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Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Birr, County Offaly
  • Birr Castle
    6 min walk
  • Woodland Cottage Garden
    16 min walk
  • Castle Courtyard Café
    1 min walk
  • Roscrea Station
    21 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Birr Castle. The holiday home offers free WiFi and 2 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a washing machine, 2 bathrooms and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 minutes on foot from Birr Castle and a 4-minute drive from Birr Golf Club

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn R., Normal, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

4/10 Poor

Zoe V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

8/10 Good

Sandrine A.

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