Cosy Cottage Style Apartment In Historic Dublin, Near Kilmainham Gaol

Dublin, Dublin 8
$340 avg/night
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Bath 1

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Sleep 4

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Don't just visit Dublin, experience Dublin in any of our unique and original apartments.
Not affected by the short term rental regulations introduced in July 2019. We have a self check in keysafe system in place, affording our guests the freedom of a flexible self check in. Our units are all completely self contained with full kitchen and laundry facilities in each unit. Our apartments are completely sanitised between guests with all door handles, rails etc. regularly disinfected.
Wehave 3 apartments, 1 studio and 1 cottage on our site. We have named our apartments after Irish nationalist leaders to reflect our location in the historic Kilmainham/Inchicore area. We have named our apartments after Irish nationalist leaders to reflect our location in the historic Kilmainham/Inchicore area.
Grace Gifford was born in Dublin in March 1888.
In 1915 Grace began a courtship with Joseph Plunkett and they planned to marry. Unknown to Grace, Joseph was a founder of the Irish Volunteers who were planning a rebellion in Dublin seeking independence for Ireland.
By the end of Easter Week April 1916 the Irish rebels had surrendered and were first held in Richmond Barracks and then imprisoned in Kilmainham Gaol. The leaders were condemned to death by firing squad. When Joseph learned that his execution was scheduled to take place, he sought permission to be married. On the 3rd May 1916 at 6.00pm Grace Gifford entered Kilmainham Gaol. With a priest and two witnesses present she married Joseph. One can visit the chapel in Kilmainham Gaol where they were wed. Joseph Plunkett was executed the following day.
The Grace Gifford cottage apartment is situated to the rear of the building at street level and can comfortably sleep 4. This apartment is overlooking the patio and away from the road, so you won't be disturbed by traffic noise. It's cosy and compact and laid out like a traditional Irish cottage.

Conveniently situated close to 'The Dubline' Dublin Discovery Trail, featuring Kilmainham Gaol and Courthouse and The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Ireland's oldest public building dating back to 1684. We are just a short walk to the War Memorial Gardens. Our apartments have been restored with great care and attention to detail, providing classic, comfortable and select accommodation in Dublin. Our apartments provide great value for accommodation in Dublin with attention to detail and our guest comfort our priority. Easy access to all the top restaurants, pubs, museums and attractions that Dublin has to offer. For those who prefer a quicker route than the Dubline trail, the bus stop is almost outside the door with route 13 serving Guinness Storehouse, Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Trinity College and O'Connell St.
A 5 minute walk to the Luas red line,travelling via The Museum at Collins Barracks, The Jameson Distillery, Jervis St., Dublin Convention Centre and the O2. All apartments are located in the one Victorian period property, and situated on a tree lined road adjacent to the magnificent St. Mary's Oblate Church. There are some excellent local pubs and restaurants all within a 5 minute walk with music in the Black Lion pub on weekend nights.
Complimentary cell phone available for guests by prior arrangement.
Free WiFi and Free Parking.

All conveniences are provided including linen and towels freshly laundered for your use. The Grace Gifford cottage apartment has one bedroom with a double bed. If necessary, we can set up a fold away bed which is suitable for a younger person or a child.
We have a leather pull out double sofa bed in the living room providing extra sleeping accommodation.

All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The apartments have extra large bathrooms with power showers for your extra comfort.
They all have a kitchen equipped with fridge microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee machine and kettle, so that anyone considering an extended stay can enjoy all the comforts of home. We have laundry equipment in all apartments so you can travel lightly. A cot can be provided upon request. For anyone considering exploring Ireland further there is a car hire company close by and Heuston Station is approx 15-20 minute walk.
Dublin is renowned for it's famous Temple bar area for entertainment which is a bus ride away. For art lovers the Irish Museum of Modern Art is 15 minute walk. Join us for the centenary celebrations and don't miss a visit to Kilmainham Gaol & Museum. The Kilmainham courthouse and the Richmond Barracks museums are due open for the Easter rising celebrations in 2016.
The hop on hop off bus tours are accessible at Kilmainham Gaol.
Tesco and Eurospar supermarkets are a 2 minute walk as are pharmacies, banks, hair & beauty salons, pubs, restaurants and butcher shop.

Excellent transport links.
On Luas red line, which travels via Heuston Station, The Museum (Collins Barracks), Jameson Distillery, O'Connell St., Connolly Station,The 02, Dublin's big wheel and weekly market.
Luas stop a 5 minute walk.

Serviced by bus routes 13 and 40 which travel via Guinness Brewery,(5 mins), Christchurch Cathedral,(10 mins) St. Patrick's Cathedral, (10 mins)Dublin Castle, (12 mins) Dame St., Temple Bar and Grafton St. (15 mins), O'Connell St, Griffith Ave (DCU), Finglas and Ballymun. Also serviced by bus route 69 (Heuston Station).

