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

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A stone house with a green lawn, a gravel path, and a wooden fence.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A stone building with a sloped roof, multiple windows, and a gravel driveway.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with fruits and a bottle, and a stone wall.
A row of buildings with blue trim and hanging flower baskets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cong Abbey

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cong, Connemara, County Galway
  • Place, Ashford Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cong Abbey
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Quiet Man Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬

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

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About the area

Map
Cong, Connemara, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Ashford Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cong Abbey - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Quiet Man Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cong Mini Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ashford Castle Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pat Cohans Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quay Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lydons Lodge Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Puddleducks Café - ‬5 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.

How much is parking at The Cottage Is A Renovated Wing Of An Old Victorian Gate Lodge Of Ashford Castle?

On-site parking is available at the 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, Ashford Castle Golf Club and Cong Mini Golf Club. Cong Abbey and Quiet Man Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming cottage on the beautiful grounds of Ashford Castle. It was like living in a fairy tale. Highly recommended this adorable place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place to stay. A very beautiful and peaceful setting. No tour buses and hordes of people. Just serenity with the benefit of the grounds of Ashford Castle for horseback riding, falconry, etc., It was just what we needed. Lovely hostess there when you have any issues, which we did not. It was just idyllic.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this storybook cottage on the beautiful grounds of Ashford Castle. Kersti and Frank are excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic and quiet accommodation in a beautiful Landscape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

Great place Host are great Stayed September 7-28 Loved the cottage
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and cozy, the grounds were beautiful, and the hosts were very kind and accommodating. We had a beautiful stay and hope to be back someday soon! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had wonderful stay the cottage is cosy and warm with great woid burning stove. Beautiful walks on the estate and hikes too! We had lovely three nights and would recommend to all. Both Frank & Kersti are great hosts we'll be back to catch that trout!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and historic cottage--comfortable and tasteful. Great location. Lovely, accommodating hosts who really went out of their way for us. we really appreciated their hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The ideal place to stay

My wife and I stayed for a week and couldn’t have been happier with the location and accommodations. Quiet, secure, and very clean. We won’t stay anywhere else when returning to this area of Ireland.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

The Old Schoolhouse is a magical place to stay. The hosts are the nicest people and most helpful. The accommodations were as described and vet comfortable. Good location for walks and day trips. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay at the Old Schoolhouse near Ashford Castle. Frank and Kersti were wonderful hosts who provided outstanding communication before and during our stay. They shared great recommendations for the area and made the check-in process seamless and easy.The property is wonderful and is in a fantastic location, within walking distance of downtown Cong, where we enjoyed the charming shops and local pubs. There was plenty to see and do right nearby, while the property also served as an ideal base for exploring Galway and many of the surrounding attractions in the region.We would gladly stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Warm and cozy, exactly what we were hoping for.

Location was perfect for doing the Falconry. A must do while staying. Close to Cong and driving through the castle upon entering and leaving was magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Best Place We Stayed

We stayed at The Old School House for 5 nights in October. It was like something out of a fairytale! The house is a small little place in Ashford Castle grounds, which is breath taking! We will definitely be staying here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing

Wonderful lovely cottage in a great surrounding ! The host are very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous place with walking distance to Ashford Castle

We had any amazing time in Cong! This was exactly as described. Spent time walking around Ashford Castle and even did some wine tasting at the castle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The renovated school was beautiful

Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. We were 4 adults & we had plenty of room. kitchen was well stocked so we could cook & everything was comfortable. Communication was excellent being so close to the castle was extra fun. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Magical retreat

Charming hosts Kristy and Frank. Have a lovely cottage with everything you need. Stay a week and enjoy the gardens the trails the people and the history.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Peace and tranquility in a magical setting

The cottage is beautiful, Owners are lovely and always available for questions and assistance, never intrusive. Walking in the Ashford Estate gardens and paths through old growth trees, bushes and flowers is an unbelievable delight. This was our second stay and again a delight.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very Charming

Frank and Kersti were very helpful in answering questions and helping connect us with a local pub to hold a birthday celebration. The cottage is extremely charming and the nearby town of Cong has some very cute shops and nice restaurants. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in a great location

We thoroughly enjoyed are stay. The cottage was very comfortable, well equipped and clean. Frank and Kersi were great hosts. There are lovely walks around the grounds and down to the lake. Cong was quiet although I guess it will get busier as the season progresses. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

We had a great stay. Nice areas to walk - trails around. Ten minutes to the castle - 5 minutes to the falconry. 15-20 minutes to Cong.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Ireland adventure x 2

The cottage was magical. So quaint and beautiful. It was well laid out and was just perfect for the two of us. We loved being so close to the Ashford Castle and walking to the Falconry for a great adventure with the hawks! The hosts were great and welcoming and we felt we had our own private space the whole time there. It was another special time in Ireland for us and we love to get back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Stunning location, beautiful wee house

Just driving through the castle grounds to this house was a treat. The house itself was just a picture. The best stay in Ireland North and south that we have had to date and we are both over 50 and 60. The location is stunning, the quietness and peaceful nature. Nothing to dislike and everything to love.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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