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Townsend House Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Birr Castle

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Townsend House Guest House in Ireland's heartland offers breakfast and a tapas restaurant. Guests can relax in the garden or terrace with in-room WiFi. Nearby, the historic Birr Castle makes this an ideal base for exploring the region's heritage.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Townsend Street, Townparks, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42TK88

What's nearby

  • Birr Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Woodland Cottage Garden - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Clonmacnoise - 29 min drive - 26.3 miles
  • Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre - 33 min drive - 29.3 miles
  • Athlone Towncentre - 39 min drive - 32.6 miles

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parker's Of Riverstown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Thatch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Romayos Diner - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Townsend House Guest House

Guesthouse near Birr Castle
At Townsend House Guest House, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Townsend House Tapas, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, newspapers in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Townsend House Guest House offer thoughtful touches such as private hot tubs and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Townsend House Tapas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Townsend House Guest House 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 Townsend House Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Townsend House Guest House?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Townsend House Guest House located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Birr Castle and 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Clonmacnoise.

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