Golfing in Kintyre

Not one or two, but three

The Kintyre Peninsula is one of Scotland’s most secluded and unspoiled spots – with miles of coastlines and rolling landscapes, and we are fortunate to have three golf courses within a 10 mile radius.

Yards from our front door is the beautiful Dunaverty Golf Course with its natural links layout, the village of Machrihanish has an 18-hole links golf course that uses the lie of the land to create its legendary layout, and the Machrihanish Dunes golf course is famous for being created within a Site of Special Scientific Interest that protects several endangered species of flora and fauna.

For golf fans we have a great location for a fantastic golfing holiday.

Dunaverty Golf Club
Dunaverty golf course is regularly referred to as a 'hidden gem' and it is easy to see why when you take into account the glorious Kintyre coastal setting, fantastic condition and testing layout. Located yards away from our self catering accommodation, it is a beautiful 18-hole links golf course, founded in 1889. Enjoy spectacular views to Sanda Island to the south, Ailsa Craig and Ayrshire to the east and Northern Ireland to the south west as you play a challenging round of golf. Visitors are welcome.
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Machrihanish Golf Club
Machrihanish Golf Club is 18 hole golf course is well known throughout the world, voted to have "the best opening hole in golf" by golf architects and players and listed in the top 100 golf courses outside the USA by the Golfer's Digest. 
Little has been changed to disturb the natural scenic beauty and inspiring challenge of the delightful 18 hole links golf course. The outward nine follow the hills and hollows among the sand dunes, with the stunning clear waters lapping on the sandy beach by the opening hole.
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Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club
Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club is the first golf club to have been built on a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSi) since the days of “Old Tom” and it is the first 18-hole links course to be built on the west coast of Scotland in 100 years.  It has six greens and five tees at the ocean’s edge and shares breathtaking views with the adjacent Machrihanish Golf Club links.
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During our stay

During our stay we walked 10 minutes down the beach to watch some seals on the rocks, took a boat tour in nearby Campbeltown, my husband golfed at Macrihanish, and we enjoyed relaxing on the beach and at the top of Dunaverty Rock.
I definitely miss being there already!

A FlipKey verified reviewer

New York

from TripAdvisor

5.0
2016-09-19T12:49:38+00:00

A FlipKey verified reviewer

New York

from TripAdvisor

During our stay we walked 10 minutes down the beach to watch some seals on the rocks, took a boat tour in nearby Campbeltown, my husband golfed at Macrihanish, and we enjoyed relaxing on the beach and at the top of Dunaverty Rock. I definitely miss being there already!

Return visit

On the Kintyre Way route, plenty of wildlife to see.
A stones throw from a usually empty beach and right beside the golf course.
Easy walk to local shop/tearoom and bus stop to Campbeltown.

tartantoots

Lochgilphead, United Kingdom

from TripAdvisor

5.0
2016-10-30T12:53:26+00:00

tartantoots

Lochgilphead, United Kingdom

from TripAdvisor

On the Kintyre Way route, plenty of wildlife to see. A stones throw from a usually empty beach and right beside the golf course. Easy walk to local shop/tearoom and bus stop to Campbeltown.

Heaven on Earth

Enjoyed a glorious week here just chilling, playing golf and eating!..
Golf course at Dunaverty is superb and is only around a hundred yards behind the cottage, as for the view from the front, well it really is breathtaking at times.
You simply must sit on the bench outside the cottage and watch the sunset over the beach, you will not wish to be anywhere else on the planet.

Malcolm C

Kilbirnie, United Kingdom

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5.0
2017-06-20T12:59:55+00:00

Malcolm C

Kilbirnie, United Kingdom

from TripAdvisor

Enjoyed a glorious week here just chilling, playing golf and eating!.. Golf course at Dunaverty is superb and is only around a hundred yards behind the cottage, as for the view from the front, well it really is breathtaking at times. You simply must sit on the bench outside the cottage and watch the sunset over the beach, you will not wish to be anywhere else on the planet.

A magical place

The views, the beach, the wildlife, the golf course all make this a magical place.
We watched otters from the window eating their catch on the rocks.

Zakarooney

Perth, United Kingdom

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5.0
2017-08-13T13:05:01+00:00

Zakarooney

Perth, United Kingdom

from TripAdvisor

The views, the beach, the wildlife, the golf course all make this a magical place. We watched otters from the window eating their catch on the rocks.

I can’t recommend it enough

A great property at a beautiful spot. I can't recommend it enough.

Every practical detail has been thought of to make a comfortable stay. The restoration of the building has been done with sensitivity and care and it was warm and quiet even on blustery days.

We were delighted to see otters (as well as seals) right in front of the house. Great walking (and golf) starts right outside the door.

Donnie is a great host, friendly, helpful and available but unobtrusive. Would love to stay again.

Antony

from Airbnb

5.0
2018-08-23T14:08:55+00:00

Antony

from Airbnb

A great property at a beautiful spot. I can't recommend it enough. Every practical detail has been thought of to make a comfortable stay. The restoration of the building has been done with sensitivity and care and it was warm and quiet even on blustery days. We were delighted to see otters (as well as seals) right in front of the house. Great walking (and golf) starts right outside the door. Donnie is a great host, friendly, helpful and available but unobtrusive. Would love to stay again.

Golf course is a few minutes away

Wonderful views and great birdlife... The golf course is a few minutes away from the cottage with sea views from most holes.
Thanks for a great stay.

Paula

from Airbnb

5.0
2018-08-23T14:11:17+00:00

Paula

from Airbnb

Wonderful views and great birdlife... The golf course is a few minutes away from the cottage with sea views from most holes. Thanks for a great stay.
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