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County Arms Birr

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Upscale family-friendly hotel adjacent to a golf course

You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at County Arms Birr. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a hot stone massage, or a body scrub at The Springs Wellness Suites, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Hackett's Eatery, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a hair salon, a library, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a plant, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

Superior Double Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a patterned wall.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Birr, County Arms Birr is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Birr Castle and Leap Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Birr Leisure Centre and Roscrea Leisure Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Birr travel guide
Map
Moorpark, Birr, Offaly

What's nearby

  • Birr Leisure Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Birr Castle
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Leap Castle
    13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Athlone Towncentre
    49 min drive - 33.3 miles
  • St. Peter and Paul's Church
    49 min drive - 33.5 miles

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Parker's Of Riverstown
    17 min walk
  • Supermac's
    3 min walk
  • The Villa Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Kelly's
    10 min walk
  • The Palace Bar
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar 62
  • Hackett's Eatery
  • The Shaker Room

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 27:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does County Arms Birr have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from December 23 to December 27.

Is County Arms Birr pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at County Arms Birr?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at County Arms Birr?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is County Arms Birr located?

This family-friendly Birr hotel is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Birr Leisure Centre and Birr Castle. Birr Golf Club is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

County Arms Birr Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great amenities and lovely grounds. Room was great and a very generous breakfast served each day. The restaurant was a bit pricey however, food is delicious with good portions. Staff all very helpful. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely and clean a really nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed twice , convenient location , spotless , great bar and food, wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay, lovely hotel, staff very friendly and super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel in central Ireland.

Beautifully appointed hotel, lovely gardens and spacious public areas. Very good restaurants serving mostly local ingredients and with excellent service. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large hotel with good facilities. Comfortable, with welcoming, friendly staff. Good breakfast, with excellent omelette
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good clean And close to other places to visit and walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was understanding and supportive while dealt with missing luggage for four days. Helped me find places to shop and offered suggestions to help ease the stress. We were there for 8 nights and the staff was amazing from the first.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, beautiful garden. Stayed one night on our roadtrip. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel welcoming and efficient staff. Good freshly cooked breakfast, and bar menu, comfortable beds. Lovely pool and spa. Convenient to visit surrounding areas. 2nd time of visiting this hotel would highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

This was a fantastic property to stay and well-priced for what it offers! The lady who works in the dining room for breakfast was so lovely and kind. The staff overall was very friendly. The room was comfortable and big. I will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beyond our expectations, the reception desk was so friendly and accommodating. The restaurants had excellent food and service. The hotel rooms were gorgeous. The bed was so comfortable. The rooms dont have air conditioning but they were still comfortable. The gardens on the property are beautoful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom exceeded expectations. Very comfy and quiet. Visited the science museum nearby, which was the reason for staying at Burr. The hotel was the icing on the cake. Unfortunately too tired to try the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional really welcomed us and made it enjoyable. I asked for a glass of ice they brought me a bucket of ice and that’s the kind of service we received from everyone we met there. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, Mary in reception made us very welcome. Room was spacious, clean and serviced each day, comfortable bed. Excellent choice of breakfast and staff were very helpful. Bar food was good too. Enjoyed a swim at the Spa. Overall it was a lovely stay and would happily stay there again and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town centre. Modern rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the new family bedroom with a bunk bed. Needless to say my kids were delighted. Room furnished to a very high quality. We also really enjoyed the pool. Staff were excellent. Will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were extremely welcoming and accommodating regarding giving what to visit and booking taxis etc. The breakfast staff were always efficient and friendly setting up a great feel for the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room , facilities and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Very clean, friendly staff, great food and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love break away. Food and hotel were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gardens are beautiful, food was good, the staff were extremely friendly and efficient. The hotel is within walking distance of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful wedding. Great food. Gorgeous room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025