Georgian Stately Home on Private Lake, idyllic setting, close to Galway City | House in Galway

9.6 (17 Reviews) |   9 Bedrooms  10 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Headford House | Georgian Stately Home on Private Lake, idyllic setting, close to Galway City

9 Bedroom House in Headford, Galway

Enjoy 18th century Irish country living in an idyllic location overlooking private Lough Cime. Lisdonagh house is beautifully situated 15 minutes from Galway City and offers guests a timeless escape on the Wild Atlantic Way. Lisdonagh House is ideal for extended families, groups of friends, special occasions, special interest groups, retreats or indeed any circumstances to bring people together in a beautiful setting. Lisdonagh House can only be hired exclusively with any level of service; this may include private dining by award winning chef using the best of local ingredients.
Accommodating 18 guests over nine ensuite bedrooms, Lisdonagh is the perfect location to enjoy the gracious living of a bygone era in a stunning country setting
Lisdonagh House is a gorgeous early Georgian heritage home on an elevated site with commanding views over Lough Cime. Sheltered by native woodland, this exceptional stately home offers guests a unique experience of Irish country estate living.
Lovingly restored by the Cooke family, Lisdonagh House is classical in layout with an impressive drawing room, elegant dining room and a fabulous traditional country house kitchen. There are 9 bedrooms, each named after prominent Irish artists, all with private bathroom and furnished in period style. The entrance hall is stunning with late eighteenth century murals, which are the last remaining example of the artist James Ryan’s work and his classical depiction of the Four Virtues.
Lisdonagh House is ideally situated on 200 acres of private woodland estate ideal for relaxing walks and other country pursuits. Boating, fishing, kayaks and horse riding all available on the estate by prior arrangement.
The region is rich in heritage and folklore with the beautifully maintained Knockma Hill trail walk within close proximity. Conveniently located for easy day trips to Ashford Castle in nearby Cong, the Cliffs of Moher, Kinvara, Achill Island, Enniscrone or Lough na Fouey.
Nearby Galway City hosts theatre groups and has an array of music venues and history tails to participate in. If your interest is music, theatre, history or shopping Galway you will not disappoint.
For larger groups there are two courtyard carriage houses which allows for additional eight guests.

Georgian Stately Home on Private Lake, idyllic setting, close to Galway City is located in Headford. Georgian Stately Home on Private Lake, idyllic setting, close to Galway City provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Parking, TV, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Parking, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Georgian Stately Home on Private Lake, idyllic setting, close to Galway City has 9 Bedrooms , 10 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 20 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Headford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Headford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • 10 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Fitness center
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Video games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Arcade/game room
General
  • Unit size: 15000 sq ft (1394 sq m)
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • On the lake
  • Office
Guest Services
  • Cabinet locks
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Children's toys
  • Babysitting services
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's books
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties;maximum event attendees: 20
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Lloyd F.
Jul 16, 2025 06:13:34 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Incredible house and views. Hosts are wonderful and very responsive to any request. Enjoyed the stay.
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