Townsend House Guest House

Location: Townsend Street, Birr, ie

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Fax/photocopying
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Packed lunches
• Darts
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Tennis lessons on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Double Room

  The double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

  1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

  Overlooking the garden

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms

  Relax - Private hot tub

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Free newspaper, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Private spa tub
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Single Room

  Traditional room with free Wi-Fi, a TV and tea/coffee facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  Consists of an interconnecting double and twin room, each with a private bathroom. Also includes free Wi-Fi, a TV and tea/coffee facilities. Room also features an open fireplace with mantel and a large mirror in each room .

  Max Occupancy: 5 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Twin Room

  This traditional room comes with free Wi-Fi access, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. This room also features an open fireplace with mantle and a large mirror.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Radio
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

Guest Reviews

• John (10/5): -
• Séamus (10/5): Great location and Martin couldn't have done more - Clean and friendly
• CAROLINE (7/5): -
• Robert (8/5): - Welcoming host, comfortable and quiet room. Perfect eggs, toast and filter coffee for breakfast. Nothing.
• Ita (9/5): - Nice old-style building close to the centre of Birr. Owners are so friendly and helpful. Room & facilities are nice and comfy! Breakfast was lovely. I was happy with my stay here! I stayed last year and if I'm back in Birr would stay again! Thanks
• Anne (3/5): -
• Anastasia (9/5): The perfect cosy stay - The owner was very kind and helpful. We were travelling with three kids so we had everything necessary to feel comfortable ! The breakfast was freshly made for as of very good quality and delicious!
• Guest (10/5): -
• Bernadette (7/5): -
• Mary (7/5): -
• vincnet (10/5): -
• Michael (10/5): -
• Rena (9/5): Thoroughly enjoyed our stay..Martin was very helpful with all queries - The breakfast was great and the proximity to our event was ideal
• Maciej (10/5): -
• Brenda (10/5): -
• Stephen (8/5): -
• Richard (8/5): On the whole very nice. - The staff were friendly, welcoming and efficient; food was great and the room was lovely. The wifi in the room didn't work.
• John (8/5): -
• Damien (10/5): Great stay. - Friendly host and great staff. Breakfast was the best I've had in a long time and I'm pretty fussy. We unfortunately didn't get a chance to have any other meals on the premises as I had other bookings made prior to arriving in birr. If I'm ever in the area again I would have no apprehensions about staying again. Many thanks to all in Townsend house from Damien and Karen. Location is at a busy road and windows just don't block out the noise very well.
• Gerard (9/5): -
• Brid (8/5): -
• Dr Michael V Keating (9/5): -
• Marie (2/5): Too noisy for small children - I stayed for one night with my two young children. We were put in a room to the front of the building. The windows in the room had gaps when closed which allowed the noise of the cars and lorries driving by to sound like the window was wide open. We were above the restaurant where the music and noise continued past 10pm. Not a great location for a "family room".
• aine (10/5): 10/10 - Martin is running a wonderful guest house with Tapas restaurant attached, I had no reservation made in the restaurant and although fully booked he still was able to fit me in. Martin and all of the Staff in Townsend House are wonderful people, kind and patient. You will feel very well looked after!
• Evelyn (10/5): great stay! - nice big room with love for details above a stylish restaurant / friendly host / very good breakfast in the restaurant / short walk to the Arts centre if you happen to visit an event, walking distance also around town / thank you!
• Grainne (8/5): Good for short stay,. - Good for 1 night. Bed was lumpy but got a few hours sleep. Thank you.
• Brendan (10/5): - Great location.. lovely breakfast..
• Medhbh (10/5): - Very homely feel and very welcoming
• ShaneMcDonald (8/5): A great Place to Stay - We have stayed many times before and it is a great place to stay. The room was quiet and had a lot of space. Breakfast each morning was really nice as usual with your order peing cooked especially for you to order. N/A
• James (10/5): Lovely room with antuiquity warm rooms and hot shower. - Breakfast, full irish and fresh from the pan. Bar attached to property but did,nt know it. parking a little far away
• Nina (7/5): - Breakfast was nice, good location Got a room on the ground floor with windows to the main street and behind the hotel's bar, it was quite noisy. Bed and towels clean but quite a lot of spiderwebs and a pretty big spider in the bathroom ceiling.
• Jill (7/5): I’d definitely return, but would specify a room not on the msin street. - Owner was very welcoming & the staff were all lovely. The historic townhouses are truly lovely. The Tapas restaurant was fantastic & the complimentary breakfast was very generous. Unfortunately, my lovely room faced the very busy street so I was up much of the night hearing the lorries passing.
• Graeme (10/5): -
• Lisa (10/5): I’d stay here again. - Great location, very nicely decorated, nice owners. Great breakfast selection. Nothing
• Andrew (10/5): - Very friendly staff, lovely room and good breakfast what more do you want.
• Maura (8/5): -
• colleen (8/5): -
• Paula (8/5): Very satisfied - comfortable room , good breakfast. On site restaurant was very good also
• Bob (9/5): -
• Helen (8/5): -
• Aideen (8/5): -
• Keith (9/5): Perfect - A great place to stay . Owners and staff are very welcoming and it’s good that they have their own restaurant. The food is excellent especially the individually cooked breakfast . Ok as it is
• Francoise (8/5): -
• Sandra (8/5): -
• Glen (10/5): The food was great and I hope to stay here again. - The owners were wonderful people, and it may have been my favorite town in Ireland. Nothing
