FAQs

Select from the list of questions below for answers to frequently asked questions about The Links Cottages at Doonbeg, the developers and fractional ownership.

  • What is Doonbeg?

    Doonbeg – A Kiawah Development Partners property, is one of the most dramatic and exclusive golf resorts in Ireland – a hidden retreat set amongst rolling sand dunes on one of the most breathtaking coastal sites in all of Europe.

    Though private and remote, Doonbeg is easily accessible, appealing to city escapees, families, golfers, surfers and those seeking respite in a serene setting.

    At the heart of the resort, The Lodge at Doonbeg houses beautifully furnished suites, a relaxing spa, fine and casual dining and inviting gathering areas. A traditional Irish pub, Darby’s offers a delicious, bistro-type menu, with dishes that include char-grilled steaks, chowders, salads, and local fresh fish. The Long Room offers fine dining with a selection of light and contemporary fare inspired by the ocean. The adjacent lounge area is the ideal setting for an afternoon tea or a glass of whiskey by the fireplace. The Members’ Bar is a private area reserved for Members of the Club only and comprises a dining and lounge area, a bar, and a snooker table. With views of the Atlantic Ocean and the golf course, the Members’ Bar also hosts special events throughout the year.

    Nestled within Doonbeg Lodge, White Horses Spa is an underground sanctuary of wellness, vitality, and rejuvenation. The adjoining fitness centre features Techno Gym cardio, resistance, and strength training equipment.

    The Links Cottages at Doonbeg – A Timbers Resorts Residence Club, are set on the estate running alongside the Greg Norman-designed Links Golf Course and are ideal for family and friends to enjoy and relax. Available for ownership, the Cottages span an average 3,000 square feet and offer four en-suite bedrooms, a spacious living room, and full kitchen. While in residence, Owners enjoy the incomparable five-star services and amenities of Doonbeg, including preferred tee times, pampering spa treatments, and award-winning dining.

  • Where is Doonbeg?
    Doonbeg is situated in the small ancient village of Doonbeg whose name comes from the Irish “Dún Beag” (small fort). This intimate parish in West County Clare is nestled on a magnificent expanse on the southwest coast of Ireland.

    Known by some as the “Long Village” on account of its reputedly standing as, “the longest village in Ireland,” Doonbeg is approximately seven miles from Kilkee and Kilrush and thirty minutes from one of Ireland’s favorite surfing spots, Lahinch.

    Overlooked by the ruins of Doonbeg Castle, the central point of the village is an old stone bridge, which crosses the Doonbeg River. Located in the diocese of Killaloe, there is one Roman Catholic church located in the village, several pubs (Madigan's, Tubridy's, Comerford's, Morrisey's and the Igoe Inn), two shops, a post office, a village hall, and tourist office.

    Easily accessible by road, Doonbeg is within a short 45-minute driving distance of Shannon Airport with Dublin only slightly further afield.

  • What is the best way to get to Doonbeg?
    Getting to Doonbeg is easy. A short distance from Shannon Airport and under 200 miles from Dublin, the coastal resort is closely situated to a great number of Ireland’s most desired cultural attractions including the extraordinary landscape of The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher, and Ireland’s surfing mecca, Lahinch.

    By Car: Doonbeg is ideally situated on the main coastal road (N67) between Ballybunion and Lahinch (both ranked in Ireland’s top 10 golf courses).

    By Air: Doonbeg is a forty-minute drive from Shannon Airport and approximately four hours from Dublin Airport.

    Airlines that currently serve Shannon Airport include Aer Lingus, Air Transat, Belavia, Cityjet/Air France, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, RyanAir and US Airways.

  • Who are Timbers Resorts and Kiawah Development Partners?

    Since 1999, Timbers Resorts, the developer of small, private, luxury resort properties including private residence clubs, boutique hotels, and club communities has established an unrivaled reputation in the real estate industry. Its exclusive collection of intimate prestigious developments unlike any other, reside in the most sought-after destinations in the world.

    Current Timbers Resorts properties include The Timbers Club in Snowmass, Colorado; Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; The Rocks Luxury Residence Club in Scottsdale, Arizona; Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Italy; The Preserve at Botany Bay on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands; One Steamboat Place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; The Orchard at The Carneros Inn in Napa, California; and The Villas at Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

    Kiawah Development Partners (KDP) is the master developer of Doonbeg, as well as Kiawah Island, a 10,000-acre sea island located 21 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina. The company’s other subsidiaries include Kiawah Island Real Estate, The Kiawah Island Club, which encompasses the Tom Fazio-designed River Course, the Tom Watson-designed Cassique, The Beach Club and Sasanqua, the Members-only spa; Freshfields Village; and Christophe Harbour in St. Kitts.  Additional information can be found online at www.KiawahIsland.com.

  • Why this partnership between Timbers Resorts and Kiawah Development Partners?

