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Townsend House Guest House

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Property entrance
Front of property - evening/night
Point of interest
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Townsend Street, Townparks, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42TK88
  • Place, Birr Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Birr Leisure Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Athlone Towncentre
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Double Room, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Birr

Townsend House Guest House is within a 15-minute walk of popular attractions such as Birr Castle. This 10-room, 3-star guesthouse has private in-room hot tubs along with free breakfast and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Birr Castle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Birr Leisure Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Woodland Cottage Garden - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Athlone Towncentre - 46 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • Lough Ree - 60 min drive - 40.0 miles

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Romayos Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Parker's Of Riverstown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Thatch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Villa Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Townsend House Guest House

Townsend House Guest House features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Private hot tubs, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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

Restaurants on site

  • Townsend House Tapas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Townsend House Guest House?

Townsend House Guest House provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Townsend House Guest House?

This guesthouse is located in Birr, a short 11-minute walk from Birr Castle and also 11 minutes on foot from Birr Leisure Centre. Birr Golf Club is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.

Is parking available on site at Townsend House Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Though parking is limited parking, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Does Townsend House Guest House feature a casino?

No, Townsend House Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Townsend House Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool on site; however, each accommodation at this guesthouse features a private hot tub.

Is Townsend House Guest House good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including a private hot tub as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Townsend House Guest House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Townsend House Guest House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Townsend House Guest House serves free full breakfasts at Townsend House Tapas each morning.

Does Townsend House Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Townsend House Guest House.

Are there connecting rooms at Townsend House Guest House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Townsend House Guest House?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Townsend House Guest House.

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

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Host

Fabulous house with a brilliant host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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