1 Night, 2 Rounds
Situated on a 600-acre peninsula on Lough Erne, this five-star resort is a brilliant shout for a UK & Ireland golf break where the non-golfers are genuinely looked after too. It picked up Hotel of the Year in 2017, and it's easy to see why once you're on-site. Everything feels properly "all under one roof", with golf, spa and dining all a short hop from your room.
The headline is the golf, especially the Nick Faldo-designed Faldo Course, which is also ranked inside Northern Ireland's top three. Expect plenty of water to catch your eye, smart bunkering and the sort of greens that make you focus up over every four-footer. It's a test, but not a brutal one, which is exactly what most groups want on a weekend away.
Away from the course, you've got an authentic Thai spa with a full treatment menu, plus multiple dining options ranging from a proper fine-dining night to relaxed post-round food and drinks. If you're travelling as a couple, you can easily split the day between 18 holes and the spa. If you're coming as a group, the lodges are ideal for a bit more space and a bit more banter.
Who is this for?
Golfers seeking a high-end resort experience in Northern Ireland, couples combining golf with spa and fine dining and groups who want two championship courses on-site with luxury accommodation and multiple dining venues.
Who is it best for?
Mid-to-low handicappers who want to play one of Northern Ireland's top-ranked courses in a five-star setting, and anyone planning a golf break where non-golfers need world-class facilities to match the quality of the golf.
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1 Night, 2 Rounds
1 Night, 2 Rounds
2 Nights, 2 Rounds
Opening on the 1st July 2009, the Faldo Championship course at Lough Erne is the latest European project to be unveiled by the six-time major winner and now pre-eminent player-architect of his generation. The modern championship layout is a genuine tournament layout that is set to be featured on the European Tour in the near future.
Carved through mature woodland and then expanding along the lake shores, Faldo's course is majestic sight and a daunting test. Distinctive par-3s and phenomenal long driving holes are among the highlights of Lough Erne, a new star on the European golf scene.
Lough Erne's inauguration was crowned by an amazing high stakes exhibition match between Ireland's two golfing stars - Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Nick Faldo |
| Opened for play | 2009 |
| Black | 7,167 yards | SSS 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,701 yards | SSS 72 |
| White | 6,241 yards | SSS 72 |
| Yellow | 5,686 yards | SSS 72 |
| Red | 5,533 yards | SSS 72 |
Opened in 1992, Castle Hume was the first course to be opened at the stunning Lough Erne Resort and is a pristine parkland layout that skirts the shimmering Castle Hume Lough and Lower Lough Erne. With over 7,000 trees lining the perfectly manicured fairways, the course places an emphasis on accuracy off the tee with an iron quite often being the more sensible choice of club. The manor in which the course glides over the natural contours of the terrain adds a different dimension to the course and means all aspects of your game must be on point if you wish to score well round Castle Hume.
However, the course is not one of these modern day monsters that we have become accustomed to and as a result it is very much manageable for plays for all abilities. Perfect for golf societies and charity days, the course provides players with spectacular views of the natural surroundings as well as being the setting for an unforgettable round of golf.
| Par | 70 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Bobby Brown |
| Opened for play | 1992 |
| Blue | 6,204 yards | SSS 70 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,992 yards | SSS 70 |
| Green | 5,797 yards | SSS 70 |
| Red | 5,150 yards | SSS 70 |
Lough Erne offers two main options: a 120-bedroom hotel and 25 luxury lodges spread across the estate. The look is classic country-house style, and many rooms make the most of the setting with views across the lough or parkland.
Hotel rooms lean towards contemporary comfort rather than fussy luxury, with quality linen, well-finished bathrooms and plenty of space for a long-weekend golf bag explosion. If you're booking for a couple, the hotel keeps everything simple, especially if you want to be close to the spa and the main restaurants.
For groups and families, the lodges are the standout. They give you proper breathing room, multiple bedrooms and shared living space that works well for post-round drinks and a replay of the day's "interesting" shots. Many lodges also offer self-catering facilities, which is handy if your group prefers a quieter night in, though most people still end up sampling the on-site dining at least once.
The Thai spa is a short walk from the clubhouse and offers everything from traditional massages to ESPA and Elemis treatments. The infinity pool overlooks the lough, the Sabai Sabai relaxation room is stocked with herbal teas and there's a jacuzzi, light therapy sauna and tropical rain showers if you want to make a proper afternoon of it. It's the sort of place where non-golfers can happily spend a few hours while you're out playing 18.
On the dining front, Executive Chef Noel McMeel oversees five options. The Catalina Restaurant holds three AA Rosettes and serves modern Irish cuisine with European influences, built around seasonal ingredients and local suppliers. The Loughside Bar & Grill is the more casual option, perfect for steaks, burgers and post-round comfort food. The Blaney Bar sits between the two, offering craft cocktails, local whiskeys and a grazing menu that works well for groups.
On the practical side for golfers, the resort is set up for golf trips, with easy access between accommodation and the courses, plus the usual clubhouse essentials. If you're travelling with non-golfers, the spa and leisure facilities help balance the itinerary, so nobody feels like they've been dragged along for 72 holes.
Sam
✓20 May 2019
Staff made a few basic mistakes for group eg missed a wake up call and did not order a taxi for our evening outing but all that said they recovered the positions well
Michael
✓27 Mar 2019
Superb. Comfortable and close to the bar!!
Tom
✓7 Nov 2018
We were 8 golfers staying one night and playing 2 rounds. The staff were very welcoming. Check-in was easy and quick which is so often not the case in some hotels. Unfortunately, we didn't have dinner in the hotel as we wanted to spend the evening in Enniskillen but judging by the breakfast,I would certainly eat in the hotel next time. The breakfast was superb. I used the pool and Spa in the morning and it was most pleasant.
Sam
✓20 May 2019
It’s an older course and lacks good maintenance especially in regard to bunkers. Greens again lacking for growth but nevertheless enjoyable to play
Sam
✓20 May 2019
No ones fault but weather up to the week we arrived was poor so not much growth on greens and pin placements first round very tricky
Michael
✓27 Mar 2019
Michael
✓27 Mar 2019
Busy timesheet so course was busy. Wet ground so played long. Enjoyable
Tom
✓7 Nov 2018
It was my first time to play the course so I didn't know what to expect. There had been a good deal of rain so I was very impressed with how dry the course was. The greens were even a little crusty.It's a fine course; manageable for a middle-handicap golfer. The location is magnificent. Probably best appreciated in Summer or early Autumn. Will go back.
