Name: The Gardens B&B
Address: Leinster Villas, Birr, Ireland, Leinster Villas, Offaly, Ireland
Rating: 9.7

The Gardens B&B

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Exceptional breakfast

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle, Dining table, Dining area, Kitchenware

Family friendly

Family rooms, Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment

Free WiFi

Internet services

Views

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Shuttle service

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Gardens B&B in Birr offers family rooms with garden views. Each room includes a dining area, wardrobe, and electric kettle. Shared bathrooms feature showers and hairdryers. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include an outdoor play area, outdoor seating, and a lounge. The property provides full-day security and a paid shuttle service. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including warm dishes and juice. The host is highly rated for excellent service and room comfort. Local Attractions: Located 110 km from Shannon Airport, the property is near Birr Castle (3 km), Slieve Bloom Display Centre (13 km), and Athlone Castle (46 km). Other attractions include Cross of the Scriptures (33 km) and Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre (39 km).

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a stay with kids.

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Availability

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We have no availability on our site for this property between Mon 3 Nov 2025 and Thu 6 Nov 2025

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Room type

Number of guests

Price

Double Room

1 large double bed

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Family Room

2 double beds

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Single Room

1 single bed

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Limited supply in Birr for your dates: 1 bed and breakfast like this is already unavailable on our site

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Fiachra

Ireland

“Amazing host. So helpful and friendly and went well above and beyond to ensure I had a pleasant stay. Bedroom was clean and comfortable. Bed very comfortable.”

John

United Kingdom

“Friendly, welcoming and very helpful hosts. Billy and Carmel both went out of their way to support our stay.”

Catherine

Ireland

“Camel and her husband were very welcoming, the house was clean and tidy. We had access to a sitting room and the breakfast was lovely.”

Mary

United Kingdom

“Our stay at The Gardens B&B in Birr was excellent. From the very start, the friendly welcome and relaxing atmosphere this is a place where guests are well cared for. The rooms are spotless, cosy, and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious...”

Ecaterina

United Kingdom

“Our hosts were lovely - so welcoming, so accommodating, so kind. We felt right at home - thank you both for the lovely atmosphere you create!”

Phoebe

United States

“Carmel’s hospitality made my work trip feel more like a vacation. The house is spotlessly clean, Carmel and her husband Billy invited me for a nice evening tea and chat, and breakfast was very generous. The house is located at the end of a cul de...”

Gillian

Ireland

“Very welcoming host that made you feel right at home. Room was clean and very cozy bed. Would definitely recommend if you are staying in Birr for a weekend.”

Rachel

Ireland

“Carmel was the best host we were staying for a wedding and she dropped us to the wedding venue. An absolute lady! The room was lovely and big! Bed was so comfy the breakfast the next morning was gorgeous full Irish fry! We will definitely be back!”

Aine

Australia

“Very friendly host so accommodating. Very clean accommodation.”

Caitlyn

Ireland

“I couldn't recommend Carmel enough she was an excellent host couldn't of done more for us!! House was immaculate and breakfast was unreal Location was perfect just a few minutes outside the town Would 100% stay again!!”

Host Information

9.9

Host review score

●Credit Cards Accepted ●fishing within 5km ●Golfing within 5km ●Hair dryer ●Free Wifi ●Ironing ●Private Carpark ●Tea in bedrooms ●No smoking house ●Eircode: R42E032

The Gardens B&B is located in the village of Crinkle. The village has its own multi award winning bar and restaurant "The Thatch" which is approximately a 5 minute walk from the B&B. Birr is a heritage town located 2km from Crinkle. It is famous for its castle and gardens. Kinnitty castle is approximately 15 minutes drive. You can avail of walking trails, fairy trails. Lough Boora Discovery Park is 24 km from the property. It offers walking routes, cycling and bike hire, fairy trail, angling, bird watching, sculpture park. Eircode: R42E032

Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Gardens B&B

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.