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Golf At Goodwood
Chichester : West Sussex : England
Glorious Goodwood this certainly is, with two superb 18 hole courses, the Park and the Downs, and 93 sumptuous guest rooms exuding the sort of character and charm and striking period style that help provide a golfing break to remember.
GRD Rating 8.7
Close House Hotel & Golf
Newcastle Upon Tyne : England
A stunning, modern golf resort in the North East
GRD Rating 8.8
Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club
Aldeburgh : Suffolk : England
The golf course at Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club will ensure an excellent days golf and well appointed rooms and delicious, locally-sourced food and drink will ensure youre fully rested, relaxed and ready for whatever your stay holds. Whether its sightseeing, shopping, a business meeting, family meal or more golf, Thorpeness is the ideal choice for a break or short holiday.
GRD Rating 8.7
Five Lakes Resort
Maldon : Essex : England
Set in 320 acres of unspoiled Essex countryside, Five Lakes Resort offers some of the finest sports and leisure facilities in the South East of England. It includes two magnificent 18-hole golf courses, leisure club, spa, bars and restaurants. The Resort is located near the coastal town of Maldon, Essex. Relax in our Spa and enjoy superb food at Brasserie 1.
GRD Rating 8.6
Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
Sesmarias : Portugal
Featuring two unique, championship Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, set in over 1,000 acres of glorious countryside in Portugals Eastern Algarve.
GRD Rating 8.7
Paradis Hotel & Golf Club
: Le Morne Peninsula : Mauritius
Paradis hotel is the complete Mauritius holiday resort with its winning combination of beautiful beach location (it sits on one of the best beaches on the island), choice and range of accommodation, great activities and wonderful cuisine. Set on the stunning Le Morne Peninsula, Le Paradis hotel is one of the most beautiful Mauritius hotels it is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, so make the most of the many free water sports, whilst on land the extensive grounds include a superb 18-hole golf course.
GRD Rating 8.8
Hunley Hotel & Golf Club
Saltburn-by-the-Sea : North Yorkshire : England
Delightfully situated close to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, in the North East.
GRD Rating 8.7
The Abbey Hotel Golf And Spa
Redditch : Worcestershire : England
The Abbey Hotel, Golf & Spa in Redditch, near South Birmingham is a leading 4 star independent Midlands hotel, set in the beautiful North Worcestershire countryside. This is a must visit resort with everything taken care for you, not to mention the superb 18 hole golf course carved within the 175 acre estate.
GRD Rating 8.6
Rockliffe Hall Golf And Spa Resort
Darlington : County Durham : England
The five star hotel resort is set on a magnificent restored 18th century estate on the banks of the River Tees, just minutes from Darlington, it is a destination in itself and a five star home-from-home. Rockliffe Hall's state-of-the-art spa, world-class golf course, well-equipped meeting rooms, three restaurants and sublime service ensure it is the perfect place to escape and relax.
GRD Rating 8.8
Sheraton Soma Bay Resort
Red Sea : Eygpt : Egypt
Sheraton Soma Bay Resort is a stunning beachfront hotel inspired by Luxor's Karnak Temple Complex that is the ideal gathering place for friends and family.
GRD Rating 5.5
Stella Di Mare Golf Hotel
Ain Soukhna : Red Sea : Egypt
Gently embraced and surrounded by a beautiful golf course, the Stella Golf Hotel is the ultimate retreat for those requiring some quiet and peaceful tranquility.
GRD Rating 8.6
Turnberry
Ayrshire : Scotland : Scotland
Home to four Open Championshhips. This world-class golf, hotel and spa make Turnberry the ultimate golf break in Scotland. The luxurious accommodation and golf courses facilities and not to mention the stunning views will take your breath away.
GRD Rating 8.9
Pestana Golf Resort
Lagoa : Algarve : Portugal
The Pestana Golf Resort is superbly located on a level plateau, close to the picturesque fishing village of Carvoeiro, just a few minutes away from the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve and less than 3hrs away by plane from the main European capitals.
GRD Rating 8.7
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf
Hythe : Kent : England
Enjoy stunning Victorian grandeur on the seafront in Hythe, and soak up the spectacular views of the coast line and English Channel. The Hythe Imperial Hotel and Spa is one of the finest destination hotels of the South East, close to Dover Ferry Port, Eurostar, Ashford International and Canterbury.
GRD Rating 8.4
Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
Phuket : Thailand
A world-class 18 hole golf course created by the one and only Nicklaus Design. The Mission Hills Phuket Resort is a golfers dream situated on the paradise isle of Phuket. The Resort Hotel is located amongst mangroves with phenomenal ocean views.
GRD Rating 8.7
Dolce Chantilly
: Chantilly 60500 : France
Located close to Paris, this resort is one of Europe's most convenient and top golfing venues. The 4-star hotel is set in the wonderful Chantilly forest. Enjoy luxurious accommodation, fantastic dining and an extensive range of leisure leisure facilities including a fitness centre, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna & steam bath, tennis and mountain bike & hiking trails.
GRD Rating 8.6
Cottesmore Golf & Country Club
Crawley : West Sussex : England
Located in the West Sussex countryside, this ideal 36 hole parkland resort is situated in 247 acres of unspoiled grounds of the manor clubhouse. With two fantastic courses to choose from, a glorious golf break away must be had.
GRD Rating 8.4
GRD Rating 8.8
Le Meridien Vilnius
Vilnius : Lithuania
Overlooking two scenic lakes, Le Meridien Vilnius lies amidst 350 acres of lush countryside with pine and birch forests and is only minutes drive from Vilnius city centre and old town and offers access to the V Golf Club's stunning Championship course.
