Welcome to the County Arms, located in the heart of Ireland, in the beautiful heritage town of Birr, the perfect location to discover all the Midlands has to offer.
The Ring Farmhouse in Birr provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking.
Set in a period building, Townsend House Guest House offers hearty breakfasts and cozy rooms with free Wi-Fi. The house is located in Birr center, just a 5-minute walk from Birr Castle.
The Stables Townhouse B&B, is located on the famous Georgian streetscape of Oxmantown Mall, in the heart of Birr and directly opposite Birr Theater & Arts Center.
Featuring a garden, Lily's Place - up to 4 persons features accommodations in Birr. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Birr is a lovely town - we visited family and friends and...
Birr is a lovely town - we visited family and friends and spent some time exploring the town. We visited Birr Castle and gardens, which are spectacular. We were however disappointed that we could not visit the castle itself as it is a private residence. The town is very tidy and people are friendly.
Gerard
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
We visited the castle grounds which were excellent and much...
We visited the castle grounds which were excellent and much better than we expected.
Town centre has everything and reasonable cafes. Lots of pubs but then it was Ireland! Restaurants a little harder to find.
Walks and good quiet cycling on your doorstep or a short drive.
Paul
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Visit the castle. You could around the grounds for hours.
Visit the castle. You could around the grounds for hours. Lovely science museum in the castle. Lots of shops. Park and walk around it’s busy for driving. Pay your parking ticket wardens around all the time. Didn’t have time to investigate it further. We had all our food a Dooley’s it was fabulous.
Lilian
10
Scored 10
Birr is a beautiful town. It's steeped in history.
Birr is a beautiful town. It's steeped in history. The period houses all around are stunning. Castle tour is highly recommended. Lot's to see and do there. Nolan's pub was very welcoming and a great pint to be had. Kelly's bar is great for food and old fashioned Irish atmosphere and pint of Guinness.
Carol
Ireland
8.0
Scored 8.0
Birr Castle was an enjoyable venue for a day visit.
Birr Castle was an enjoyable venue for a day visit. We had dinner in a local bar/restaurant where the food was good and the staff were friendly. Birr is quite a small town and it can be visited over a two day period. It is also relatively close to the Slieve Blooms which is a good base for walking.
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Birr is a nice small town with a lovely small park and river...
Birr is a nice small town with a lovely small park and river walk and a fabulous castle and grounds. Kinnity castle is a short drive away and the Slieve Bloom walking trails are worth a visit if you like hiking .
We had a lovely little break. We were there for a wedding nearby and the facilities were excellent. The showers were lovely and the breakfast was fantastic!!! including the homemade scones! I am glad I chose to stay here instead of a hotel. It had the most peaceful surroundings! Thank you for making our stay in Birr such a nice memorable one. The room was large and had everything you could want for a short break. Tea/ coffee facilities and a hairdryer. The rabbits leading up to the driveway was so so cute!
The whole experience of staying right in the heart of Birr the BnB is so well run spotless clean.... Nicer than some Hotels we have stayed in.... We were given free parking right outside our room, the local people are so welcoming and friendly we would highly recommend staying in Emmet house you won't be disappointed we had a lovely breakfast every morning and our host baked a lovely cake for her guests to help themselves to during their stay.
I had my sisters with me one who has Down's Syndrome. The County Arms is her favorite hotel. This was our third time and I have to say everything was perfect for us. the rooms were spacious and well equipped and the food was excellent. there were loads of people around all day which gave us a lovely holiday feeling. the staff were kind and very efficient. overall the hotel is perfect for us.
Our stay at Townsend House was wonderful! The room was beautiful- we stayed in the family suite which was spacious and very comfortable. The location was just perfect for exploring the small village of Birr- walking distance to the castle and town center. The staff were welcoming and the breakfast was delicious (and huge!). We were so happy with this stay and would definitely recommend it.
A Georgian guesthouse on a quiet avenue leading up to the entrance of Birr Castle. Good facilities with period charm and helpful staff. Great breakfasts and lunches. Location very central to Birr but quiet and away from the busy main street. Birr Castle is on your doorstep with lots of walks through the grounds and ornamental gardens.
Carmen is a wonderful hostess. She is kind and eager to share recommendations to travelers to experience her corner of the world, and she definitely elevated our stay in Birr. We learned about Hurling, the wonderful restaurant at which we at dinner, and an historic site on our way to our next stop. She is amazing.
Great location. Beautiful Georgian guest house around the corner from a heritage Georgian Mall leading to Birr Castle and 5 minutes walk from the town centre. Fabulous gardens. All staff and owners Lorraine and Martin extremely friendly. For people who prefer the guest house experience this is ticks all the boxes
This felt more like a boutique hotel than a B&B. The room was quaint and comfortable, the shared spaces on the ground floor were charming and the breakfast was delicious. The location is great - just opposite the castle and convenient if attending a wedding at a local hotel.
Spinners of Castle Street, Birr, is excellent. The breakfast was unbelieveable, great variety and freshly cooked. The room was so clean and comfortable. I will definitely book to stay there again if I'm ever in that part of the country. Well done, Spinners. Top marks.
Lovely quiet location easy to walk to from Birr. Comfortable bed and the room was nice and clean. Carmel makes a sensational breakfast! Sausages were just the best and I loved her homemade scones too. Excellent value too, recommended.
Brona was a wonderful host, and we had a very restful stay. The location is a short drive to Birr Castle and downtown, and Brona gave great lunch/dinner recommendations. Facilities were very clean, and the bed was so comfortable.
Amazing stay at what I can only call a gem in Birr Town. Everything is just a walk away and the house is beautiful with everything needed. Host was also amazing 😊Will definitely return 😊
The room was very comfortable with an en suite bathroom and plenty of room. The accommodation was in a great location for the wedding that we attended and for easy access into Birr.
Location in town and the staff are second to none. The town is underrated as a destination as there are many golf courses nearby and a visit to the castle is a must when in town,
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