Ballindooley Castle 10 minutes to Galway City

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Dates

January 2025

18

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Fireplace

Explore the area

Galway, Galway

Shop Street
‪6 min drive‬
Galway Cathedral
‪6 min drive‬
Eyre Square
‪6 min drive‬
Galway (GWY)
‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ballindooley Castle is a historic fortress located in County Galway, Ireland. It is a striking example of a medieval tower house, a type of fortified dwelling commonly constructed by Irish nobility during the 15th and 16th centuries.

The castle stands proudly amidst a picturesque landscape, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. Its architecture showcases a rectangular structure with robust stone walls, small windows, murder holes, a dungeon, and defensive battlements. These design features reflect the castle's primary purpose of providing protection and security during a tumultuous era.

Inside Ballindooley Castle, visitors would find multiple floors connected by a spiral staircase that winds its way up through the core of the building. The interior is characterized by sturdy stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and remnants of original architectural elements, capturing the essence of its historical significance.

The castle's entrance is guarded by a formidable wooden door, leading to a ground-level hall that served as a communal area for daily activities. As one ascends the spiral staircase, various rooms would be discovered on different levels, including bedrooms, a great hall for dining and entertainment, a kitchen, and potentially a chapel.

Ballindooley Castle boasts a rich and captivating history. It has borne witness to power struggles, withstood sieges, and provided shelter for numerous noble families throughout the centuries. Within its walls, countless stories and secrets lie hidden, waiting to be discovered.

While Ballindooley Castle has undergone restoration and preservation efforts over time, it still retains its medieval charm and serves as a remarkable testament to the architectural expertise of its era.

For further videos search for ballindooley castle on youtube or www,ballindooleycastle,ie

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Cooper's Hill Livery. Enjoy features like a spa tub. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
Amenities include a terrace
Just a 3-minute drive from Planet Entertainment Centre and a few minutes from Bohermore’s Victorian Cemetery

This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, a terrace, and a garden. This vacation home also features express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Barry Haughian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Electric kettle
Blender
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2.5 bathrooms
Shower
Hairdryer
Soap
Towels provided
Shampoo
Free toiletries

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Terrace
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

Soundproofing
Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Young children should be accompanied at all times.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.