Old Iris Bed & Breakfast

Really a nice place to relax and in our case, work uninterrupted. Jim made sure we always had everything we needed. The cottages are great — cute, clean, and very comfortable. They work hard to make sure you are happy customers, and we are!

What a charming and unique place. The Nancy Gee room and its private hot tub are the tops for a weekend getaway (R.I.P. Nancy Gee!). Waking up to seeing alpacas outside our window was awesome. Breakfast in bed was delicious. Eggs from on-​site chickens! Cinnamon on a banana! Great bacon and sausage to boot. Jim was a fun, attentive host and we definitely recommend the alpaca experience. Feeding and petting those girls was crazy fun. Plus there are eight or nine very sweet Great Pyrenees you can pet, a catfish pond for catch and release (I’m not a fisherman but I saw ‘em swarm during a morning feed and it was well stocked to say the least), a groovy little beer garden and bar set-​up, some ducks, geese, and chickens to look at… perfect place for a weekend getaway.

This place was so charming. People were so nice and had a great sense of humor. It’s so nice to have a place you can get away to so close to home

We’ve never been to a B and B before and I wanted to surprise my husband with a room. You definitely exceeded our expectations! You can clearly tell they take pride in everything they have made. Our innkeeper told us fun stories and kept us entertained! We had breakfast in bed with fresh eggs from the chickens outside. The Alpaca Experience was fun! We learned a lot. If you are interested in just spending time with your love, they offer this, too! I believe Jim will accommodate you and needs, just let him know! Thank you for everything!

Extremely awesome little place, Jim was super nice and funny. Room was wonderful, especially the private hot-​tub… My husband and I has a great time!!!

Did you know that staying at the Old Irish Bed and Breakfast in Denton can reawaken your senses? Upon arrival, you immediately receive the visual treat of a relaxed, country hideaway, complete with gorgeous foliage and beautifully cared for animals including the famous alpacas, but also a llama, chickens, dogs, cats and more. Then there are the secluded charming cabins and the beautiful pond with fountain (catch and release fishing brought us 8 fish in ONE HOUR). Lights at night become even more romantic. Next, listen. To the breeze blowing, the animals quietly chattering. To your thoughts not being interrupted by the kids or the job. To your laughter at the endless Irish jokes being told by your proprietor, Jim, and his amazing, quirky wife, Rita, who has 46 years of practice putting Jim back in his place when the jokes start getting crazier. Oh and listen to their recommendations for dinner, because so far they are two for two. Your eyes and ears are already saturated and we haven’t even talked about the incredible release. The big, huge sigh as your body relaxes and your technology unplugs (but of course, they have Wifi if you just HAVE to). The sensation of sliding between clean sheets on a $ 3000 mattress and of wrapping a plush, thick towel around you after you get out of the hot tub (private or social, it’s your choice). In the morning there is a continental breakfast on the weekdays, lovely, but the weekends mean breakfast in bed! Served to you by Jim himself on a tray, with fresh hot coffee and orange juice, special needs always taken into consideration. Ask and ye shall receive! Different, special, decadent, country, sensorial, sensual… a perfect getaway that is perfectly different.

My best friend and I spent Saturday evening at this quirky bed and breakfast. We had a great time. The bed was great… the breakfast was lovely and the Alpaca Experience and all the awesome critters made our stay memorable. Thank you Jim and Rita for hosting our one night stay!

Patrick went above and beyond to make all of our expectations were exceeded and our stay was wonderful! Love the Alpaca experience too they’re super sweet! Definitely a great place for the more outdoorsy and adventurous traveler!

This was my first stay at a Bed and Breakfast, so I didn’t really know what to expect. Most of the places I’ve seen online are overly decorated and too formal for my taste, so the discovery of The Old Irish B & B was a surprise. In the past year and a half, I’ve had to travel extensively for my job and have stayed in several different levels of hotels. Some were great, others were not.
Jim & Rita provide the highest level of customer service that I have ever experienced. I arrived during a major spring storm with the possibility of tornados. While other staff members were taking care of the animals & property, I was escorted to my cabin by Jim and given instructions if the storm were to escalate. I felt very safe and knew that I was in good hands instead of fending for myself with strangers. Luckily, the storm passed with only heavy rain.
The next day I took a tour of the property, fed the animals and got a massage. I went from seriously stressed out to completely relaxed in 24 hours. Being at the B & B is like hanging out at the lake with old friends — friends who wait on you hand & foot, deliver food and wine to your door and then make sure the hot tub is exactly how you want it. Jim is hilarious and kept me laughing all of the time. He made it clear that his job was to take care of me and keep me happy. Best Innkeeper Ever!
The Inn is adults only and I didn’t realize just how special that is. I don’t have children and am not used to the noise level of other people’s kids. It was wonderful to stretch out on the porch with a book for a couple of hours or relax in the hot tub and only hear the sounds of the animals. It’s a magical place and I can’t wait to go back

Surprised my man with Valentines B&B plans. So wonderful relaxing in the hot tub, feeding the alpacas, breakfast on the porch overlooking the lighted fountain. Jim made reservations at a local restaurant for us and we had a wonderful time. Room was clean and breakfast was delicious! Will definitely be returning again. Highly recommended.

