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Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

A Gothic church where history and nature intertwine, offering visitors the chance to wander among ancient headstones and discover hidden treasures

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This restored 19th Century Gothic Church provides a unique castle experience where families can enjoy a playground and in-room WiFi. Visitors can explore the historic graveyard and lime trees that surround this distinctive property.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

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Portlaw, Waterford

What's nearby

  • Mount Congreve Gardens
    Mount Congreve Gardens
    12 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Waterford Crystal Factory
    Waterford Crystal Factory
    23 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Waterford and Suir Valley Railway Tour
    8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Annestown Beach
    19 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Waterford Institute of Technology
    21 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Waterford Station
    23 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • O'Donnacha's
    9 min drive
  • Oriental Express
    9 min drive
  • The Sweep
    11 min drive
  • Chinatang
    12 min drive
  • Mount Congreve Café
    12 min drive

About this property

Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church

  • Family-friendly castle
  • Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Books, games and smoke-free property
    • Barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church feature thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
    • 2 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • Outdoor lighting, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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Reviews

Beautiful Restored 19th Century Gothic Church Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

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
Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

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

Get me yo the church on time

Last minute booking turned into one of the best parts of our trip. Blissful secluded area. Cows wake you. Great bike trail within 15 minutes.loved the copy, gorgeously reengineered reco.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Christmas treat

It was brilliant we went to celebrate Christmas early as 3 of the adults are working over Christmas. The grand kids just loved exploring the church and we went to explore the area the church it self is fabulous it’s a very special place and would highly recommend it Carmel was on hand if anything was needed. Can’t wait to go back in the summer
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Perfect in every way

I could right a book about the beautiful restoration & interior design of a Gothic Church! Our stay was magical. The design is the best of all the many places we stayed in. Stunning really. This location could easily be used in a fairytale! I just can’t say enough. The master was down stairs and the 2nd was upstairs with its own bath. I highly recommend reserving a stay here. The host was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Such a unique property

This property is perfect for anyone feeling adventurous. Fantastic conversion/restoration of a very old Gothic church to vacation rental. Very quirky & needs a couple of repairs. But I would stay again in a heartbeat!! Carmel was beyond helpful with our transportation issues even though she'd had a family death. Her renters are obviously very important to her.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

What an amazing unique experience.

WOW!!!! I never thought I would stay in an old church. It was so fun. It was myself, my wife and my 4 girls ages 16 and triplets age 12. We had such a great time in this old church. The owners have done an amazing job restoring it. It had really cool Nic Nics everywhere and was comfortable to stay at. If you are looking for something completely different to do in Ireland (land of old churches) I would suggest you book this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unique Stay of a Lifetime!

As two couples from the USA, we wanted a unique place to stay that was convenient for day trips to the Kilkenny, Tipperary and Waterford areas. This Gothic Church took the cake! The love put into renovating this church is shown in every corner. The owners' stories of the renovation, along with their helpfulness and availability, made them one of our favorite hosts. The church is so well equipped with everything from games to kitchen spices. Note the temperature of the place is comfortable, but not adjustable. We all agreed this was a stay of a lifetime!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures didn’t really do the church justice. It was very quaint and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MEGHAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house, incredible location and very responsive hosts. We will plan on staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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