Class, grace and opulence all go to describing the Hayfield Manor Hotel, one of Ireland's top five star hotels, tucked away in a quiet corner of Cork City.

Situated in secluded leafy grounds, the Hayfield Manor Hotel is the image of timeless style associated with Manor houses of the Georgian era, so it will come as a great surprise to find it was built in 1996 rather than 1796! Great care has gone into the design of the Hayfield Manor Hotel to accurately reproduce the graceful architectural features of a large period manor house.

Inside the Hayfield's features are also an elegant reminder of a bygone age, the reception and Library are furnished with sumptuous chesterfields and deep red carpets while the drawing room offers refined comfort in light and airy surroundings where award winning afternoon teas are served. The Hayfield also has an enclosed walled garden, which is modeled like the gardens of Muckross House and is a delightful suntrap during the summer months.

Each of the guest rooms at the Hayfield are individually decorated to the very highest standards and are splendidly spacious. Incorporating impeccable taste and exquisite design, the guest rooms boast handsome marble bathrooms, fabulous period furnishings and the finest fabrics, together with all the necessary modern facilities and sumptuous luxuries.

Dining at the Hayfield is a suitably gastronomic experience which the Head Chef describes as French, but Irish at heart with select main dishes including; Whole Roasted Irish Lobster Flambe with Whiskey and served simply with Fresh Organic Spring Baby Vegetables and a Vanilla Sauce, and Tournedos of Wicklow Beef topped with Creme Fraiche and Fresh Horseradish Braised Ox Cheek set on Scallion Potato Puree, Port Braised Shallot. With an extensive wine cellar to compliment its cuisine, it's no wonder that the Hayfield's restaurant has won international praise.

The Hayfield also boasts an exclusive Health Spa where residents can enjoy a wide range of facilities and beauty therapies to invigorate, relax and revitalize. While close to the Hayfield you'll find two of Ireland's most famous golf courses, Fota Golf Resort and the Old Head Golf Links in Kinsale.