Townsend House Guest House

Townsend House Guest House descritpion

Set in a period building, Townsend House Guest House offers hearty breakfasts and cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi. The house is situated in Birr centre, just a 5-minute walk from Birr Castle.
The bright and airy bedrooms each have a seating area and a work desk. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities and a private bathroom, and some rooms overlook the leafy gardens.
Guests can enjoy a traditional breakfast each morning, served in the elegant dining room at Townsend House. There is also a small wine bar, mature gardens and a pretty courtyard garden.
Situated 1,300 feet from Birr Theatre and Arts Centre, Townsend House Guest House is just a few minutes’ walk from Birr’s shops, bars and restaurants. Free on-site parking is available.

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Facilities of Townsend House Guest House

Outdoors ：Grounds

Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Food & Drink ：Bar | Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Reviews for Townsend House Guest House

Review 1：we (2 women friends) had two adjoining single rooms which is an excellent arrangement for snorers! The breakfast was great, hot food cooked to order.

Review 2：The location was just what I wanted. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Breakfast, which was freshly cooked and tasty, was served promptly. I would recommend Towsend House. Apart from breakfast, I didn't eat in the restaurant, so I can't comment on that.

Review 3：The room was amazing!!!! I felt like a queen! I have never seen such a nice room and hotel in my life and during all my traveling! Althoug I've missed the breakfast so I cannot say anything about it. But the hotel would be highly recomended! Would deffinatly stau again in this hotel on my next visit! Many thanks to the lovly host. Varvara

Review 4：Nothing was to much trouble for Martin and Lorraine at their lovely guesthouse. We are a group of clay shooters taking part in a competition in Banagher over the weekend and had to be out early on Saturday but breakfast was still provided for us. We also needed a team talk on Friday night and were allowed to use the courtyard for this and then some of us had food in the tapas bar, which was fantastic. We didn't do well at the shoot but thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Martin and Lorraine, thank you both.

Review 5：Very friendly staff and management, great location around the corner from Birr castle and beutiful town of Birr. Lovely food in the tapas bar/restaurant. Room very clean and pretty.

Review 6：We were met with a very friendly gentleman at the door.Good variety for breakfast and plenty of it.Staff were lovely and friendly also. We would reccommend Townsend House Guest House in Birr for a weekend break.

Review 7：Wifi was complicated and required help

Review 8：Location was great, lovely room with antiques, food was great, staff very helpful, tight squeeze for free parking

Review 9：The car park entrance was incredibly tight

Review 10：First time ever in a four poster bed ... and in a single room! Charming and really helpful owners. Adjoining restaurant with an interesting menu

Review 11：None. Everything was excellent and can't wait to go back!

Review 12：The staff was amazing and so very helpful and nice! The rooms were done in an amazing manner also and very clean. The breakfast was cooked to a top class standard. It felt like home from the second you walked in!

Review 13：This is a truly beautiful B&B in true Georgian style. I had a fabulous 4 poster bed in my spacious room which was beautifully furnished. Martin was a superb host. He went out out of his way when he drove me (and 2 other guests) across town to a retirement function. Breakfast was such a delight. I ordered smoked salmon on scrambled eggs which was not officially on the menu but was served up with no fuss whatsoever. Really can't say enough good about this wonderful establishment and its proprietor. There is a wonderful new restaurant here too which I didn't get to sample on this trip but for sure I will soon!

Review 14：n/a

Review 15：I liked the comfort & the room was like going back in time but with today's mod-cons. The staff was friendly & pleasant & made us feel welcome.

Review 16：The wifi wouldnt connect to my laptop, but sometimes would on my phone.

Review 17：I was there for business and arriving late, so I'd normally try and find a hotel, but they checked me in after midnight and were fantastic. I only wish I'd had more time! My room was the cheapest, but it was well sized and the bed was incredibly comfortable (room 7 I think) Great breakfast, very fast too

Review 18：The single bed was broken down, extremely uncomfortable to sleep. The room was not clean and there was smell of dog. Wifi was extremely slow, mostly impossible to connect.

Review 19：The restaurant food was good.

Review 20：My only comment is on the Wifi which was intermittent, but sufficient.

