Set within the grounds of an 800-year-old castle in County Cork, Castlemartyr Resort is one of Ireland's premier luxury destinations. The Ron Kirby-designed championship course weaves through mature parkland, ancient ruins, and lakes, offering a uniquely Irish golfing experience steeped in history.
108 rooms · 1 course · Europe
A 211-yard par-3 requiring a precise tee shot between deep flanking bunkers to a large contoured, clover-shaped green — the ruins of a 13th-century structure frame the backdrop, making it one of Ireland's most atmospheric short holes.
Castlemartyr occupies 220 acres of East Cork estate anchored by a restored 17th-century manor house, combining a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, a Ron Kirby-designed golf course, and ESPA-treatment spa within a single self-contained property.
Terre earned its first Michelin star within six months of opening and its second a year later, making it one of the fastest double-star progressions in Irish dining history. Chef Lewis Barker's menu is rooted in Irish land and sea, drawing produce from the surrounding estate and coastline. The…
The 18-hole course was designed by Ron Kirby across the estate's rolling East Cork terrain and plays as an inland links with firm, fast conditions distinct from the region's coastal tracks. PGA professional services, club fitting, and on-course coaching are available through the golf center, and…
The spa delivers ESPA-branded treatments across a full facility that includes a thermal suite, hydrotherapy pool, and dedicated relaxation areas within the manor's original stone walls. Treatment programs range from targeted body therapies to multi-day wellness retreats, and spa breaks with…
The Bell Tower Restaurant · Knights Bar · Franchini's
The Spa at Castlemartyr (8 Treatment Rooms) · Ozone Pool · Jet Pool · Sauna & Steam Rooms · Yoga & Fitness Studios · Horse Riding · Estate Woodlands & Gardens
May - September
Cork's mild summers bring the longest days and lush green fairways.
Walk the estate ruins of an 800-year-old Knights Templar castle — built under Richard 'Strongbow' de Clare — at the edge of the 220-acre grounds before your round; most guests never leave the Manor House footprint. Dinner at the two-Michelin-star Terre restaurant warrants its own evening.
Resort golf club (members + resort guests)
Start the full applicationHelicopter transfers from Cork or Shannon can be arranged through the resort's concierge for guests wishing to avoid road travel entirely.
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