Welcome to the County Arms, located in the heart of Ireland, in the beautiful heritage town of Birr, the perfect location to discover all the Midlands has to offer.
Dating back to 1747, this historic coaching inn features an on-site coffee shop selling fresh pastries, home-cooked food, and afternoon tea.
Vivienne
Ireland
I cannot compliment the staff enough during my stay. The housekeeping staff are phenomenal and the charming gentleman at breakfast was so welcoming.
The breakfast was delicious, I ordered the veggie with coffee... Faultless.
The bed was extremely comfy and the short time I was there (I was at a wedding) I had no enjoyable sleep.
The Stables Townhouse B&B, is located on the famous Georgian streetscape of Oxmantown Mall, in the heart of Birr and directly opposite Birr Theater & Arts Center.
The Ring Farmhouse in Birr provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking.
Carolyn
United States of America
Friendly, easy booking and check in and a home cooked breakfast.
Featuring a garden, Lily's Place - up to 4 persons features accommodations in Birr. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Set in a period building, Townsend House Guest House offers hearty breakfasts and cozy rooms with free Wi-Fi. The house is located in Birr center, just a 5-minute walk from Birr Castle.
Cathy A.
United States of America
The room was lovely and comfortable. Their restaurant "Tapas" was incredible. I have eaten in some of the best restaurants all over the world. The food at Tapas is some of the best I've ever had and the desserts were 5 star!
Dating back to 1209, this impressive Gothic castle is set within a stunning 650 acres of parkland and forests.
Daniel
United States of America
Kinnitty castle was incredibly impressive when you approached. The grounds were beautiful with older buildings, a river, horses and deer just relaxing. The castle interior looked amazing and the staff were helpful and friendly.
We ate breakfast and dinner both days and the food was delicious and plentiful.
Shannon Breeze Cottage is located in Ballycrossaun, 21 mi from Athlone. Tullamore is 30 mi away. Free private parking is available on site. All units have a seating area.
Sarahjane
Ireland
Had a really lovely time staying in this little gem. It was a home from home. Only a short drive from several counties including Galway, Clare, Offaly and Tipperary. Service on the phone isn't great and no wifi as stated but that didn't bother us. Just get out and enjoy yourself, plenty of places to go and things to do. We went everywhere. Lena is such a lovely host and very informative of things to do around the area and also some local history. Really lovely lady.
Thanks for everything Lena especially the lovely eggs you gave us. Hope you enjoyed the onions. Take care
Sarahjane, Paul, Dylan and Emily
Birr is a lovely town - we visited family and friends and...
Birr is a lovely town - we visited family and friends and spent some time exploring the town. We visited Birr Castle and gardens, which are spectacular. We were however disappointed that we could not visit the castle itself as it is a private residence. The town is very tidy and people are friendly.
Gerard
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
We visited the castle grounds which were excellent and much...
We visited the castle grounds which were excellent and much better than we expected.
Town centre has everything and reasonable cafes. Lots of pubs but then it was Ireland! Restaurants a little harder to find.
Walks and good quiet cycling on your doorstep or a short drive.
Paul
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Visit the castle. You could around the grounds for hours.
Visit the castle. You could around the grounds for hours. Lovely science museum in the castle. Lots of shops. Park and walk around it’s busy for driving. Pay your parking ticket wardens around all the time. Didn’t have time to investigate it further. We had all our food a Dooley’s it was fabulous.
Lilian
10
Scored 10
Birr is a beautiful town. It's steeped in history.
Birr is a beautiful town. It's steeped in history. The period houses all around are stunning. Castle tour is highly recommended. Lot's to see and do there. Nolan's pub was very welcoming and a great pint to be had. Kelly's bar is great for food and old fashioned Irish atmosphere and pint of Guinness.
Carol
Ireland
8.0
Scored 8.0
Birr Castle was an enjoyable venue for a day visit.
Birr Castle was an enjoyable venue for a day visit. We had dinner in a local bar/restaurant where the food was good and the staff were friendly. Birr is quite a small town and it can be visited over a two day period. It is also relatively close to the Slieve Blooms which is a good base for walking.
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Birr is a nice small town with a lovely small park and river...
Birr is a nice small town with a lovely small park and river walk and a fabulous castle and grounds. Kinnity castle is a short drive away and the Slieve Bloom walking trails are worth a visit if you like hiking .
This B&B is in a great location in Birr center. It is a beautiful old town house, and has a very homely feel to it. We were welcomed by a lovely, friendly lady called Maureen. She very kindly drove us to the hotel where we were meeting friends. The beds were very comfortable, and the room was warm and clean. We didn,t have a cooked breakfast, but there was lovely fresh fruit and homemade muffins, cereal and yoghurts. I would return to this B&B and would recommend it.
Our stay at Townsend House was wonderful! The room was beautiful- we stayed in the family suite which was spacious and very comfortable. The location was just perfect for exploring the small village of Birr- walking distance to the castle and town center. The staff were welcoming and the breakfast was delicious (and huge!). We were so happy with this stay and would definitely recommend it.
Great location. Beautiful Georgian guest house around the corner from a heritage Georgian Mall leading to Birr Castle and 5 minutes walk from the town centre. Fabulous gardens. All staff and owners Lorraine and Martin extremely friendly. For people who prefer the guest house experience this is ticks all the boxes
Having lived in Birr I had regularly passed Spinners and been curious about what it would be like to stay there. Happy to report it's a lovely hotel quite unique in its layout/design with quaint and very comfortable rooms.
The breakfast served was plentiful and delicious and the staff lovely too.
very quaint, beautiful hotel, very close to being a B&B. The owners are very hardworking, nice, helpful and accommodating— which included insisting on taking our luggage up the stairs to our room. The Irish breakfast was delicious!
Brona was a wonderful host, and we had a very restful stay. The location is a short drive to Birr Castle and downtown, and Brona gave great lunch/dinner recommendations. Facilities were very clean, and the bed was so comfortable.
lovely twin room, tastefully decorated, very centrally located just across from Birr castle, good choice for breakfast, lovely lounge area downstairs, and nice courtyard with outdoor seating.
Amazing stay at what I can only call a gem in Birr Town. Everything is just a walk away and the house is beautiful with everything needed. Host was also amazing 😊Will definitely return 😊
The room was very comfortable with an en suite bathroom and plenty of room. The accommodation was in a great location for the wedding that we attended and for easy access into Birr.
Location in town and the staff are second to none. The town is underrated as a destination as there are many golf courses nearby and a visit to the castle is a must when in town,
Carmel was a lovely host,she made us so welcome and had every detail covered,she even gave us a lift to Birr Town which we really appreciated.Thanks Carmel
We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests.
How does it work?
1
It starts with a booking
It starts with a booking
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
Followed by a trip
Followed by a trip
When guests stay at the property, they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff is, and more.
3
And finally, a review
And finally, a review
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.