Slieve Russell Hotel Golf and Country Club, Ballyconnell

Snug in 300 acres of secluded countryside, the four star Slieve Russell Hotel transports guests to a domain of rural leisure, with grand interiors surrounded by sprawling golf courses. The rural surrounds are home to an 18-hole golf course of rolling hills and lakes, or guests can get some practice in on the 9-hole, par-3 Academy course spanning 1,200 yards. Abundant in traditional style, this hotel boasts high ceilings, chandeliers and grand marble pillars, while statues and awnings exude a lavish, decorative air. Appetites can be satisfied at three restaurants, including the award-winning Setanta Restaurant where modern European flavours meet Italian marble floors. Fireside drinks can be enjoyed in two tranquil bars. Mornings can start with a full Irish breakfast.