17 Mar ~ 31 Oct
0900hrs - 1800hrs
1 Nov ~ 16 Mar
1000hrs - 1600hrs
The Courtyard Café
3 March ~ 31 October
The Discovery Gift Shop
Open every day of year
The Bothy is a garden cottage in its own secluded area within Birr Castle Demesne. A gate in the wall opens on to the famous Millennium gardens (open to the public) set in a large park laid out around a lake and on the banks of two rivers, offering miles and hours of beauty and tranquility. This is a must for nature lovers, gardeners, artists, and all yours to enjoy privately each evening. The Demesne is equally celebrated for its giant telescope, the largest in the world for 75 years and now fully restored. Boating trips on the River Shannon, cycling, fishing and golf are all nearby.
The Bothy comprises an entrance into a living room with dining area, kitchenette, bathroom and 3 bedrooms, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single. The Bothy is heated by oil central heating and an open fire (all fuel and power, bed linen and towels included in rent) and includes a colour TV, washing machine. Garden furniture allows you to enjoy the lawned gardens and there is parking space for 2 cars. Pets are welcome.
Shops, pub and restaurant are all within 300 meters.
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| The Bothy Garden Cottage Sitting room |
The Bothy Garden Cottage Kitchen |
The Bothy Garden Cottage Single bedroom |
To make a reservation, please contact us
Or for further information please contact us using the following info;
Address:
Estate Office,
Birr Castle Demesne, Birr,
Co. Offaly, Ireland.
Telephone: +5791-20023 / 20056
Fax: +5791-20425
Email: ali7birr@gmail.com
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