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RESTORED PROPERTIES

Annaghmore Schoolhouse

Sleeps 4 - Collooney, Co Sligo

The Schoolhouse in Annaghmore was built in the 1860s to educate local children. Nowadays its cosy vestibule leads through to a light filled sitting room where an open fire adds a welcoming glow to the double height living room.

Sligo town's bustling streets are peppered with small boutiques, cafes and bars, as well as a myriad of craft shops offering many handmade crafts including jewellery, pottery and knitwear.

Annes Grove Gatelodge

Sleeps 2 - Castletownroche, Co Cork

Dogs Allowed

A miniature medieval castle, Annesgrove Gatelodge was designed in 1853 to impress visitors to the main house - Annesgrove House and Gardens. The silence which surrounds this rural property is part of the charm for our visitors. Beyond the gate, in the privacy of a small garden, guests can enjoy great peace and tranquility - and the small patio offers a wonderful opportunity to dine 'al fresco' on balmy summer evenings. This is an intensely romantic building.

Ballealy Cottage

Sleeps 5 - Randalstown, Co Antrim

Dogs Allowed

Located close to the shores of Lough Neagh, Ballealy Cottage provides easy access to Belfast, and also makes a good base from which to explore the beautiful county of Antrim. The cottage has a romantic fairytale appearance. Situated at the end of a long farm lane, guests will have a real sense of being far removed from the hustle and bustle of normal everyday life. The large wild garden area offers an opportunity for children to burn off excess energy.

Batty Langley Lodge

NEW** Sleeps 2 - Castletown, Leixlip, Co Kildare
An elegant two storey building with seven stone pinnacles, Batty Langley Lodge was designed to be viewed from the River Walk below as part of the planned landscape surrounding the world famous Palladian Castletown House.
It is situated on the old Dublin entrance to Castletown House, now a quiet country lane. It is far removed from the hustle and bustle of normal every day life. A perfect place to relax while still being able to get in to Dublin city within an hour.

Blackhead Lightkeeper's House 1

House 1 sleeps 5 - Whitehead, Co Antrim

Dogs Allowed

Blackhead Lightkeepers’ Houses are ideally situated on the North Shore of Belfast Lough. The panoramic views from this property are stunning and fill visitors with pure delight and admiration. This magnificent house, in its breathtaking location, is a proud example of Ireland’s maritime heritage.

Guests can enjoy spectacular views over Belfast Lough from the Lightkeepers' Houses. A popular coastal path leads along in front of the lightouse to the Victorian town of Whitehead. Lying 20 miles north of Belfast, Whitehead is only a 40 minute train journey away from city centre shopping and many historical tours.

Please Note: the triple room contains 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Also, this property is cliff-facing, so children must be supervised. Nearby: Whitehead Town (4 kms) Restaurant (4 kms) Shop (4kms) Golf Club (3 kms) Beach (4 kms) Browns Bay (10 kms)

Blackhead Lightkeeper's House 2

House 2 sleeps 7 - Whitehead, Co Antrim

Dogs Allowed

Blackhead Lightkeepers’ Houses are ideally situated on the North Shore of Belfast Lough. The panoramic views from this property are stunning and fill visitors with pure delight and admiration. This magnificent house, in its breathtaking location, is a proud example of Ireland’s maritime heritage.

Guests can enjoy spectacular views over Belfast Lough from the Lightkeepers' Houses. A popular coastal path leads along in front of the lightouse to the Victorian town of Whitehead. Lying 20 miles north of Belfast, Whitehead is only a 40 minute train journey away from city centre shopping and many historical tours..

Please Note: the triple rooms contain 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Also, this property is cliff-facing, so children must be supervised. Nearby: Whitehead Town (4 kms) Restaurant (4 kms) Shop (4kms) Golf Club (3 kms) Beach (4 kms) Browns Bay (10 kms)

Blackhead Lightkeepers' Houses 1 & 2

(Together, both houses sleep 12) Blackhead Lightkeepers’ Houses are ideally situated on the North Shore of Belfast Lough. The panoramic views from this property are stunning and fill visitors with pure delight and admiration. This magnificent house, in its breathtaking location, is a proud example of Ireland’s maritime heritage.

Guests can enjoy spectacular views over Belfast Lough from the Lightkeepers' Houses. A popular coastal path leads along in front of the lightouse to the Victorian town of Whitehead. Lying 20 miles north of Belfast, Whitehead is only a 40 minute train journey away from city centre shopping and many historical tours.

Please Note: the triple rooms contain 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Also, this property is cliff-facing, so children must be supervised. Nearby: Whitehead Town (4 kms) Restaurant (4 kms) Shop (4kms) Golf Club (3 kms) Beach (4 kms) Browns Bay (10 kms)

Clomantagh Castle

Sleeps 10 - Freshford, Co Kilkenny

Clomantagh Castle is a very special place to stay, where the past echoes in every footstep as you walk through this medieval towerhouse. It is a perfect setting for anyone wishing to be 'King' or 'Queen' of the castle. Please Note: 1 of the 2 staircases is a narrow, spiral staicase.
Also, the Castle is surrounded by a working farm; therefore the main gate must always be kept closed.
Nearby: Kilkenny City (8 kms) Shop (1 km) Pub (1 km) Restaurant (6 kms)

Drum Gate Lodge

Sleeps 2 - Bushmills, Co Antrim

Dogs Allowed

The Drum is a unique and pretty two storey gatelodge. The Drum is situated on a quiet country road - and its rustic setting makes it an ideal romantic retreat from the stresses of everyday life.

