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Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Birr, County Offaly
  • Birr Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Woodland Cottage Garden
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Leap Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense

This cosy, characterful and professionally interior designed house is perfectly set in the heart of the beautiful heritage town of Birr. It is a perfect little hideaway tucked away in a quiet owners only access lane.. Accomodation includes two generously sized bedrooms, one on-suite, and 2 other bathrooms, an open plan living dining amd kitchen and a seperate laundry room. Furninshings include both antique and contemporary furniture. A sweet little terrace in the front courtyard with a bistro set completes the picture.
Stroll around this haven of elegant Georgian architecture and explore the splendour of Birr castle demesne and science center seconds from your door. The massive telescope built by the 3rd Earl of Rosse can be seen in the grounds, while the colorful restaurants and pubs of the town, along with the quaint local theatre are minutes away.
The area is the perfect location to explore the splendour of the Slieve Bloom mountains on foot or bicycle, the ancient site of Clonmacnoise founded in 544, the beauty of the river shannon with its suberb opportunities for angling and boating, and marvel at the extraordinary nature of the sculptures in Lough Boora parklands. Golf, horse back riding and tennis are available locally.
Birr towns central location makes it the ideal base to explore Ireland, being just 90 minutes away from both Dublin and Galway, 60 minutes from Kilkenny and the Rock of Cashel. Experience the outstanding scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way, the majesty of the Cliffs of Moher, and Connemaras kaleidoscope of rusty bogs, shimmering black lakes and ancient castles before returning home to your cosy home from home.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If any event please request first.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Birr

Birr is home to this holiday home. Birr Golf Club and River Shannon Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grants Island and Seymours Islands.
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Birr, County Offaly

What's nearby

  • Birr Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Woodland Cottage Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Birr Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Leap Castle - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Fort Eliza - 12 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tonys Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Parkers Of Riverstown, Birr Co. Offaly - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Villa Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thatch The - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense located?

Situated in Birr, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Birr Castle and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Birr Golf Club. Leap Castle and Banagher Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Loved this little duplex. The space was nice, and fireplace was a nice touch. Highly recommend you walk down the road to Kelly's. Bir Castle grounds are an easy walk away, and well worth an afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great home !

We had a wonderful stay in Birr. Owner was responsive home located in a wonderful area. The people of Birr were friendly and kind. We so enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick F., Asheville, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay

We stayed for the second time at this house. It made for a nice location to host a birthday party for our 2-year-old grandson. The house is comfortable and supplied better than many properties with bathroom and kitchen amenities. The location could not be more convenient to town and the castle.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Great location off a quiet little alley. Caroline was helpful and always quick to respond. We hated to leave! Will likely come back to Birr and stay here again. Wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birr Town House

A quiet secluded property right in the middle of town and very accessible to Birr Castle. Comfortable and cosy. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in Birr

The house is cozy and modern and well equipped. My children liked this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Agnes C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem

We loved the home. It worked really well for 6 people and the property manager was very helpful and responsive. A little bit of a challenge to find the house as it was down a narrow lane but well worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Sandrine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison très agréable

Maison agréable accueil chaleureux. Manque un peu de vaisselle (plat pour four)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Zoe V.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

mixed results

The location is lovely with quiet surroundings, and is inexpensive. However, we encountered several problems. Upon walking into the unit it was apparent that only the middle of the floors were swept. Dirt, not just dust, hair clods, food particles, etc. were noticeable in every room. The door leading onto the patio was inoperable. Several light bulbs needed replacing. The washer/dryer did not function correctly. The washer worked if the door was shut just so, but the dryer did not work at all and we had to take wet laundry to the outside laundromat behind the grocery store. The owner does not live in Ireland, but did agree to refund the cleaning deposit and did so in a timely manner.

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