This was our first trip to Ireland and it couldn’t have been better. The old school house was just what we were looking for. John was so helpful with places to see. He told us about the Burren Perfumery so we drove out to it. The drive alone was wonderful. The perfumery was excellent, can’t wait for the production be delivered home. I would stay at the old school house anytime! Thank you John, for a wonderful visit to Ireland!

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.

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.

Wonderful stay in beautiful property which was scrupulously clean. More written instructions inside the property would be helpful.

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.

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.

We enjoyed staying in this well and comfortable renovated schoolhouse. Calm and inspiring surrounding with a lot of trips nearby.

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.

Lovely place to stay. Host was generous with his time. Place was welcoming and l have recommended him to family and friends.

Loved staying at John and Brid's schoolhouse. It was comfortable, clean, great location, beautiful, with the cutest little neighbors (donkeys) that we enjoyed visiting with each day. 😀 John met us for check in, and gave us great tips and recommendations for food and places to see, as well as a little history on the schoolhouse. He was very kind and welcoming, and provided great communication prior to our arrival. Just wonderful all around!

My husband, daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter (4-1/2) had the good fortune of staying at this beautifully renovated Irish schoolhouse. It far exceeded our expectations. It was spacious, warm and furnished with many period pieces. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need; the landscape was beautiful and the neighborhood quiet. It was an easy drive to Galway and also the Wild Atlantic Way. Our host met gave us great restaurant locations and things to do in the area. As a bonus, the neighbors had 2 donkeys that we all, especially our granddaughter, enjoyed feeding carrots each evening. We would highly recommend this gem as a great place to stay in Ireland and we would certainly book it again in the future.

Amazing satay in the Irish countryside in a good location to explore western coast. House was perfect and communication great with owner

Comfortable, Spacious, Homely, Quiet, in short Perfect.

Exactly what we were looking for and exactly as described

loved our stay john the owner met us and was so friendly and gave us all information of the area so enjoyed our stay thankyou

We recently stayed here for 2 weeks and could not reccomend it enough. The Casey's are very gracious hosts who are willing to help and full of knowledge about the surrounding area. The house is located close to the beautiful scenery of Coole Park and the property itself is clean, cozy and well stocked with everything you need for your stay. On our arrival to Gort via bus, John was gracious enough to pick us up and even stopped for groceries. He also gave us a full rundown of the property and surrounding area once in the house. The property houses two Donkeys who love to nibble on carrots and apples. (so keep some on hand) The house itself has a lot of charm and I would have no problem renting it for future vacations if available. We would like to recommend that if staying here you rent a car as it is much easier to traverse the area with one, however there are great taxi drivers in Gort who are friendly and punctual, with our favorite being Sheila. There should be a card in the Kitchen with her phone number. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who is hesitant about renting this property. It is well worth it.

A truly delightful property—great location and wonderful hosts! We felt so much at home, saw a great deal of County Clare and some of County Galway, and will make certain to return for further adventures! Thanks so much to John and Brid for their warm welcome!

We paid EUR 770.44 for our four days stay with two people. The house is nice, but we could not enjoy it since it was so dirty and had this overall grimy smell. We are surprised that no official body checks on rental accommodations and whether they are suitable for guest stays. Recommendation: Replace all toilet seats and all fittings in the bathroom and invest in new toilet brushes. Remove all furniture and clean the house thoroughly from top to bottom. An 18th Century Historic School House like this does not deserve to be so neglected. And paying guests don’t deserve to be made a fool of. When we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by a friendly neighbour who gave us the keys. So far so good. This house was so dirty/unkempt. Shortly after arrival we messaged the host and told him about our experience. John offered we can leave and get a refund. We did not leave since we were not in a postion to waste precious vacation time. He played the generous host, when he actually was somebody who knows that guests have no choice other than to stay. -Kitchen: Grimy sink, food crumbs all over the place. Wine stains and food crumbs plus pubic hairs in the fridge. -Sofas in the living room had stains, and there were hairs on the sofa. The dining table was so grimy and dirty. -Bathrooms: Toilet seats were stained yellow from overuse and urine. There were tons of hairs in the shower, grimy sinks, and a grimy smell throughout the property. On the last day, when I used the last towel, I found a tooth flossing tool lying beneath it. -Downstairs bedroom: We found bedding stained. Blinds torn. The price tag on a lampstand (EUR 15). One of the sideboards was pushed against the wall, it was too large, but the problem was solved with it being pushed against the wall only halfway. Recommendation: Replace all toilet seats and all fittings in the bathroom and invest in new toilet brushes. Remove all furniture and clean the house thoroughly from top to bottom. An 18th Century Historic School House like this does not deserve to be so neglected. And paying guests don’t deserve to be made a fool of. We can’t recommend a stay at the 18th Century Historic School House if it is in this state. I took photos and would love to show evidence of the state of the house. If John wants to take me to court for writing this. Please go on. Vrbo please check this property.

