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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.

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Bed and Breakfast Emmet House

Emmet House

Emmet Square, Birr, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 156 reviews)

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9.5
Exceptional
156 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Total

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

The room was very nice. Bed comfortable and very clean. Would definitely recommend.

Jonathan United Kingdom

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.

Jeff 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.

Marc United States of America

The location, visiting with the staff the food and room was spotless! Perfect place to stay.

Marilee 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.

David United States of America

Great location in the middle of town. Very clean and comfortable

Rachel Ireland

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.

Laura United Kingdom

It was a beautiful, clean and well-located little hotel. Maureen is very friendly and welcoming.

Donal 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.

Alan Ireland

Fresh cooked Irish breakfast and self serve fruit, cereal. Lovely pot of coffee. Beautiful tapestry and other art hanging in the breakfast parlour

Joanna Australia

Staff

9.8
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9.5
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156 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The room was very nice. Bed comfortable and very clean. Would definitely recommend.”
    Jonathan Jonathan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was incredible. Absolutely delicious. It was decorated lovely. Great location in the heart of Birr. Easy walk to everything.”
    Jeff Jeff United States of America 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.”
    Marc Marc United States of America United States of America
  • “The location, visiting with the staff the food and room was spotless! Perfect place to stay.”
    Marilee Marilee United States of America 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.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location in the middle of town. Very clean and comfortable”
    Rachel Rachel Ireland Ireland
  • “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.”
    Laura Laura United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was a beautiful, clean and well-located little hotel. Maureen is very friendly and welcoming.”
    Donal Donal Ireland 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.”
    Alan Alan Ireland Ireland
  • “Fresh cooked Irish breakfast and self serve fruit, cereal. Lovely pot of coffee. Beautiful tapestry and other art hanging in the breakfast parlour”
    Joanna Joanna Australia 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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9.5
Exceptional
156 reviews
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  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi8.3
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  • Jonathan United Kingdom

    “The room was very nice. Bed comfortable and very clean. Would definitely recommend.”

  • 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.”

  • 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.”

  • Marilee United States of America

    “The location, visiting with the staff the food and room was spotless! Perfect place to stay.”

  • 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

  • Rachel Ireland

    “Great location in the middle of town. Very clean and comfortable ”

  • 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. ”

  • Donal Ireland

    “It was a beautiful, clean and well-located little hotel. Maureen is very friendly and welcoming.”

  • 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. ”

  • 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”

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Hosted by Maureen

Host Review Score 9.8
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

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Birr Castle
    0.4 miles
  • Birr Outdoor Education Centre
    1.8 miles
  • Slieve Bloom Display Centre
    6.9 miles
  • Leap Castle
    7.5 miles
  • Roscrea Castle and Damer House
    10.8 miles
  • Roscrea Golf Club
    10.9 miles
  • Clonfert Cathedral
    11.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The Thatch
    3.1 miles
  • Restaurant Parkers Restaurant
    3.7 miles
  • Restaurant Emmet Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Loft
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Birr Castle Cafe
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Emmas Cafe
    0 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Slieve Bloom Mountains
    9.3 miles
  • River Shannon
    12.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • Shannon Airport
    50.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Amenities of Emmet House Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

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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
  • 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
  • Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges apply.

  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
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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2:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
6 - 16 years
Extra bed by request
€ 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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Emmet House by:

    • Car 1h 30min

  • The prices at Emmet House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Emmet House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at Emmet House include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Yes, Emmet House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Emmet House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Emmet House is 150 feet from the center of Birr.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Emmet House (subject to availability):

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    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking

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  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi8.3
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