Ballyfin Demesne is a restored Regency-era country house hotel set in private parkland at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Laois, Ireland. The hotel describes 21 individually styled rooms and private suites, alongside the Gardeners Cottage. The estate combines historic interiors and gardens with contemporary guest comforts, Michelin-starred dining, a conservatory and cellar bar, and a wellness area with pool, vitality pool, sauna, gym and treatment rooms. Guests can explore the grounds and take part in estate activities; the property is also available for exclusive private use.
Ballyfin serves seasonal, Michelin-starred dinners in the State Dining Room, using produce from its kitchen gardens. The hotel also describes full Irish breakfast and light or three-course lunches.
The Turner Conservatory is offered for lunch from April to October; Ballyfin describes relaxed lunches and light bites served there.
A heated indoor pool measuring 14 metres, filled with natural light.
A heated vitality pool with hydro jets, air bubbles and air massage settings.
A sauna is part of Ballyfin’s wellness area.
The hotel identifies a Thermal Suite as a place to relax after treatments or swimming.
A fully equipped gym with cardiovascular machines, audiovisual equipment and free weights.
Four treatment rooms offer facials, massages, body treatments and beauty treatments; the hotel says treatments can be tailored to guests.
Ballyfin presents walks through its gardens, lakes, woodland and private parkland as an outdoor wellness experience.
