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Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

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Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Portlaw, Waterford
  • Place, Waterford and Suir Valley Railway Tour
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Congreve Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitfield Clinic
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterford (WAT)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Waterford and Suir Valley Railway Tour - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Mount Congreve Gardens - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Whitfield Clinic - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 23 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 26 min drive - 16.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oriental Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O'Donnacha's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coach House Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sweep - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kierseys Tea Rooms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church to the airport?

This castle is 19.1 mi (38-min drive) away from the Waterford (WAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this castle.

How close is Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church to the beach?

This castle is 10.7 mi (31-min drive) from Annestown Beach and 18.7 mi (33-min drive) from Tramore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church offer free breakfast?

This castle does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?

No, there is no casino at this castle.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?

Free parking is not available at this castle.

Does Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church have a pool?

This castle does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this castle.

Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark I.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Unique" is the key word. If you want to experience something different, this is the place! The layout is unusual because it's a converted church. The heating is like a covered church (we built a fire both nights which made it even more charming), with the heated floor being a welcome feature. The grounds, with the Fall leaves in abundance, make it a storybook setting. We dined in Waterford both nights, so can't comment on the more local options. The beds were very comfortable. Host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a unique experience! Cozy inside with a charming wood burning stove to keep warm. Well stocked kitchen. Does have some spiderwebs & occasional crawlies (only mentioning because we have a squeamish child with such things). Quiet location but close enough to town for restaurants, etc. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful space - so unique, but also very comfortable. This is an ingenious restoration that is beautifully rendered. You're only about 20-25 minutes outside Waterford by car - an easy commute and there is plenty of parking right by the river. You're not far from the coastal towns of Ireland's Ancient East, which are well worth the drive. This is a great central location and such a fun place to stay. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! It’s hard to believe such a cool place exists. Everything was exactly as described. The host replaced a broken toaster quickly after I mentioned it. Great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Church

We really enjoyed our stay. The church was beautiful and they had all the amenities that we needed. Carmel was super friendly and helpful. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MEGHAN S., OMAHA

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderfully unique and beautiful place to stay!! The pictures did not do it justice! It is breathtaking. It was very clean and very clear instructions were left. Carmel was extremely easy to contact and so helpful. Do not pass this one by!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private getaway

This property is picture perfect from the entrance to the comfortable beds! This church is on its own private property the only neighbor in sight are the head stones of history gone by. We also got to see a pair of foxes to top off the perfect relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Unique Treasure!

We had a fantastic stay at the Gothic Church. It was a cozy getaway outside of town. The shower was warm with good pressure. We voted the upstairs bed the most comfortable on our trip! Carmel was a fantastic host with so many ideas about what to see and do, and gave us great recommendations for restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CJ P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

We used this church as a base of operations and did day trips. It was a lovely place to come back to and would stay here again. Lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we were looking for, for the end of our honeymoon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness

An Enchanting Experience

We are in awe of what a beautiful renovation was done while still retaining the key structure of the church. Such a beautiful setting with a warm fire and some wine was just what these weary travelers needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Church

Two nights in restored gothic church . Eclectic , fun , cool . Carmel was great host , very communicative and offered many ideas about nearby food , sites . This stay in the country was perfect after four nights in Dublin .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome renovated church

The place is awesome. Its beautiful yet eerie(in a good way). Just as advertised. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Waterford Area

We enjoyed our stay at the Gothic Church. It was a unique experience and very cozy. After two weeks of hotels it was so nice having room and cooking meals. The location was great and close to many activities and restaurants. Carmel was great about communicating and everything was explained in the folder and labels throughout the house. I highly recommend this lodging!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Renovated Church

The church was awesome. I wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Mountain House

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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