HOTELS Ballyfin Demesne - Stepping Back In A Luxurious Past

Ballyfin Demesne - Stepping Back In A Luxurious Past

Location:

Ballyfin Ireland West Europe
HeritageLuxury

Ranked the number one hotel in the world by Conde Nast Traveler in 2016, the Ballyfin is set in a gorgeous 20-room Georgian home, about an hour and a half north of Dublin. From the stunning four-poster canopy beds and 80-foot library to the richly textured wallpapers and gilded mirrors, guests of Ballyfin are treated like true royalty. With 614 acres of perfectly manicured private gardens to stroll around, and a serene lake fit for boating and fishing, the activities at Ballyfin are endless. Fancy a real treat? How about a butler who rows you out on the lake so you can enjoy a delicious lunch at the Ballyfin picnic house? Sounds good to me!

Ballyfin is unique in many senses, but one of the real draws is the opportunity for guests to truly immerse themselves in Irish traditions. For an additional fee, guests can explore the Ballyfin costume room, dress up in period attire (think: puffy silk dresses and frilly hats), and enjoy a lovely meal with all the dressings! For those who favor a drink over a dress, take a trip to Ballyfin’s stocked cellar and enjoy a wine and whiskey tasting. Ballyfin offers a guided tour of the house for history buffs where guests can learn of the history of the families that lived at Ballyfin, the restoration period, and learn more about the art and antiques that adorn each space. An indoor pool, sauna, and fitness room round out the Ballyfin so that guests have everything they need during their stay.

For those looking to go all out and opt for a truly luxurious stay at Ballyfin, rumor has it that the most desirable room at Ballyfin is the Lady Caroline Coote Room. With its lake view and beautiful wallpaper designed to look like silk curtains, this room is perfect for anyone looking for an extra lavish stay. "Looking for a more unusual experience? Check out the Sir Charles Coote Room. Guests can only access the room through a secret entrance beneath the main staircase! Inside, you'll even find a bath made out of a Roman sarcophagus (yes, a stone coffin)!"

Book Online

PRICE FROM $638

Ballyfin Hotel Estate
Ballyfin Hotel Entrance Statue
Ballyfin Hotel Lobby
Ballyfin Hotel Sitting Room
Ballyfin Hotel Lounge
Ballyfin Hotel Restaurant
Ballyfin Hotel Staircase
Ballyfin Hotel Chandelier
Ballyfin Hotel Dome
Ballyfin Hotel The Lady Caroline Coote Suite

The Lady Caroline Coote Suite

Ballyfin Hotel The Sir Charles Coote

The Sir Charles Coote

Ballyfin The Duke of Wellington Suite Bathroom

Duke of Wellington Suite Bathroom

Ballyfin The Trellis Room

The Trellis Room

Ballyfin Hotel Indoor Pool
Ballyfin Hotel Conservatory
Ballyfin Hotel Garden
Ballyfin Hotel Lake

Book Online

PRICE FROM $638


Cappanrush, Ballyfin, Co. Laois, Ireland


Related hotels

Many Glacier Hotel: Montana's Swiss-Style Mountain Retreat

Many Glacier Hotel: Montana's Swiss-Style Mountain Retreat

Many Glacier Hotel sits on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake in Glacier National Park's northeastern corner, a five-story structure with brown wood siding and Swiss chalet flourishes that has been welcoming visitors since 1915. When a forest fire roared down the mountain in 1936, employees fought flaming debris with fire …

Parador de Alarcón - Sleep Like Medieval Royalty in Spain's Most Exclusive Castle Hotel

Parador de Alarcón - Sleep Like Medieval Royalty in Spain's Most Exclusive Castle Hotel

Rising from the rocky heights of Pico de los Hidalgos, the Parador de Alarcón offers something most hotels can't: the chance to sleep in a genuine 8th-century fortress. With just 14 rooms, this converted castle in Spain's Cuenca province delivers an intimate experience that feels more like staying in a …

Parador de Lerma - Sleep Where Napoleon Once Rested: Spain's Most Majestic Palace Hotel

Parador de Lerma - Sleep Where Napoleon Once Rested: Spain's Most Majestic Palace Hotel

Rising from the highest point of Lerma, the Parador de Lerma commands attention from miles away. This isn't just another historic hotel - it's a 17th-century ducal palace where royalty once played, Napoleon Bonaparte laid his head, and Lope de Vega premiered his theatrical works. Today, you can experience this …

Kaladwas Lal Haveli - Three Centuries in Seven Rooms in Rajasthan

Kaladwas Lal Haveli - Three Centuries in Seven Rooms in Rajasthan

In the serpentine streets of Udaipur's old city, where the scent of fresh kachoris mingles with incense from nearby temples, sits a 300-year-old haveli that refuses to fade quietly into history. Kaladwas Lal Haveli, a stone's throw from the City Palace and overlooking the iconic Clock Tower, isn't your typical …

Ōzu Castle Stay - Sleep Like a Feudal Lord in Japan's Only Castle Tower Hotel

Ōzu Castle Stay - Sleep Like a Feudal Lord in Japan's Only Castle Tower Hotel

The conch shell sounds at dusk, echoing across the ancient stone walls of Ozu Castle. Smoke rises from matchlock guns as armored samurai fire a welcoming salute. This isn't a theme park attraction or historical reenactment - it's your check-in experience at the world's only castle hotel where you can …

Blackberry Farm - Tennessee's 4,200-Acre Argument for Slowing Down

Blackberry Farm - Tennessee's 4,200-Acre Argument for Slowing Down

In the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains near Walland, Tennessee, Blackberry Farm occupies 4,200 acres of wilderness where exceptional hospitality, serious food, and genuine Southern warmth converge. This isn't your typical resort where you're shuffled through generic experiences. Here, you'll find 68 accommodations ranging from cozy historic rooms to …

Tivoli Mofarrej - Brutalist Luxury in the Heart of São Paulo

Tivoli Mofarrej - Brutalist Luxury in the Heart of São Paulo

When most people think of Brazil, São Paulo doesn't immediately spring to mind. The financial powerhouse, sprawling and intense, gets overshadowed by visions of Rio's beaches and the Amazon's wild expanses. But the city itself is a revelation. Its world-class dining scene, bold architecture, and vibrant yet somehow relaxed atmosphere …

Villa Beatrice - The Italian Riviera's Most Exclusive Summer Palace

Villa Beatrice - The Italian Riviera's Most Exclusive Summer Palace

When Belmond throws open the doors to a century-old villa that once hosted the Agnelli family and Vespa inventor Enrico Piaggio, you know it's going to be special. Villa Beatrice, which opened in July 2025, marks Belmond's first private villa offering, and it's genuinely unlike anything else on the Italian …

Wickaninnish Inn - Where Pacific Storms Meet Ancient Cedars

Wickaninnish Inn - Where Pacific Storms Meet Ancient Cedars

At the edge of the world, where ancient cedars meet crashing Pacific waves, sits a hotel that makes no apologies for its dramatic setting. The Wickaninnish Inn perches on a rocky headland at Chesterman Beach, five kilometers from the surfing town of Tofino on Vancouver Island's wild west coast. This …

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay - A New Vision for Kauai's North Shore

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay - A New Vision for Kauai's North Shore

When Barry Sternlicht's 1 Hotels brand finally opened its flagship property on Kauai in early 2023, it marked more than just another luxury resort debut. After decades of family vacations to this stretch of Hawaii's North Shore, the hospitality mogul had transformed what he saw as a property disconnected from …