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The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle

The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle

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Front view of the rental cottage
Owners entrance around the corner
Ashford Old Schoolhouse. Rental wing on the left and owners entrance on right
Rental entrance on left, garden and driveway
View from the bedroom window
the entrance hall

Overview of The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Cong, Connemara, County Galway
  • AirportShannon (SNN)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle

We welcome you to Ashford Old Schoolhouse in the beautiful surroundings of Ashford Estate and Cong village between Loughs Corrib and Mask. Enjoy the stay in our historical cottage built by the Guinness family in 1853. Surrounded by endless woodland walking and cycling paths and bordering the beautiful grounds and gardens of Ashford Castle hotel. Cong village with pubs and restaurants is just a 20 minute walk through the estate.

We are glad to offer professionally guided fishing for brown trout and Atlantic salmon. We provide a full angling service which includes guiding, boat rental and fly-fishing tuition. There is lots to do in the area for the whole family - horse riding, zip lining, golfing, falconry, archery and boat trips all within 5 minute walk. The area of Cong and Connemara is stunning for sightseeing, hill walking, beaches and little villages with cosy pubs. Kylemore Abbey, Clifden, Galway city and Westport all within less than an hours drive

Accommodation is situated in renovated wing of old Ashford Castle gate lodge with separate entrance, garden and parking. Double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/living room with wood burning stove downstairs. Triple bedroom with 3 single beds upstairs and a bathroom upstairs. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Property manager

Frank and Kersti Costello

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Europe

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Puddleducks Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Pat Cohan's Bar - 5 min drive
  • The Crowe's Nest Pub - 5 min drive
  • Cullen's at the Cottage - 13 min walk
  • Burke's - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Ashford Castle and Ashford Castle Golf Club. Cong Abbey and Quiet Man Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grainne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cosy retreat in an idyllic setting
Wonderful few days spent in this beautiful cottage with my family. It is full of charm and character and fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Situated on the grounds of Ashford Castle we were spoilt for great walks around the Castles gardens and is only a short walk into the quaint town of Cong. Throughly enjoyed our cosy nights spent by the stove fire ( generous supply of logs provided). Woulld definitely recommend watching the Quiet Man during your stay (dvd also available in the cottage) and recognising all the different locations from the film which surrounds the area. Even my teenager enjoyed it! Maybe a cliché but definitely memories were made, and hopefully one day we will return again to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Tranquility 😀
Just back from a week at the Old Schoolhouse and I can confirm accuracy of all other 5* Reviews. The house is an absolute Gem set in the most perfect location. The grounds are beautiful for a morning/evening stroll (10 mins walk to Cong Village) and the Hospitality that Frank & Kersti provide is next to none. Until next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashford Cottage
This is a charming cottage in the perfect location. The combination of the original stone walls, hardware floors and the spiral staircase makes this cottage so unique and cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr idyllisch
Wir hatten eine erholsame Woche in einer sehr gepflegten und geschmackvoll eingerichteten Ferienwohnung. Diese Unterkunft liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe eines Castles mit Schlosspark und eines großen Sees, Spaziergänge am Abend daher immer herrlich. Vielen Dank nochmal an unsere netten Vermieter, die immer sehr hilfsbereit waren :-) Viele Grüße Andrea Wibbeler (Münster, Germany)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage!
The cottage was exactly exactly as stated. Everything you could need was there. In the Ashford Castle Estate with access to the grounds and a short/beautiful walk to Cong. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Frank and Kersti Costello

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Frank is a second generation gillie. Frank's father Jim started guiding 1939 for Ashord Castle. Frank continued his profession since 1993. Frank is Board Failte approved marine and countryside guide and also Orvis endorsed fishing guide.
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