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.
The Ring Farmhouse, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Birr, 39 km from Cross of the Scriptures, 41 km from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre, as well as 44 km from Dun na Si Heritage...
Ryan
Italy
Authentic farmhouse experience with a great breakfast. Carmel is a delightful host!
The Gardens B&B, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Birr, 33 km from Cross of the Scriptures, 39 km from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre, as well as 42 km from Dun na Si Heritage &...
Gina
Ireland
Carmel and her husband were very welcoming, lovely people. The room itself was impeccably clean, spacious and the bed very comfortable. They were flexible and accommodating the whole time we were there which made our stay very relaxing. Would recommend!
Offering a garden and garden view, Lily's Place - up to 4 persons is set in Birr, 37 km from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre and 40 km from Dun na Si Heritage & Genealogical Centre.
Aisling
Ireland
It was close to Birr castle and very comfortable. The hosts were lovely and left us snacks, bread, milk etc. Above and beyond!
The Stables Townhouse B&B, is located on the famous Georgian streetscape of Oxmantown Mall, in the heart of Birr and directly opposite Birr Theatre & Arts Centre.
Kathleen
Ireland
The room was nice, with a very comfortable bed.
The breakfast was excellent, with a great variety to choose from..
The location was very good, situated on a quiet street in the town, and just a short walk to the entrance of Birr Castle.
Dating back to 1209, this impressive Gothic castle is set within a stunning 650 acres of parkland and forests.
Fernando
Ireland
The building itself has existed for centuries, so it's steeped in history and folklore. Long, narrow corridors, archways, trinkets, and wall decorations create a rather quaint palatial ambiance. That alone makes staying there worthwhile. The grounds surrounding the hotel are also quite picturesque, great for a morning walk, weather permitting of course. The courtyard, which features a lovely seating area, was closed, probably because it's off-season. I'd imagine it'd be open by Spring.
We did not have any dinner/drinks, so can't comment on that. We did have buffet-style breakfast (included with the price of a double room), which was tasty, particularly the sausages. There was no scrambled egg option though, only fried.
Situated in Banagher and only 22 km from Cross of the Scriptures, Keeraun Hill features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Charles
Costa Rica
The room was large and clean. There was great breakfast and tea and coffee was avaliable through the day. The B&B had adequate parking for guests. There was free wifi with albeit slow upload speed less than 1Gbit. There are pubs restaurants and store less than 5 minutes from the B&B
Offering a garden and garden view, The Harbour Masters House is situated in Banagher, 19 km from Cross of the Scriptures and 27 km from Athlone Institute of Technology.
Hutson
New Zealand
Very cute house in a nice picturesque location. The host was very friendly and accomodating. The double singles room was nice and spacious for 2 people.
Located in Belmont, 18 km from Birr, Oakwood B&B provides a garden and free WiFi. Guests have access to a dining room and kitchen facilities. Hiking and fishing can be enjoyed nearby.
Sylvia
Austria
Margaret was a very friendly host who immediately made us feel welcome and at home. The house is beautiful with lots of attention to detail. Our room was very spacious and comfortable, and everything was clean and tidy. Margaret provided us with delicious ingredients for breakfast, including eggs from her own chicken. Speaking of animals: a cute dog greeted us upon arrival, and a relaxed cat visited us at the window in the morning, adding to the friendly atmosphere of this place. We couldn't be happier about our stay and would return here any time again! Thank you!
Offering water sports facilities and river view, Dun Cromain B&B is situated in Banagher, 24 km from Cross of the Scriptures and 33 km from Dun na Si Heritage & Genealogical Centre.
Nicola
Ireland
Everything was great very large room spotlessly clean, good breakfast with a good variety, could make tea/coffee with biscuits in the dining room, property on a quiet road off the main road in town, from the property we were able to cycle to Victoria lock and Meelick weir as we had brought our bikes
Carmel was a wonderful host and made us feel so welcome.
Carmel was a wonderful host and made us feel so welcome. The room was very comfortable. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast with Carmel’s fabulous homemade soda bread and scones too! We loved exploring Birr and the Castle is fantastic.
Thank you very much!
John
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
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
Scored 8.0
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
Scored 10
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
Scored 10
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
Scored 8.0
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
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We had a lovely little break. We were there for a wedding nearby and the facilities were excellent. The showers were lovely and the breakfast was fantastic!!! including the homemade scones! I am glad I chose to stay here instead of a hotel. It had the most peaceful surroundings! Thank you for making our stay in Birr such a nice memorable one. The room was large and had everything you could want for a short break. Tea/ coffee facilities and a hairdryer. The rabbits leading up to the driveway was so so cute!
The beds were really comfortable, and the room was perfect for our short stay
The hotel itself was clean, fresh, and tastefully decorated, and there was a really nice atmosphere there
The pool was amazing and so relaxing, a really welcome bonus
The young lady at reception was super, polite, and very helpful, as was the barman.
My only disappointment was that we couldn't stay longer
I'm looking forward to staying there again
Beautifully decorated, self-contained accommodation in a peaceful area near Birr. The quality of the furnishings was exceptional and stylish. Brona was an incredibly gracious host and went out of her way to make us feel welcome and provide advice and tips to help us find food, and see the attractions of Birr.
Excellent location, and well appointed. Good pub around corner if you like a drink and music and food. Ate in the Dooleys hotel, you need to be hungry. Would definitely rebook and recommend again.
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