Review 21：Friendly family run period house in the beautiful town of Birr. Winebar and a new tapas bar (at the weekend) was great with lovely foodand service.

Review 22：When we arrived parking in the back was very tight, so we ended up parking on the road later that night. I know we were told it was safe, but I still felt uneasy leaving it there.

Review 23：The bed was very comfortable, and a good breakfast in the morning

Review 24：The rooms were very spacious and really nice. The service was excellent. Would highly recommend this place to anyone.

Review 25：Beautiful room, in a gorgeous hotel, conveniently located in Birr. The owner was great and very hospitable.

Review 26：The type of house and breakfast

Review 27：Great tapas bar and breakfast. Very close to town centre and Birr Castle.

Review 28：Much more that what you expect

Review 29：Martin and his staff are very pleasant. The service was impeccable. I can't say anything bad about it. I would stay there again.

Review 30：Lovely place

Review 31：TV was too small. We could here the guests next door.

Review 32：Room was nicely decorated.

Review 33：Home from home. Lovely welcoming proprietors

Review 34：Very comfortable room and very concerned and helpful hosts.

Review 35：Lovely B&B in great location beautiful room very friendly people

Review 36：Decor old fashioned for me. Descrepancy in price!!

Review 37：Fab location. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast.

Review 38：the beds were not firm enough

Review 39：the shower room pleasant welcome

Review 40：Wifi only free if you are existing eircom customer (eircom hotspot)

Review 41：Good place to stay. Would stay again

Review 42：No complaints

Review 43：Owners dropped is to hotel as could not get a taxi.

Review 44：All good

Review 45：Warm friendly family run business in lovely Georgian setting, thoughtful decor great tapas+ wine bar, loved it...

Review 46：Nothing really - a good stay.

Review 47：Food (tapas) was great. Staff were friendly, quick and efficient. Convenient main road location and 4 poster bed!

Review 48：Very friendly staff, comfortable, Good food, off road parking.

Review 49：The noise from the traffic.

Review 50：Well located for visiting the castle. Spacious room.

Review 51：The road noise is very, very loud

Review 52：Martin and the staff were very nice. We also enjoyed the Wine and Tapas bar which was nice

Review 53：No sleep as we were on the main road to the front of the house .

Review 54：Nothing

Review 55：Very friendly, home from home with excellent service. Thanks very much to Martin and Lorraine.

Review 56：Owners very friendly, very clean and comfortable, lovely hot shower and bath, breakfast was very good, didnt have time to checkout the bar and gardens, lovely sleep in four poster bed, breakfast until half ten on saturday so not rushed at all.

Review 57：En-suite was a bit small. As an older person, I am nervous of climbing into the bath to shower. However there was a grab- rail, 'tho it wasn't any help in getting out. I don't like shower curtains either.

Review 58：Friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Loved the furniture, especially the four-poster. Breakfast was very good, with a large and filling cooked breakfast.

Review 59：No complaints really.

Review 60：Nice room with really comfortable bed. Good breakfast. Location ideal for town and surroundings. Friendly helpful owners proud of their lovely Georgian house.

Review 61：We had the unusual scenario of arriving home to find a fire alarmringing through out the house.... And no sign of the proprietors.Ringing the guest house to no avail, while there was no visible fire orsmell of smoke there were a number of doors locked so we had no idea offull safety of the house. We firstly rang the fire alarm company whoadvised to notify the fire services. They arrived, there was noindication of how many guests were present and had to search each roomindividually. The whole process took an number of hours. The followingmorning the owner was less than pleased we called the fire brigade as hewas going to have to foot the bill.... Seemingly we were to know anoutside intercom buzzer was diverted to his mobile... And it wasridiculus that 6 fireman had also passed it a) there was no indicationthis would happen b) the other couple actually did press it to no avail.His attitude left something be desired. We were also charged for thestay... Addmittedly a reduced rate.

Review 62：Parking entrance was very small and difficult to see from the street,but we found it regardless.

Review 63：Convenient location for visiting Birr Castle and Gardens.Owners were very friendly and attentive. Rooms were spacious and clean.

Review 64：The gates into the hotel car park were locked when we returned from the wedding and we had to park on the road opposite. Not a big problem, really, there was plenty of space on the road.

