East Clare Golf Village

The resort and its setting

East Clare Golf Village is a low-key, independent resort made up of two-bedroom cottages set around Bodyke, a small village in the rolling farmland of inland County Clare. Each cottage has its own kitchen, living room and patio, offering a self-catering setup that suits couples and families who want space to come and go as they please rather than a hotel-style stay. Free parking is included, and the overall feel — backed up by a 4.5-star Google rating from 473 reviews — is understated rather than flashy: a quiet countryside base rather than a resort complex packed with on-site amenities.

The area and things to do

Bodyke sits inland, away from the busier coastal towns, so evenings here tend to be spent in local pubs and small restaurants rather than on tourist strips. Golfers are well placed, with several courses within a short drive. For sightseeing, County Clare's big-name attractions are all within reach by car: the Cliffs of Moher, the limestone expanse of the Burren, and Bunratty Castle are all easily done as day trips. The pace of the area suits visitors who want to split their time between a round of golf, a walk through the countryside, and a day out at one of Clare's landmark sights, rather than those wanting a beach-and-pool holiday.

Selling or renting a week here

Because East Clare Golf Village is an independent resort, resale and transfer of a week isn't handled through a big-brand points system — it typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a head-office transfer desk. If you're planning to sell, it's worth contacting the resort directly to confirm the current transfer fee and the annual maintenance fee before you agree a price with a buyer, since these details aren't standardised across independent resorts and can change year to year.

On BidMyTimeshare.com, you list your week as a private, owner-to-owner sale or rental. You set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, and there's no commission taken on the sale — you simply pay a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of interested buyers. This keeps the process straightforward: no auction, no middleman taking a cut, just owner-to-owner contact.

Renters looking at this resort are typically after a self-catering cottage with some privacy and a kitchen of their own, plus easy access to golf courses and the Clare countryside — rather than a resort with a full schedule of on-site activities. Being upfront about what's included (cottage size, patio, parking) and what's nearby (golf, Bodyke's pubs, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren as day trips) helps set the right expectations.

Practical notes

Shannon Airport is around 45 minutes away by car and is the main international gateway for this part of Ireland. May to September tends to bring the best weather and golf conditions, making it the period most owners find easiest to rent out, while the rest of the year is quieter and may suit buyers or renters looking for a lower-key, off-season stay.