Bay Guest Lodge sits on the coast with views across Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains, making it a quiet, scenic base for a multi-day golf itinerary in northeast Ireland. Use a single town as your hub to reduce daily transfers between courses, and plan tee times in blocks to allow for travel, dining and weather delays. Pack layered, waterproof clothing and spiked or soft-soled shoes suited to links and parkland turf. Leave room in your schedule for an afternoon coastal walk to unwind after a round. Book tee times in advance and confirm local driving times — rural roads and narrow lanes are part of the charm but add minutes to each transfer. For flexibility, choose accommodation that offers simple, reliable check-in and a secure place to return wet gear and clubs between rounds.