From the moment you enter Emmet House, you are greeted with a warm welcome and you instantly feel at home. The elegant Georgian decor is also particularly charming. My room was fabulous and the attention to detail was remarkable. Both the bedroom and the bathroom were extremely spacious and absolutely immaculate. Emmet House is definitely one of the best places... More

We had a fantastic stay at Emmet House. The accommodation was perfect in every way. What made the stay even more special was the unbelievable service and warm welcome we received. It made our stay in Ireland special. Is this the best B&B in Ireland? After travelling extensively throughout the country.......Without a doubt YES! More

Excellent 5* B&B in the centre of Birr town, Birr castle 5min walk away. Remarkable staff nothing was too much trouble. Will be recommending and will certainly be back. More

We were attending a wedding in birr on the 30th Sept 2011, My first experience of ever staying in a B & B maureen is such a lovely host and friendly even went as far as giving us a lift down to the hotel to attend the reception. We enjoyed our stay in a great B &B with such a... More

This is by far the best B&B we stayed in while we were in Ireland. The location was perfect - right on the square. Parking was easy. The room was spotless, comfortable and the wireless internet was flawless. The hospitality of Maureen and her family can't be decribed. We were here doing some research on my wife Pat's family history... More

We stayed at this B&B for one night (Saturday). The welcome was great and the room beautifully furnished with a great shower. Breakfast was delicious - especially the freshly baked scones. More

I first stayed here in May for a weekend and was so impressed with the very warm friendly welcome that I received that I have stayed here monthly since. The hosts Maureen and Shirley are extremely friendly and attentive and go out of there way to make your stay an enjoyable one. My room was spacious and comfortable and had... More

Lovely decorated house, right in the town centre with a very attentive host. We got a 4 poster bed! Everything was perfect. More

Convenient, Clean, Convivial, comfortable - a warm welcome (including complimentary tea and scones) from very friendly proprietor Maureen and her mother. Right in the centre of Birr, close to everything. Very nice comfortable room with ensuite - all spotlessly clean. Slept like a log - probably due to the excellent Guinness we had in the Swan Bar. Good Irish breakfast... More