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Classic Twin Room
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable guesthouse near Birr Castle

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Townsend House Guest House in Birr, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Birr Castle and 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Clonmacnoise. This guesthouse is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Birr Golf Club and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Leap Castle.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring private spa tubs and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include concierge services and a picnic area.

Grab a bite to eat at Townsend House Tapas, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The guesthouse offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly guesthouse also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Townsend House Guest House is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Daily
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Townsend House Guest House offers 10 accommodations with private spa tubs and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private spa tub
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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 security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at midnight

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Hotel Names

  • 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

National Rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Guesthouse property is rated 3 stars.

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