106 THE ART OF BEAUTY
BALLYFIN – AN ENCHANTING RETREAT FROM THE MODERN AGE
Ballyfin is an award winning five-star luxury country house hotel set on a 600-acre walled estate of woods , hills and water in the heart of Ireland . Set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains Ballyfin is a place of history and romance , of tranquility and great natural beauty .
The house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland , and after nine years of restoration , Ballyfin re-opened in May 2011 as a 5 star country house hotel like no other . It offers the very best of Irish hospitality in the most beautiful surroundings imaginable .
With only twenty bedrooms , and a private one bedroom Gardeners Cottage , for the 614 acre estate , this multi-award winning 5 star luxury hotel is the perfect place for a break from the stresses of the modern world and provides discretion and privacy like few other destinations .
The property boasts lavish interiors decorated with Irish art and antiques , and rolling private grounds including a 28-acre lake , ancient woods , follies and grottoes . Guests enjoy gourmet dining , an indoor pool and spa , and quintessential country activities such as fishing , horseback riding , clay pigeon shooting , archery , falconry and more . Perfect for couples , families and friends , Ballyfin provides an enchanting retreat from the modern age , immersing guests in old world luxury , romance , privacy and tranquility .
Chef Sam Moody and his team are on hand to tantalize the tastebuds amidst the grandeur of the State Dining Room and the Van Der Hagen Room .
Downstairs the Cellar Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere and informal setting and provides residents with the opportunity to enjoy a more casual dinner experience .
Guests are invited to enjoy a wonderful oasis of peace , calm and serenity at Ballyfin Spa where highly trained therapists are on hand to personalize each treatment to the needs of each guests ensuring a revitalizing experience for all .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 55 2022