I will start with the negatives and end with the positives. We checked in at 9pm that night after having dinner at The Thatch (very good restaurant!) in town and when we get there the own lady started yelling at us saying that we were checking in too late. She said we had been waiting for us since 4pm and... More

We, an extended family of 9, including 4 children, stayed at Emmet House for 2 nights. Beautifully appointed, immaculately clean, substantial and well cooked breakfasts, served with care and every consideration for the guests comfort. Maureen and Evelyn are superb hostesses and we cannot praise them highly enough for their hospitality.Emmet House is the standard by which we will judge... More

I had the pleasure of staying in Emmet House recently and felt I had to post a review. This guest house scores highly for both the outstanding standard of accommodation as well as the wonderful welcome and level of service on offer. The room was extremely well appointed with a very comfortable double. Crisp linen, flat screen tv, tea and... More

really warm welcome when we arrived. Our room was beautiful (deluxe double ), and the service was amazing, there was lots of lovely little extra touches that you would not normally expect to make you feel more at home away from home (when i asked for an iron the lady offered to iron my shirt for me, hot water bottle... More

We chose to stay in Birr as our travel plans had us getting in late to Dublin, and we wanted to see Clonmacnoise. Evelyn was so warm and accommodating, and our room with the gorgeous four poster bed overlooking the square was the perfect way to end our day. Our favorite part was the hot water bottle tucked in the... More

Just one example of the caring help guests are treated to: we were road tired and ready to collapse upon arrival. Evelyn saw that and went on her own initiative to speak to the local traffic cop to make sure he wouldn't give us a ticket tho the free parking hadn't begun yet. ;) It looks like a palace, tea... More

If you stay here you will see why all the revues are so good. The house has been decorated beautifully. Our room had a super view overlooking the town square in Birr. The room TV had more channels than I can remember anywhere in Ireland. Birr is a scenic midlands town. If you go during the Vintage week there will... More

on traveling through to Dublin, we stayed here for a night. After experiencing Emmett House, we wish we could have stayed longer! Bed was very comfortable and bathroom exceptional...largest european shower I've ever been in. Very friendly and knowlegdable staff. Very tasty Irish breakfast. New York

Perfect location, room, breakfast - a GEM in the middle of Ireland! Maureen and Mom have done a superb job. Beautiful set-up with all the comforts, clean, and a very friendly welcome.We loved every minute of our stay. Thanks !!!