Name: Emmet House
Address: Emmet Square, Birr, Ireland, Emmet Square, Offaly, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $71 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

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Emmet House

Emmet Square, Birr, Ireland –

Traveler photo of Birr by Crister Jansson

September 30, 2016

Lock in a great price for Emmet House – rated 9.6 by recent guests!

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Hosts were lovely and place was comfortable and conveniently located however I did not think it was worth the 150.00 charge for one night.

Lisa, Ireland

We arrived and was warmly greeted by Maureen who showed us to our room, it was a nice room and meet our needs. We thoroughly recommend room 1 with the Four Poster Nice spacious and a view over the town square, would’ve been nice to catch the sunset over Birr Castle, maybe next time

Christopher, United Kingdom

The room was decorated to a high standard. Very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely with a good variety of food.

Theresa, Ireland

Staff lovely. Best ever breakfast. Would highly recommend.

Geraldine, Ireland

Everything! They are so nice food was great. The property is class more like a hotel! Bathroom and room immaculate and fridge on landing with chilled water and milk was a lovely touch!

Sophia, Ireland

The minute Maureen answered the door her welcoming smile made you feel so special. I loved the antique furniture and the china and silver teapot made the lovely breakfast more than special. Definitely excellent bed and breakfast.

Pauline, Ireland

Loved absolutely everything about our stay here! Staff was amazing! Couldn’t have been more central. Absolutely gorgeous b&b.

Ciara, Ireland

Beautiful house full of character. The owner was lovely and advised us of all the local attractions and amenities, could not have asked for more

Anthony, Ireland

Loved the fabulous period furniture & four poster bed in the room, also lovely view overlooking the Square. Location perfect for access to Birr Castle & Gardens & the town. Hosts are very friendly & helpful.

Jan, Ireland

Maureen is a great hostess and it’s a fantastic residence.

Justin, Ireland

9.8

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What guests loved the most:
“Hosts were lovely and place was comfortable and conveniently located however I did not think it was worth the 150.00 charge for one night.”

Lisa Ireland
“We arrived and was warmly greeted by Maureen who showed us to our room, it was a nice room and meet our needs. ”

Christopher United Kingdom
“The room was decorated to a high standard. Very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely with a good variety of food.”

Theresa Ireland
“Staff lovely. Best ever breakfast. Would highly recommend.”

Geraldine Ireland
“Everything! They are so nice food was great. The property is class more like a hotel! Bathroom and room immaculate and fridge on landing with chilled water and milk was a lovely touch!”

Sophia Ireland
“The minute Maureen answered the door her welcoming smile made you feel so special. I loved the antique furniture and the china and silver teapot made the lovely breakfast more than special. ”

Pauline Ireland
“Loved absolutely everything about our stay here! Staff was amazing! Couldn’t have been more central. Absolutely gorgeous b&b.”

Ciara Ireland
“Beautiful house full of character. The owner was lovely and advised us of all the local attractions and amenities, could not have asked for more”

Anthony Ireland
“Loved the fabulous period furniture & four poster bed in the room, also lovely view overlooking the Square. Location perfect for access to Birr Castle & Gardens & the town. ”

Jan Ireland
“Maureen is a great hostess and it’s a fantastic residence.”

Justin Ireland

One of our best sellers in Birr!

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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Birr! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Birr! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

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An Inside Look at Emmet House

We are a small family run B&B. Our food is all home cooked. We get our meat from our local butchers. We have our own free rage eggs from our farm. I bake all my own bread,scones and cakes. We also cater for gluten free and vegetarians.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

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
Portumna Golf Club
12.9 miles
Poet's Cottage
14.5 miles
St. Kieran's Cathedral
16 miles

Restaurants & Markets

The Thatch Restaurant
3.1 miles
Parkers Restaurant Restaurant
3.7 miles
Emmet Restaurant Restaurant
0 miles
The Loft Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Birr Castle Cafe Cafe/Bar
0 miles
CostCutter Supermarket
0 miles
Tesco Supermarket
0 miles
Supervalue Supermarket
0 miles
Birr Fruit/Veg Market Market
0 miles
Emmas Cafe Cafe/Bar
0 miles

Natural Beauty

Slieve Bloom Mountains Mountain
9.3 miles
Shannon River
12.4 miles

Closest Airports

Shannon Airport
50.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The town of Birr was very enjoyable as was our stay at the Hotel.”

Allen

United States of America

“Excellent accommodation. Delicious breakfast. Maureen O'Meara was a superb hostess, thoughtful and considerate, and very helpful with information. Highly recommended. Birr is an interesting town and being centrally located is ideally situated for exploring both the locality and further afield.”

Nina

United Kingdom

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2:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Emmet House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Lisa
Ireland
7.1

“Nice stay but over priced.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Hosts were lovely and place was comfortable and conveniently located however I did not think it was worth the 150.00 charge for one night.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 23, 2018

Christopher
United Kingdom
9.6

“Friendly & Welcoming”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉All our negativity is always relayed to the owners, unless it’s a major gripe then we tell the world and it’s wife!
눇We arrived and was warmly greeted by Maureen who showed us to our room, it was a nice room and meet our needs. We thoroughly recommend room 1 with the Four Poster Nice spacious and a view over the town square, would’ve been nice to catch the sunset over Birr Castle, maybe next time

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 14, 2018

Theresa
Ireland

1 helpful vote
10

“Lovely place to stay. Close to restaurants & pubs. Birr is also a gate way to some beautiful spots.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Can't think of anything I didn't like.
눇The room was decorated to a high standard. Very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely with a good variety of food.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 12, 2018

Geraldine
Ireland

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Staff lovely. Best ever breakfast. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 3, 2018

Sophia
Ireland
10

“Amazing place to stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Everything! They are so nice food was great. The property is class more like a hotel! Bathroom and room immaculate and fridge on landing with chilled water and milk was a lovely touch!

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 1, 2018

Sylvia
Canada
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Location

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 9, 2018

Pauline
Ireland

3 helpful votes
10

“Real luxury”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothind
눇The minute Maureen answered the door her welcoming smile made you feel so special. I loved the antique furniture and the china and silver teapot made the lovely breakfast more than special. Definitely excellent bed and breakfast.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 1, 2018

Ciara
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Loved absolutely everything about our stay here! Staff was amazing! Couldn’t have been more central. Absolutely gorgeous b&b.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 30, 2018

Anthony
Ireland
10

“Comfortable and inviting and a real find in the midlands”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Could not complain about anything
눇Beautiful house full of character. The owner was lovely and advised us of all the local attractions and amenities, could not have asked for more

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 5, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.1

“Comfortable room but sleep disturbed by traffic noise.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Family room located at top of the property was very warm. Noisy room due to being right on main road through the town of Birr.
눇Good facilities in the room. Friendly host. Well located for the Castle and good choice of local restaurants.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 23, 2018

Jan
Ireland
10

“Very relaxing & ennjoyable for a few days away”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Nothing negative about the stay comes to mind
눇Loved the fabulous period furniture & four poster bed in the room, also lovely view overlooking the Square. Location perfect for access to Birr Castle & Gardens & the town. Hosts are very friendly & helpful.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 20, 2018

Justin
Ireland
9.5

“A fantastic B&B with excellent facilities.”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Maureen is a great hostess and it’s a fantastic residence.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 18, 2018

Anonymous
Ireland
8.3

Very Good
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Loved the hostess and the breakfast

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 10, 2018

Ari Clarinbridge
Ireland
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
10

“Highly recommended”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉It's not actually a bad thing, it's just personal preference: neither my husband nor myself are fond of carpets, and there was wall-to-wall carpet in many of the areas. However it was kept clean and I was amazed at how neatly it was installed.
눇The staff were very kind and helpful. Everything was very clean and tidy, from the main entrance, to the dining room, to the bedroom (everything that we could see, as we were there for only one night). The bed was really comfortable and so big that I did not touch my husband all night, even when we both move quite a lot while asleep (mind me, I adore my husband, but I'm also very possessive with my side of the bed lol). One of the things that might sound silly but that I really liked was the colour scheme in our room. Everything matched everything else, even a little painting on the wall! This sort of details give me great visual pleasure and facilitate my rest. The bathroom was absolutely spotless. My husband used the shower and loved it, he said the pressure was very nice and it reached the desired temperature quickly and effectively (I'm picky with the size of the bed, he is picky with the showers). The location is also very good, right at the centre of the town, near pubs, supermarkets, charity shops and restaurants. There is a free car park nearby, less than 5 minutes walk from the B&B. The question "How safe is the area around the property?" made me laugh because we could see the Garda Station from the window of our room. Since we booked the room just the night before our arrival, I decided not to request anything special (I'm lactose intolerant) and I brought my own soya milk. There was a fridge with water and regular milk for the guests where I could keep my drink and the host had no problem whatsoever in using it to make the delicious scrambled eggs we had for breakfast. There was a nice amount and variety of food at our disposal: fresh fruit, cereal, yoghurts, juice, tea & coffee, and the option of a hot meal.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 7, 2018

Federica
Ireland
9.6

“Fantastic value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing really
눇Great value for money, especially for young families. Owner Maureen will take care of you and spectacular Birr castle is just around the corner

Stayed in May 2018

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	Double Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 377 ft² Featuring a king-size bed with and en suite bathroom with toiletries and slippers, the Double Room includes a 32-inch plasma Freesat TV, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 538 ft² Family Room with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a shower room with toiletries and slippers. Guests can make use of reading lights on the bed and tea/coffee with biscuits. Includes a plush red carpet on the floor and can accommodate an extra bed. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 1 twin bed and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 495 ft² This Twin Room features a seating area and free Wi-Fi. There is also a flat-screen Freesat TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 495 ft² Triple Room with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a shower room with toiletries and slippers. Guests can make use of reading lights on the bed and tea/coffee with biscuits. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 431 ft² Boasting a king-size four-poster bed with views overlooking Emmet Square, beautiful brass chandelier and brass wall lights. There are beautiful armchairs to relax in, a 32-inch plasma Freesat TV and an en suite bathroom with toiletries and slippers. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Fax • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 269 ft² This room offers an en suite shower room with free toiletries and slippers, tea/coffee facilities, and a flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Shared bathroom • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Tile/Marble floor • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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