Golfing TripsGolf Travel • UK
0118 230 8565The United Kingdom is the birthplace of golf, from the ancient links of Scotland to the parkland gems of England and the dramatic courses of Wales. St Andrews, Gleneagles, Royal Birkdale and Celtic Manor are just a handful of the legendary venues awaiting you.
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Most Popular34 packagesJust south of Dublin in County Wicklow, Druids Glen has built its reputation on polished parkland golf with genuine tournament pedigree, often nicknamed "the Augusta of Europe." The championship course winds through mature woodland with water coming into play often, especially on the back nine, rewarding smart course management over raw distance; fairways are generous and greens well protected throughout. The resort itself feels calm and well put together, with a modern, golfer-focused hotel, rooms overlooking the course or countryside, and relaxed but high-quality dining built around Irish produce. Its proximity to Dublin makes it an easy standalone stay or a natural first stop on a longer Irish golf itinerary.
Most Popular16 packagesRight in the centre of Killarney town, Killarney Towers Hotel is a convenient, modern base for exploring County Kerry, with shops, pubs, restaurants and traditional music spots on the doorstep and Killarney National Park a short walk away — friendly and easy-going rather than boutique or ultra-luxury. Rooms are comfortable and practical with good beds and modern bathrooms, and there’s a popular restaurant serving Irish and international dishes plus a lively bar that draws guests and locals alike. A leisure centre with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym is a useful bonus for a town-centre hotel. It suits golfers who want location and atmosphere, active days on nearby courses like Killarney Golf & Fishing, followed by relaxed evenings in town.
Set on an 840-acre estate just outside the postcard village of Adare, Adare Manor is a statement resort built around one of Europe's most talked-about championship courses. Redesigned by Tom Fazio, the layout is immaculate and modern, with pristine fairways, bold bunkering and the River Maigue weaving through for both drama and strategic bite, demanding precision over brute force. The course will host the 2027 Ryder Cup. The manor itself is grand without feeling stuffy: spacious, beautifully finished rooms, several restaurants ranging from relaxed brasserie to fine dining, smart bars, and a world-class spa. Limerick city is about 20 minutes away, with Shannon Airport within easy reach, a surprisingly convenient high-end escape for UK golfers.
Spread across a 1,100-acre historic estate in County Kildare, around 30 minutes from Dublin Airport, Carton House pairs classic Irish parkland scenery with a resort that feels modern and well run rather than old-fashioned. Two championship courses anchor the golf: the Montgomerie, a tougher inland links-style layout that has hosted the Irish Open, and the O'Meara, which winds through more parkland and water for a slightly gentler, more scenic round, together giving mixed groups real balance. The hotel itself blends a restored country house with a contemporary wing, offering smart, comfortable rooms, several restaurants and bars, and a proper spa with pool and leisure facilities. Dublin is close enough for a city visit, though most guests are happy to stay put on the estate.
Castle Dargan sits just outside Sligo in northwest Ireland, surrounded by rolling countryside and woodland with views towards Benbulben mountain — a relaxed, low-key resort rather than a flashy one, suited to golfers after a quieter base with good golf and easy access to the wider region. The main draw is the on-site 18-hole championship course designed by Darren Clarke, a parkland layout with noticeable elevation changes, tree-lined fairways and several risk-and-reward holes; water hazards come into play on a handful of holes and sloping greens mean approach play matters more than pure distance. Accommodation is modern and comfortable with countryside views, and there’s a restaurant and bar serving straightforward Irish favourites plus a small spa for recovery. Sligo town is around 15 minutes away, with easy access to the Wild Atlantic Way coastline.
Right in the centre of Killarney, opposite the National Park and a short walk from the town's shops, pubs and restaurants, this long-established five-star hotel keeps its feel warm and relaxed rather than formal — traditional Irish hospitality with modern comfort layered on top. Rooms are spacious, quiet and well finished, with plenty of natural light and quality beds ideal after a day out exploring Kerry. The food offering is strong, built around a well-regarded restaurant and a bar that's popular with guests and locals alike, and the spa and leisure facilities — indoor pool, hot tub, steam room and treatment rooms are a genuine highlight. Service stays polished but friendly throughout, making it a calm, central base for anyone wanting understated luxury rather than showy formality.
Killeen Castle combines a Jack Nicklaus Signature course with historic estate surroundings around 35–40 minutes from Dublin Airport. Expect classic Irish countryside — open parkland, mature trees and views towards the castle itself — with golf that’s modern and tournament-ready. The standout is the championship layout built from the ground up to host elite competition, known for hosting the 2011 Solheim Cup: generous fairways, large greens and strong bunkering, with water in play on several holes, rewarding good positioning and smart approaches rather than tricks. Killeen Castle isn’t a large multi-hotel resort, which keeps the feel quieter and more golf-focused, with most stays paired with nearby accommodation in the Dublin or Meath area.
1 packageSitting right on the Irish Sea just north of Dublin, Portmarnock Resort offers a genuine links experience without a long transfer from the city. Golf centres on Jameson Golf Links, a traditional coastal layout redesigned by Bernhard Langer — firm fairways, natural dunes, pot bunkers and ever-changing wind that reward thoughtful shot-making over brute force, with standout holes running close to the beach and open views across the water. Accommodation is modern and comfortable rather than grand, with sea-view rooms the real highlight, and a relaxed hotel feel that makes it easy to move between room, course and clubhouse. Dining is straightforward, with a restaurant overlooking the links and a bar for post-round drinks, and Dublin city and airport are both within easy reach.
One of Ireland’s best-known golf resorts, The K Club sits along the River Liffey just outside Dublin and is home to two Arnold Palmer-designed courses, with the Palmer North the headline act, a proper championship layout, long and well-bunkered, demanding from the back tees but fair and enjoyable from the right set, with water in play often, especially on the closing holes. Staying here feels more like a country estate than a typical golf hotel, with comfortable, polished accommodation looking over the courses or gardens. Dining ranges from relaxed clubhouse food to more refined options in the main house, and service is professional without being stiff. Dublin Airport is less than an hour away, making it an easy short break or the first stop on a wider Ireland golf trip.
5 StarSet on a dramatic stretch of Ireland's west coast among sand dunes and rolling linksland, Trump Doonbeg feels deliberately remote and unhurried, more of a refined country retreat than a large resort. The links course itself is woven directly into the dunes, redesigned by Hawtree and set to host the 2026 Amgen Irish Open, delivering a different character depending on the wind and time of day. Accommodation spans well-sized rooms, suites and lodges, many with sea views or fireplaces, styled classic rather than modern with comfort as the priority. Dining leans on locally sourced Irish produce in a relaxed main restaurant and bar, and while the golf is the headline, non-golfers are well looked after too, with coastal walks, a spa, and easy access to Clare's beaches and villages.
Best months: May–Sep. Temperate — best Apr–Sep
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