12 of Ireland’s best golfing hotels

What better way to wake up than knowing you have a big breakfast waiting and you’ve got all the time in the world to get there. Ireland has hundreds of hotels — from five-star luxury to everyday comfort — and when it comes to golf you’ll never have to look too far for somewhere to rest your head.

Here are 12 of the best hotel/golf course combinations in Ireland, where you can expect drying areas, storage facilities, battery charging, early breakfasts on request and exceptional golf. If you ask nicely, you might find some even shine your shoes and clean your clubs.

1. Carton House