Ballybunion, Ireland
Teach de Broc
Links-side golf guesthouse
Links-side golf guesthouse
Days run to the rhythm of the fairway, starting with early breakfasts before crossing the road to the first tee.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The front door opens toward Ballybunion's dunes, and the Atlantic beach is a five-minute walk away.
The rooms
Windows look out over the rolling fairways, and bathrooms are fitted with modern walk-in showers.
Restaurant
Strollers Bistro
Dinner brings locally landed seafood and vegetables picked from the garden, followed by a rolling dessert trolley.
At the table
Framed golf memorabilia lines the wood-paneled bar, where velvet stools cluster around low wooden tables.
How it began
Aoife and Seamus Brock built the guesthouse in 1994, naming it after the Irish phrase for Home of the Brocks.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.