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Townsend House Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Birr Castle

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Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Townsend Street, Townparks, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42TK88
  • Popular LocationWoodland Cottage Garden10 min walk
  • Popular LocationBirr Castle11 min walk
  • Popular LocationBirr Golf Club4 min drive
  • AirportDublin (DUB)103 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Courtyard View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, Courtyard View

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Queen Beds

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The price is $115
per night
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
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About the neighborhood

Birr

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Birr Castle and 25 miles (40 km) of Clonmacnoise.
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What's nearby

  • Woodland Cottage Garden - 10 min walk
  • Birr Castle - 11 min walk
  • Birr Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Leap Castle - 11 min drive
  • Clonmacnoise - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Villa Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Parkers Of Riverstown, Birr Co. Offaly - 3 min drive
  • Subway - 11 min walk
  • Thatch The - 3 min drive
  • The Loft Cafe - 5 min walk

About this property

Townsend House Guest House

3-star guest house near Birr Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Townsend House Guest House also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Birr guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Townsend House Guest House offers 10 accommodations with private spa tubs and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Guesthouse property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Townsend House Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Townsend House Guest House.

Does Townsend House Guest House offer free breakfast?

Townsend House Guest House offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10 AM and weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Townsend House Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Townsend House Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Townsend House Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Townsend House Guest House have a pool?

Townsend House Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Townsend House Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Townsend House Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Townsend House Guest House to downtown Birr?

Townsend House Guest House is 0.1 mi away from Birr.

Townsend House Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back again soon.
Lovely welcome from real family business. We didn't eat in the evening but the Tapas looks excellent. Breakfast was as your mother would make it. Room was large and comfortable. It is an old Georgian building so don't expect 4* but do expect a lovely stay in this unique Georgian Town with its quirky history and lovely streets. Will be back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Host
Fabulous house with a brilliant host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it was in a good central location for our plans. We were disappointed that even after talking direct to the owner requesting a Gluten Free breakfast that this was not available and that although we arrived slightly late to breakfast all the bacon had been eaten. We found the stairs extremely dirty and rooms dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attentiveness of the staff was second to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Willand

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic 4 night stay at Townsend House. The guesthouse is superb and in a great location, close to the town. Martin and Lorraine were brilliant hosts, they couldn’t do enough for us. The accommodation was spotless, with lovely decor and a comfortable bed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Suzanna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family room stay
Very kind and friendly host. Great location in town and easy parking. Lovely breakfast Great tapas, but think bar food not Spanish tapas. Took our toddler, they were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not a great stay overall
Not a great stay. Family room too small for a family of 4. You have to walk sideways to get to the side of some of the beds. The weather was warm and heat in room was unbearable. Found items of clothing left behind by previous guests. Owners were lovely. But unfortunately we needed breakfast at 7.45 and this could not be facilitated. They were good enough to reduce the price a little because of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018