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Heart of Galway City on Wild Atlantic Way
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Space | 2,750 sq. ft. |
| Property type | villa |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
Live in comfort in spacious luxurious city property.
Nile Lodge is one of the most exclusive private rental houses in the City of Galway.
Perfectly located in heart of Galway City, within five minute walk of famous Quay Street with lots of excellent restaurants and pubs with traditional Irish music. Just a few hundred yards from The Wild Atlantic Way with easy daytime trips to Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Aran Islands and the Burren. This house stands on over an acre of mature, pretty landscaped gardens.
It is easy to reserve, just phone the owner Maire on ++353 871756832 or e mail her and she will arrange this for you personally.
Built in 1807 this is a landmark house which offers an unusually high standard of elegant and spacious accommodation in one of the most imposing and historic private residences in the City of Galway.
It offers luxurious self-catering accommodation for up to eight guests.
The house is remarkably quiet for a city house, it is warm and cozy, with open turf and log fires and excellent oil central heating.
There are great walks for all to enjoy, including the wonderful seaside promenade which offers a three mile run or jog on the shores of Galway Bay and is just down the road from the house.
Galway City with its famous horse racing events and arts and literary festivals is on your doorstep.
There is an abundance of excellent golf courses within an hours drive from the house.
The house is perfectly located for great day trips to view the beautiful Connemara, Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands.
There is plenty of game and coarse fishing in nearby Lough Corrib as well as day trips on the lake.
Please Note
There is a small private family doctor clinic, on the lower ground floor of Nile Lodge available by appointment during the day on weekends. You are very welcome to attend if become unwell. A hospital consultant referrals can be arranged for you privately if required.
This is a small private practice and the consultation rooms have a separate entrance and are completely cut off from the rental accommodation.
About Maire MacDermott
Nile Lodge has been part of the MacDermott family since 1942.
I took over the care of this historic house in 1995. I have a great interest of Irish history and culture I have enjoyed hugely looking after this beautiful house and grounds.
I am a family doctor and work part time doing that. It is something I have always enjoyed as I love meeting people.
I have been very interested in the history generally as life has gone on and have taken a big interest in the history of this house . I was very fortunate to have had Dr Nick Slope, Chairman of the Nelson Society undertook a large part of this research into the Captain and Commander who owned this house, in addition to historical researcher, my nephew Jack McGarry , who has presented the history for the Open day Houses of Architectural Importance in Galway .
Dr Slope sadly passed away this year.
Mr Paul McGinley, famous Galway historian has provided information and given talks on some of the amazing people who later owned the house.
I love walking the old streets of this city and looking at the medieval architecture. I also enjoy exploring the nearby counties and love finding special places away from the beaten track.
Maire MacDermott purchased this villa in 1995
Why Maire MacDermott chose County Galway
This house is a place I have always loved. I am very happy in the location near to the sea and city center and have great neighbors and friends here. This house was owned and cared for by my husbands family before me and it was part of the social life in Galway going back to the 1940s. Before that I think that previous owners kept it to themselves.
What makes this villa unique
Wonderful Location in one of most desirable parts of Galway city. Luxury spacious accommodation, over 2500 Sq feet of privacy.
Five minute walking distance to city center restaurants, night life and beach.
Located perfectly for sightseeing the major attractions of west of Ireland The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, The Burren, Kylemore Abbey, The Aran Islands, Bunratty Castle, Ailwee Caves.
Guestbook comments from the owner
We had a wonderful tour of the rest of Ireland but none ever compared to our time with you at Nile Lodge. Thank you again for your hospitality. Thank you so much.
Amenities
Galway Villa Accommodation and Amenities
- villa
- villa
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2750 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 8
- Max. adults: 8
- Children welcome ...
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed ...
- Non smoking only ...
- Beachfront ...
- Downtown ...
- Resort ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Broadband Access ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Fitness Room / Equipment ...
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Fireplace ...
- Catering Available ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 12 people
- 4 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
Bathroom 4 - toilet , shower
- Three of the bedrooms are en-suite. The master bedroom has a tub with shower. The fourth bedroom has a shower room beside it.
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
,
1 baby crib
Bedroom 2 - 1 king
Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , Can also be configured as double
Bedroom 4 - 1 king , This bed can be made as twin beds or one superking.
- There are 4 Bedrooms, two with working fireplaces, three with original sash windows and shutters. All bedrooms have private shower rooms, one with bath and overhead shower. Three of the bedrooms have views over the beautiful gardens, and two have open turf fires. The fourth bedroom is located on the lower floor and is linked to the main rental area by a private stairs. It is a completely private sleeping area with the lower garden directly outside.
- Books ...
- CD Player
- DVD Player ...
- Games
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Video Library ...
- Bicycles ...
- Boat ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Golf ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Tennis ...
- 1 bicycles
- 10 garden chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- limited accessibility
- churches
- cinemas
- duty free shops
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- ruins
- synagogues
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- paragliding
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(16 traveler reviews)
A very beautiful, comfortable, and interesting house in an excellent location.
Renting this house turned out to be one of the best decisions of our vacation. Maire was a very warm, friendly and knowledgeable host. Our family of six had a wonderful time exploring the Galway area using this as our home base. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a special experience. Hopefully, we'll return some day. Thank you, Maire!
The ideal location in Galway!
