Ballybunion has long been a popular seaside resort, welcoming visitors from near and far since the 19th century. For 25 of those years, many have chosen to stay at Teach de Broc, a spacious, modern guesthouse located alongside Ballybunion Golf Course.
Owners Aoife and Seamus Broc built Teach de Broc with comfort in mind: the 14 rooms are exceptionally spacious, beautifully-decorated and packed with a range of little luxuries, including fluffy bathrobes, bottled water and delicious chocolate pralines from a local French patisserie.
Guests seeking something more substantial need only descend the stairs, where the impressive Strollers Bistro awaits. Breakfast is also served here, but the extensive evening menu is well worth considering. Featuring a range of traditional Irish dishes imaginatively updated for an international clientèle, it is very popular with local diners and visitors to the area, as well as resident guests.
Given the location alongside Ballybunion Golf Club, it will be no surprise to find that many of the rooms are occupied by golfers keen to take advantage of the superb links golf, challenging sand dunes and stunning views across the Atlantic.
Teach de Broc is so close to the course that some rooms overlook the driving range, so dedicated players can wake up to the sound of clubs swooshing through the air and balls thwacking across the sand.
After a long day out in the fresh air, the bar and lounge provides a cosy space to enjoy a snifter of whiskey from their ample stores, or a warming cup of tea or coffee from the handy self-serve station. Comfort is key at Teach de Broc, and it won’t disappoint visitors keen on relaxation, sea air - and, perhaps, an invigorating round of golf.