Nearby: Bushmills (3 kms) Shop (3 kms) Restaurant (3 kms) Beach - Portballiontrae; Portrush Attractions; Giant's Causeway; Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge; Bushmills Distillery

Galley Head Lightkeeper's House 1

House 1 sleeps 4 - Clonakilty, Co Cork

Galley Head Lightkeepers' Houses are perched on dramatic cliffs at about 130 feet above sea level overlooking St George's Channel. The houses, in their elevated setting, make an ideal location for relaxing and getting away from it all. The views from every angle are awe inspiring and breathtaking.
Galley Head lighthouse station is close to the award winning village of Clonakilty. This vibrant market town is must see for tourists. Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities from dolphin and whale watching, surfing at Inchydoney Blue Flag Beach or a historical walking tour of Clonakilty. The houses are also within easy reach of Cork City and Airport. (40 km)

Nearby: Clonakility (15 kms) Shop (5 kms) Restuarant (15 kms) Inchydoney Beach (3 kms)

Galley Head Lightkeeper's House 2

House 2 sleeps 4 - Clonakilty, Co Cork

Galley Head Lightkeepers' Houses are perched on dramatic cliffs at about 130 feet above sea level overlooking St George's Channel. The houses, in their elevated setting, make an ideal location for relaxing and getting away from it all. The views from every angle are awe inspiring and breathtaking.

Galley Head lighthouse station is close to the award winning village of Clonakilty. This vibrant market town is must see for tourists. Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities from dolphin and whale watching, surfing at Inchydoney Blue Flag Beach or a historical walking tour of Clonakilty. The houses are also within easy reach of Cork City and Airport. (40 km)

Nearby: Clonakility (15 kms) Shop (5 kms) Restuarant (15 kms) Inchydoney Beach (3 kms)

Galley Head Lightkeepers' Houses 1 & 2

Together, both houses sleep 8 - Clonakilty, Co Cork

Galley Head Lightkeepers' Houses are perched on dramatic cliffs at about 130 feet above sea level overlooking St George's Channel. The houses, in their elevated setting, make an ideal location for relaxing and getting away from it all. The views from every angle are awe inspiring and breathtaking.

Galley Head lighthouse station is close to the award winning village of Clonakilty. This vibrant market town is must see for tourists. Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities from dolphin and whale watching, surfing at Inchydoney Blue Flag Beach or a historical walking tour of Clonakilty. The houses are also within easy reach of Cork City and Airport. (40 km)

Nearby: Clonakility (15 kms) Shop (5 kms) Restuarant (15 kms) Inchydoney Beach (3 kms)

Gate House at Castletown

Sleeps 3 - Castletown, Celbridge, Co Kildare

The Gate House at Castletown is one of three adjoining gatelodge buildings - known separately as The Round House, The Pottery and The Gate House - and is situated at the the bottom of a tree lined avenue leading to Castletown House, the most significant palladian country house in Ireland. This beautiful house provides a cosy retreat for a get-away-from-it-all break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Nearby: Celbridge (50 mtrs.) Shop (500 mtrs.) Restaurant (500 mtrs.) Please Note: There is car parking space for 1 car only.

Loop Head Lightkeepers' House

Sleeps 5 - Kilbaha, Co Clare

Dogs Allowed

Perched proudly on an enclosure at the tip of Loop Head stands the lighthouse station. Surrounded by birds and wild flowers, cliffs and Atlantic surf, Loop Head offers holiday accommodation with all of the spectacular appeal of the rugged west coast. The surrounding coastline is of a dramatic character with cliffs sculpted by Atlantic storms where rock ledges and caves are home to seabirds, seals and other maritime animals.
Loop Head Lighthouse station is a major landmark on the northern shore of the Shannon River. The Lighthouse station is built on a clifftop with 300 degree views of the sea down to Kerry Head and Dingle and across to the Cliffs of Moher.
Please Note: Guests should bring bottled water as there is no mains water supply. The station is reasonably remote, although Kilabha village, with post office, shop and pub, is only 5 kilometres away

Merrion Mews

Sleeps 6 - Off Merrion Square, Dublin 2

The Merrion Mews offers a truly unique experience for our guests. The spacious accommodation has a living area which overlooks the stable yard, while two of the bedrooms look back towards the main house, which has one of the few reamining gardens in Merrion Square.

Nearby: Dublin City shopping (a short step away) Shop (200 m) Restaurant (200 m)
Please Note: Holiday accommodation (access is by way of a narrow timber stairs) is above working stables that is in occasional use by the Mounted Unit of An Garda Siochana (Irish police).