Lovely

We had a warm welcome from John to his beautifully renovated schoolhouse. The property is in a peaceful, rural setting and the house had a very warm and homey atmosphere. The kitchen was well equipped, and the dining room table was a great meeting place for all our family. The laundry worked great for the six of us. The location of the property made it easy to reach most of Clare and Galway Counties and the sites we wanted to see in a short time. If we had any questions, John responded promptly through a phone call or a text. It was a wonderful two weeks, and we would highly recommend a stay at the School House.

Our stay in this property was more than we could have hoped for. The house is larger than it seems, and the living room is fantastic for entertaining as well as huddling up to a warm fire. The house is finished to a very high standard and was spotlessly clean, Our children ( 8 &12) loved the upstairs bedrooms and all the nooks and crannies these older houses contain. All out dealings with with John and Brid were friendly and professional. We look forward to staying again!

A beautiful home located in a lovely area that is also very convenient to Gort.

Lovely property in a nice and quiet location in Galway and near the Clare border. All the essentials are included which is great. Negative was that the WiFi was not great but this is to be expected in a rural location. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway.

Beautiful house in quite location

We had a great time in Galway and Clare as the house is so near the Clare boarder, the house is amazing and only a few mins drive to Gort and the beautiful little town of Kinvara, I would highly recommend.

This is an amazing property, it far exceeded our expectations. The location was great, 5 mins from Gort and 10 mins from Kinvara. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The 4 bathrooms were spotlessly clean and lovely fluffy white towels provided. The outdoor area was lovely and the donkeys were a great attraction to all of us. All in all I would highly recommend this property.

We were welcomed by John and Brid. We really enjoyed the warm welcome with fresh eggs provided as well as lots of handy kitchen s staples such as salt pepper, cling film, tin foil, dishwasher tablets, washing machine and dryer with liquid for washing machine. We loved thatevery bathroom was stocked well with toilet roll, and shower gel. It was a gorgeous clean house, we felt privileged to stay in it. We enjoyed many excursions around the Burren and Galway and it was the perfect base, though most trips to beach, Doolin etc were at least 30 mins drive away so be prepared for that if you've small kids. The Burren Nature Sanctuary was very nearby, a lovely place to bring the children. Kinvarra was a quaint little town and we enjoyed it and its surroundings too. The two donkeys at the paddock behind the property were a big hit with the children and they were delighted with them. We were delighted also that we could bring our pet labrador with us, and he enjoyed meeting and getting the donkeys, getting quite friendly with them by the end of the trip! Highly recommend this property and thanks so much to Brid and John for letting us stay in their beautiful home with such attention to detail.

This is an amazing property, it far exceeded our expectations. The location was great, 5 mins from Gort and 10 mins from Kinvara. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The 4 bathrooms were spotlessly clean and lovely fluffy white towels provided. The outdoor area was lovely and the donkeys were a great attraction to all of us. All in all I would highly recommend this property.

This house is quite superb. It is spacious, very well maintained, with every possible facility. It is even better than the pictures on the site imply.The house is set in a beautiful location, with wonderful views all-round. One can go on delightful walks nearby or further afield into the Burren. There were very useful guidebooks and maps on the locality, left in the house. and we all became fascinated with the flora of the Burren. The nearby town of Gort is thriving with every type of shop and restaurant. There is a beautiful and easy river walk beside the town starting at the Aldi carpark. From the house you can easily travel to the Burren, Ailwee Caves, Ennis and Galway. We were sad to leave this house and the friendly donkeys in the adjoining field -- they have an endless appetite for carrots, apples and pretty much any other fruit or vegetable! Finally, the owners, John and Bríd were very welcoming and helpful, and gave us a run-through of all the amenities when we arrived -- not to forget a thoughtful gift of local farm eggs!

This is an absolutely beautiful house in a perfect location to visit (by car) many beautiful attractions. John, the host, is a gentleman- very helpful and easily contactable. Thanks John and Brid, we have fallen in love with this part of Ireland and definitely intend on returning!

Very well kept house, very spacious and very clean and extremely comfortable beds. Unfortunately we all found it very difficult to try to work the induction cooker and as local hospitality hadn't fully opened we found we had to drive for miles before we found anywhere decent to eat out. With regards to heating and cooling the house we really never got that working either. There was an old fashioned timer switch which we couldn't read as numbers on it were so tiny and hard to read, and on the other hand when we looked to open a window to let air in they were so high up we couldn't reach them so had to leave doors open Overall it was a very nice house, but maybe more attention to detail to be taken into consideration.

This house is quite superb. It is spacious, very well maintained, with every possible facility. It is even better than the pictures on the site imply.The house is set in a beautiful location, with wonderful views all-round. One can go on delightful walks nearby or further afield into the Burren. There were very useful guidebooks and maps on the locality, left in the house. and we all became fascinated with the flora of the Burren. The nearby town of Gort is thriving with every type of shop and restaurant. There is a beautiful and easy river walk beside the town starting at the Aldi carpark. From the house you can easily travel to the Burren, Ailwee Caves, Ennis and Galway. We were sad to leave this house and the friendly donkeys in the adjoining field -- they have an endless appetite for carrots, apples and pretty much any other fruit or vegetable! Finally, the owners, John and Bríd were very welcoming and helpful, and gave us a run-through of all the amenities when we arrived -- not to forget a thoughtful gift of local farm eggs!