Schloss Ballindooley by Interhome

Type of building: Detached house. size of property: 320m². year of construction: 1490. Owner lives on the property.
5 Minutes From Galway CitySet in Galway, 4.5 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium, Ballindooley Castle on the Headford Road offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a fully fitted kitchen, and a large living room. With free private parking, the property is 4.6 km from Eyre Square and 4.6 km from Galway Railway Station.

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.
The castle has a fully fitted kitchen, an open fire stove in the living room and a utility room.

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. 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.

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 before Christopher Columbus set sale to the Americas. The castle stands proudly amidst a picturesque landscape, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.

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.

Basic information
- Pets allowed: any
- allowed size of dogs: large (more than 60 cm)
- is located in: nothing applicable
- type of building: Detached house
- Floor on which the object can be found: Ground floor
- Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 5
- size of property: 320 m²
- year of construction: 1490
- detached house
- Owner lives on the property
- Number of bedrooms: 3
- Number of bathrooms: 2

Top features
- WiFi
- heating: Everywhere
- underfloor heating: no
- balcony
- terrace
- garden: For sole use
- completely enclosed (by wall, fence or hedge)
- Total of private car parking spaces: 4
- ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 4

Sleeping
bedroom 2
- double bed (1.80 m width)
- single bed
bedroom 4
- double bed (1.80 m width)
bedroom 6
- 3x single bed

Bathroom
bathroom 2
- shower
- toilet
- hair dryer
bathroom 4
- shower
- toilet
Guest toilet (or WC)
- toilet

Cooking/Living
- fridge/freezer: fridge
- oven
- toaster
- microwave
- electric kettle
- dishwasher
- dishtowels
- size of kitchen: 15 m²
- number of dining tables: 2
- number of seats: 18
- number of living rooms: 1
- fireplace
- stove

Entertainment
- TV: TV

For children
- party games for children

Utility
- washing machine: For sole use in the object
- iron
- vaccum cleaner
- fan: None
- single oven / fan heater / radiators

Sustainability
- Waste recycling

Outside area
- roof terrace

Surroundings
- directly at the edge of the wood
- Nearest town centre: 5,0 km
- Grocery store: 500 m

Distinctive features
- castle
- historical building
- exceptional houses



Included in price:
Bed linen (initial supply)
ERV cancellation insurance
Power costs
Final cleaning (Basic cleaning is always carried out by the guest)
Local tax
Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees
Towels (initial supply)

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