Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort

The golf course at the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort is a glorious parkland layout, which winds its way through tree-lined fairways and across rolling countryside. It is a layout that starts with its gentle half, before becoming more difficult as the round goes on, thanks to the dense woodlands that the course plays through.

Jeff Howes designed the 6,900-yard championship layout at Farnham Estate, with the course being one of several in his portfolio on the island, along with the likes of The Heritage, Carlow, Ceann Sibeal and The Island. His favourite hole on the golf course is the 4th. It is the last in run of a quartet of par 4s to begin the course, and looks for a slight draw off the tee between two stunning oak trees. Throw in water guarding the green, and you have a fantastic hole.

Water is a feature of the course at the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, with seven lakes in play throughout, along with a stream that meanders its way across the course. The middle part of the back nine offers its challenges, with the shortest par 4 on the course coming at 14, before you then hit the longest hole on the property at 15, a par 5 that requires three solid shots to get home. Farnham Estate is rounded off by another strong par 5, one where water comes into play.

There is a stunning range of accommodation at the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, coming in the form of rooms, suites and a glorious selection of resort houses on the 16th Century estate property.

There are more than 150 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites in the hotel, and there is plenty of choice. The Standard Rooms and Patio Rooms have all been recently refurbished, and both offerings can come in either double or twin form. The Patio Rooms, as you might expect, are ground floor rooms that have their own patios as part of the estate.

There are also five different types of suites available at the Farnham Estate, with Junior Suites the first of those. There are two types of these, with some being split-level Junior Suites. There are also Modern Master Suites, while the Executive Suites and the Master Suite are both situated in Farnham House.

The venue is also home to 20 Resort Houses, with a range of two-, three- and four-bedroom offerings. The Resort Houses are all self-catering, and the perfect option for larger groups. Guests who stay in the Resort Houses can use all of the estate’s facilities, including the spa.

The Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort has an adult-only spa which was designed by the same man who also designed the spa facility at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. It is a large space, of more than 40,000 square feet, and there is plenty to keep you occupied as well.

The facility has an infinity pool, which offers both swimming and hydrotherapy, along with an aroma steam bath, Finnish sauna, ice fountain and laconium. The Spa at Farnham Estate also features a Water Mint Thermal Suite, which offers a three-hour long relaxation process.

Where is the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort?

The Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort in the Republic of Ireland, at the heart of County Cavan. It is located just outside the town of Cavan, and just ten miles from the border between the Republic and Northern Ireland. In terms of major cities, Dublin is 75 miles to the southeast, while Belfast is just under 100 miles from the resort.

What is the nearest airport and station to the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort?

With that, Dublin Airport is also the closest major international airport to the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, also a 75-mmile drive from the venue. The nearest train stations are more than 30 miles away, with Carrick-on-Shannon, Drumod and Longford all around that distance from Farnham Estate, and all on the line which sees services run between Sligo and the Irish capital city.

What golf facilities does Farnham Estate offer?

Along with the championship-level golf course, The Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort is also home to a driving range, short game area and putting green, to allow golfers to warm up prior to taking to the course.

Does Farnham Estate offer golf lessons?

PGA Professional Neil McNulty is on hand at the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort for those looking to improve their game, with a variety of coaching and tuition options to suit all levels of golfer.

What are the green fees at the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort?

The price of a green fee at Farnham Estate changes throughout the year, depending on the season. It is also different depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend. There are also stay and play offers at the resort as well.

For more information on current green fees at Farnham Estate, visit their website here (opens in a new tab).

What accommodation is on offer at the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort?

Rooms, suites and resort houses, the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort has a little bit of everything when it comes to the accommodation on site. There are more than 150 rooms and suites in the hotel, along with 20 Resort Houses, with the largest of those able to host eight people across four bedrooms.

What other venues on the NCG Top 100s: GB&I Resorts list are nearby?

Along with the Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, the Slieve Russell is also close to the border between the north and south of the island, with the two separated by just 15 miles. The Lough Erne Resort also sits around 35 miles from Farnham Estate, on the opposite side of the border in Northern Ireland.

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