Holiday homes to rent in Gort, Co. Galway

REFNO:49859. Holiday home Riverbank Farm is situated next to the owner's thatched farmhouse just outside the market town of Gort in County Galway. This cosy, semi-detached studio apartment is all on the ground floor and contains a double bed, shower room, a fitted kitchen, dining table and comfortable seating. Outside the cottage is a rear garden shared with the owner with views over the owner's fields and ample off road parking. Set in a wonderful, rural location and with views all around, Riverbank Farm is the ideal cottage for a quiet, romantic holiday in County Galway. Area The market town of Gort lies between Ennis and Galway City, making it a terrific base for touring the area. On one side of the town is The Burren, a unique stony landscape, home to one of Ireland's wonderful National Parks, and to the other is The Slieve Aughty Mountains, two large mountains, providing great walking terrain for all abilities, while Coole Park Nature Reserve is a short drive away, and offers a great day out. Gort is the former home of the poet William Butler Yeats, who renovated an old tower house and took up residence there, and used the area as inspiration for much of his work. The area is renowned for its love of traditional Irish music, which can be sampled in one of the great pubs in the town. With the village of Oranmore within easy travelling distance, Galway city just a little further, and Salthill Beach and harbour to enjoy, Gort is a fantastic base for touring the area. Region Towering cliffs stand next to vast stretches of golden sand, whilst vast mountain ranges cradle cool, low-lying lakes. The Galway region epitomises the term ‘great outdoors’; with fantastic walking and cycling and exhilarating water sports. Amenities Full oil central heating. Electric hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer in shed, colour TV, DVD. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off road parking. Front gravelled area, rear garden shared with owner, with rural views over owner's fields. One well behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 miles. Note: This property is only suitable for a maximum of 2 people. More details of this self-catering holiday accommodation in Galway, Ireland »

REFNO:69589. Coole Lodge is situated one mile north of Gort town at the entrance to Coole and is the last remaining gate-lodge of the Coole Estate which was home to Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory, one of the key figures in the Irish literary revival movement. Over two hundred and thirty years old, the gate-lodge dates back to the late 1700's when Robert Gregory purchased Coole Estate on 18th June, 1768 from Oliver Martyn of Tullira Castle. With the division of estates by the Land Commission, Mr. Laurence Joe Dooley acquired the gate-lodge and some land in 1934. Mr. Dooley was the gatekeeper and a watchmaker during Lady Gregory's time. The gate-lodge changed ownership on a number of occasions before it was sold at auction in the early 1980's. In the early 1990's, local businessman Robin Marcus purchased the dilapidated gate-lodge and nine acres of adjoining land and the gate-lodge was painstakingly restored over the forthcoming years. With this work now complete, Coole Lodge is now available to rent! ​The Lodge: Paintings can be found in the sitting room, and a late 19th century ladys hunting rifle hangs above the stone fireplace. This rifle has been customised for a left-handed person.  Also hanging above the fireplace are a pair of deer antlers found in Coole many years ago by local man Christy Dalton.  A small reference library contains many rare and interesting books relating to Coole, Lady Gregory and famous literary figures of that era as well as literature relating to various tourist attractions and amenities in the area.  In the corner is a handmade cabinet containing a rare and complete willow dinner set with a dining area along with satellite television and VCR. The kitchen is furnished with modern facilities, as well as a solid oak dining table and chairs, and on a shelf are some rare lanterns from an old horse drawn carriage.  There is a utility room adjacent to the kitchen containing a clothes washer and dryer as well as cleaning brushes and detergents. The gate-lodge can accommodate up to six people with two double rooms en suite, and one twin room. The bedrooms are furnished to a very high standard with bedside tables and reading lamps, full size mirrors, dressing table and drawers, stools and waste paper bins in each room. The en suites are fitted with a shower, toilet and wash hand basin with electric shaving facility, and each bedroom has a hair dryer.  The main bathroom to the rear is large, and has a bath, shower and an electric shaving facility. Towels, are provided in the en suite bedrooms and main bathroom, and extra blankets and pillows can be found in the hot press. In the cloak room, there is a clothes iron and ironing board and a clothes line is provided outside. The lodge is fitted with timber floors throughout and has central heating. There are fire alarms and a secure burglar system installed in the building.  The gate-lodge is secluded by mature trees surrounding the grounds, and the privacy and peacefulness that Coole Lodge affords to anyone that visits, will always be remembered.  A flagstone path in the lawn leads to an oak tree, where one can sit on seats, custom made from the trunk of an old oak tree, and read or have a quiet reflective moment to themselves.  There are also picnic tables and chairs in the lawn for 'al fresco' dining.  There is also a barbecue stove facility where visitors can cook and have a barbacue outdoors.      More details of this self-catering holiday accommodation in Galway, Ireland »

REFNO:78183. Crann- Og A Place to be Welcome to Crann Og, a place of sustainable living, exploring alternative energy sources and organic farming, with a community-orientented attitude. We offer a form of low budget ecotourism that is really down-to-earth, in comfortable wood cabins or yurts, ideal for a self-catering family holiday, with lots of options for outdoor and indoor activities. We are proud recipients of Ecotourism Ireland's Silver Award for our Children's Eco-Yoga and Nature Experience programs! See the activities page for more details about opportunities for ecotourism at in West Ireland. Selfcatering Accommodation The log cabin sleeps up to ten people. The log cabin consist of two bedrooms, each with 4 bunkbeds and a futon. Bedding is provided. In between both bedrooms there is a kitchen-lounge area with a fridge, a cooker, kitchen utensils and a woodburning stove for your comfort. The log cabin also has a shower room with two solar powered showers that can also be heated by the stove during winter time. There are two compost toilets for the real down-to-earth experience. Simple, yet comfortable. See more photos of the log cabin below. Unless the cabins are block-booked in advance, their beds are available all year around, like in a hostel. Prices: Log Cabin prices Full Longhouse (Kitchen ,2 Bedrooms: 8 beds & 2 futons) Group Booking Families 1 night______________________________euro 100 euro 75 weekend (2 nights)____________________euro 180 euro 150 3 night weekend ______________________euro 270 euro 240 bank holiday weekend (3 nights)_________euro 290 euro 260 per week____________________________euro 400 euro 350 Half Longhouse (shared Kitchen,1 Bedroom: 4 beds & 1 futon) 1 night_______________________________euro 50 euro 40 weekend (2 nights)____________________ euro 95 euro 80 3 nights _____________________________ euro 140 euro 120 per week____________________________ euro 200 euro 180 Hostel Rates (available unless cabin is already booked) per night / per bed______________________euro 15 plus extra for fuel for wood burning stove, depending on time of year. Yurts If you want a comfortable experience of outdoor living, you can rent one of our yurts. The yurt is traditionally used in Mongolia by the nomadic people. This circular wooden structure is covered by waterproof canvas that creates a nice and cozy space inside. Situated within the campsite field and sitting on a wooden platform, the yurts are on insulated level ground. The yurts are furnished with a double and two single foutons, a small table, cushions, rugs, storage space, a woodburning stove and a kettle for your comfort. They sleep comfortably up to four adults or a family of five or even six. Bedding can be provided. A limited amount of firewood will be provided; any extra can be purchased at the farm. For lighting we provide tea lights, lanterns, and solar fairy lights outside. Prices Yurt prices Yurt (sleeps four) 1 night_______________euro 80 2 nights______________euro 140 3-night weekend_______euro 210 per week_____________euro 350 Bank holiday weekend __euro 230 To make a booking, please contact us. crann.og.gort@gmail.com More details of this self-catering holiday accommodation in Galway, Ireland »