Explore Ballyfin Demesne
Ballyfin Demesne stands as a masterpiece of Irish heritage—its house, estate, and extraordinary restoration embodying elegance, history, and vision. Once the private retreat of the Coote family, this lavish Regency mansion has been reborn as a five-star sanctuary. Journey through its rich past, breathtaking grounds, and the meticulous revival that secured its place among Ireland’s most magnificent country houses.
The House
Discover a 5-Star luxury country house hotel in the heart of Ireland. Set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in the centre of Ireland, Ballyfin is a place of history and romance, of tranquillity and great natural beauty.
The estate
The estate is fabled for its natural and man-made beauties and as the demense is open to residents only, Ballyfin offers a perfect opportunity for rest, tranquility and outdoor activities.
History
Steeped in Irish history, the site of Ballyfin has been settled from ancient times and was ancestral home in succession to the O’Mores, the Crosbys, the Poles, the Wellesley-Poles (the family of the Duke of Wellington) and later the Cootes.
The Restoration
Having fallen into disrepair over many years, Ballyfin was painstakingly restored over a period of 9 years.
