The Best Hotels Near Ballyfin Demesne, by the Record
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A Regency country house an hour from Dublin, sitting on 614 acres of parkland with just 20 rooms and a Gardeners Cottage that sleeps two in its own private residence. The interiors are the kind of opulent antique-and-modern mix that makes you feel vaguely underdressed. The conservatory is reached through a secret door hidden in the library bookshelves, which is exactly as good as it sounds. Michelin awarded it 3 Keys.
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A Palladian manor on the main street of Cashel, where the Rock of Cashel's medieval towers are visible from the garden and some suites look straight up at them. It's been around forever, had its celebrity moment, went a bit quiet, then came back sharper after a full renovation by new owners who also happen to be in the equestrian business, so a trail ride can be arranged. The hotel holds 2 Michelin Keys, and dinner at Bishop's Buttery rounds out the stay nicely.