Bed and Breakfast Emmet House
Emmet Square, Birr, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 172 reviews)
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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 AmericaMaureen is a wonderful host. We loved the place and would highly recommend it to our friends.
United States of AmericaMaureen was a fantastic host. She presented my two young children with chocolate eggs upon their arrival (it was the day before Easter). Breakfast was superb and bedroom included modern amenities. Parking was easy and Birr is great. We hope to be back soon!
United States of AmericaSuper nice ladies run this place! Probably the best B&B I've been to!
IrelandFresh cooked Irish breakfast and self serve fruit, cereal. Lovely pot of coffee. Beautiful tapestry and other art hanging in the breakfast parlour
AustraliaA lovely friendly welcome from our host. The room was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and warm. Breakfast was very tasty. The location was excellent in the centre of the pretty town of Birr. we could even see a glimpse of the castle from our window.
United KingdomEmmet House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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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 (9.7)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet
Very Good Coffee!
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Hosted by Maureen
Maureen
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.
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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Closest Landmarks *
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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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Portumna Golf Club12.9 miles
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Tullibards Stud13.7 miles
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Poet's Cottage14.5 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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The Thatch Restaurant3.1 miles
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Parkers Restaurant Restaurant3.7 miles
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Emmet Restaurant Restaurant0 miles
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The Loft Cafe/Bar0 miles
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Birr Castle Cafe Cafe/Bar0 miles
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CostCutter Supermarket0 miles
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Tesco Supermarket0 miles
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Supervalue Supermarket0 miles
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Birr Fruit/Veg Market Market0 miles
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Emmas Cafe Cafe/Bar0 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Slieve Bloom Mountains Mountain9.3 miles
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Shannon River12.4 miles
Closest Airports *
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Shannon Airport50.4 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Cross of the Scriptures16 miles
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National Ploughing Championships18 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The owners are so friendly and helpful. The property is very central and beds are comfortable. ”
Ireland“The location on the historic town square and the surrounding area with lots of nature to explore in the bogs and countryside.”
Ireland“Maureen our host was very welcoming and her sister Sandra was fantastic at looking after us - the room was clean, spacious and well presented, the little touch ...”
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Facilities of Emmet House Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Cycling
- Playground
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Breakfast in the room
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges apply.
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
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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
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.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a crib
when requested
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FREE |
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Can use an extra bed
when requested
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€ 20 per child, per night | |
| 3+ years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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€ 20 per person, per night |
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.
Emmet House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
