Townsend House Guest House

Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Birr Castle

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October 2025

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November 2025

Free daily full breakfast - Townsend House Guest House (Birr)

Classic Twin Room | Garden view - Townsend House Guest House (Birr)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board - Townsend House Guest House (Birr)

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Property entrance - Townsend House Guest House (Birr)

Townsend House Guest House in Ireland's heartland offers breakfast and a tapas restaurant. Guests can relax in the garden or terrace with in-room WiFi. Nearby, the historic Birr Castle makes this an ideal base for exploring the region's heritage.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Laundry
Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Tomorrow

Oct 26 - Oct 27

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

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

Classic Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Private hot tub

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Egyptian cotton linens

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
4 Queen Beds

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Private hot tub

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

2 bedrooms

Egyptian cotton linens

Private bathroom

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Private hot 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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Birr, Townsend House Guest House is in the mountains and near a boardwalk/promenade. Notable landmarks in the area include Birr Castle and Clonmacnoise.

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

What's nearby

Birr Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Woodland Cottage Garden - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Birr Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
River Shannon Brewery - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
Leap Castle - 16 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

Roscrea Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Parker's Of Riverstown - ‬3 min drive
‪The Thatch - ‬3 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
‪Supermac's - ‬9 min walk
‪Romayos Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Townsend House Guest House

Guesthouse near Birr Castle

At Townsend House Guest House, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Townsend House Tapas, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self parking
1 meeting room, newspapers in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Concierge services and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms at Townsend House Guest House offer thoughtful touches such as private hot tubs and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Free WiFi

$193 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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 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

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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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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

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

Townsend House Guest House Guesthouse Birr

Townsend House Guest House Guesthouse

Townsend House Guest House Birr

Townsend House House Birr

Townsend House Birr

Townsend House Guest House Birr

Townsend House Guest House Guesthouse

Townsend House Guest House Guesthouse Birr

Frequently asked questions

Is Townsend House Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Townsend House Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Townsend House Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Townsend House Guest House?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Townsend House Guest House located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Birr Castle and 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Clonmacnoise.

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Food and drink

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Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Children and extra beds

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