Just a single night spent here with a good friend for «girls weekend.» Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Animals were so sweet, except the cranky goose who made us laugh. Good times!

Great place to get away! Traveled from Washington State to Texas for a weekend. Loved the BnB so much. Clean and nicely laid out rooms, home cooked meal in bed on the weekends was WONDERFUL, hosts were funny and made everyone welcome, close to Dallas & Fort Worth if you rent a car, and the best part are all the animals. Loved the alpaca’s, dogs, cats, geese, chickens, and what ever else was wondering around. It was a good weekend for us! I highly suggest this place. Thank you

My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our anniversary. We had such a wonderful time. Jim is a great host — talking to him is like chatting with an old friend. He does an amazing job ensuring that everything is perfect for your stay. He even got us dinner reservations at a wonderful local restaurant including a complimentary appetizer. We loved visiting with the alpacas, the great pyrenees, and especially the really friendly cats. Our cabin was comfortable, cozy, and private. It felt like we were in our own little world. It snowed the night of our stay, and sitting in the hot tub in the snow was the perfect way to spend our evening. This was probably the most relaxing place I’ve ever stayed. I’d recommend it to anyone who loves animals and nature and is looking for a place to get away from it all without having to worry about anything.

Amazing! Everything was perfect. It’s obvious that The Old Irish B&B is a labor of love for Jim and Rita. It shows in everything they do. My husband and I cannot wait to go back.
It was quite possibly the most relaxing getaway we’ve had. Our every need was met, if not exceeded, and we didn’t want for anything. We stayed in the Nancee Gee Cottage; highly recommend.
The Alpaca experience was awesome– an experience in the truest sense of the word. If you love animals, nature, and tranquility, then this B&B is a must.

What a lovely place, and such charming and funny owners. They were great company to have and the ranch had such lovely animals to be around — alpacas, dogs, cats, geese, and hundreds of catfish that come out of the water when you go on the «Alpaca Experience» with the owners! It was a great place to stay at with my husband and would definitely recommend. Plus, did I mention the breakfast was ENORMOUS and ridiculously yummy?! The peace and pear cobbler (made from fruit grown from the bed and breakfast) was extraordinary.

My girlfriend and I were looking for a bed and breakfast to celebrate her birthday, and we happened upon the Old Irish Bed & Breakfast while searching.
We booked through their website, which is a bit archaic and difficult to understand/​use, but in the end got it done. Jim (the owner) called us shortly after to confirm and ask a few questions about our stay so he could better help us.
The place is a bit hard to find at night, so be sure to get there before daylight. It’s on a tiny road off of 380 from Denton to McKinney and we didn’t see a street light on the corner, so bring a GPS!
The B&B itself is a few hundred yards up the road and is behind a locked gate, so bring a phone as you’ll need to call Jim again for the code.
Once we arrived, Jim met us and explained a few things about the place and the cabin. There are 4 cabins if I remember correctly, 3 of which are a bit tiny (but cozy) and are situated around a small pond. Our cabin had a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a small fridge, a small sink and a small bathroom. It was very clean. The cabin also has cable TV and Wifi.
Breakfast came in the form of a box, as apparently happens on weekdays, so if you are expecting a warm breakfast, you should come on the weekend or make other arrangements.
Jim is very friendly and gave us a tour of the farm, where he also raises Alpacas (think lamas). So if you have kids, they will love it (although I’m not sure where they would sleep as our cabin really only had room for 2). Note that there are ~15 dogs and they can bark at night, so if you are a light sleeper take note.
Jim also let us use the hot tub which is a few steps away from the cabin in the central buildings, which was pretty awesome, and we got drink service every 15 minutes.
Pretty good place, and great service.

We were on our way to Louisiana to get married, and stopped in the Fort Worth area to see family. Jim was easy to work with when making arrangements, and super-​sociable when we arrived, even as he conducted us past a wedding he was hosting on the property when we arrived. Jim loves to tell long jokes while telling you very interesting information about his passion on the ranch. He allowed us to bring in our sisters and neices to play with and pet the very friendly alpacas. The girls LOVED it. Jim recommended a great local restaurant, made reservations and even negotiated free appetizers. Something else that appealed to us was, because our van was full of wedding gear, this being a gated property gave us a secure feeling. Breakfast was delicious, and Rita (Jim’s wife) gave us a very personable tour and more very interesting information about alpacas. These folks are in it for the social interaction, not to get rich off of nickle-​and-​dime upgrades. It’s not the cleanest (it’s a farm!), not the largest rooming quarters and you might have trouble locking your cabin, but the personable, friendly, actually great people and fun experience makes this an excellent opportunity to try something new.