Co. Antrim PORTRUSH

Academy Restaurant

Maddybenny Farmhouse

Ramore Restaurants

Royal Court Hotel

Royal Portrush Golf Club

Royal Portrush Golf Club was formed in 1888 and in terms of tradition, it is hard not to be impressed with the famous Co Antrim links. The fact is that most of the world's great players, men and women, have savoured the delights of this superb terrain for more than 100 years.

The championship, Dunluce Course and neighbouring Valley Course overlooking the North Atlantic, were designed by the eminent English architect, Harry Colt, in 1947. Colt costed the work at £7,000 though he would prefer to spend £10,000. In the event, the club insisted it should cost no more than £3,200.

In Joe Carr's view, Portrush tested every aspect of a golfer's make-up, including the ability to accept unkind bounces. And Christy O'Connor described it as Ireland's finest second-shot links course.

Distance and driving times (traffic dependent):

Galgorm Castle Golf Club           51km (32m), 50 mins
Portstewart Golf Club                   6km (4m),  10 mins                                         
Castlerock Golf Club                  11km ( 7m),  17 mins
Roe Park Golf Club                    32km (20m), 34 mins
Ballyliffin Golf Club                  100km (61m), 1hr 50 mins*

*Taking the Magilligan Point-Greencastle ferry reduces the drive time slightly and is an interesting diversion.

Other distances, times and route planning

AA PORTRUSH

Maddybenny Mews

Just two miles from Portrush, the White family's Plantation Period farmhouse was built before 1650. Since extended, and now modernised, the six self catering mews style cottages make a very comfortable place to stay, with a family-run equestrian centre nearby (including stabling for guests' own horses). There is also snooker, a games' room and quiet sitting places, as well as a a garden and an area for outdoor children's games.

They also have two 5* cottages.  Rose and Fairythorn (see below) have four bedrooms all en-suite.
Prices from £310.00 to £700.00

Maddybenny Mews:

6 luxurious cottages with matching furnishings are fully equipped and have central heating.

Down stairs features a spacious open plan kitchen and living room with high quality equipment and furnishing

3 cottages have 1 downstairs bedroom and 2 upstairs.

2 cottages are wheelchair friendly and can sleep 8.

4 cottages sleep 6.

The proprietors and staff provide a full time personal service to ensure that queries or requests are promptly dealt with.

Sorry no pets because of hygiene and horse riders safety. (Except Guide Dogs)

Colour TV & VCR
Central Heating
Linen Provided
Electric cooker
Microwave
Washer/Dryer
Fridge/Freezer
Hair Dryer
Garden Furniture
Private Parking
Mature Gardens
Barbecues
Convenient to shops, restaurants and nightlife.
2 cottages wheelchair friendly
Stabling
Bathroom
Shower room
Cloakroom (WC & WHB)
Games Room
Sports Lawn
Play areas
Pool table
Table football


Fairythorn:

Fairythorn house is a luxurious house with views towards Portrush, Ballywillian Church and the sea. Upstairs and downstairs living rooms with panoramic views of Portrush, the Sea and Skerry Islands. On a good day you can even see Scotland.

Private entrance, car park, patio and BBQ area.

The open plan dining, living area with fully equipped kitchen electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave.

TV/DVD. freeview and internet access. French doors to court yard.

Separate laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer.

two twin bedrooms downstairs both en-suite, one is wheelchair friendly.

Upstairs are two bedrooms, one double with en-suite. and one with a double and a single with a bathroom next door.


Rose Cottage:

Rose Cottage is a luxurious cottage with views towards Portrush, Ballywillian Church and the sea

Rose cottage is fitted out to the same high standard as the 4 star cottages with the following unique features

More luxurious with a 5 star specification throughout

Elevated site above the other cottages

Split Level with outside access to both levels

Upper level living room with panoramic views of Portrush, the Sea and Skerry Islands. On a good day you can even see Scotland.

Private entrance, car park, patio and BBQ area.

Split Level with outside access to both levels

The open plan dining, living area with fully equipped kitchen electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave.

TV/DVD & freeview. French doors to court yard.

Separate laundry with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Sleeps 8, One bedroom with ensuite is wheelchair friendly.

All bedrooms are ensuite.



 

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