Ballyshiel House
Ballyshiel House, Grand Canal Greenway, Birr, County Offaly, Ireland- Ruines
Compare nearby stays with similar location, guest experience, amenities, and class.
Charming Oakwood B&B in Belmont
Comfortable Accommodation: Oakwood B&B offers a cozy stay with a garden and complimentary WiFi. Guests can enjoy the convenience of dining and kitchen facilities during their visit.
Outdoor Activities: Nature enthusiasts will love the proximity to hiking and fishing spots, perfect for exploring the beautiful surroundings of Belmont.
Convenient Location: Situated just a short distance from Athlone and Tullamore, Oakwood B&B provides easy access to nearby attractions for a memorable stay.
Book your stay at Oakwood B&B now for a delightful experience in Belmont!
Check-in from
05:00 PM
Check-out by
01:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
6 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Get answers about amenities, policies, and more — e.g. “Are pets allowed?” or “Is parking available?”
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Scam
Was contacted on the morning by "Margaret" saying she couldn't honour the booking... Still waiting for my money back
Wifi didn't work
Thank you Margaret for a lovely stay, thank you for your kind welcome and delicious breakfast.
Nothing!
Host was nice.
No breakfast, couldn't find host when I got up in the morning. Location not great compared to the rest of Ireland.
Casa espectacular, con habitación muy cómoda y la mejor cama que he dormido. Si bien se encuentra en una zona rural hay una tienda y un pub a 3 minutos. Dice sin desayuno en la descripción pero la dueña permite acceso total a la cocina y heladera para utilizar lo que uno quiera para prepararlo. Muy recomendable
Everything was lovely and the host was one of the best we have had and we have stayed in a lot of different places on booking.
Nothing
Breakfast was good, it's self service
N/A
Great homely atmosphere and welcome from the host Margaret
All lovely
Country side the view and the rooms are excellent the owner Margaret is a really lovely person we were made feel at home she sat with us for a cuppa and the following morning joined us for breakfast
Not a thing to dislike
The view the area and rooms were so cosy Margaret the owner could not do enough for us she is so kind and even sat with us for breakfast we really felt at home I would highly recommend Oakwood to Stay beautiful country side lovely garden
Margaret is so hospitable. She made us feel like her home was our home. Stunning tasteful rooms.
Perfect stay. Nothing to dislike.
De warme ontvangst, de comfortabele woning, het gevarieerde ontbijt, de warme zorg van onze gastvrouw.
Niets.
Lovely host and clean rooms in quiet area
Lovely surroundings and lovely hostess
Très belle campagne environnante. Petit déjeuner copieux et varié.
Manque poubelle dans salle de bain et chambre.
Such a gorgeous accommodation. Simple, spotless and Margaret, so welcoming, but not intrusive. The nearby canal walk us a gem, and the fresh eggs available for breakfast were very welcome!
Shower pressure upstairs could be stronger, everything else great
Margaret was a very kind and welcoming host. She was helpful with my check-in and very understanding about my plans, which made the stay much easier. The room was comfortable, homely and had everything I needed for the night. The B&B is in a beautiful location, and although I was only there briefly, I really appreciated the warmth and hospitality.
Nothing to add. Everything was fine for my short stay.
Lovely place, lovely lady! Nice and peaceful!
Très bon accueil, de bons conseils et très aidante. Très bon petit déjeuner Et très bonnes adresses de restaurant et pub
Un espace pour trois personne un peu juste. Insonorisation à améliorer
Margaret welcomed us into her home & made us feel right at home. The house was beautiful & the room was unreal. The fresh eggs homemade bread & cake was really nice to. Thanks Margaret Liz & Eugene Hoy
Everything was perfect.
Wonderful country property close to a canal walking path and several small villages. We loved everything about the house and location. We especially appreciated the kindness and hospitality from the host, Margaret. She’s a gem.
