It is difficult to add to what has already been written about Ballyfin, so I will be brief. Like many others who have contributed, I am well-traveled and have stayed in some really fine hotels. I was blown away by the level of service, food and accommodation at Ballyfin. I could find nothing to fault. What really makes this property... More

Just got home from Ballyfin. Just out of this world . The most fantastic experience .the house has been renovated to the highest possible standards. Every luxury provided . The staff address you by name .they greet you on the steps as you arrive.unpack for you .standards are of the highest .chief is amazing 100% If you get the opportunity... More

OK, I've had the pleasure of staying in some really amazing places all over the globe, but NOTHING can prepare you for Ballyfin. From the get-go, you know you are in for a special experience. It is REALLY secluded, you ring a doorbell to get access to the gates, and as you arrive up to the immaculate entrance way, a... More

Ballyfin is unlike any hotel I have ever experienced. I am an avid traveler in the travel industry and have read about Ballyfin in every major travel publication since before its grand opening in May 2011. To say I was quite eager to visit the property is an understatement. I had the pleasure of experiencing Ballyfin for one night with... More

Travelling up the M8 on a surprise 30th birthday trip was where I learned that my partner was taking me “back to school” for my birthday. As you can imagine, I nearly exploded with excitement. I had spent 5 glorious years at Ballyfin as a student and was very sad the day the school closed, it was the end of... More

I feel its a bit trite writing a review on Ballyfin as I don't believe words will do it justice. Quite simply its the best luxury hotel we've stayed in, and that includes Claridges, The Ritz London, The Dorchester, Adare Manor and Ashford Castle and a few more. All of these were very good and at the same price. But... More

Ballyfin is truly wonderful - the service, the house, the surroundings, the food, the ambience, the attention to detail - all absolutely top class. Would LOVE to go there again! More

This is truly a wonderful place to stay,to enjoy it's beauty and indulge in the luxury of the service and accommodation We have travelled to many places and the best we have encountered is here in Ireland The welcome and attention from the staff is warm and genuine They are well informed about the history and restoration of the house... More

Having read about this place in a travel magazine, we decided to take a look at the website. I think the website tells you a lot about this great establishment but it only begins to tell the story. From the moment you pull up in front of the House you are treated like someone that is actually welcome. We had... More