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Georgian Stately Home on Private Lake, idyllic setting, close to Galway City

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 201394 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Galway, County Galway
  • Place, Lough Hacket
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Georgian Stately Home on Private Lake, idyllic setting, close to Galway City

Enjoy 18th century Irish country living in an idyllic location overlooking private Lough Cime. Lisdonagh house is beautifully situated 15 minutes from Galway City and offers guests a timeless escape on the Wild Atlantic Way. Lisdonagh House is ideal for extended families, groups of friends, special occasions, special interest groups, retreats or indeed any circumstances to bring people together in a beautiful setting. Lisdonagh House can only be hired exclusively with any level of service; this may include private dining by award winning chef using the best of local ingredients.
Accommodating 18 guests over nine ensuite bedrooms, Lisdonagh is the perfect location to enjoy the gracious living of a bygone era in a stunning country setting

Lisdonagh House is a gorgeous early Georgian heritage home on an elevated site with commanding views over Lough Cime. Sheltered by native woodland, this exceptional stately home offers guests a unique experience of Irish country estate living.

Lovingly restored by the Cooke family, Lisdonagh House is classical in layout with an impressive drawing room, elegant dining room and a fabulous traditional country house kitchen. There are 9 bedrooms, each named after prominent Irish artists, all with private bathroom and furnished in period style. The entrance hall is stunning with late eighteenth century murals, which are the last remaining example of the artist James Ryan’s work and his classical depiction of the Four Virtues.

Lisdonagh House is ideally situated on 200 acres of private woodland estate ideal for relaxing walks and other country pursuits. Boating, fishing, kayaks and horse riding all available on the estate by prior arrangement.

The region is rich in heritage and folklore with the beautifully maintained Knockma Hill trail walk within close proximity. Conveniently located for easy day trips to Ashford Castle in nearby Cong, the Cliffs of Moher, Kinvara, Achill Island, Enniscrone or Lough na Fouey.

Nearby Galway City hosts theatre groups and has an array of music venues and history tails to participate in. If your interest is music, theatre, history or shopping Galway you will not disappoint.

For larger groups there are two courtyard carriage houses which allows for additional eight guests.


During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Lough Hacket. A gym, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 10 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include babysitting
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Lough Lee and 9 minutes from Hackett Castle
As a guest of Georgian Stately Home on Private Lake, idyllic setting, close to Galway City, you'll find a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Georgian Stately Home on Private Lake, idyllic setting, close to Galway City also features a garden, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Horseback riding 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 15,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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
This property is not suitable for weddings or gatherings for more than 25 house guests. The dining room capacity is 25 guests.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Georgian Castle Overlooking Private Lake