Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense

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A riverside building with stone walls, a balcony, and a pathway alongside the water.
A room with a large window, a potted plant, and two towels on the windowsill.
A dining area with a checkered tablecloth, white chairs, and potted plants.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a comfortable armchair, a small side table, and a decorative pillow.
A stone building with a window, two chairs, and a small table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Birr Castle

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Birr, County Offaly
  • Place, Birr Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Birr Leisure Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Athlone Towncentre
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Birr

Birr is home to this holiday home. Grants Island and Seymours Islands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Birr Leisure Centre and Roscrea Leisure Centre.
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Birr, County Offaly

What's nearby

  • Birr Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Birr Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Woodland Cottage Garden - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Leap Castle - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Athlone Towncentre - 46 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parker's Of Riverstown - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Villa Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's Market House Tavern - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense on 16 Nov 2026 start from £390, 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 at Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense ?

On-site 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 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant townhouse steps from historic Birr Castle Demense located?

Situated in Birr, this holiday 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 labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for you kind review … it was a pleasure to host you ☘️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great home !

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 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 ☘️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 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 review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 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 review

4/10 Poor

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2021
Thank you Margaret . It was a pleasure to host you . Please visit again soon ☘️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birr Town House

A quiet secluded property right in the middle of town and very accessible to Birr Castle. Comfortable and cosy. Highly recommended.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in Birr

The house is cozy and modern and well equipped. My children liked this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Rebecca, it was a pleasure to have you and your family...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison très agréable

Maison agréable accueil chaleureux. Manque un peu de vaisselle (plat pour four)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Merci beaucoup Sandrine, we were happy to have you stay with us in beautiful Birr, Caroline
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