Boasting a garden and views of garden, Townsend House Guest House is a guest house situated in a historic building in Birr, 34 km from Cross of the Scriptures. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. A seating area is available to all guests, while some rooms come with a DVD player. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Guests may relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. You can play darts at this 3-star guest house, and the area is popular for cycling and fishing. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this guest house offers ample opportunities to chill out. Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre is 36 km from the guest house, while Dun na Si Heritage & Genealogical Centre is 40 km away. Shannon Airport is 104 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
2 large double beds
1 single bed
and
2 double beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • P
    Peter
    Germany Germany
    It is a very lovely period property with many original features and charm. The modern tapas style restaurant added on to the property is very tastefully decorated. Food was nice also.
  • Seán
    Ireland Ireland
    A lovely central spot in Birr Town centre. For breakfast, they also had a nice veggie option!
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Birr is a lovely town. The castle is amazing. Townshend house was really nice, in beautiful condition and very clean. The tapas restaurant is a great space & very popular with guests. We will definitely go back again.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had dinner and breakfast at the guesthouse, both were fantastic.
  • Iain
    Ireland Ireland
    Very impressive guest house, full bar and restaurant, with lovely gardens to the rear, spotless throughout, unfortunately didnt get to eat there as it was on a monday and the restaurant was closed but will rectify that next time, more of a small...
  • Emma
    Ireland Ireland
    Stayed for a few days while working in Birr and it was ideal for a solo traveller. Room was spotless and bed super comfortable.
  • Markus
    Austria Austria
    super breakfast, close to Birr Castle. very well run.
  • Gerry
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location in a period residence within a two minute walk of the town centre.
  • Cathriona
    Ireland Ireland
    Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was great and restaurant food was amazing
  • William
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful house close to Birr Castle with great breakfast. Comfortable beds.

Managed by Martin and Lorraine Kearns

Company review score: 9.3Based on 351 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Lorraine and Martin Kearns opened this 3 star Guesthouse in 2003.We are married with 3 children.This business is family run from start to finish.We have a very old georgian house with restaurant and large private walled in gardens.

Property information

Townsend House Guest House & Tapas Restaurant is located in Birr Town just 200 metres from Birr Castle and 100 metres from Birr Theatre & Arts Centre. This 1900th century building has 10 bespoke decorated bedrooms,family rooms and a full restaurant with private gardens to enjoy. We have a full Tapas menu and diners can enjoy an international food and wine menu. During the summer season guests can enjoy our outdoor heated dining area with cocktail bar. We are the only 3 star Guesthouse in County Offaly registered with Failte Ireland. This is a family run business and we pride ourselves on our reviews. Please feel free to browse our youtube channel (Townsend House Birr Ireland)

Neighbourhood information

Visit Birr Castle Demesne with the Great Telescope,Science Centre,Formal Gardens and large Tree House. The Lough Boora Parklands where you can take walks or cycle the area. Clonmacnoise Monastic site,one of the oldest in Europe.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Townsend House Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Townsend House Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about Townsend House Guest House

  • Check-in at Townsend House Guest House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Townsend House Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Townsend House Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Townsend House Guest House include:

    • Single
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Double

  • Yes, Townsend House Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Townsend House Guest House is 350 yards from the centre of Birr. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Townsend House Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding