There is a ruggedness about County Mayo that is stirring. It’s one
of the least populated counties yet offers breathtaking coastal scenery,
bleak moorland and bog, all fringed with imposing mountains. Mayo –
which juts proudly into the Atlantic Ocean – has the most wonderful
people who proudly want to share their country. There are no easy
courses on this page but you will have a wonderful time discovering
this for yourself.
Westport woods Hotel, westport, County Mayo.
This popular hotel is conveniently located between the charming town of Westport and
the Quay, nestled in mature woodlands with views of Westport Hasouse Lake. It has a
delightful Lakeview restaurant, leisure centre, riding centre, newly–opened spa and to
complete the picture, the stylish new Bench Cafe Bar with regular nightly entertainment.
All bedrooms are en suite. Close to all amenities, this is a good base for golfing parties
who enjoy the social scene.
Four nights B&B
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The Golf: Westport, Enniscrone and Connemara.
Westport is a rolling championship parkland course set on the shores of Clew Bay
with terrain that is part inland and part seaside. Enniscrone is a brilliant links running
through the Bartagh peninsula with breathtaking views and great greens and you will
have done well to finish anywhere near par! The feature hole is the par–five 15th at 535
metres and begins with a long carry over an inlet of the bay.
Downhill Inn, Ballina, County Mayo.
Nicely located on the outskirts of Ballina Town, this family–run hotel offers the
hospitality and informality that the west of Ireland is famous for. There is a wealth of
things to do and see, including a day tour along the stunning Erris Peninsula, or playing
top class links golf. The hotel is contemporary in style with 45 well–appointed en suite
bedrooms with TV hairdryer and telephone.
Four nights B&B
Two in a car from £470pp
Four in a car from £425pp
Minibus + 6 from £411pp
The Golf: Belmullet (Carne), Enniscrone and Westport
A journalist in the Irish Times said: “Simply the most stunning discovery I have
made in golf” – and he is telling the truth about Belmullet links, known locally as
Carne. However good, it is only the equal of Enniscrone, which nestles in the Bartagh
peninsula with breathtaking views and great greens. Westport is a parkland
course superbly located alongside the Atlantic overlooking Clew Bay and completes
a fabulous quartet.
Downhill House Hotel, Ballina, County Mayo.
Downhill House Hotel is ideally situated just a 15 minute walk from the heart of
Ballina with its shops, bars and restaurants. The stylish hotel is set in beautiful tranquil
gardens overlooking the River Brosna and close to the River Moy, both renowned for
salmon fishing. The hotel has 6 en suite rooms all with TV and telephone. The leisure
club has two swimming pools, steam–room, sauna, jacuzzi and floodlit tennis courts.
Four nights B&B
Two in a car from £445pp
Four in a car from £400pp
Minibus + 6 from £386pp
The Golf: Enniscrone and Westport and Strand Hill
Enniscrone is a brilliant links running through the Bartagh peninsula with
breathtaking views and great greens and you will have done well to finish anywhere
near par! Westport is a rolling championship parkland course set on the shores of Clew
Bay with terrain that is part inland and part seaside and testing at every stage. Strand Hill is a par 69 links with many doglegs that provide inviting
shortcuts but the Atlantic wind can play havoc – be warned.
All above prices are for B&B based on sharing twin or double rooms and include standard season HSS or Express mid-week ferry crossings for a car, MPV or 4x4 with three rounds of golf as shown.
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