Beautiful Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy , Timeless Elegance.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6255 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

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Nile Lodge, Galway City

Quay Street12 min walk
University of Galway14 min walk
Eyre Square2 min drive
Shannon (SNN)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Garden View Superking bed

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom East View

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom West View

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Twin room ensuite shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nile Lodge is the most exclusive private rental house in the City of Galway.
Built in 1807 this is a landmark house offers an unusually high standard of elegant and spacious accommodation in one of the most imposing and historic private residences in the city.
The house is furnished with beautiful antiques and fine furnishings, vaulted ceilings and elegant chandeliers. It has three reception rooms which allow guests to relax or work in privacy.
This outstanding property stands on over an acre of mature, pretty landscaped gardens, and there is also plenty of parking on the grounds.
The high walled private garden and lawn to the rear of the property together with the atmospheric private patio area make this a particularly desirable rental accommodation.
The house accommodates six guests.
We do have two additional bedrooms available to rent, these rooms are only available to guests who are booking the house and are located on the lower garden level of the house.
The house is perfectly located in heart of Galway City, within five minute walk of famous Quay Street, with lots of excellent restaurants and pubs, and a five minute walk to the beach and seafront. The seaside promenade, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk or an invigorating three mile jog on the shores of Galway Bay, is just down the road from the house.
Nile Lodge is located just a few hundred yards from The Wild Atlantic Way, making it a is a perfect base for trips to Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, the Aran Islands, where part of the movie The Banshees of Inisherin was filmed. The Burren in County Clare is just an hours drive from the house. There are large numbers of wonderful walks, including hill walking in the West of Ireland.
There is an abundance of excellent golf courses within an hours drive from the house.
Most popular are Galway Bay Golf course, Lahinch, Drumoland and Connemara golf course. Guests also enjoy the nearby Glenlo Abbey course.

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Maire MacDermott

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a baby's cot, high chair and changing mat.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Discuss with owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside house

Smoking is allowed in the patio outside the rear of the house.

No additional guests without prior arrangement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Galway

Located in Galway, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. National Aquarium of Galway and Millennium Children's Park and Playground are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Quay Street and Shop Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Leisureland and Planet Entertainment Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Nile Lodge, Galway City

What's nearby

Quay Street - 12 min walk
Spanish Arch - 13 min walk
University of Galway - 14 min walk
University Hospital Galway - 15 min walk
Eyre Square - 2 min drive

Getting around

Galway Station - 6 min drive
Shannon (SNN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

Monroe's - 10 min walk
Hooked - 9 min walk
The Blue Note - 9 min walk
The Salt House - 11 min walk
Bierhaus - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy , Timeless Elegance. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy , Timeless Elegance.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy , Timeless Elegance.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy , Timeless Elegance. located?

This family-friendly Galway holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Grattan Beach and Quay Street. National Aquarium of Galway and Millennium Children's Park and Playground are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

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Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

1 Jan 2020

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

A truly Exceptional Home

This is a truly exceptional home and Maire is a tremendous host. We spent a few days here between Christmas and New Year and were made feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. The attention to detail in the house is second to none and there were so many thoughtful touches, such as the provision of basic food supplies which was so appreciated as we arrived on a Bank Holiday (not to mention the chocolates and whiskey!). The house itself is truly magnificent and lovingly furnished with period pieces. There are many interesting books to read which kept my elderly mother endlessly entertained. There is a sitting room, drawing room and dining room so lots of space for a group to disperse into. Each bedroom is ensuite and is supplied with bathrobes. I loved the location which is an easy walk both to the downtown and to the seafront in Salthill. Maire was the perfect blend of being available but not intrusive. My only regret is that we could not stay longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

31 May 2019

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

Historic, Spacious, Well-Loved, Homely

We were so thrilled with our stay at Nile Lodge. Maire is a wonderful host, generous with her time and knowledge. My partner's family comes from Galway and we visit often. This is the first time we have stayed, other than with family, as we brought his children and grand-children for a visit. This was such a perfect property for 3 generations. His relatives were absolutely knocked out with having the opportunity to visit and Maire was kindness itself when I asked if 20+ relative could come over for a get-together. The gardens are very special too. We stay in beautiful hotels on holidays at home and abroad but the quirkiness, charm and very well stocked Nile Lodge is extra special. We trust future visitors will treat this wonderful house with the respect it so richly deserves. Thank you, Maire

