📍 Troon★★★★★8.6 /10 · Pre-trip
Marine Troon
8 Crosbie Rd, Troon KA10 6HE · Tue 2 Jun
"Overlooks Royal Troon's 18th. Stuart got here first and the round's already on his tab." — Crew review
🅿️ Parking⛳ On the links🍳 Breakfast🔑 Self check-in (PIN 4264)
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📍 Co. Kilkenny★★★★★9.2 /10 · Day 1
Mount Juliet Estate
Walton's Grove, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny · Wed 3 Jun
"Georgian manor house, 500 acres, a Michelin-starred restaurant downstairs. Sets the bar uncomfortably high for night one." — Crew review
⭐ Lady Helen (Michelin)🏌️ Jack Nicklaus course🍳 Breakfast🌳 500 acres
£203pp · B&B
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📍 Co. Kerry★★★★★9.4 /10 · Day 2
Park Hotel Kenmare
Kenmare, Co. Kerry · Thu 4 Jun
"Grande dame of Kerry, two minutes from the trad bars. The priciest after Dromoland — and worth every quid." — Crew review
🎹 Crowley's nearby🍽️ Landline🛎️ Five-star service🚗 Safe parking
£533pp · B&B
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📍 Co. Clare★★★★★9.6 /10 · Day 3 · the big one
Dromoland Castle
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare, V95 ATD3 · Fri 5 Jun
"A literal 16th-century castle. Smart dress after 7pm — so, jacket on, and try to look like you belong." — Crew review
🏰 Actual castle🍷 Earl of Thomond👔 Smart dress pm🦌 Estate grounds
£700pp + €25 heritage
Booked · 3 rooms
📍 Co. Donegal★★★★★9.1 /10 · Day 4
Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske, Co. Donegal F94 HX59 · Sat 6 Jun
"Lakeside castle hotel a few miles outside Donegal town. The reward at the end of the longest drive of the trip." — Crew review
🌊 Lakeside🍽️ Cedar's🛁 Spa🔥 Big fires
£383pp · B&B
Booked · ExpediaShared trip total for the five nights: £2,219 pp (excl. petrol, dinners and lunches). See the full fare breakdown →