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Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

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Living area
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Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
£340
avg per night

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Portlaw, Waterford
  • Place, Waterford and Suir Valley Railway Tour
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Congreve Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitfield Clinic
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterford (WAT)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
The current price is £340
avg per night

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    About this property

    Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

    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.
    Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

    House Rules

    Check in after 3:00 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 18
    Check out before 11:00 AM
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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 0–17
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    No pets allowed
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
    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
    Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?

    As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church on 18 Apr 2026 start from £340, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

    How much is parking at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church Reviews

    Reviews

    9.8

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Staff & service

    10/10

    Amenities

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    10/10

    Check-in

    10/10

    Communication

    10/10

    Location

    10/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Ben

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The ambience was second to none. We were amazed by the decor and layout. Great renovation job, we highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a unique stay.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Carsten W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great place with a special atmosphere that you dont find elsewhere

    Fantastic stay
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jostein A.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Our first ever stay in a church.

    A really unique and quirky place to stay and if you want to experience something out of the ordinaru just book.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Brigette R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Brilliant stay!

    We absolute loved our stay at the Restored Gothic Church!!! Thank you Carmel for the perfect stop on our Irish adventure
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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    10/10 Excellent

    Todd Z.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Amazing restoration!

    Great building and awesome place to stay!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    CJ P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Lovely stay

    We used this church as a base of operations and did day trips. It was a lovely place to come back to and would stay here again. Lovely time!
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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    10/10 Excellent

    Jess W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Private getaway

    This property is picture perfect from the entrance to the comfortable beds! This church is on its own private property the only neighbor in sight are the head stones of history gone by. We also got to see a pair of foxes to top off the perfect relaxing stay!
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Mandi B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Awesome place!

    One of the coolest places we have been. Nice hosts!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Amanda W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful Church

    We really enjoyed our stay. The church was beautiful and they had all the amenities that we needed. Carmel was super friendly and helpful. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Heather

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Just what we were looking for, for the end of our honeymoon
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Debra C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Wonderful space - so unique, but also very comfortable. This is an ingenious restoration that is beautifully rendered. You're only about 20-25 minutes outside Waterford by car - an easy commute and there is plenty of parking right by the river. You're not far from the coastal towns of Ireland's Ancient East, which are well worth the drive. This is a great central location and such a fun place to stay. We loved it!
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Stacy J.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    What a unique experience! Cozy inside with a charming wood burning stove to keep warm. Well stocked kitchen. Does have some spiderwebs & occasional crawlies (only mentioning because we have a squeamish child with such things). Quiet location but close enough to town for restaurants, etc. Would recommend!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Betty S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    What a unique property!

    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.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Kyle F.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Amazing! It’s hard to believe such a cool place exists. Everything was exactly as described. The host replaced a broken toaster quickly after I mentioned it. Great service!
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Patrice P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A True Gem!

    We will never forget this stay, so memorable! Impeccable inside and fascinating outside!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Steve P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Perfect old Gothic Church

    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!
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jerry F.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Renovated Church

    The church was awesome. I wish we could’ve stayed longer.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Heidi F.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A Unique Treasure!

    We had a fantastic stay at the Gothic Church. It was a cozy getaway outside of town. The shower was warm with good pressure. We voted the upstairs bed the most comfortable on our trip! Carmel was a fantastic host with so many ideas about what to see and do, and gave us great recommendations for restaurants.
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Mark I.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    "Unique" is the key word. If you want to experience something different, this is the place! The layout is unusual because it's a converted church. The heating is like a covered church (we built a fire both nights which made it even more charming), with the heated floor being a welcome feature. The grounds, with the Fall leaves in abundance, make it a storybook setting. We dined in Waterford both nights, so can't comment on the more local options. The beds were very comfortable. Host was great.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Debbie A.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great accommodations Very Unique

    Advise the owner she needs more hooks in the bathrooms and directions to turn on the shower...WE all three loved it.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    David M.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Awesome renovated church

    The place is awesome. Its beautiful yet eerie(in a good way). Just as advertised. Would highly recommend.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    MEGHAN S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    What a wonderfully unique and beautiful place to stay!! The pictures did not do it justice! It is breathtaking. It was very clean and very clear instructions were left. Carmel was extremely easy to contact and so helpful. Do not pass this one by!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Kimberly T.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great Stay in Waterford Area

    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!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Renee R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful

    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.
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Rita M.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    An Enchanting Experience

    We are in awe of what a beautiful renovation was done while still retaining the key structure of the church. Such a beautiful setting with a warm fire and some wine was just what these weary travelers needed.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024