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No. 25 Eustace Street

Sleeps 7 - Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A timeless Georgian House, No. 25 Eustace St in the heart of Dublin's Cultural quarter allows guests to step back in time and experience the elegance of a former way of life. The living room has a Bechstein boudoir piano while the main bathroom on the top floor has a free standing bath to soak away one's cares.

Please Note: Parking is available nearby at Fleet Street Car Park. The property is located in a lively area of Dublin city; lots of nightlife nearby. Nearby: Shop: 100 mtrs; Restaurant: 500 mtrs; Olympia Theatre 250 mtrs.

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Round House at Castletown

Sleeps 6 - Castletown, Celbridge, Co Kildare

The Round House at Castletown is one of three adjoining gatelodge buildings - known separately as The Round House, The Pottery and The Gate House - situated at the pedestrian entrance to Castletown House, the largest and most significant Palladian country house in Ireland. Prominently positioned at the top of the main street in Celbridge, the Round House is located across from the quaint Church of Ireland Christ Church, built in 1884, which retains the majestic tower of an earlier church. This beautiful house provides the opportunity for a delightful getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Nearby: Celbridge (50 mtrs.) Shop (500 mtrs.) Restaurant ( 500 mtrs.) Please Note: There is parking for 1 car only. There is a low ceiling in the upper bathroom. This property is located at the busy corner of a village.

Salterbridge Gatelodge

Sleeps 2 - Cappoquin, Co Waterford

Dogs Allowed

Salterbridge Gatelodge, located in the glorious Blackwater valley, dates from the mid 19th Century. This enchanting property accommodates two people in great comfort. Among its interesting features is an octagonal garden room from which the two main rooms, bedroom and sitting room, lead; and the kitchen and bathroom are to the rear.
Situated on the Salterbridge estate, on the valley road a mile from the charming village of Cappoquin, the lodge is only 6 miles from the heritage town of Lismore, 10 miles from the sea at Youghal and Dungarvan, and at the foot of the majestic Knockmealdown Mountains.

Nearby: Cappoquin (500 mtrs.) Shop (750 mtrs.) Restaurant (750 mtrs.)

Termon House

Sleeps 6 - Dungloe, Co Donegal

Dogs Allowed

Termon House, a former 18th century land agent's house in Maghery, near Dungloe, is located in the heart of the Gaeltacht area. The property is situated directly on the seashore. The house has a relaxed and comfortable feel to it, and maximises its location at every opportunity by providing stunning sea views.

Nearby: Maghery Village (2 kms) Shop - Dungloe (6 kms) Restaurant (10 km) Please Note: access to 1 of the double rooms is through a twin room.

The Barbican

Sleeps 2 - Glenarm, Co Antrim

The Barbican, positioned beyond an old stone bridge over the Glenarm River, is a charming building with gothic windows and a stone turret staircase. Built in 1825 from local basalt, this medieval miniature castle is a perfect romantic hideaway in one of Ulster's oldest villages.

Nearby: Glenarm (0 kms) Shop (0 kms) Restaurant (18 kms) Please Note: The second floor of the property is accessed by a spiral staircase.

Triumphal Arch Gatelodge

Suitable for 2 people, accommodation for 4 - Colebrooke, Co Fermanagh

The Triumphal Arch Gatelodge at Colebrooke is located in the heart of Co Fermanagh. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is only a short distance from the tranquility of beautiful Lough Erne.

This lodge is one of the gateways to Colebrooke Park, one of Northern Ireland's most important and historic stately homes which was recently renovated and refurbished by the present Viscount and Viscountess Brookeborough.
Guests to the Gatelodge can enjoy a host of outdoor activities organised by arrangement through the Colebrooke Estate such as fishing on the Colebrooke River, walking trails and bird watching on this widespread Estate.

Among the many attractions in this area are Crom Castle and Gardens, Enniskillen Castle which dates back to the 1700s, Castle Coole, Florencecourt, Marble Arch Caves, Castle Archdale Islands. Crom Castle and Gardens is one of Ireland’s most important nature conservations. The 2,000 acre demesne contains ancient woodland trails, tranquil islands, historic buildings, childrens play area, wildlife exhibition and guided tours. Enniskillen Castle Museum is open all year.

The gatelodge is only 90 minutes from Belfast, 2 and a half hours from Dublin, and 40 minutes from the west coast of Ireland.

Wicklow Lighthouse

Sleeps 4 - Dunbur Head, Co Wicklow

Dogs Allowed

Wicklow Head Lighthouse has safeguarded the scenic Wicklow coastline since 1781. It is a peace seeker’s haven with inspiring and refreshing views of the Irish Sea. The landscape and scenery surrounding the lighthouse provide a perfect backdrop for a unique and memorable break.

The Lighthouse has 6 octagonal rooms carefully constructed in the void that existed within the tower when it was first taken on by Irish Landmark. The arched windows set into walls which are a metre or more thick offer stunning views out to the Irish Sea and the surrounding countryside: all making this property a most unique place to stay.

Nearby: Wicklow Town (5 kms) Shop (5 kms) Restaurant (5 kms) Beach (5 kms) Please Note: This property is surrounded by sea on three sides. Also, the kitchen is at the top of the property, and there is 109 steps to it.

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