Ballyfin Demesne

Kilkenny, Ireland

9.9 Superior Luxury
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About the Hotel

Ballyfin Demesne has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland, and after eight years of restoration, Ballyfin re-opened in May 2011 as a 5 star country house hotel like no other. It offers the very best of Irish hospitality in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable. With only twenty rooms on this 614 acre estate, this 5 star luxury hotel is the perfect place for a break from the stresses of the modern world, providing discretion and privacy like few other destinations.

Location

Ballyfin Demesne
Ballyfin, County Laois
Ireland
Kilkenny, Ireland R32 PN34

Nearest Airport: DUB

Features and Amenities

  • Dining
  • Wine Cellar
  • Bar
  • Restaurants
  • In-Room Amenities
  • Flat-Screen Televisions
  • Activities
  • Fishing
  • Clay Bird Shooting
  • Archery
  • Boating
  • Horseback Riding
  • Nearby
  • Historic Sites
  • Golf
  • Interests
  • Hotels

Reviews for Ballyfin Demesne

Heavenly

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 days ago

6 glorious days at Ballyfin. My second visit. Returning again in November. There isn’t any other place on Earth I’d rather be. Enough said.

Charlene061 - New York City, New York


Impeccable

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 days ago

Our stay at Ballyfin rated five stars across the board. From accommodations to dining and the entire staff , each area rates an impressive five stars . Upon arrival we took a scenic horse and carriage ride around the grounds. Our guide provided an interesting history of the place and took great pride in telling us about this stunning hideaway spot. Each staff member takes pride in their area of expertise and it shows in your experience . We enjoyed fishing and shooting as well as lovely walks taking in the scenery . Please stop by the gardens as they are magnificent ! The house itself is beautifully appointed with the attention to detail impeccable . The rooms are quite comfortable and boast every amenity including a Dyson hair dryer . Laundry service? Fast, efficient and nicely presented . Housekeeping ? Top notch. Even the snacks on the room are a cut above. The food was delicious in both the dining room and the more casual club room. Make sure to take a tour of the house so you don’t miss anything. This house and grounds are truly a work of art with the attention to detail in both surroundings and service remarkable . My kudos to the General Manager who keeps this truly sensational property running at such a high level and to the family that owns the property for honoring their father’s legacy by preserving his magnificent creation .

katieG212 - Palm Beach, Florida


Lovely place to stay.

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 1 month ago

We stayed two nights in Ballyfin at the end of May this year. The experience was very memorable. The house and ground are superb. The staff very helpful in everything you could wish for at a 5 star hotel. We were disappointed with the breakfast on both mornings. You would expect food cooked to order at breakfast in hotel like Ballyfin. On the first morning I was presented with a nice warm plate, but unfortunately the scrambled eggs were cold and had been cooked sometime before my order. The smoked salmon had hard outside pieces which were inedible. On the second morning the cooked breakfast had obviously been prepared in advance and was dried out. This was very disappointing and something I would not like to experience again in any reputable hotel.

Conor C


An extraordinary experience

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 months ago

A stay at Ballyfin is an extraordinary experience. The property itself, the grounds, the food, the staff, the variety of things to do during your stay or the option to just do nothing and unwind. We had a wonderful room and were pleased with everything about it. I cannot say enough about Ballyfin and absolutely will find a way for us to return again.

shs111 - Worcester, Massachusetts


Truly special experience

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 months ago

Outstanding stay. I enjoyed two nights at this amazing country retreat. The suite was stunning with views over the parklands. Staff were helpful and friendly. The dinners in the restaurant both nights was lovely with a great wine list including my favourite Chateau Musar.

Pmggo - Ireland


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