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

23 Oct 2018

A step-back in time to an age of civility

Open the front door and one is immediately transported back to a more graceful time when life was lived at a far more gentile pace and those with money could enjoy a charmed existence with servants to cater to the family's every need. Indeed, for a fleeting second, I quite expected a butler to step forward and help me off with my top coat while ushering me into the drawing room with its roaring fire and comfy couch while he arranged for my bags to be brought in from the horse-drawn carriage outside. Reality returned as I dragged our two overly heavy suitcases from the boot of the car up the steps and over the threshold into the long entrance hall of Nile Lodge off which are located the drawing room, formal dining room and two of the three bedrooms, The interior still retains much of the splendour of its earlier years with a blend of faux Regency, Victorian and early 20th Century furniture throughout the house. This is not to suggest that such old worldliness extends to the bathrooms which I hasten to re-assure readers feature modern day fixtures and fittings. The 'loo' in the third bedroom at the back of the house is somewhat small and only one bedroom has a bathtub ; however these were small inconveniences that didn't overly concern us especially when the beds were so comfortable. The kitchen has an AGA cooker which all of us remembered from our youth but none of us were confident enough to put to use except to warm plates and to keep coffee and tea pots warm ; instead we used the perfectly adequate stove and ubiquitous micro wave. Naturally as with everything else in Nile House the kitchen was extremely well equipped with more than enough glasses, knives and forks and cooking utensils to satisfy our every need Maire, the owner, was genuinely interested in making sure that our stay was as good as she could make it being present in the house when we arrived and a couple of times during the week to make sure everything was going fine which of course it was. Being from the area she had an encyclopaedic knowledge of what Galway had to offer and on our first night even managed to get us a table at a Michelin rated restaurant and a couple of days later giving us the names of some trainers whose horses she though would do well at Galway Races. Perhaps the most unexpected benefit was Nile Lodge's location which is within ten minutes walk of the best restaurants in Galway as well as a number of the most popular diddly-diddly bar

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

5 Apr 2024

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Go Irish!

Our stay was wonderful. We all loved the house and Maire was just the loveliest.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen d.

1 Sept 2023

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Exquisite Property, Extraordinary Host

This magnificent home is set on a acre+ of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens. It has all the peacefulness and quietude of a country home, yet it is located in the heart of Galway. It is a short walk to endless restaurants, shops, attractions and Galway Bay. Never have we stayed in a more perfectly situated home. The house itself is lovely with spacious rooms, wonderful king-size beds, working fireplaces, a well-equipped kitchen and all the comforts of home. There were fresh flowers in nearly every room and the housekeepers kept us well-stocked with fresh towels and linens. Our host, Maire, was simply beyond compare. In all of our many, many years of renting houses in the US and abroad, we have never had a host who was more attentive, more helpful or more thoughtful. And what lovely person she is. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience for youself, your family or a group of friends in Galway, this is your place.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Maire MacDermott

I took over the care of this historic house in 1995. I have a great interest of Irish history and culture I have enjoyed hugely looking after this beautiful house and grounds.
I very much enjoyed researching the lives of the previous owners of Nile Lodge, especially the Captain and Commander in Nelsons fleet , William Hutchinson of Nelsons fleet who was its first occupant in 1807.
The famous Rev Peter Daly, was an equally colorful Galway character and in the 1770s was rector of the beautiful St Nicholas Cathedral in the city center.
I love walking the old streets of this city and looking at the pieces of medieval architecture, which can be seen in the beautiful old doorways of Galway.
I also enjoy exploring the nearby countryside and love finding special places to explore
A brisk walk or jog on the nearby seaside promenade which is the longest in Europe is so good for fitness.

Why they chose this property

This house is a place I have always loved. I am very happy in the location near to the sea and city center and have long enjoyable walks near the sea taking in the beauty of Galway Bay. This house was part of the social life of the people of Galway for many years and it is wonderful to see guests enjoy the comfort that it gives.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful Historic House with a wonderful location, in one of most desirable parts of Galway city. Perfect for guests who want to have their own private luxurious holiday rental.
Five minute walking distance to city center and beach.
Located perfectly for daytrips ,sightseeing the major attractions of West of Ireland, The Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, The Burren, Kylemore Abbey, The Aran Islands, Bunratty Castle, Ailwee Caves.
A fantastic base for exploring the wonderful golf courses of the West of Ireland.