Ireland's great houses in winter: drawing-room fires and the demesne to yourself.
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Ireland's great houses in winter: drawing-room fires and the demesne to yourself.
About 39% below its typical peak.
The estate closes for its annual January maintenance in Ireland's darkest and wettest stretch with barely seven hours of daylight, so there is nowhere to stay for the experience the place is known for.
The hotel, up close
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What Sets It Apart
A Regency mansion on a 614-acre walled demesne beneath the Slieve Bloom Mountains
Rates by Month
tracked daily · same room| Month | From, per night | Temperature °F |
|---|---|---|
| January | $906 | 47° / 38° |
| February | $906 | 48° / 38° |
| March | $906 | 51° / 38° |
| April | $955 | 56° / 39° |
| May | $990 | 61° / 44° |
| June | $1,350 | 65° / 49° |
| July | $1,369 | 67° / 52° |
| August | $1,370 | 67° / 52° |
| September | $1,410 | 63° / 49° |
| October | $967 | 58° / 46° |
| November | $1,001Deluxe, entry sold out | 51° / 41° |
| December | $1,006Deluxe, entry sold out | 48° / 40° |
Rates appear where our daily tracking covers them and are for an entry room unless noted, confirmed with the booking partner. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information 2026.
Common questions about Ballyfin
When is the best time to visit Ballyfin?
The best months to visit Ballyfin are February to March and November to December. Ireland's great houses in winter: drawing-room fires and the demesne to yourself. November in the midlands: quiet, green, and gloriously unhurried.
What makes Ballyfin special?
Meticulously restored Regency mansion beneath the Slieve Bloom Mountains, with about 21 rooms on a 614-acre walled demesne and included estate activities.
What is the cheapest month to stay at Ballyfin?
Based on daily rate tracking of the same room, the lowest rates at Ballyfin are in February, from $906 per night, about 39% below its typical peak of $1,477.
How much does Ballyfin cost per night?
Rates for the Classic at Ballyfin range from $906 (February) to $1,410 (September) in the months we currently track, and typical peak-season rates run around $1,477. Final prices are confirmed with the booking partner.
When is the worst time to visit Ballyfin?
The month to avoid at Ballyfin is January. The estate closes for its annual January maintenance in Ireland's darkest and wettest stretch with barely seven hours of daylight, so there is nowhere to stay for the experience the place is known for.
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