Doonbeg Golf & Country Club, Ireland

Location

Located 70 minutes from Shannon International Airport on the main coastal road between Lahinch and Ballybunion - both ranked in the world's finest links courses - The Lodge at Doonbeg is an ideally situated destination for links golf.  Doonbeg was considered as an ideal setting for links golf as early as 1892 by officers of the Scottish Black Watch Regiment.

The resort town of Kilkee is 15 minutes to the south, while the town of Lahinch is about 30 minutes to the north. The surrounding Shannon region is known for unique, natural attractions such as the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher; the latter of which are visible from the golf course on a clear day. The equally dramatic Cliffs of Baltard are even closer to the south. 

 

      

 

Accommodation

Doonbeg features 64 suites with a total of 189 rooms.  All accommodations feature the following; 
 
¤ Oversize artisan soaps, gels, and shampoos from the nearby Burren Perfumery
¤ Luxury loofahs, soft slippers, and fluffy white robes
¤ Goose-down duvets, smooth linens, and a selection of pillows 
¤ Spacious stone and marble bathrooms with wide walk-in mosaic rain showers
¤ Warm wooded sitting room with roaring fireplaces and rich furnishings and fabrics
¤ Wi-Fi, plasma screens, and a vast selection of in-room movies, satellite channels, and music
 

One-Four Bedroom Ocean View Suite (12)
 
Located in the Lodge, there are 12 suites ranging from one to four bedroom suites spread over two floors. These residences are the ideal home-away-from-home, exquisitely appointed throughout with hand-picked furnishings, antiques, and art. All feature private kitchens, separate sitting rooms and roaring fireplaces. These spacious suites average 1,100 square feet for a One-bedroom suite, 1,500 square feet for a Two-bedroom suite, 2,300 for Three-bedroom suite and 2,800 for a Four-bedroom suite.

 

               

 

 

One-Four Bedroom Courtyard Suites (27)
 
Just steps away from the spa, dining, and the golf shop, the Courtyard suites are spacious "country cottages"
featuring small gardens and wonderful vistas of the farmlands nearby.  Each suite features antique beam ceilings, stone floors, a beautiful fireplace, convenient dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. These spacious suites average 1,100 square feet for a One-bedroom Suite, 1,500 square feet for a Two-bedroom suite, 2,300 for Three- bedroom suite and 2,800 for a Four-bedroom suite.

Deluxe Rooms 
Located within the courtyard suites, rooms average 385 square feet and include a king bed and walk in rain shower.

 

                  

 

 

Four-bedroom Links Cottages (25)
 
Spanning an average of 3,000 square feet, the cottages are located a five minute stroll from the main lodge. Hugely popular for golfing weekends, group getaways, family holidays, private parties, and special occasions, the cottages include a spacious living room and full kitchen. Each cottage has been constructed to the highest specifications with French limestone floors and marble bathrooms - all enjoying spectacular panoramic views across the fairways and surrounding coastal landscape.

Classic Links Room 
Located in the Links Cottage buildings, rooms average 390 square feet and feature a king bed and walk in rain shower.

 

              

 

The Lodge

A stunning manor-style house that appears to be centuries old, The Lodge features polished stone floors, wood- beamed ceilings, centuries-old fireplaces, classic mantelpieces, and antique furniture selected from across Ireland, England, and northern Europe. The Lodge offers memorable fine dining experiences masterminded by renowned chef Tom Colicchio.

 

Golf

Two-time British Open champion Greg Norman is the course architect, selected for his incomparable design skill and his "least disturbance" philosophy of routing courses to fit existing terrains.  The site runs through 100-foot sand dunes along a mile and a half of uninterrupted coastline. Norman's layout follows a course designed by nature - 14 of Doonbeg's greens and 12 of its fairways required no changes but a simple mowing of the grass. The fairways and greens consist of native grasses, including fine fescues, bentgrass, and ryegrass.

Spanning 380 acres, the Doonbeg estate is home to what may be the last true links course built in either Ireland or Great Britain. The Lodge at Doonbeg officially opened in 2002, and was immediately designated as Golf Digest's "Best New International Course."  The par-72 layout features a single loop of nine holes out and nine back and plays 6,885 yards from the back tees. This is a walking-only course; carts are available for medical reasons. Lessons and caddies are also available.
 
Greg Norman, Course Designer said of Doonbeg, Doonbeg is the epitome of what links golf is all about ... and is probably the most natural experience that modern golf has ever delivered... Nothing on this earth compares to Doonbeg ".

 

     

Dining

Darby's Bar & Restaurant
 
Located adjacent to the Lodge with views of the 1st fairway and out to the Atlantic, Darby's Bar encapsulates the prevalent style of Doonbeg - relaxed, warm Irish ambience mixed with New England panache. Darby's is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
 
The Long Room
 
Located in the Lodge with sweeping views across the 18t green and out over the Atlantic, The Long Room offers an innovative sampling of international dishes, and matches exquisite dining with impeccable service.
Under the careful attention of resident chef Sebastian Schulze, enjoy a selection of light, modern creative dishes inspired by the ocean - dishes accompanied by fresh locally sourced vegetables, followed by chilled sorbets, champagne suspensions, and hot puddings.
 
The Tea Room
 
The lounge area is located right before The Long Room and is the ideal location for an afternoon tea or a glass of whiskey by the fireplace. Dinner can also be served if desired.

 

 

White Horse Spa

Designed by internationally renowned, Irish-born designer Clodagh, White Horses was named for the waves that roll into the bay, sometimes referred to as white horses, resembling the horses' manes in the foamy waves. White Horses Spa

incorporates an Irish essence in the treatments, which are inspired by the local natural environment of the Irish coastline, resulting in a place of pleasure where world-worn senses rejuvenate. The spa features stone and warmly toned Venetian plaster walls, wood and stone floors, kinetic lighting, antique beams, and vaulted ceilings.

Facilities include three treatment rooms, steam room & sauna, deep soaking whirlpool tubs, a wet treatment room complete with a Swiss shower, manicures and pedicures.  Their signature treatment is the Burren Wilderness Massage, a 90-minute massage involving hot stones, socks, mitts and towels, using herbs and oils from the nearby Burren Perfumery.   

Fitness Center features Techno Gym cardio, resistance, and strength training equipment - all cardio machines are equipped with integrated cable TV.

 

 

Weddings

When you say "I do" at The Lodge at Doonbeg, you will celebrate your joyous milestone amid the wonder of one of Europe's most spectacular and magical venues where the stunning ocean front setting provides the perfect location for images of your special day which will combine with the magnificent onsite pavilion and the resort's luxury facilities to create an unforgettable experience for both you and your wedding guests.

Every wedding at The Lodge at Doonbeg is uniquely intimate and personal. Your every wish will be catered for to ensure your dreams are realized. The wedding coordinator meets with each bride and groom to devise a package suitable for their individual requirements. From the time a couple steps onto the red carpet, they will experience the true dedication of a friendly and professional team who all share a single focus - make this the most memorable day of your life.