 "Portmarnock Hotel and Links is set in splendid surroundings.
While you look out at the beauty of the islands of Lambay and Ireland’s Eye, you will
hear the waves crashing on the velvet beach nearby as seagulls, oyster catchers and the
skylark make their presence felt. The house was originally owned by the Jameson family,
famous for their Irish Whiskey. Their home has been tastefully converted to an
international hotel with the grounds now boasting a magnificent 18 hole Bernhard Langer
designed golf links". That’s how the brochure introduces this superb hotel
located under a dozen miles north of Dublin in the town of Portmarnock and less than
twenty minutes from Dublin Airport. The hotel has 103 wonderfully opulent bedrooms all
either benefiting from a sea or golf course view. The hotel, which is rated four star
offers extremely high levels of service without becoming stuffy.The Dining Room offers a wonderful experience and is
deserving of its two AA Red Rosettes, the menu changes daily reflecting the availability
of fresh produce and seafood. For a less formal experience the Links Restaurant services
golfers and locals with a varied and attractive menu in a relaxed setting.
The golf course was designed by Bernard
Langer and he has succeeded in creating a superb championship links which many feel would
have been worthy of hosting the 2005 Ryder Cup ahead of The K Club. The course presents an
awesome challenge and punishes the wayward tee shot - bunkers are to be studiously
avoided.
Portmarnock Hotel and Links offers a superb
destination close enough to both the city and the airport to leave the car behind and
relax. If you’re looking for good food, a totally relaxing atmosphere, a game of golf
and an evening stroll along the beach then this may just fit the bill.
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