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The Ring Farmhouse

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Birr Castle

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Free full breakfast
Free full breakfast
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Property entrance
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Located near Birr Castle, this charming farmhouse retreat offers picturesque views and practical comforts including full breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden or terrace surrounded by natural beauty, with barbecue facilities available for outdoor dining.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Single Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Single Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Birr, The Ring Farmhouse is in a rural area. Birr Castle and Leap Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Birr Golf Club and Roscrea Golf Club. Slieve Bloom Display Centre and Bernard's Pyramid are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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The Ring, Birr, Offaly

What's nearby

  • Birr Castle - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Woodland Cottage Garden - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Birr Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Leap Castle - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Slieve Bloom Display Centre - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 19 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thatch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Parker's Of Riverstown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Romayos Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Emma's Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Ring Farmhouse

Bed & breakfast near Birr Castle
Located close to Birr Golf Club and Leap Castle, The Ring Farmhouse provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • An electric car charging station, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ring Farmhouse include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 27 2025 to March 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 1 and March 1.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ring Farmhouse
Ring Farmhouse B&B
Ring Farmhouse B&B Birr
Ring Farmhouse Birr
The Ring Farmhouse Birr
The Ring Farmhouse Bed & breakfast
The Ring Farmhouse Bed & breakfast Birr

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ring Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ring Farmhouse?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ring Farmhouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ring Farmhouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ring Farmhouse located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Birr Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Birr Golf Club and Leap Castle. Slieve Bloom Display Centre and Bernard's Pyramid are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Ring Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at a family run home. Clean comfortable and a beautiful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXcellent stay at Ring Farmhouse, Carmel was a perfect host and lovely breakfast was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great b&b

Great b&b near Birr. Clean, comfortable, great breakfast and very hospitable host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, great breakfast and wonderful hosts, what more could you ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, welcoming, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

meghana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable stay and a very accomodating and friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith

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

One night stay

Very friendly host, nice location, great room with a very powerful shower. Breakfast was top notch. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful farmhouse breakfast, matched by wonderful farmhouse views . All clean, comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carmel was extremely hospitable and accommodating. Breakfast was delish, and the views around the farm were serene
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ring Cottage Stay

Nice rural location, basic old fashioned accommodation. Great breakfast to sst you up for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elena

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

Warm & welcoming bnb

We stayed at The ring farmhouse for a wedding, it was a quiet and peaceful location. Carmel looked after us well, particularly at breakfast and even saved the day by lending us an iron. We had a good sized room and ensuite bathroom with the fluffiest towels we've ever had in any bnb. A lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Attila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 1 night whilst away for work. A really tranquil and pleasant property, and the host was just lovely. The whole place was squeaky clean, the bed super-comfortable and the homemade breakfast was amazing. Will definitely stay again when working in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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

Fantastic!

A great place to stay and fantastic hosts - comfortable and clean rooms, use of the lounge and conservatory for relaxing or watching TV and a lovely breakfast each morning. Peace and quiet all around - 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was only there for one night and arrived in the evening but everything was just as it should be and tge breakfast was excellent. Thoroughly recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jaroslaw

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room with outdated bathroom. Kind host, good breakfast. Quiet place in the middle of fields. Common areas could be cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garret

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

The Real Deal

The real deal, Irish hospitality at its best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr Hendrik J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exc lent hostess
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Great Hosts

Carmel & John we’re amazing hosts. They went above and beyond even going as far as dropping us to the wedding we were attending in Birr. They also allowed us to stay later the following day as we were attending a “Day 2” of the wedding
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good

It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time I have stayed and it is a lovely place for a quiet, comfortable stay with the feel of home as opposed to feeling like a hotel. Fresh cooked breakfast and not far from town for afternoon or evening food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property! Carmel was a gracious host!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marion

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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