GUESTROOMS
20 en-suite bedrooms, including 14 standard rooms and 6 more luxurious, large superior state rooms.

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Built around 1830, Marlfield House was one of two mansions owned by the Earl of Courtown and today stands as a fine example of a rural regency style period house. Owning two residences was not uncommon for wealthy families during the 19th century and the Stopfords (the family name of the Earls of Courtown) were no exception. Guests regularly came to stay at both Marlfield and Courtown House, the principal family home, located some three miles from Marlfield. Though older, larger and more valuable than Marlfield, the Stopford family was ultimately unable to support their lavish lifestyles and Courtown House no longer exists today.

Marlfield House was purchased from the Earls of Courtown by Mary and Ray Bowe in 1977 and following extensive restoration, was opened to guests in 1978. With the addition of an exotic conservatory and six sumptuous state rooms, Marlfield, which is adorned with plush furnishings, antiques and works of art, has become renowned as one of Ireland's most welcoming and luxurious country houses. Each guestroom at Marlfield is completely different and lavishly decorated with fabrics, tapestries, paintings and flowers, while many rooms offer magnificent four poster beds. The six state rooms are particularly luxurious and boast period marble fireplaces and elegant marble bathrooms, some with free-standing baths.

Integral to the reputation of Marlfield is its magnificent cuisine, much of which is based upon produce grown in the gardens. Wild salmon, spring lamb, oysters, mussels and beef all feature strongly on the menu, while the cuisine is best described as classical with a French and Mediterranean twist. Marlfield House has won countless awards over the years and being situated in the heart of the southeast, is ideal from a touring perspective, with Kilkenny, Waterford Crystal, Glendalough, Avondale House and National Heritage Centre all within easy driving range.