Accommodations

Perched on Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula near Ballyliffin’s twin links, this 4-star retreat offers 40 elegantly furnished rooms blending coastal style with modern comforts like plush beds and sea views. The Rock Crystal Spa, indoor pool, Jacks Bar & Restaurant (AA Rosette), and easy course access make it a welcoming, high-end base for northwest Ireland golf trips.

This storied seaside resort on the remote sands of St. Patrick’s Links provides classic and deluxe rooms plus family-friendly lodges with cozy interiors, course or ocean views, and refined touches like en-suite bathrooms. On-site dining, a leisure club, and immediate access to two world-class links create an authentic, comfortable Highland-style stay amid dramatic dunes.

Dining and Recreation

The northwest Irish coast around Ballyliffin and Rosapenna emphasizes fresh seafood at cozy harborside pubs and gastropubs like the Olde Castle Bar in Greencastle or Rosapenna’s Sandhouse, paired with local lamb and craft beers in welcoming village inns. Recreation features rugged coastal walks along the Inishowen Peninsula, Atlantic surf lessons, boat trips for birdwatching and island hopping, ancient stone circles, and distillery visits that capture Donegal’s wild, untamed spirit.