Ballyfin Demesne

Ballyfin Demesne has long been admired as one of Ireland's Greatest Country Houses, a regency period mansion located on 614 acres, it is a place of history and romance, of tranquillity and great natural beauty. Located one hour from Dublin and 70 minutes from Shannon Airport it is a true destination in the heart of Ireland having been restored over a 9 year period reopening as one of Irelands most exclusive properties.

With only twenty rooms and a One Bedroom Cottage, this 5 star luxury property is like nothing else. Ballyfin combines magnificence and intimacy in its stunning State Rooms. The decoration of these interiors has long been acclaimed as among the finest of the Neoclassical and Empire periods in Ireland. Each guestroom and suite is individually named and styled.

From the enormous Saloon at the heart of the house, to the eighty-foot Library which runs the length of its south façade, the State Rooms make for a glorious backdrop to a stay in the house. The Library is perfect for whiling away a few hours with plenty of quiet corners for conversation. Alternatively guests may enjoy the elegance of the Drawing Room, with its French inspired decoration and beautiful ceiling of rich stucco work, the grandeur of the Saloon, or the informality of the sun-filled Conservatory, reached through a secret door hidden in a bookshelf of the Library.

The estate is fabled for its natural and man-made beauties and, as the house is open to residents only, Ballyfin offers a perfect opportunity for rest, tranquillity and outdoor activities.

Dining

Ballyfin can be centred around truly outstanding gastronomic experiences with our Michelin Starred dining. Our menus are curated and designed from what we grow in our 8 acres walled gardens on the estate. From Full Irish Breakfast to a delicious three course lunch of your choice and onwards into the evening with our Michelin Starred Dining. Lunch in the summer months is served in our Richard Turner Conservatory featuring over 4000 panes of glass overlooking the waterfall. Our Cellar Bar offers a more casual experience to enjoy the house.

Activities & Experiences

Ballyfin Demesne offers a full range of experiences and outdoor pursuits including clay pigeon shooting, private garden tour, falconry, picnic house experience, costume experience, horse riding, horse & carriage experience, wine tasting and whiskey tasting experience, paddleboard, kayaking, hiking, nature walks, spa treatments, mountain biking, swimming pool, gym, vitality pool, spa treatments, gaelic games and many more.