Discover Ireland with a Relais & Chateaux Routes du Bonheur
Embark on a luxurious voyage of discover with the Relais & Chateaux Routes du Bonheur Ireland; with five properties that capture the essence of Ireland, its heritage, people and renowned hospitality in one unique vacation. Discover locally sourced food in some of the finest restaurants and hotels that Ireland has to offer.
Set in 36 acres of beautiful gardens in the south east of Ireland, Marlfield House is warm, elegant and full of charm and atmosphere. If you are looking for the ultimate in luxury the Marlfields' splendid state bedroom, with roaring fires, exquisite antiques and marble bathrooms will surely delight. For the romantic it makes a delightful setting for an intimate wedding, with a selection of quaint churches close by. Civil ceremonies are conducted within the House, and the memorable food is grown in the extensive kitchen gardens or locally sourced.
The Cliff House Hotel is a privately owned five-star luxury hotel, located close to Cork and Waterford on the southern coastline of Ireland. Set high on the cliff of Ardmore Bay, the Cliff House boasts panoramic views. In the restaurant you will find local Irish produce served with a Michelin Star. Executive Chef Martijn Kajuiter’s cooking plays true to his instincts, elegant palette and deep-felt love of food from the earth, field and sea, cooked with technical precision. 
Just ten minutes from the picturesque town of Kenmare, Sheen Falls Lodge is situated in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Home to some of the finest restaurants in Kerry, Sheen Falls also offers a culinary feast of fresh local produce that few can rival. An extensive wine cellar guarantees to compliment your choice of meal with only the finest selection of wines. As one of the leading five-star hotels in Ireland, the Sheen Falls' hallmark is their supremely spacious bedrooms, offering open fireplaces and stunning views.
Family-owned Park Hotel Kenmare is a vibrant hotel that is not ashamed to be old-fashioned. Victorian architecture, antique furnishings and Irish hospitality are combined with the advantages of life today, to create a unique destination for all to enjoy. Guests can also enjoy the adjoining 18 hole golf course, as well as take advantage of the abundance of local restaurants and quaint shops that the Heritage Town, Kenmare, has to offer.
Set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in the centre of Ireland, Ballyfin is a place of history and romance, of tranquillity and great natural beauty. The house has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland, and after eight years of restoration, Ballyfin re-opened in May 2011 as a five-star country house hotel. The best meals start with the best ingredients and wherever possible Ballyfin source according to the mantra: 'local, natural and seasonal'. Guests can pick their own fruit and vegetables from the Walled Garden, where honey bees are also busy producing local honey and free-range hens are on hand with freshly laid eggs. A highlight for many guests is a trip to Ballyfin's well-stocked Cellar. Guided by their expert sommelier, you can personally select your wine so that it is perfectly decanted and ready for you at dinner.
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