Review 65：Very guest oriented, friendly, accommodating staff. Gorgeous room and the four poster bed was an unexpected lovely bonus. The breakfast was great too, very leisurely.

Review 66：The Guest House owners were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable and clean, with lovely furnishings. Its position is ideal being on the edge of the town of Birr. Good value, would definitely stay there again if visiting Birr.

Review 67：The furniture, fixtures and fittings were all appropriate to the style and period of the house. Lovely to see old/antique furniture being used - very comfortable and hosts welcoming and friendly.

Review 68：It would be comfort if there are some slippers and toothbrush.

Review 69：Really cozy room and great breakfast, I like them very much, and the host is quiet nice, I like the way he treats his guests.

Review 70：Friendly welcome from Martin and Lorraine. We loved the period style rooms which have all mod cons. Breakfast was lovely with a good choice. We would definitely stay again.

Review 71：The owners are extremely pleasant and welcoming. The location is great, and private off-street parking is great. This was one of my favorite places I've stayed at in Ireland.

Review 72：We had no complaints.

Review 73：Townsend House was easy to find. The owners were friendly and very helpful. Our room was clean and our bed was comfortable. Our breakfasts were delicious.

Review 74：Nothing, it was a fantastic overnight stay experience.

Review 75：Lovely friendly service, made us feel relaxed as soon as we got there. The hosts couldnt have done enough for us and the whole house was immaculately clean, with a cracking breakfast to finish off the stay.

Review 76：Nothing.

Review 77：A 19th century house with lots of character but still comfortable, clean, and decorated beautifully. Breakfast was brilliant - especially the sausages and black pudding. Owners very friendly and helpful. Guest house is near the centre of town and a walk to Birr Castle.

Review 78：The toilet made an awful noise when flushed .

Review 79：Very good location and the staff were very nice and helpful in assisting us in an early breakfast which was excellent. The room was lovely too. Would love to stay there again

Review 80：Not quite warm enough; it was a cold and windy night outside, and Iappreciate how difficult it is to heat old houses with high ceilings.The occasional noisy lorry passing in the night (I was in the front). Nowi-fi, which had been promised.

Review 81：Good food, welcoming and generally comfortable.

Review 82：booked twin room one bed squeeked bathroom v small

Review 83：friendly helpful excellent breakfast

Review 84：Really lovely and friendly place to stay and was made to feel very welcome

Review 85：Everything was good.

Review 86：Great hosts, beautiful breakfast, awesome shower and a comfortable bed.

Review 87：Really friendly staff!

Review 88：very friendly and helpful staff, also very good breakfast.

Review 89：Comfortable room, friendly and helpful owners, great breakfast and great value for money.

Review 90：Guest sitting room seemed a bit uninviting but still nice to have one provided.

Review 91：Lovely Georgian house, great breakfast, helpful owners, spacious room.

Review 92：Family owned business and couple were very friendly and helpful.

Review 93：Nothing, all very good value and location

Review 94：Very nice, friendly, family run guesthouse. Great breakfast

Review 95：Warm welcome, helpful advice on where to eat, comfortable and clean rooms with character.

Review 96：Very good breakfast and friendly hosts

Review 97：Staff were wonderful and the rooms were perfect

Review 98：noise from traffic in the bedroom.

Review 99：sense of space and antique furniture and old style decor.

Review 100：The rooms were clean and fresh and the breakfast was excellent.

Review 101：Very nice B&B. Owners were very accommodating. They sat out back in the garden with us and talked about Ireland. A great visit.

Review 102：clean, comfortable bed and breakfast with a friendly and personal touch. Excellent choices for breakfast with good facilities.

Review 103：The comfort of the room and friendliness of Lorraine and Martin (the owners)

Review 104：Friendly staff. Olde-Worlde feel Breakfast

Review 105：Nice homely bed & breakfast, free wifi.

Review 106：Poor mattress on bed. Traffic noise from street adjacent (cannot be helped).

Review 107：Convenient location.

Review 108：Very pleasant and helpful owners. Comfortable and homey.

Review 109：Well equipped rooms Welcoming owners Wine bar Parking