Ballyfin Demesne (Ireland/County Laois): See 55 Hotel Reviews and 79 Photos

Also Known As:: Ballyfin Demesne Hotel County Laois; Ballyfin Demesne Hotel; Ballyfin Demesne Ireland/County Laois

Address: Ballyfin, Ireland

Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Laois

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#4 Romantic Hotels in County Laois

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in the centre of Ireland, Ballyfin is a place of history and romance, of tranquility and great natural beauty. At Ballyfin formality is blended with ease and enjoyment. The house 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 small 5 star country house hotel like no other. It offers the very best of Irish hospitality in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable. Enjoy the splendid interiors decorated with Irish Art and antiques from around the world. With only fifteen rooms for the 600 acre estate, it is the perfect place for a break from the stresses of the modern world and provides discretion and privacy like few other destinations. Conceived on a generous scale for receiving guests, Ballyfin combines magnificence and intimacy in its State rooms. From the grandeur of the Saloon at the heart of the house, the eighty-foot library, the sun filled Conservatory which is reached through a secret door hidden in a bookshelf in the library. At Ballyfin, stone walls enclose 600 acres of parkland, a lake and ancient woods, delightful garden buildings, follies and grottoes. Whether you feel like swimming some laps, enjoying some water exercises or simply relaxing, our indoor pool, overlooking the courtyard garden, will be a beautiful space for invigoration and wellbeing. Come and enjoy life!! ... more less

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rjdmccarthy

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

15 helpful votes

“Beautiful Ballyfin in leafy lush Laois”

Reviewed 3 June 2013

Ballyfin Demesne is an incredible country house/mansion, set in 600 acres of woodland in the middle of Ireland (county Laois). My wife and I decided to seriously indugle ourselves so we took a two night package (via Relais et Chateaux) in Ballyfin Demesne. We arrived at the main electronic gates (you need to dial reception for entry) and made our... More

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Dear rjdmccarthy, I am so glad to hear that Ballyfin lived up to all of your expectations for an indulgent weekend. Thank you for such a terrific review and your great feedback has been shared with the chefs and all of the team. We hope to see you again soon at Ballyfin Warm wishes, Aileesh Carew General Manager More

whiteman_7

belfast

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Perfection!”

Reviewed 1 June 2013

From the moment the automatic gates swung open in front of my car,I felt that we were in for something special.The sight of a stunning country house with the staff lined up outside to greet us confirmed this!I can honestly say that this is not like staying in a hotel...this is the experience of Irish country house luxury....this is aristocratic... More

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Dear Whiteman_7 Thank you so much for the amazing review and we are all delighted that you found Ballyfin “21st century aristocratic living” with lots of great activities and we continue to add more. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Ballyfin again soon. Warm wishes, Aileesh Carew General Manager More

NewtownGAP

Newtown

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

2 helpful votes

“Downton Abbey on steroids!”

Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

If you can only stay at one place in Ireland, it has to be Ballyfin. The grounds, rooms, service and food exceeded all our expectations. It's a place were you can relax and read a book in any of the incredible rooms or enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds with bikes, walking, golf carts or on horse back. We did it... More

Dear NewtownGAP, We really appreciate you sharing your great experience at Ballyfin. Your comments have been passed on to all of the team – to acknowledge so many staff members is wonderful. This kind of feedback really encourages everyone to continue to give their very best to ensure all of our guests have a wonderful stay at Ballyfin. We hope... More

afredmond

Dublin, Ireland

10 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

4 helpful votes

“The perfect hotel”

Reviewed 18 May 2013

It was not like stating in a hotel at all. Rather it was like staying in the private house of an intimate friend with exquisite taste. The staff are like the staff of a private house as they are clearly and justifiably proud of their venue and very loyal too. This is just about the perfect place to go and... More

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Dear afredmond, Thank you for the great review. It is our aim that guests should feel like the Cootes (who built the house in 1820) have just pulled out of the driveway as you arrive, so we loved your feedback that staying at Ballyfin is like staying at the home of a friend with exquisite taste. Your comments about the... More

