Ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews
4.2 Room cleanliness
4.2 Service & staff
4.2 Room comfort
4.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Will be back again soon.
Posted 14 Dec 2020 on HotelsLovely welcome from real family business.
We didn't eat in the evening but the Tapas looks excellent.
Breakfast was as your mother would make it.
Room was large and comfortable.
It is an old Georgian building so don't expect 4* but do expect a lovely stay in this unique Georgian Town with its quirky history and lovely streets.
Will be back again soon.
by A verified traveler
Super Host
Posted 1 Feb 2020 on HotelsFabulous house with a brilliant host.
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Dec 2019
We liked that it was in a good central location for our plans. We were disappointed that even after talking direct to the owner requesting a Gluten Free breakfast that this was not available and that although we arrived slightly late to breakfast all the bacon had been eaten. We found the stairs extremely dirty and rooms dusty.
Comment from Hotel Management
15 Dec 2019 by Martin, Hotel Management
Dear Angela Leonard,
We were sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay at Townsend House.
On check in,I personally informed you of the breakfast time from 8.30am to 10.30 and check out at 12noon.
As you arrive at 10.50am for breakfast 20 minutes after breakfast had finished we provided you with all cereals,fruit juices and yogurts.
We offered you the full breakfast menu and informed you that we were out of bacon at this late stage.
We provided you with a cooked breakfast and you never said that you were disappointed with it.
I have inspected the room and stairs and it is very clean and free from dust.
I think we provided a great service as you were 20 minutes late for breakfast.
Regards Martin and Lorraine Kearns Townsend House Guesthouse and Restaurant Birr Offaly R42TK88
by A verified traveler
Posted 6 Dec 2019
The attentiveness of the staff was second to none.
Comment from Hotel Management
18 Dec 2019 by Martin, Hotel Management
We were delighted that you enjoyed your night in Townsend House Guesthouse and Restaurant,we hope to see you soon again.
Regards Martin
by A verified traveler from Willand
Posted 25 Oct 2019
Had a fantastic 4 night stay at Townsend House. The guesthouse is superb and in a great location, close to the town. Martin and Lorraine were brilliant hosts, they couldn’t do enough for us. The accommodation was spotless, with lovely decor and a comfortable bed. Highly recommended.
Comment from Hotel Management
18 Dec 2019 by Martin, Hotel Management
Hi Anna,
Thank you for your positive review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your nights in our guesthouse.
So when back in Birr again,we hope to see you stay with us.
Regards Martin
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 Jul 2019 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Family room stay
Posted 22 Jul 2019 on HotelsVery kind and friendly host.
Great location in town and easy parking.
Lovely breakfast
Great tapas, but think bar food not Spanish tapas.
Took our toddler, they were very accommodating.
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 May 2019 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Not a great stay overall
Posted 3 Jul 2018 on HotelsNot a great stay. Family room too small for a family of 4. You have to walk sideways to get to the side of some of the beds. The weather was warm and heat in room was unbearable. Found items of clothing left behind by previous guests. Owners were lovely. But unfortunately we needed breakfast at 7.45 and this could not be facilitated. They were good enough to reduce the price a little because of this.
