Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

10.0

Outstanding(28 Reviews)

Castle / Palace in County Kilkenny

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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 or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of County Kilkenny

Nearby attractions

Irish National Heritage Park

56.1 mi

$$$$

Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

$$$$

10.0

Outstanding(28 Reviews)

Castle / Palace in County Kilkenny

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this castle / palace rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of County Kilkenny

Nearby attractions

Irish National Heritage Park

56.1 mi

Reviews

10.0

Outstanding(28 Reviews)

8.0

Jul 2024

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 .

10.0

Jul 2024

Fantastic stay

10.0

Jul 2024

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

10.0

Jul 2024

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!

10.0

Jun 2024

The church was awesome. I wish we could’ve stayed longer.

10.0

Jun 2024

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!

10.0

Jun 2024

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.

10.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

May 2024

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!

10.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

Mar 2024

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!

10.0

Jan 2024

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.

10.0

Dec 2023

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

10.0

Oct 2023

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.

10.0

Oct 2023

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.

10.0

Sep 2023

Advise the owner she needs more hooks in the bathrooms and directions to turn on the shower...WE all three loved it.

10.0

Sep 2023

Lovely. Peaceful.

10.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0

Jul 2023

One of the coolest places we have been. Nice hosts!

10.0

Jul 2023

Great building and awesome place to stay!

10.0

Jun 2023

We will never forget this stay, so memorable! Impeccable inside and fascinating outside!

10.0

Jun 2023

We absolute loved our stay at the Restored Gothic Church!!! Thank you Carmel for the perfect stop on our Irish adventure

8.0

May 2023

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.

8.0

Apr 2023

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).

10.0

Apr 2023

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 $152 per night. This rental is $341 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 or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

Castle / Palace in County Kilkenny

Reasons to book

About this castle / palace rental

Amenities

Map of County Kilkenny

Nearby attractions

Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

Castle / Palace in County Kilkenny

Reasons to book

About this castle / palace rental

Amenities

Map of County Kilkenny

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this castle / palace cost compared to others in County Kilkenny?

Is parking included with this castle / palace?

Is there a pool at this castle / palace?

Is Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?

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