Pierre G

Brussels, Belgium

Senior Contributor

22 reviews

15 hotel reviews

Reviews in 14 cities

23 helpful votes

“Once in your life”

Reviewed 16 May 2013

Once upon a time, a wealthy American decided to invest 10 years of his time and money in renovating a 1820s slowly dying castle. The result is beyond any expectations. When we entered the Ballyfin we had to pinch ourselves to make sure we were not in a Visconti movie. As we arrived quite late, we were offered a plate... More

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Dear Pierre G, We hope in your case it won’t be just once in your life. Delighted that you enjoyed your stay and so many of the activities on offer – especially the hike in the wonderful Slieve Bloom mountains. Very best wishes Aileesh Carew General Manager More

Kirkcaldylad

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Top Contributor

220 reviews

26 hotel reviews

Reviews in 60 cities

126 helpful votes

“Exceptional luxury but with Irish warmth and care.”

Reviewed 8 May 2013

The web site, the book by Kevin Mulligan and other reviewers and many magazine articles describe accurately and in detail the processes and time it took to save, restore, repair, redecorate and refurbish this grand Irish country house - and the result is stunning. The care that went into all that work over the ten years it took to convert... More

Dear Kirkcaldylad, Thank you for taking the time to give Ballyfin a great review. I loved your comment “we were cared for as we have never before experienced” – that is our aim and we are always very happy when we achieve this. We are delighted to welcome Ryan Murphy as head chef to our team. Thank you for the... More

Galwaygirl40

galway

4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Wow ...what an experience”

Reviewed 7 May 2013

A fantastic place luxury rooms all historical rooms with original oil paintings, fresh flowers and marble baths. an original roman mosaic in the hallway. A whispering room. A swimming pool. The friendliest staff on earth. Breakfasts to die for smoothies, berries, buttermilk panckes. Archery, claypigeon shooting bikes just parked at front to take and use, a costume department . What... More

Dear Galwaygirl40, Thank you for the fantastic review and delighted you loved breakfast. I have shared your feedback with all of the team – it makes our day when we learn how much a guest has enjoyed their stay with us. Hope we get to welcome you back to Ballyfin in the near future. warm wishes Martina More

f2s

260 reviews

123 hotel reviews

Reviews in 105 cities

187 helpful votes

“Extraordinary restoration & hospitality.”

Reviewed 29 April 2013

I can not thank Mr & Mrs Krehbiel enough for the time, trouble, and money required to present Ballyfin as a great Regency mansion and estate once more. For the lucky few to revel in. No mere cup of tea on arrival here, we were met outside by 3 staff and invited to lunch while the car was parked for... More

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Dear f2s, Delighted to get such praise following your stay with us at Ballyfin. Our new chef has hit the ground running. Following our telephone conversation I was delighted to hear that you enjoyed dinner so much over the three nights and he will address the lunch menu. Our guests do love to try different locations for dining and now... More

714Candace

Delray Beach, Florida

“Excellent”

Reviewed 23 April 2013

What a treat! This place is amazing!. The food, service, activities are unquestionable the finest. There is so much to do there, horseback riding, fishing, boating and shooting traps...which we did. I agree it is hard to add anything to all the great reviews

Dear 714candace, Thanks for the great review. You are correct in your observation that there is loads to do – we aim to provide more than enough activities inside and out for even the most active guests. warm wishes Aileesh Carew More

dd101

Dublin

7 reviews

17 helpful votes

“Something to remember...”

Reviewed 22 April 2013

It's hard to add anything to the great reviews that are already here for Ballyfin. All that you've read about the place and all of the pictures that you've seen are correct and accurate, and yet it's much more than the sum of its parts. We stayed here recently and it was one of the most relaxing breaks we have... More

Dear dd101, Thank you so much for the lovely review and glad you enjoyed your stay so much. I have been here nearly three years and still spot new things on a regular basis – the house and gardens are really stunning works of art. Your great feedback about the staff is much appreciated – and keeps us all very... More

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