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Ballyfin

Ballyfin, Laoighis, Ireland · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Ballyfin

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. With only twenty rooms plus A One Bedroom Cottage, this 5 star luxury property is like nothing else. Ballyfin combines magnificence and intimacy in its 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…

With a glorious history that includes a painstaking, nine-year restoration, Ballyfin regains its throne as one of Ireland’s most lavish country retreats. Reigning over a sprawling 614-acre estate dotted with follies and grottoes, this 20-bedroom Regency manor house has been authentically refurbished, from the Chippendale mirrors right down to the antique mosaic floors. The estate also has a newly renovated one-bedroom Gardener's Cottage. Michelin Star Food is sourced from the garden and local farms. Activities range from falconry, and fishing the tranquil lake to enjoying costume experience and whiskey tastings in the cellar.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in Hotel Restaurant
  • $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Stays of 7+ nights will receive an additional $200 USD Resort or Hotel credit (for a total of $300 during stay)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

A Horse & Carriage tour of the estate or Picnic House Experience with wood stove overlooking the Irish Countryside Guests can enjoy a complimentary Daily House and History Tour

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WhereBallyfin Road, Ballyfin, Laoighis, Ireland
CategorySpa / Wellness Resort
Property typeHotel or Resort
Rooms21
Room types5
Nearest airportDublin (DUB) · 60 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleSophisticated
Known forAdventure, Seclusion, Wellness

Rooms and suites

  • Suite — Every room and each suite in the house offers an impressive array of amenities, specially chosen to give our guests a sense of Irish tradition and hospitality.…
  • Junior Suite — Beautiful Junior Suites with views across the lake. One Junior suite has a private balcony overlooking the courtyard. Every room in the house offers an…
  • Deluxe — Upgrade to State. Every room and each suite in the house offers an impressive array of amenities, specially chosen to give our guests a sense of Irish…
  • Single — Upgrade to Deluxe. Every room and each suite in the house offers an impressive array of amenities, specially chosen to give our guests a sense of Irish…
  • State — Upgrade to Suite. Every room and each suite in the house offers an impressive array of amenities, specially chosen to give our guests a sense of Irish…

In the room

Bathrobe · Butler Service · Complimentary Newspaper · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail

What advisors say

86% of the 7 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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