One step inside the sprawling grounds of this historic Regency mansion house, one of the most lavish in Ireland, and an air of tranquillity 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 making the experience entirely intimate. Guests can enjoy estate-grown food prepared by executive chef Fred Cordonnier, take part in wine and whiskey tastings in the cellar, enjoy atreatment in the spa, swim, or simply spend an afternoon in the large library, finishing with a fireside cocktail in the house’s cosy Ballyfin Bar.