• Aideen (9/5): Elegant aesthetic and friendly, down to earth hosts. - Such a lovely place, and with great hosts. Rooms are full of character, spacious, and certainly quiet at the back of the building. Veggie breakfast was very tasty.
• Connors (10/5): -
• Cathy (10/5): Very comfortable - Period features, fitting with the building.
• Bridget (8/5): Very good -
• Fagan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lof (10/5): Exceptional - Very comfortable room and good breakfast
• Philip (9/5): Superb -
• Deirdre (8/5): Very good - Lovely guesthouse, friendly staff and good breakfast
• Judy (10/5): Lovely bnb. Martin was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was fab. Would recommend and stay here again - Very clean and tidy. Not far from where we were attending a wedding Nothing
• Victoria (10/5): Exceptional - This is a lovely spot. The hosts were very welcoming, the room was super comfy and clean, and the breakfast was really fresh and delicious.
• David (10/5): Exceptional - A nice pleasant hotel with very helpful, genuine and very nice hosts, also had the pleasure of a nicely cooked breakfast would more than happily stay again!wasn't anything not to like worked well for me
• Loman (8/5): Very good - There is an excellent "Tapas" Restaurant on the premises.
• Jenny (10/5): Exceptional -
• Catherine (10/5): Very relaxed. - Room was lovely, so clean. Staff were very nice. If I could add one thing it would be to have some bottles of water in the room. Everything was perfect.
• Mary (9/5): Comfort - Beautiful room, great breakfast, friendly staff. Weather
• Mccallan (8/5): Very good - Food and staff were both excellent. V helpful and friendly. Our room was at the front of the building overlooking a main road. Traffic noise was dreadful making it difficult to sleep.
• Nicholas (4/5): Disappointing - Friendly, helpful staff. Service quick. Food and breakfast good. Tapas style food in evening tasty.Pleasant garden area at the rear with covered sitting area Room at front of house on very noisy main road. Hot day so needed window open (no fan in room) Thin curtains but shutters present . Bathroom smelt mouldy and black mould on grout in places.A lot of plastic flowers!
• Mitzi (10/5): Grand Bed and Breakfast - Martin and Lorraine were both pleasant and kind. It was grand being within walking distance around town! I highly recommend Townsend House! Only that I did not schedule a satisfactory time for breakfast. The bed was very comfortable and I overslept!
• Jb (10/5): Exceptional - Fantastic location in a authentic period building.
• Kenneth (10/5): Exceptional -
• Louise (8/5): Very good - The bed sloped on one side and the screws scraped my skin on the side of bed frame and The hairdressers didn’t work.
• Michael (8/5): Very good -
• Veronica (8/5): Very good -
• Keith (9/5): Excellent nothing to fault - What really made my stay so good was the fact that the Guest House also had a restaurant . The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and accommodating . I also was very pleased that Mark, the owner, was able to provide a packed lunch and filled my flask with coffee ! Breakfast at hotels can be hit or miss but here the breakfast, an Irish fry, was obviously just cooked to order and had not been lying around drying out !
• Dinah (9/5): Very convenient for the arts centre and Birr Castle. - Veery friendly welcoming staff. Room and bed very comfortable. A very enjoyable stay plus the advantage of a tapas bar on site . Excellent breakfast.
• Robert (8/5): Very good - A warm welcome from the host on arrival and a quiet nights rest. Started the day with a delicious breakfast of eggs and toast, washed down with real filter coffee. Nothing..
• Sean (9/5): Superb -
• Liliane (8/5): Very good -
• Roy (8/5): Very good -
• Torsten (10/5): Exceptional -
• John (9/5): Superb -
• Mindaugas (9/5): Superb -
• Deirdre (10/5): Exceptional - Great central location..very comfortable..lovely staff Nothing
• Louise (9/5): Superb -
• Anne (8/5): Go for the food! - The food was outstanding. Well worth the trip by itself. The bed was a bit too hard for us.
• Sinead (9/5): Makes for a great one night escape with handy journey from Dublin ! Include visit to adjacent Birr Castle on your trip! - Lovely homely ambiance, different from traditional hotel. Definitely check out Their gorgeous tapas restaurant ! Lovely staff. N/a
• Breda (9/5): Great location - Great location in the historic town of Birr. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Dinner in their tapas restaurant was very good. Street parking.
• Darragh (10/5): Great stay - Restaurant Decor needs a touch up
• James (9/5): Superb -
• Kenn (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly.
• James (10/5): Pleasant surrounded and owners who made me very welcome. Loved Breakfast - Lovely comfortable room and bed All good
• Niamh (9/5): Superb - Great breakfast and staff easy friendly check in
• Craig (8/5): Very good -
• Peter (8/5): Very good - 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. The WIFI in the bedroom was not very strong.
• Paul (3/5): Had a very bad nights sleep due the traffic noise and the heat in the room. Breakfast was ok though. - The breakfast was good and the staff were friendly. Noisy! The front rooms (facing the road) were very extremely noisy at night due to the very busy road outside. The building is old and you can hear everything through the walls. There is also no way to control temperature in the room - the radiators were blasting out heat until after 10. Had an aweful nights sleep here. If you are a deep sleeper and noise doen't bother you, it'll be fine.
• Seán (8/5): Pleasant stay - A lovely central spot in Birr Town centre. For breakfast, they also had a nice veggie option! Our room was facing out onto the main road so it was kind of noisy in the early morning with cars driving by, and people passing by.
• Rob (8/5): Travelling from Norn Iron for conference in Birr - Room and breakfast were good
• Patricia (7/5): Good -
• Ron (8/5): Handy location for a brief stay -
• Murphy (8/5): Georgian elegance meets modern efficiency. - My ratings say it all.
• John (9/5): Superb - 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.
• Mary (8/5): Very good - Breakfast was very enjoyable
• Nicola (9/5): Superb -
• John (10/5): Excellent -
• John (10/5): Exceptional -

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