Ballyfin Demesne

One step inside the sprawling grounds of this historic Regency mansion house- one of the most lavish in Ireland- and an air of tranquility takes hold. Classical grandeur meets with a landscape of rolling hills- follies and ancient grottoes in the breathtaking property- set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Ballyfin opened this year after a spectacular eight-year restoration and has already gained a following for its unique combination of modern luxury with romantic period detailing. The hotel has been designed as a home-away-from-home with just 15 rooms- making the experience of staying here entirely intimate. Guests can enjoy estate-grown food prepared by executive chef Fred Cordonnier- take part in cheese and wine tastings in the cellar- play a game of golf- swim- or simply spend an afternoon in the large library- finishing with a fireside cocktail in the houses cosy Ballyfin Bar. The property is closed for business during the year over the following dates- 01JAN12 - 29FEB12. PROMOTE THE RECOGNITION PROGRAMME-Benefit from a personalised welcome and special attentions at every stay thanks to the declaration of your preferences on your online advanced guest account. Therefore you will be recognised in every property of the Association. You will also benefit all year long from exclusive offers and events especially designed for you; as well as the access to a digital Travel Book to immerse yourself into the destination before your arrival in the property. The property is located 56mi W of DUB-Dublin City 600 acres set in enclosed stone walls-lake-forest-walking trailsTotal Number of Rooms-15 / Restaurant / 2 Floors / 3 Lounges / Year Built-1820 / Year Renovated-2011 / Building Meets Local-State and County Codes / Elevator / 24-hour Front Desk / Full Daily Housekeeping / Gift Shop-News Stand / 12-Double Bed Rooms / 1 Single Bed Room / 15-Nonsmoking Rooms /2 Suites / Hotel Safe Deposit Box / Storage Space / Interior Entrances to Guest Rooms / Guest Laundry Facility / Internet Free Onsite COMPLIMENTARY TO ALL Bellman / Breakfast Full / Coffee-Tea in Lobby / Concierge / Copy Services / Newspaper / Faxing Incoming / Faxing Outgoing / Local Faxes / Handicap Parking / Parking / Parking-Valet / PC and Printer Available / Secretary Services / Shoe Shine / Social Hour / Tour Desk / Translation / Wake Up Calls / Audio Visual Equipment AVAILABLE AT A CHARGE Airport Shuttle / Currency Exchange Services / Doctor On Call / Dry Cleaning / Early Checkout Fee / Late Checkout / Local Calls / Babysitting / Helipad Turn down service- soft drinks- tea- coffee- homemade cake and cookies- bedroom minibar complimentary during your stayOnsite Boating / Cardio Vascular Equipment / Fishing / Hiking / Indoor Pool / Jogging Track-Trail / Limited Health Club-Fitness Center / Massage / Mountain Biking / Racquetball / Recreation-Sports Court / Spa / Tennis Courts / Weightlifting Equipment / Archery / Bikes / Horse Trekking-Pony-Trap / Clay Pigeon Shooting It is very easy to get totally away from everything as you explore the estate and in just a short distance from the house you can truly feel lost in nature. 5 rooms and more are considered a group. For group reservations contact hotel directly. SERVICE CHARGES MAY APPLY - PLEASE CHECK SEAMLESS AVAILABILITY OR PRICING RESPONSE/DISPLAY TO GET SERVICE CHARGE DETAILSTAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES MAY APPLY - PLEASE CHECK SEAMLESS AVAILABILITY OR PRICING RESPONSE/DISPLAY TO GET TAXES DETAILS.