Townsend House Guest House

3.0 star property
Mountain guesthouse with restaurant, near Birr Castle

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Private spa tub
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Private spa tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Private spa tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Private spa tub
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Townsend Street, Townparks, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42TK88

What's nearby

  • Woodland Cottage Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Birr Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Birr Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Leap Castle - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Fort Eliza - 12 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 20 min drive
  • Cloughjordan Station - 24 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

About this property

Townsend House Guest House

When visiting Birr, Townsend House Guest House is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Private spa tub

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Townsend House Tapas - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Townsend House Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Townsend House Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Townsend House Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Townsend House Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Townsend House Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Townsend House Guest House and nearby?
Townsend House Guest House has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Townsend House Guest House?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Townsend House Tapas.
Does Townsend House Guest House have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a private spa tub.
What's the area around Townsend House Guest House like?
Townsend House Guest House is located a short 11-minute walk from Birr Castle.

Townsend House Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super Host
Fabulous house with a brilliant host.
Mairead, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The attentiveness of the staff was second to none.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anna, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Suzanna, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Richard, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bill, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Sheila, 1-night family trip
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