and comfortable renovated schoolhouse. Calm and inspiring surrounding with a lot of trips nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Most Beautiful Accommodation

John and Brid were so very kind and the home is absolutely gorgeous. We loved our stay and enjoyed all the comforts of home and more in this lovely home. We are very grateful to John and Brid for making us feel right at home. We had a fantastic trip and loved our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023