Ballyfin Demesne

Ballyfin is a neo-classical manor house built in the 1820s. It sits on a beautiful 614-acre estate at the foot of the Slieve Bloom hills in the centre of the island. Seeming like something out of a Jane Austen novel, Ballyfin is a place of history and romance, as well as of tranquillity and great natural beauty.

The house served as the ancestral home of the Coote family for over a century, and then as a much-loved school before falling into disrepair. After eight years of restoration projects, Ballyfin Demesne opened in 2011 as one of Ireland’s most luxurious and stunning 5 star hotels. Every room exudes grandeur and a tasteful elegance that successfully blends old-world charm with modern comforts. It’s exquisitely decorated with a rich collection of Irish art, an impressive library, elegant drawing rooms, a luxurious spa, a sun-lit conservatory, roaring fires in every room, and even a secret passage or two.