Vriendelijke gastvrouw, ontvangst met een kopje thee en een cakeje, huiselijk, met gebruik van huiskamer, landelijke omgeving, goed bed, goede douche
Oakwood B&B in Athlone, is a cozy spot! 😊 Friendly owner, kid and dog-friendly, with internet and kitchen. Great place for exploring Athlone there is also a greenaway situated near the house!Margaret the owner is soo polite she even let me feed the hens she owns! 10/10 really recommend this place for a city break.
Extremely clean and beautiful property. Host is super good.
NA
sehr schöne Zimmer bei einer sehr charmanten und liebevollen Gastgeberin, gepflegtes Ambiente auf großem Grundstück. Gutes leichtes Frühstück.
Wir können dieses B&B nur empfehlen. Wir haben uns hier von A-Z sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir durften bei Ihr die Küche nutzen und Frühstücken. Ein B&B wie man es sich nur wünschen kann. Vielen Dank 🙏🏻.
Margaret was an excellent host who went out of her way to help us Bed was so comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend Oakwood zB&B
No breakfast is provided (so the name Oakwood B&B is a bit misleading), but the host's kitchen is available for shared use, which is very handy if you're happy to be social. We didn't want to eat out for every meal. Margaret is lovely to chat with and willing to provide anything you need. We made scrambled eggs with fresh eggs courtesy of her chickens!
A hairdryer would have been useful. Also somewhere to hang towels to dry.
Located a short walking distance from the Grand Canal Walk, which was a lovely walking path. Belmont is a tiny village but there are larger villages with restaurants 10 minutes in several directions. Margaret is a gracious host and a lovely person.
Friendly welcome by Margaret, our host. Very clean, well-appointed rooms and kitchen.The most comfortable bed ever! Beautiful house. Nothing was too much trouble. Complementary breakfast was very much appreciated and set us up for the days adventures. It was lovely to have a good morning greet from Poppy, the puppy sausage dog.
No negatives, fantastic stay!
Beautiful rooms, large spacious and very comfortable. It was very well heated and the views were lovely. Very clean and homely. Shower was grand.
Very little information forthcoming on arrival. Wasn't aware that breakfast was a DIY and it was confusing as to what we could use in the kitchen.. there wasnt anyone around. Would've liked to have had access to a hairdryer
Breakfast was basic but all that one would ever need. She made us feel very comfortable as we were able to use the kitchen as our own. She was super friendly and joined us for some great conversations while there. We met her one awesome son as well who joined us and it felt like a family get together.
Nothing could have been better. A beautiful and very well kept home. Our hosts personality could not have been more pleasant and welcoming.
We had a lovely time staying there . Margaret was so sweet. We are definitely going to stay there again soon. It felt like a home from home
Nothing. Everything was perfect 👌
Nous avons reçu un accueil très chaleureux et les petits déjeuners sont délicieux. Le logement est très confortable et calme.
We had a very relaxed continental breakfast with our host. A very lovely lady. She lives in a beautiful area.
N/A
The house is located in a very quiet and beautiful area. The room was spotless and had everything we needed for our stay. Margaret is a lovely host who explained everything clearly to us upon our arrival and we felt very welcome!
Room was nice, hostess was nice.
It’s not really B&B in the traditional sense … more like a B(bed only).
Margaret is an excellent host. Very helpful and trying to make our stay very comfortable. Thanks to the wonderful breakfast she sets up.
Everything was perfect
Very relaxed and friendly host Room was immaculate
Beautiful home and location, exceptional host, lovely room, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Margaret was very welcoming. The kitchen was available to us if we wanted to make tea or coffee and she had left buns for us. Room was spotless. We had a lovely breakfast all freshly prepared by Margaret.
Margaret was a very friendly host who immediately made us feel welcome and at home. The house is beautiful with lots of attention to detail. Our room was very spacious and comfortable, and everything was clean and tidy. Margaret provided us with delicious ingredients for breakfast, including eggs from her own chicken. Speaking of animals: a cute dog greeted us upon arrival, and a relaxed cat visited us at the window in the morning, adding to the friendly atmosphere of this place. We couldn't be happier about our stay and would return here any time again! Thank you!
Excellent, friendly reception, super clean, stylish and modern accomodation
Margaret is a wonderful host and the House is conveniently located to visit Clonmacnoise.