    Timbers Resorts and KDP have come together to develop private residence clubs in very special unique locations. The Links Cottages at Doonbeg is their first foray together with plans for several other exciting destinations to follow.

  • Is real estate available for purchase?

    Yes, fractional ownership opportunities are available. The Links Cottages at Doonbeg – A Timbers Resorts Residence Club, are available through the private residence club program. Your real estate purchase is a deeded fee simple interest, which can be willed to your children, transferred or resold. Deeded ownership ensures that your family will enjoy Doonbeg for years to come.

  • What is fractional ownership?

    Fractional ownership at Doonbeg is deeded (freehold) ownership of a Links Cottage by multiple like-minded individuals. All Owners enjoy the benefits of five-star resort amenities and services, and each Owner receives an equity interest in a Cottage and has full access to stay there as often as they like, subject only to the reservation procedures. The number of interests purchased by each Owner can range from one to many to match the Owner’s desired use and lifestyle.

  • How is fractional ownership different from timeshare?

    Timeshares typically offer a non-deeded (non-freehold) right to use a specific week each year at a specific resort or within a large network of properties, which may or may not be the same quality of the resort where the timeshare was originally purchased. After a number of years this right goes away. Should the Owner no longer want the timeshare, there is typically not a resale market for timeshares. Fractional ownership at Doonbeg is deeded (freehold) real estate that may be bought, sold or passed to the next generation just as any real property interest. At Doonbeg, Owners receive a deeded (freehold) co-ownership interest in their home that provides them with a specific number of guaranteed holiday weeks each year, along with unlimited days that can be reserved on space-available and short-notice basis subject to the reservation procedures, at no additional cost. Owners request their planned holiday weeks annually through a fair and equitable rotating priority reservation system, which allows Owners to enjoy flexibility in their holiday planning from year to year.

  • Why should I consider a fractional residence?

    In recent years the idea of owning not all, but a fraction of a high-end holiday residence has become increasingly popular. Owning a fractional residence makes sense for people who want to spend time at their holiday home and have it completely managed for them. Ownership at Doonbeg is completely hassle-free with all maintenance and upkeep cared for.

    Investing in a fractional ownership property grants ownership in a luxurious residence for a fraction of the price. Quite simply, for a fraction of the cost of owning an entire residence and shouldering all the hassles and expenses alone, one can enjoy a home of much higher quality, along with exquisite amenities and services, for considerably less. Perhaps most importantly, fractional ownership residences optimize investment in a holiday property, as Owners purchase only the number of interests that will match the amount of vacation time they want to use each year. Fractional ownership allows you to scale your investment to match the demands of your lifestyle.

  • How often may I use my fractional ownership?

    Your ownership at Doonbeg allows you to come as often as you like. Subject only to the club’s reservation procedures, your use is essentially unlimited. Timbers Resorts pioneered this fractional ownership structure over ten years ago with only a few other private residence clubs in the US at the time.

    With several other Timbers Resorts properties utilizing this reservation system, it has established a track record for ensuring Owner satisfaction. Generally, the reservation procedures provide Owners with a guaranteed number of planned weeks each year during the prime seasons. If you are fortunate enough to have even more time to spend at your vacation home, the club can accommodate you on a space-available basis throughout the year.

  • Do Owners pay annual assessments?

    Yes, in keeping with Doonbeg’s goal of providing hassle-free ownership, the club’s staff will handle all the details of maintaining the club and its residences. On behalf of the Homeowners Association, the club’s professional management team will collect annual dues from Owners and then manage payment of all utilities, property taxes, insurance, staff salaries, supplies, materials, maintenance, trash removal and accounting fees. A portion of your annual dues also goes toward contributing to a capital reserve fund for future repair and replacement needs.

  • Is there a reciprocity program at other properties established for Owners at Doonbeg?

    Yes. Through the Timbers Reciprocity Program (TRP), you are provided with the exclusive benefit to trade your planned vacation weeks at Doonbeg with Owners at the other luxury resorts within the Timbers Resorts portfolio. Destinations include The Timbers Club in Snowmass, Colorado; Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; The Rocks Luxury Residence Club in Scottsdale, Arizona; Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Italy and The Orchard at The Carneros Inn in Napa, California. Future resorts include One Steamboat Place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; The Villas at Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe, California and The Preserve at Botany Bay on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. For more information about TRP, please visit www.TRPMembers.com.

  • May I visit the property now?

    Of course, you are welcome to be our guest. The best way to make arrangements to visit the property is to contact an Ownership Representative to arrange a personalized site visit of Doonbeg.

  • How do I learn more?

    To learn more about this exciting ownership opportunity, please contact us at:

    United States:
    Toll free:  1.888.366.6641
    Info@CottagesAtDoonbeg.com

    Ireland:
    Tel:  +353.659055666
    InfoIreland@CottagesAtDoonbeg.com