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Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

"One of the most beautiful golf complexes in the UK & Ireland."

Downings, Co. Donegal, Ireland

The Rosapenna Resort is a family owned and operated business by the Casey family since 1981. Located on the shores of Sheephaven Bay in the town of Downings in County Donegal, the Resort comprises 81 holes of links golf divided between the Old Tom Morris Links, the Sandy Hills Links and 36 holes on the St. Patrick’s Links. Furthermore, the Resort has a 60 bedroom hotel with pool and leisure area, a golf pavilion and clubhouse and a 12-hole Par three course and driving range, making it one of the most extensive golf facilities on the island of Ireland.

The hotel has three different bedroom categories from Classic and Deluxe rooms to Junior Suites. The décor is a blend of modern and classical and everything is very much in keeping with the hotels’ surroundings. Many of the bedrooms, especially in the Deluxe and Junior Suite categories have stunning views of Sheephaven Bay, with the Junior Suites each having a private balcony with seating from which you can watch the sun setting over the water. The property has Wi-Fi throughout, and the Suites are equipped with all modern room conveniences such as Nespresso Coffee Machines, extra-large bathrooms with underfloor heating, roll-top baths, and separate showers. Air-conditioning is standard throughout and the Suites are equipped with extra-large LCD TV’s that are enabled with Sky Sports to allow guests to keep up-to-date with the latest golf from around the world.

Foodies are very well catered for at Rosapenna Resort. The Vardon Restaurant, named after the legendary six-time Open winner, Harry Vardon, is the hotel’s main eaterie. The dining room looks out across Sheephaven Bay and has one of the most spectacular views in the whole of Ireland. Beautifully prepared dishes with the best of local seafood and meats are served daily. Crab, lobster, and scallops are regularly on the menu in the Vardon, sourced directly from the waters around Donegal and delivered fresh to the Resort. Fillet of Beef, Rack of Lamb from the area and Saddle of Pork, can similarly be often found on the carte.

The recently refurbished James Braid Bar is a great place to relax and recount the stories of the day. A stunning modern bar, serving the best of local and international tipples as well as bar snacks during the day, the Braid is an excellent spot for a libation or just a quick bite.

After a day’s golf, the leisure area is a fabulous place to unwind. An indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, and steam room are all available for guests to enjoy. For those whose muscles ache a little more than others, the Resort offers a range of body treatments, delivered by resident therapist Moira O’Neill ranging from Head, Neck and Back Massage to the signature Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage and a variety of treatments specific to golfers to help re-energize the body either prior to or after your round.

The Golf Pavilion at Rosapenna is over 18,000 square feet of dedicated golf space that includes changing areas and locker rooms, a well-stocked golf shop, restaurant, bar and lounge, and billiards room. All golf operations are directed from this location and provide easy access to the 1st tee of both the Old and Sandy Hills Links.

One of the most beautiful golf complexes in the UK & Ireland, the Rosapenna Resort is the perfect base for the golfing enthusiast traveling through northwest Ireland.