For golfers planning a trip to Ireland who favour calm evenings and well-prepared breakfasts after a day on the links, Newforge House offers a quietly luxurious country-house stay. Tucked on the edge of Magheralin with gardens and surrounding fields, this family-run property provides individually styled en-suite rooms and a focus on local seasonal food — useful for replenishing before or after rounds. Its central location, about a 30-minute drive from Belfast, makes it a sensible base for visiting a range of courses across Northern Ireland without staying in a busy town. Expect attentive, personal service in a restored historic house and easy access to driving routes, so you can move between tee times and sightseeing with minimal fuss.