Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense
This cosy, characterful and professionally interior designed house is perfectly set in the heart of the beautiful heritage town of Birr. It is a perfect little hideaway tucked away in a quiet owners only access lane.. Accomodation includes two generously sized bedrooms, one on-suite, and 2 other bathrooms, an open plan living dining amd kitchen and a seperate laundry room. Furninshings include both antique and contemporary furniture. A sweet little terrace in the front courtyard with a bistro set completes the picture. Stroll around this haven of elegant Georgian architecture and explore the splendour of Birr castle demesne and science center seconds from your door. The massive telescope built by the 3rd Earl of Rosse can be seen in the grounds, while the colorful restaurants and pubs of the town, along with the quaint local theatre are minutes away. The area is the perfect location to explore the splendour of the Slieve Bloom mountains on foot or bicycle, the ancient site of Clonmacnoise founded in 544, the beauty of the river shannon with its suberb opportunities for angling and boating, and marvel at the extraordinary nature of the sculptures in Lough Boora parklands. Golf, horse back riding and tennis are available locally. Birr towns central location makes it the ideal base to explore Ireland, being just 90 minutes away from both Dublin and Galway, 60 minutes from Kilkenny and the Rock of Cashel. Experience the outstanding scenery along the Wild Atlantic Way, the majesty of the Cliffs of Moher, and Connemaras kaleidoscope of rusty bogs, shimmering black lakes and ancient castles before returning home to your cosy home from home.
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Birr
Birr is home to this vacation home. Grants Island and Seymours Islands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Birr Leisure Centre and Roscrea Leisure Centre.
Is Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense ?
As of May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense on May 24, 2026 start from $280, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense located?
Situated in Birr, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Birr Castle and Birr Leisure Centre. Birr Golf Club is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
I would highly recommend a stay at this property. It was very clean, beautifully decorated and centrally located. The beds were comfortable and the property had everything we needed. The check-in process was seamless. 5 star property!
Theresa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2025
Thank you so much for you kind review … it was a pleasure to host you ☘️
We had a wonderful stay in Birr. Owner was responsive home located in a wonderful area. The people of Birr were friendly and kind. We so enjoyed our stay
NICOLE W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2023
Hi Nicole . It was an absolute pleasure to have you stay in Birr … so glad you enjoyed our beautiful town . Hope to see you again soon
Best regards
Caroline ☘️
Loved this little duplex. The space was nice, and fireplace was a nice touch.
Highly recommend you walk down the road to Kelly's.
Bir Castle grounds are an easy walk away, and well worth an afternoon.
We stayed for the second time at this house. It made for a nice location to host a birthday party for our 2-year-old grandson. The house is comfortable and supplied better than many properties with bathroom and kitchen amenities. The location could not be more convenient to town and the castle.
Rick F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2023
Rick it was a pleasure to have you stay with us again in beautiful Birr. We Would love to have you back anytime
Best regards
Caroline ☘️
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jennifer W.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Listing accuracy
Just an okay stay
There were a couple cleaning issues that hopefully the owner will address. We were disappointed that it was listed to have a washer & dryer, but only had a washer so we had to spend an hour at a local laundromat( which is in a grocery store parking lot). The stay was fine and much was in walking distance although we did not find any good restaurants in the area, The one that was recommended had a wedding, so we were not able to go there.
Jennifer W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2026
Hi Jennifer . I apologize for my delay in responding to your review, unfortunately I am only now seeing your review on my property . it never showed up on the VRBO app after your stay
My property is listed as only having a washing machine and not a dryer also.
I am sorry you had that inconvenience
The cleaning issue you mention was addressed and was a rare slip up. I pride myself on paying my cleaning people well and apologize for that.
Kelly’s bar (a 2 min walk from the house) has a full service dining menu and there are multiple other take out and dine in options very locally . Most within easy walking distance .
There are multiple laundry options all within walking distance while you have a coffee or grocery shop
I do hope to see you another time under better circumstances
Best regards
Caroline
Verified
4/10 Poor
Zoe V.
Jun 28, 2019
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
mixed results
The location is lovely with quiet surroundings, and is inexpensive.
However, we encountered several problems. Upon walking into the unit it was apparent that only the middle of the floors were swept. Dirt, not just dust, hair clods, food particles, etc. were noticeable in every room. The door leading onto the patio was inoperable. Several light bulbs needed replacing. The washer/dryer did not function correctly. The washer worked if the door was shut just so, but the dryer did not work at all and we had to take wet laundry to the outside laundromat behind the grocery store.
The owner does not live in Ireland, but did agree to refund the cleaning deposit and did so in a timely manner.
Great location off a quiet little alley. Caroline was helpful and always quick to respond. We hated to leave! Will likely come back to Birr and stay here again. Wonderful.
Margaret E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2021
Thank you Margaret . It was a pleasure to host you . Please visit again soon ☘️
We loved the home. It worked really well for 6 people and the property manager was very helpful and responsive. A little bit of a challenge to find the house as it was down a narrow lane but well worth it.