Bed and Breakfast Emmet House
Emmet Square, Birr, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 156 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The room was very nice. Bed comfortable and very clean. Would definitely recommend.
United KingdomBreakfast was incredible. Absolutely delicious. It was decorated lovely. Great location in the heart of Birr. Easy walk to everything. Maureen, her mother, and visiting sister were all very great to deal with.
United States of AmericaGreat Location and conveniently located near Birr Castle and Demesne and bars/retuarants. The Hosts were fantastic and were very knowledgeable about the area and surrounds.
United States of AmericaThe location, visiting with the staff the food and room was spotless! Perfect place to stay.
United States of AmericaThe bed and room were comfortable, and the neighborhood was calm and quiet. Maureen provided excellent recommendations for restaurants and must-see attractions on my way out. The breakfast was excellent, especially the homemade bread. I would definitely return to Emmet House.
United States of AmericaGreat location in the middle of town. Very clean and comfortable
IrelandVery friendly welcoming staff that went out of their way to find information we required about visiting the local lough boora Park the next day.
United KingdomIt was a beautiful, clean and well-located little hotel. Maureen is very friendly and welcoming.
IrelandThe host, Maureen, was very accommdating. and easy to contact for information. The location is exactly in the centre of the town. The rooms are incredibly clean and comfortable. Fresh sheets and plenty of extra blankets for extra warmth.
IrelandFresh cooked Irish breakfast and self serve fruit, cereal. Lovely pot of coffee. Beautiful tapestry and other art hanging in the breakfast parlour
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Emmet House
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Jonathan
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Jeff
United States of America
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Marc
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Marilee
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David
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Rachel
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Laura
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Donal
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Alan
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Joanna
Australia
Emmet House is a small boutique B&B located in Emmet Square, Birr, County Offaly. It offers rooms with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and home-cooked food. Birr Leisure Center is a 5-minute walk away.
The rooms at Emmet House feature seating areas and work desks. They also include hairdryers, ironing facilities and tea/coffee-makers. Some rooms have a 4-poster bed.
Traditional Irish breakfasts are served in the dining room, which has polished wooden floors, a chandelier and views out across the square. Emmet Restaurant is located opposite the guest house.
Birr Castle is just a 5-minute walk away, and is famous for the Leviathan of Parsonstown telescope. There are plenty of countryside walking routes in the area and the shores of Lough Derg are a 10-minute drive away.
The house is located near historic Clonmacnoise, Shannon Harbor, and Shannon Bridge. Roscrea Monastery, Kinnitty Castle, and Birr Equestrian Center are also located nearby.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Jonathan
United Kingdom“The room was very nice. Bed comfortable and very clean. Would definitely recommend.”
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Jeff
United States of America“Breakfast was incredible. Absolutely delicious. It was decorated lovely. Great location in the heart of Birr. Easy walk to everything. Maureen, her mother, and visiting sister were all very great to deal with.”
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Marc
United States of America
“Great Location and conveniently located near Birr Castle and Demesne and bars/retuarants. The Hosts were fantastic and were very knowledgeable about the area and surrounds.”
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Marilee
United States of America
“The location, visiting with the staff the food and room was spotless! Perfect place to stay.”
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David
United States of America
“The bed and room were comfortable, and the neighborhood was calm and quiet. Maureen provided excellent recommendations for restaurants and must-see attractions on my way out. The breakfast was excellent, especially the homemade bread. I would definitely return to Emmet House.” Read more
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Rachel
Ireland“Great location in the middle of town. Very clean and comfortable ”
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Laura
United Kingdom
“Very friendly welcoming staff that went out of their way to find information we required about visiting the local lough boora Park the next day. ”
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Donal
Ireland
“It was a beautiful, clean and well-located little hotel. Maureen is very friendly and welcoming.”
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Alan
Ireland
“The host, Maureen, was very accommdating. and easy to contact for information. The location is exactly in the centre of the town. The rooms are incredibly clean and comfortable. Fresh sheets and plenty of extra blankets for extra warmth. ”
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Joanna
Australia“Fresh cooked Irish breakfast and self serve fruit, cereal. Lovely pot of coffee. Beautiful tapestry and other art hanging in the breakfast parlour”
Hosted by Maureen
Maureen
We bought Emmet House in 2007 and opened as a bed and breakfast in 2010.
In our local area, we have Birr Castle, Lough Boora Parklands, Clonmacnoise, Slieve Bloom Mountains, Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery to name but a few attractions.
Languages spoken: English
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Birr Castle0.4 miles
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Birr Outdoor Education Centre1.8 miles
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Slieve Bloom Display Centre6.9 miles
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Leap Castle7.5 miles
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Roscrea Castle and Damer House10.8 miles
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Roscrea Golf Club10.9 miles
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Clonfert Cathedral11.7 miles
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Restaurant The Thatch3.1 miles
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Restaurant Parkers Restaurant3.7 miles
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Restaurant Emmet Restaurant0 miles
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Cafe/Bar The Loft0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Birr Castle Cafe0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Emmas Cafe0 miles
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Mountain Slieve Bloom Mountains9.3 miles
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River Shannon12.4 miles
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Shannon Airport50.4 miles
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Amenities of Emmet House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Cycling
- Playground
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges apply.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Tile/Marble floor
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Please inform Emmet House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Emmet House
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Emmet House by:
- Car 1h 30min
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The prices at Emmet House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Emmet House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Room options at Emmet House include:
- Double
- Family
- Triple
- Twin
- Single
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Yes, Emmet House is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Emmet House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Playground
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
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Emmet House is 150 feet from the center of Birr.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Emmet House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
