After reading the reviews, we went in with high expectations for our stay with Dave & Irene, and those expectations were met! It's rare to find such genuine, warm hospitality. We were welcomed into their home for tea and chats each night, they offered great recommendations for places to eat and visit, and the highlight was definitely our tour of the property with Dave and the two dogs! The accommodations were clean, spacious, cozy and beautiful. A few people we met in Ireland were a little confused why we'd chosen Birr as one of our three destinations - but along with the stunning(!) grounds of Birr Castle and the great meals at The Thatch & Woodfield Cafe, we can't wait to recommend this place to our friends and family.