Irish Landmark is a non-profit organisation that finds interesting and unusual properties that are in need of conservation, and we give them new life. Since 1992, we've been turning historic buildings into truly special self-catering holiday accommodation. Our properties range from lighthouses and schoolhouses, to castles and gate lodges.
As an educational charity, our primary aim is to conserve and sustain iconic buildings. That's why Irish Landmark properties are living buildings, not museum settings. Irish Landmark always respects the history and architectural integrity of the structures we conserve, but we also ensure they have all the contemporary comforts you want in a holiday home.
We enjoyed an excellent stay in the historic St John’s Point lighthouse’s JP Sloop house. The house retains its historic nature but with modern comfort and warmth. We were there over Storm Bert and it was spectacular! The safest place to be was in a lighthouse! It was beautiful looking out on the crashing waves. The Sloop was well fitted out with essentials and lots of books, games etc for evenings in. It was a lovely escape.
Unique location. The cottage was really clean with a well equipped kitchen. The beds were comfortable. The weather was wild but it added to the stay. Thank you Suzan for letting us in and explaining how everything works. Plenty of reading material and interesting lighthouse artifacts.
The warm welcome from Pamela as we entered another world with storm Bert. Free from TV it was a very cosy weekend with wonderful walks along the sea front to the lovely town of Whitehead.
We loved our stay at the house with unbelievable views of the sea and lovely walks in the area the house keeper was a lovely person and very helpful will definitely be back
Another lovely stay at an Irish Landmark Trust gatelodge. This is now our third short stay in as many months at one of their delightful gate lodges. Each has a unique character and all have been very enjoyable and restful. If this one were a fairytale it would be Beauty and the Beast. Drum gatelodge is set in a rural landscape and has an interesting social history. Its overall character is derived from the shape of its construction. The main living area and first floor bedroom being perfectly round.
The lodge is beautiful and the beasts are the icing on the cake. The front porch overlooks a f...more
We had a wonderful weekend at the Lightkeeper's House. How amazing to stay in such an historic building and so incredible to be able to sit by the fire and look out at the most beautiful views. It was the perfect location to reconnect with family and recharge the batteries. Thank you!
This is out second time staying in the Barbican. It provides the comfort and exclusiveness that we needed. The ease of check made the stay great from the minute we arrived. Alison was available to answer any questions and gave a warm welcome. Once you know the limitations of the place ( ie spiral stone staircase, no shower), although I enjoyed the bath :) , there are no complaints. We will be back.
Such a wonderful time of the year to stay at this gate lodge. The surrounding trees were in full Autumn splendour and their golds, reds and yellows were draped in mist. The lodge was so comfortable and welcoming and it was always lovely to return to when our adventures for the day were finished. The place was spotless and the furnishings were tasteful and charming. Plenty to do and see in this general area including a great cave walk.if you venture a little further. I will be searching out other Irish Landmark Trust properties.
This is a perfect place to stay to appreciate the beauty of NI and easily visit the causeway, rope bridge and north Antrim coast. The manager ensures the lodge is clean and comfortable. Thank you. It was a delight.