My wife and myself along with our son's family spent a week at Nile Lodge visiting our granddaughter who is spending a semester abroad studying at Galway University. We've stayed in many VRBO and Home Away properties over the years and we all agreed Nile Lodge was one of our best choices. This historic house is like stepping back 100 years in time yet maintaining a full level of current amenities. This property has been lovingly and expertly restored to it's original grandeur. The private garden, enclosed terrace and conservatory captures the essences of a time gone by. The property is located in the perfect spot in Galway. 15 minutes or less walking distance to the center of town or a great walk along the Salthill Promenade. So many great pubs and restaurants nearby that you'd need a month to experience all of them. Food markets, seafood shops and wine stores are all in convent walking distance. We all decided the best part of Nile Lodge and our stay in Galway was the owner Maire. She is totally delightful and charming. She was so helpful and welcoming that when we left we all said we have a new friend in Ireland. Thanks Maire, we're looking forward to our next visit.
Amazing home, close to central Galway, and a fabulous hostess!
Nile Lodge was incredibly comfortable for our family group of 6 people plus a six-month old. Maire made us feel so at home and gave us such a warm welcome when we arrived. We immediately knew we had chosen the right place to stay in Galway. She was a delight and just added to our great time spent at Nile Lodge. The location was perfect - close to shops, restaurants, and all the sights in central Galway. Nile Lodge was so cozy, with wonderful bedrooms and en suite bathrooms. We loved using the kitchen and the dining area just off the kitchen, with its terrific fireplace and ample wood and peat to build warm fires. Relaxing in the drawing room was peaceful and a real treat. The gardens were beautiful and the fresh flowers throughout the house were so lovely. Nile Lodge was the perfect beginning to our stay in Ireland. We highly recommend Nile Lodge for anyone staying in or near Galway, and, indeed, we plan to stay there when we return to Galway in the future.
Five Star Luxury With Laid Back Charm!
I stayed here with my family for an extended memorable weekend in February. Absolutely AMAZING, u need to experience it for yourself! This elegant historic house is even more gorgeous than the website pictures and it exceeded our expectations in every way. The decor throughout was comfortable and superior to any other house we have ever stayed in including hotels - it had every amenity we could have wanted and more. The little touches were fantastic, like lots of fresh flowers and freshly made granola in the kitchen for breakfast. In the evenings, we were happy to simply hangout in the house. We lounged around on the comfy sofas listening to 'choons' and tinkled on the piano. Our hearts and lives were enriched during our stay and this was down to Maire, our fabulous host who could not do enough for us. This exquisite home from home and its surroundings are perfect for a relaxing, soothing getaway or family occasion....so close to the sea and the vibrant city centre of Galway with it fabulous pubs and restaurants. The best of both worlds!
If you have the opportunity to stay at Nile Lodge, go! You will not be disappointed. We will be back!
Nile Lodge is the most beautiful house in Galway
We have just spent a week in complete luxury at Nile Lodge. The location of the house is incredible as it is in walking distance to both the city centre and the shorefront. The house was so comfortable. Fabulous open turf fires to relax in front of and then at night to sink into the luxury linen of the super king size beds.
The house is very well equipped and each room very different with fabulous antique furniture. The history of the house is amazing.
Maura the owner was fantastic and we thank her for making our stay so easy and pleasant.
We would highly recommend Nile Lodge and cant wait to return, maybe later this year, to enjoy the beautiful landscaped gardens.
Everything about Nile Lodge is amazing.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING HOME
We have rented a lot of homes, but nothing compares to Nile Lodge, which prompted me to write my first review ever.
We spent the final four nights of our two week trip to Ireland with our adult children at Nile Lodge and absolutely loved it. Maire was a fabulous host who had the house stocked and gave us a tour and explained the history of the house upon our arrival. The property and grounds are gorgeous. The house is very impressive and beautifully furnished. We liked it so much we didn’t want to leave and on one evening changed our plans from meeting cousins in town to having them over to our beautiful house. My cousins (who live in Galway) knew of Nile Lodge but had never been there. They welcomed the opportunity to visit and were very impressed.
The house is in a great location. We didn’t drive our car when we were there and instead walked into the city, down to the sea, and surrounding areas. It was a wonderful way to end our trip. We hope to return to Nile Lodge someday. Anyone who has the opportunity to stay at this beautiful property should grab it.
Map
Nile Lodge, from which the surrounding area takes its name, is one of the most prestigious private houses in Galway City. Standing on over an acre of private landscaped gardens, the house is located a five minute walk from Galway City Centre, with its pretty dockland marina, excellent restaurants and many pubs with traditional music. The house is within minutes of the seaside promenade with its spectacular views over Galway Bay and the sandy beaches of Salthill.
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Rates & Availability
Galway Villa Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- EUR
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High Season
Jun 22 2017 -
Sep 30 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$708
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Low Season
Oct 1 2017 -
Dec 22 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$490
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Christmas and New Year
Dec 23 2017 -
Jan 6 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$735
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Low Season
Jan 7 2018 -
Mar 31 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$490
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High Season
Apr 1 2018 -
Sep 30 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$708
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Low Season
Oct 1 2018 -
Dec 23 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$490
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $544.74 |
For bookings of over 1 week, special discounts are available.
Rates quoted are for up to 6 guests in the main house. If additional guests (up to 2) require accommodation this can be provided in the linked accommodation in the lower level (1 bedroom with kingsize bed with own private shower and toilet). ADDITIONAL RATE OF 100 EUROS PER NIGHT IS ADDED FOR EXTRA DOUBLE BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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