Golf Holidays in Kinsale, Cork
Stay, Play & Explore the Wild Atlantic Way
Seven luxury holiday homes sleeping 16 to 32 guests. World-class golf.
One of Ireland’s most celebrated coastal towns.
Golf Holidays in Kinsale, Cork
Kinsale is one of Ireland’s finest golf destinations. Home to the legendary Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links and Kinsale Golf Club, with 15 courses within easy reach across County Cork.
Exquisite Holiday Homes offers seven owner-managed luxury properties sleeping 16 to 32 guests, making it the perfect base for a group golf trip on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Best for: golf groups, mixed-ability golf trips, golf and leisure breaks, corporate golf days
Courses nearby: Old Head of Kinsale, Kinsale Golf Club, Cork Golf Club, Fota Island, FootGolf Cork
Properties: seven luxury homes sleeping 16 to 32 guests
Location: Kinsale, Cork. 30 mins from Cork city, 35 mins from Cork Airport
Extras available: tee time bookings, restaurant reservations, private chef, airport transfers
Book direct and save: up to 14% less than Airbnb
Kinsale: One of Ireland’s Finest Golf Destinations
Kinsale and the surrounding Cork area offer some of the most outstanding golf experiences in Ireland. From one of the most spectacular and bucket-list courses on earth to excellent value parkland and championship courses all within easy reach.
With 15 golf courses within an hour’s drive, the area has enough variety to fill a full week of golf without repeating a course.
And when the clubs are back in the car, Kinsale itself offers everything a group needs for a brilliant evening. Ireland’s gourmet capital is a vibrant harbour town with outstanding restaurants, traditional pubs and a warm, convivial atmosphere.
Seven luxury holiday homes sleeping between 16 and 32 guests mean we can accommodate any size of golf group. From a small group of friends to a large golf society trip.
The Golf Courses
Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links
There are golf courses, and then there is the Old Head of Kinsale.
Set entirely on a dramatic headland jutting two miles into the Atlantic Ocean, with ocean views on three sides and the Wild Atlantic Way stretching in every direction, Old Head is consistently ranked among the most spectacular golf experiences on earth. The course is challenging, the scenery is breathtaking, and the experience of standing on the first tee with nothing but the Atlantic ahead of you is unlike anything else in the game.
Green fees range from €160 to €230 per round. Every golfer should play it at least once — and most who do immediately start planning a return visit.
Kinsale Golf Club
Kinsale Golf Club at Farrangalway is the natural home course for guests staying in Kinsale — a championship course with two nine-hole loops set in beautiful Cork countryside with lovely views throughout.
Green fees range from approximately €25 to €40 per round, making it outstanding value for a course of this quality. It’s a genuinely enjoyable, well-maintained course and a relaxed, welcoming club — ideal for a group that wants a great round without the formality or expense of the Old Head.
Cork Golf Club
Cork Golf Club on Little Island, approximately 30 minutes from Kinsale, is one of Ireland’s most respected parkland courses — designed by legendary course architect Alister MacKenzie and host to the Irish Open. A course with serious history and a layout that rewards intelligent play over brute force.
Fota Island Golf Club
Fota Island, also approximately 30 minutes from Kinsale, has three championship courses including the Deerpark — host to the Irish Open Amateur Championships and the Irish PGA Championship. A full-day golf destination in its own right, with outstanding facilities and courses to suit all standards.
FootGolf Cork
For something completely different — and brilliantly fun for a mixed-ability group — FootGolf Cork near Kinsale is the first and only purpose-built FootGolf course in the south of Ireland. Blending the skills of football with the format of golf, it’s an outstanding group activity that everyone enjoys regardless of golf ability.
With a bar, restaurant and additional activities including tag archery and Nerf Wars on site, FootGolf Cork works equally well as a standalone group day out or as a light-hearted alternative on a rest day between more serious rounds.
Also within an hour of Kinsale
Bandon Golf Club: A hilly, characterful course 20 minutes west of Kinsale. Great value and a genuine test.
Clonakilty Golf Club: 35 minutes from Kinsale, a well-maintained parkland course on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Douglas Golf Club: A popular Cork city parkland course, 35 minutes from Kinsale.
Frankfield Golf Club: A good value option on the south side of Cork city, 35 minutes away.
Mahon Golf Club: Municipal course near Cork city, accessible and affordable for a casual round.
Lee Valley Golf & Country Club: Designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr, a scenic parkland course 40 minutes from Kinsale. Popular with society groups.
Muskerry Golf Club: Designed by the legendary Alister MacKenzie of Augusta National fame. A hidden gem 40 minutes from Kinsale.
Castlemartyr Resort: A modern parkland course set in the grounds of a luxury hotel, 50 minutes from Kinsale.
Monkstown Golf Club: A friendly, well-regarded club on Cork Harbour, 42 minutes from Kinsale.
