A five-star country house hotel in County Laois has topped the rankings to be named the best resort in the UK and Ireland.
Looking for the ultimate getaway or staycation? Well, one beautiful County Laois country house could be just what you’re after. The stunning Irish resort was voted best in the UK and Ireland.
Ballyfin Demesne, located in the peaceful countryside of County Laois, has been rated by Travel + Leisure readers as one of the best resorts across the UK and Ireland.
A great spot for a honeymoon or a peaceful break, Ballyfin Demesne has stolen the hearts of global travellers looking for the ultimate Irish escape.
Five-star luxury – a favourite among celebrities
Every year, international travel publication Travel + Leisure asks its readers to cast their votes for their favourite global travel experiences.
This year, over 185,000 readers completed the survey to weigh in on their travel choices. 700,000 votes were cast across 8,700 properties and one Irish resort was named the best in the UK and Ireland.
Ballyfin Demesne managed to beat out the competition, scoring an impressive 96.22 out of a possible 100. The stunning County Laois resort first rose to global attention when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West honeymooned here in 2014.
Stunning Irish resorts – world-class Irish hospitality
The beautiful Irish resort was not the only spot on the Emerald Isle to rank among the best in the UK and Ireland for 2024.
Following closely in second place is County Mayo’s majestic Ashford Castle, which scored an incredible 95.69. County Limerick’s Adare Manor ranked third with 95.45 and The Lodge at Ashford Castle came fourth with 95.20.
Closing out the top five, readers highlighted the beautiful Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland. Scoring 93.56, the Scottish resort was the only location outside of Ireland to rank in the top five.
You can see the full list of favourites on the Travel + Leisure website here.
