Ballyfin Demesne

Hotel Description

-Property description-one step inside the sprawling grounds of thishistoric regency mansion house- one of the mostlavish in ireland- and an air of tranquility takeshold. Classical grandeur meets with a landscape ofrolling hills- follies and ancient grottoes in thebreathtaking property- set at the foot of theslieve bloom mountains. Ballyfin opened this yearafter a spectacular eight-year restoration and hasalready gained a following for its uniquecombination of modern luxury with romantic perioddetailing. The hotel has been designed as ahome-away-from-home with just 15 rooms- making theexperience of staying here entirely intimate.Guests can enjoy estate-grown food prepared byexecutive chef fred cordonnier- take part incheese and wine tastings in the cellar- play agame of golf- swim- or simply spend an afternoonin the large library- finishing with a firesidecocktail in the houses cosy ballyfin bar..The property is closed for business during theyear over the following dates- 01jan12 - 29feb12..Club 5c- hotel welcomes relais and chateaux club5c members with a vip welcome and a discoveryprivilege. Please indicate the club 5c membershipnumber in the reservation and please- show yourclub 5c membership card on arrival.