Lahinch, located in Ireland's County Clare, is home to what locals claim to be Tiger Woods' favorite Irish golf course, the Old Course at the Lahinch Golf Club. The local golf club also offers a second course, the Castle Course. This small, homey town offers lots of local touches, including a memorial from the Great Famine, as well as several choices in accommodations.
Lahinch Golf & Leisure Hotel
This luxury four-star hotel is the perfect choice for visitors to Clare who plan to take on "The St. Andrews of Ireland." The lobby offers a warm welcome, with roaring fire, mahogany and marble accents, and a bar where you can order a perfectly poured Guinness. The hotel offers both standard rooms and executive suites, which feature Internet access, large bathrooms and warm linens, and the suites also feature kitchenettes. The hotel also offers a leisure club, which features a lap pool, a steam room, and a fully equipped gym. The hotel has two restaurants, the Dunes for breakfast, and the Emperor for fine dining in the evenings, in addition to the Aberdeen bar, which is a warm, traditional Irish pub.
Lahinch Golf & Leisure Hotel
Lahinch
Co. Clare, Ireland
011 (+353) (0) 65 708 1100
www.lahinchgolfhotel.com
Atlantic Hotel Lahinch
This family-run hotel offers an excellent central location, just a few minutes walk from both the beach and the courses at the Lahinch Golf Club. The quiet, spacious rooms are comfortably decorated, and the Clare restaurant offers modern twists on traditional Irish food made from fresh and local ingredients. The hotel also offers weekend packages, including a full Irish breakfast and dinner.
Atlantic Hotel Lahinch
Main Street
Lahinch
Co. Clare, Ireland
011 (+353) (0) 65 708 1049
www.loguehotelgroup.com
Moy House
A home of Sir Alexander Fitzgerald in the mid-18th century, Moy House is now a completely restored luxury hotel that maintains its old Irish image alongside thoroughly modern accommodations. Several different accommodations are available, including Moymore, the romance suite, and the hotel's signature suite, the Well suite. The hotel's restaurant offers Irish food with a French influence, and was awarded the AA Rosette for excellence in 2009. The kitchen is completely open, allowing visitors to see their food being prepared, or just watch the experts at work.
Moy House
Lahinch
Co. Clare, Ireland
011 (+353) (0) 65 708 2800
www.moyhouse.com
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Beau Prichard has been a freelance writer and editor since 1999. He specializes in fiction, travel, and writing coaching. He has traveled in the United Kingdom, Europe, Mexico and Australia. Prichard grew up in New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Arts in writing from George Fox University.