Cobh Golf Club: Combine with a visit to the Titanic Experience for a full day out, 45 minutes from Kinsale.
Raffeen Creek Golf Club: A scenic course on Cork Harbour, 45 minutes from Kinsale.
Where to stay for a golf trip to Kinsale
Every one of our seven properties is available for golf group bookings. Here’s how to choose based on your group’s priorities:
Ocean View – Sleeps 22 Guests
Perched above the Old Head of Kinsale with 360° Atlantic views, perfectly positioned for golfers playing the Old Head Links. Six bedrooms, a dining room that seats all 22 together, and a setting that makes the post-round debrief feel genuinely special. Best for: larger golf groups, golfers playing the Old Head, groups who want dramatic views.
Fours Winds – Sleeps 26 Guests
Six spacious bedrooms in an elevated position above the Bandon River with a large kitchen and dining space built for group entertaining. Plenty of room for a golf society of up to 26 to spread out, relax and enjoy the countryside setting after a day on the course. Best for: golf societies, large golf groups, groups who enjoy cooking together.
The Town House – Sleeps 16 Guests
Our town-centre property and the natural first choice for a golf group that wants maximum convenience. Step outside and Kinsale’s restaurants, pubs and marina are right there: no taxis, no logistics, no planning required. Return from the course, shower, and walk straight out to dinner. Particularly popular with US visitors and groups who want to be in the heart of the action. Best for: golf groups who want town-centre convenience, US visitors, smaller golf parties.
Marina View – Sleeps 20 Guests
Harbour views, a sun-filled garden and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that golf groups love. Just three minutes from Kinsale town, with outdoor entertaining space that comes into its own on a warm evening after a good round. Best for: golf groups who want harbour views and easy town access.
Ballywilliam House: Sleeps 32 Guests
For the largest golf groups, Ballywilliam House is the only choice. A magnificent Georgian mansion sleeping 32 guests with three acres of private grounds, sweeping riverside views and a grandeur that makes a golf trip feel like a genuinely significant occasion. The largest single property in Kinsale for group accommodation. Best for: large golf societies, corporate golf days, groups who want something truly special.
Riverview: Sleeps 26 Guests
A beautifully finished contemporary property with a covered cabana in the garden — perfect for a post-round evening outside. Five generous bedrooms in a peaceful riverside setting just a short drive from Kinsale town and the courses. Best for: golf groups who value peace and privacy, contemporary interiors.
Need a Larger Group? Book Two Properties!
One of the things that makes Exquisite Holiday Homes genuinely unique in Kinsale is that we have seven large properties — which means bigger golf societies can book two or even three houses simultaneously and still have Ryan and Barbara coordinating everything across both.
A golf society of 50 could book Ballywilliam House and Four Winds together. A group of 40 could take Ocean View and Four Winds. Your society, your houses, your trip — with everything arranged seamlessly.
Make your golf holiday extra special
Tee Time Bookings
We can arrange tee times at Old Head, Kinsale Golf Club, Cork Golf Club, Fota Island and FootGolf Cork on your behalf. Just let us know your preferred dates and number of players when you enquire.
Restaurant Bookings
After a day on the course, Kinsale’s restaurants are the perfect reward. We can take care of reservations at the best tables in town, particularly useful during busy summer weekends when the most popular restaurants fill up fast.
Private Chef
Don’t want to go out every night? Why not arrange a private chef to come to your property and cook for your entire group? A relaxed, indulgent post-round dinner that nobody has to leave the house for.
Airport Transfers
Travelling from different locations? We can organise a taxi or minibus to collect your group from Cork Airport, just 20 minutes from Kinsale. One less thing to organise pre-arrival.
Boat Trips Around Kinsale Harbour
Get out on the water and see Kinsale from a completely different angle. A private boat trip around the coastline is a great way to spend a day off from the golf course.
Local Knowledge
We know Kinsale and the surrounding Cork area inside out. Whatever your group needs: course recommendations, local tips, activity bookings or restaurant advice… just ask!
Why choose Kinsale for your golf holiday?
Kinsale is not just a golf destination, it’s one of the finest places in Ireland to spend a week. And for a golf group, that matters.
The courses are outstanding. The food and drink scene is exceptional; Kinsale has held the title of Ireland’s gourmet capital for decades and the restaurants and pubs here are among the finest in the country.
The scenery is extraordinary: set at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way with the Atlantic Ocean, the Bandon River and the Cork countryside all on the doorstep.
And unlike a golf resort, staying in a private luxury self-catering holiday home means your group has complete freedom: your own kitchen, your own living space, your own schedule. No restaurant opening times, no bar closing times, no other guests. Just your group and one of the most beautiful corners of Ireland.
Cork Airport has direct flights from across the UK and mainland Europe, and is just 35 minutes from Kinsale, making it genuinely easy to get to for a group travelling from different locations. Dublin is around two and a half hours by road. Kinsale Travel Guide →
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