Crowning the best resort in the U.K. and Ireland is no easy feat when the competition isthisfierce.

Over 186,000 T+L readers completed the 2024 survey.

The final scores are averages of these responses.

A guest room at Ballyfin.

Courtesy of Ballyfin

Said another: The moment we checked out, we immediately began plotting our return.

This year, it’s made its (much-deserved) ascent back to the No.1 spot.

Being here is like staying at a private estate, commented a respondent.

Exterior view of Ballyfin and lake.

Courtesy of Ballyfin