We were really pleased with the Maltings. It's a cute building in a picturesque location, and the welcome is very warm. Maeve greeted us with coffee and fresh scones when we arrived, and offered a filling, delicious breakfast in the morning. Unfortunately, the Maltings suffers from being in Birr, which did not make a very positive impression. The river is... More

My wife and I,and indeed our children too have enjoyed our stay at the Maltings for the past ten years.We have always been warmly welcomed by the proprietor,Maeve,and have certainly been impressed by the quality of the food.The accommodation is clean and most comfortable.Put simply if you intend touring in Ireland then The Maltings Birr is ideal for you.

We so enjoyed our stay in the village of Birr, and The Maltings was the perfect location to tour around the castle and main street. People in the village were friendly and there was a distinct rural, quiet feeling about the pace of life in the area. Our room at The Maltings was warm and had all the amenities that... More

If you want to get a touch of Ireland, this is a great place to stay. Friendly, nice, beautiful house, all within walking distance, and this fantastic smell of burning turf, now and then. I just fell in love with Birr. Go there, and stay at The Maltings. This is true Ireland, as it should be. Food is excellent, pubs... More

Stayed for one night only in low season (november 2012) and I think we were the only guests. The house where a bit chilly with stone walls and singleglass windows, but thick duvets and a few Paddys.. No problems! The river view from my room and from the breakfast room is worth a lot and the food was really ok.... More

We were greeted with friendly informality and instantly felt at home in this lovely spot by the river. Our room was spacious and comfortable and quiet. Breakfast with a view of fish having theirs, was delicious. Birr castle gardens, right next door, is a beautiful and fascinating place. We loved every minute of our stay.

What a wonderful getaway! We loved staying in a historic building, and the fact that the river was right beside us was a lovely bonus! It is in walking distance of the village of Birr, which we enjoyed exploring, and right beside Birr Castle, of which has a FANTASTIC astronomy, science and photography museum and idyllic grounds to stroll through.... More

The Maltings is an impressive building situated on the river. Our room was spacious and very clean with an amazing view of the river. Our host Maeve and her husband were helpful and friendly and served up a really good breakfast - fresh fruit salads, yoghurts, cereal, pastries and a full Irish breakfast. We had a wedding to go to... More

Large rooms, very comfortable and hospitable (as we've found in Ireland generally). The breakfast is incredible! It could be described as "all day" - not that it is served all day, but it LASTS all day! You will not be disappointed staying here.