From Dublin airport, take Dublincoach to the Red Cow Luas stop via the m50 and transfer to the Luas. journey time 30 minutes.
Alternatively, take the Airlink to Heuston Station and transfer to the Luas.
If renting a car, reach us via the M50 and M4.

Travelling from the South of Ireland, we are on the N7 route to the city centre.

Travelling from the West or North of Ireland, we are 5 minutes from the N4.
We are happy to arrange collection at the airport and have a driver onsite to look after our guests who may wish to avail of this service.
Early check in will be facilitated, if the apartment is unoccupied the night before your arrival.
Please inquire for availability.
Assuring you of our personal attention to help make your visit to Dublin an unforgettable experience.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Limo/town Car Service Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bidet Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Kathy R.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    Convenient location on west side of Dublin. Easy to get into town on bus or tram, and easy to get out of town on the M50. Parking on site, washer/dryer combo worked fine, albeit a bit slow. Tesco a block away, a few restaurants and a brew pub in walking distance.

  • Lisa O.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Lovely place and recommend

  • Casey L.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    I booked this for my parents' visit to Ireland and they said it was comfortable, met all their needs and was conveniently located. The owners were wonderful to work with, responded quickly and made sure their stay went smoothly.

  • Jill H.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    Trip to Dublin to see FSU football. Toured Cliffs of Moher…. Otherwise to and fro Dublin each day Close enough to Blackhorse Tram to walk. Bus stop out front of unit. Rascals Brewery is near for pizza and beer. Felt safe and secure coming and going.

  • Rebecca S.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    This was a lovely place to stay. It was much bigger than I expected and had everything we needed. Comfortable beds and nice shower. Washer and dryer. If you are coming from Canada, bring an adapter for the electrical outlets. The hosts were very helpful with a mix-up that we had. A note the minifridge does not have a freezer section. The location is far from downtown, but there are lots of great sights (museums, parks) within walking distance. Grocery store and pharmacy are close. Bus stops are very close, and the red line train stop that goes to downtown is within walking distance. We tried walking home from downtown one night when taxis were not available and made it most of the way, feeling quite safe, until we found a taxi (this is not typical, it was just a busy Dublin night). We also left at 2:30am to bus to the airport and the walking and waiting was safe (we saw a fox on the sidewalk!), and the bus was prompt.

  • Gerald J.

    Submitted May 18, 2024

    Stayed May 7, 2024

    A lovely neighbourhood with convenient shops and restaurants nearby. Easy access to the bus and Luas to get into the city attractions. We appreciated the nice shower, dishwasher and the washer/dryer.

  • Maggie and Mike V.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2023

    Stayed Sep 24, 2023

    The apartment was fine except 2 adults are not comfortable on the sofa bed. That’s where my husband slept and we are not big people. Two smaller kids would be fine. In the bedroom there is a double bed and a single bed. Linens were clean. Kitchen was well equipped. The bus ride to the city center takes 15 to 19 minutes depending on the time of day. It’s a straight shot to the Temple Bar area. We also walked from City center to the National museums and gallery. So the bus is ok but can be quite busy during commute time. The Inchicore District is quaint and I wish we had spent more time there. We did go to the Brewery and pizza place, Rascals. Great beer and pizza, friendly atmosphere. Tessco (grocery store) is close by and it has a variety of premade food. A saving Grace after a long day of sightseeing. All in all we were comfortable in this apartment. Rory picked us up from the airport which was a Godsend. If you come in via the airport I would ask to have Rory pick you up…

  • Jeffrey R.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2023

    Stayed May 24, 2023

    We had a great time staying in Dublin. They location of the cottage was nice and it was close to a bus stop to take you into the city center or the train to travel throughout Ireland. You can stay out and there are several nice pubs and groceries to supply your needs. Property was very nice and had everything you needed. We had a few things come up and the owners were quick to get us what we requested. Great stay!

  • Sam A.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2022

    Stayed Aug 27, 2022

    What a wonderful week! The hosts were gracious and great communicators. We arrived in Dublin Airport and were met in arrivals by Rory, what a pleasant individual that made us feel so welcome in Ireland. The Gifford cottage was exactly perfect for two people. It us located within a short walk to the Luas Redline. This took us straight to downtown everyday and to Hueston station for our train trip to the Cliffs of Mohr. I could go on and on, just a perfect stay in a perfect way.

  • Allen B.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2019

    Stayed Oct 1, 2019

    We had a great stay in Dublin. Our apt was centrally located and it was easy to travel from there

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