At the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, just over an hour from Dublin, Ballyfin has long been admired as one of the most lavish regency mansions in Ireland. Decorated with Irish art and antiques from around the world, the interiors offer the same spirit of refined elegance that the early house reflected in the 1820s.
With just 20 bedrooms and a one bedroom Gardener’s Cottage, Ballyfin has the flavour of a grand private house with the facilities of a five-star resort. Enjoy 614 acres of private parkland, a 28-acre lake, ancient woods and follies, an indoor swimming pool, gym and treatment rooms. A range of experiences and activities are available, such as coarse fishing, clay shooting, horse riding, falconry and wine and whiskey tasting.
Recent Awards:
Awarded Three Michelin Keys at The Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland Awards 2024
Awarded One Michelin Star at Britain & Ireland Michelin Guide 2025, 2026
Named No.1 Resort Hotel in Ireland and UK at the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Romantic Escapes 
By The Water 
Gardens 
Outdoor Pursuits The Hotel’s Offers
Gallery
Ballyfin – The Library
Ballyfin – The Westmeath
Ballyfin – Lady Caroline Coote
Ballyfin – The Gold Room
Ballyfin Conservatory
Ballyfin Food Story
Ballyfin Conservatory Exterior
Ballyfin – Pool & Treatment Rooms
Directions
Co. Laois
- Ballyfin is located 10 minutes drive from Junction 18 on the M7 motorway.
- Leave the motorway at junction 18 signposted Tullamore and Mountrath.
- Follow signs for Mountrath, on entering Mountrath turn right at the traffic lights/T-junction.
- Continue along this road to Ballyfin for approx 7.5km and you will reach the entrance gate on the left-hand side signposted Ballyfin.
- Press the intercom at the gate for reception