Located in beautiful countryside, our room was nice and the house very cosy. Parking was on site, and the owner welcomed us with open arms and a lot of flexibility and trust. She made us feel at home.
The blinds did not darken the room well, so we woke up from the light.
We hadn’t booked breakfast but Margaret very kindly made us a complimentary breakfast
Very basic bathroom facilities
Very nice place. Margaret is a lovely host. Very comfortable bed. All was perfect.
It's like at home experience. The host is super nice and helpful. Very good breakfast. Perfect location for cyclists or runners, as the grand canal greenaway is just 2 minutes walk away! Tranquil village for evening walk as well. 5min by car to the nearest shop and gas station. 25 minutes to Kinnitty, and Slieve Bloom mountains (where we were hiking). Highly recommend this b&b👌
Lovely clean room - host was very welcoming and concerned for our comfort. We were using the B&B as just a stop.on our trip.from Cou ty Antrim to County Kerry, but the area has a lot to offer.
Nothing to.compkain about. We all slept well. We couldn't get the WiFi to work but didn't ask the host for help.
Quite clean and did exactly what I wanted
There was nothing I didn’t like
Fablious family room, extremely comfortable beds . Wonderful host.
Host is nice and a wonderful person. Breakfast was nice, cleanliness was good.
Shower gel was not there.
Margaret the host was such an absolute dote, so welcoming and accommodating. The location was perfect for a relaxing quality time get away. The facilities were 10/10 we had our own private entrance but also could access the extended property. The bathroom was very clean and the shower was spectacular. The bedroom was huge and the mattress was like a cloud, slept like a baby. The highlight of our trip was the friendly dogs and free roaming chickens the perfect country experience.
Na
Beautiful location and a great view
All great
Margaret was an amazing host and the place was very clean.
Lovely and quiet had great sleep. Host was very welcoming and attentive. We had some lovely fresh free range eggs from her own chickens
Amazing lovely host Super clean
Margaret makes an exceptional host! Gracious and cheerful! A lovely person and home making for an exceptional experience!
We had a really warm, welcome from Margaret it really does make a difference. The room was extremely comfortable and very clean and lovely to have the tea, buns and biscuits. Hope to be back!
Nothing
There was no TV in the bedroom
A warm and cozy atmosphere, thank you Margaret! Also, thank you for fresh and healthy free range eggs and the breakfast. A spacious room, including comfortable mattresses (completely agree with previous reviews).
It would be even better, if there were shower gel and shampoo in the bathroom.
Very clean room, bathroom and peaceful place! Very nice host! Thank you!
we miss breakfast but I couldn't remember if it was included or not, I didn't find the information on my reservation, anyways, very nice please!
Friendly staff warm welcome. 2 friendly dogs on the grounds! Cosy home with comfy beds
All
No sign
Super comfortable beds, showers with good pressure, quiet warm house a and lovely caring host. It was exactly what we needed!
The mattress was amazing, so comfortable. Margaret was a great host, so welcoming . We had fresh muffins in the morning and they were delicious. We also had water from her well.
The owner is very nice (she gave us fresh eggs as well for my daughter) and it's a nice clean place. Reasonably priced. Highly recommended to anyone staying in County Offaly. Not too far from Birr and Athlone either.
lovely and quiet
Margaret's high quality friendly hospitality
Nothing
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
Areas to consider
Cleanliness
9.38/10Rooms were very clean and well-maintained, as highlighted by several reviews.
Service
9.85/10Margaret is frequently mentioned as a very friendly and helpful host.
Location
9.39/10The location is conveniently close to walking paths and other villages.
Room Quality
9.34/10Rooms are described as beautiful, spacious, and homely.
Amenities
8.87/10Kitchen access was appreciated; however, more information on amenities could be provided.
Value for Money
9.33/10Guests felt they received good value considering the comfort and service.
Food and Beverage
8.88/10Breakfast is basic but sufficient; some reviews mentioned the DIY aspect.
Overall Experience
9.35/10Overall, guests felt a strong personal connection and thoroughly enjoyed their stay.