GRD Rating 8.6
China Fleet Country Club
Saltash : Cornwall : England
Located amidst the sweeping Cornish countryside, China Fleet is widely known for its second-to-none golfing facilities. China Feet Country Club have a wealth of experience when it comes to catering for golf breaks. Well-equipped apartments and top-quality dining facilities make fantastic additions to the challenging golf course, golf shop, driving range and practice facilities.
GRD Rating 8.6
Heythrop Park Resort
Oxfordshire : England
Heythrop Park Resort is a unique country estate seamlessly combining elegance with style.
GRD Rating 8.7
Penha Longa Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
Sintra : Portugal
Penha Longa Hotel Spa & Golf Resort stands out as one of the leading resorts in Portugal. Enjoy luxurious amenities worthy of royalty. Home to The Atlantic Course Ranked within the top 30 courses in Continental Europe, designed by the famed Robert Trent Jones Jr., is Sintra golf at its best.
GRD Rating 8.4
Orchardleigh Golf & Country Club
Frome : Somerset : United Kingdom
Located within an idyllic countryside setting and named as one of the premier layouts in the West of England, the 18 hole Brian Huggett course offers many picturesque and demanding holes.
GRD Rating 8.5
Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort
Woodbridge : Suffolk : England
Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa is an ideal location for Suffolk golf breaks and golf tuition breaks. Golfers can stay in the modern, comfortably appointed family owned hotel and can play the challenging 18 hole golf course, which has played host to prestigious events such as the Sky televised PGA Euro-Pro Tour. The breaks available also include dinner, full English breakfast, and complimentary access to the Health Club.
GRD Rating 8.6
Aphrodite Hills
8072 Paphos : Cyprus
Aphrodite Hills is the first ever fully integrated luxury resort to be opened in Cyprus. Set on a stunning plateau overlooking the crystal waters of the Mediterranean, the resort combines a wide choice of the finest accommodation with professional standard 18 hole golf and tennis academy facilities along with a state of the art spa and gymnasium complex plus childrens clubs, beach clubs and a whole host of other wide ranging leisure activities.
GRD Rating 8.7
Greetham Valley Golf Hotel Conference Centre
Oakham : Rutland : England
Greetham Valley is simply a superb venue for golfers to stay and play on a golf break in Rutland. With 45 glorious holes of golf, a welcoming Lounge Bar, superb food and a great choice of accommodation in the contemporary 3 Star Hotel, eco-friendly 4 Star Lodges or 4 Star holiday cottage, what more could a golfer wish for?
GRD Rating 8.7
Sandy Lane
St. James : Barbados
A luxury golf resort in the Caribbean that offers some of the best golf in the world. Home to three golf courses, The Old Nine, The Country Club and the world-renowned Green Monkey. Wherever you play, you will be enchanted by the spectacular terrain and the stunning views of Barbados coastline.
GRD Rating 8.9
St Mellion International Resort
Saltash : Cornwall : England
St Mellion has been transformed in recent years as a golfing destination. The complex now offers everything for a golfing break, corporate venue or membership package and at its heart two great courses, the Kernow and the Nicklaus. More words will be written about the Nicklaus course, but the old is also a great test of golf, shorter and undeniably easier than its more famous sibling, it has a real charm and benefits from the same high maintenance standards applied to the Championship course. St Mellion was founded by the Bond brothers. Martin and his late brother Herman were successful businessmen in the area and decided to do something rather special with St Mellion and hire Jack Nicklaus to design his first UK course. Crown Golf comprehensively remodelled the hotel, clubhouse, leisure facilities and courses. The total investment, which includes a completely new entrance and substantial property opportunities, was in the region of 20million. Eighty new bedrooms and three new restaurants have taken the accommodation to a new level the hotel has a crisp clean cut to its styling, which combines quality with comfort, with this style running throughout the whole site. The rooms are perfect examples delightfully lit, with generous proportions, huge and comfortable beds, great views of the course (most of the rooms overlook the 18th green and approach) and high spec bathrooms, complete with large baths perfect for relaxing after a round of golf. Each room also has climate control and wide screen television. The day-to-day operation of St Mellion is run by Stephen Towers who, as Resort Director, has had a busy workload and lots of issues to deal with. Golf Resorts Direct spoke with him 'The general reaction to the whole complex is excellent, people have been most kind with their comments, but also genuinely impressed with the additional features and extra service that we have offered in recent years. The hotel is a critical part of the business and we must keep good occupancy rates. If golfers have a great time while they are here, then our repeat trade will be good and our reputation will grow it is a big responsibility, but one that I am greatly enjoying.' Crown Golf is the largest group in Europe despite being based only in the UK. To give some idea of the scale, it is useful to remember that Crown has 2700 members, 7000 acres of land, 500 golf buggies, 11 pay and pay facilities and 14 golf academies. St Mellion is the flagship for the whole group and Golf Resorts Direct spoke with Jeff Chapman, owner of Crown Golf 'Im really pleased with the way that the St Mellion project has taken shape. Stephen Lewis, our Chief Executive for the whole group and his team, led locally by Resort Director, Stephen Towers, have done an amazing job. Since our major refit, St Mellion can now really compete with other top quality destinations in the UK and around the world. I am truly proud of the whole complex.' Mike Bush is the Course Manager and has been associated with St Mellion with the original developers, the Bond brothers, since the early 1990s. He has a strong background in course construction and later enjoyed the growing in period so much that he decided to retrain as a green keeper. Mike had been deputy course manager for five years before being promoted to the top job six years ago. He explained the changes to the courses 'Crown have spent approximately 2.5million on the courses over the last few years. The work is almost concluded on the Nicklaus course, which is obviously our flagship championship layout. We have enlarged most of the back tees, so that we can accommodate majot events. We have also remodelled all the bunkers, replacing all the sand with South Acre, a local sand, which has excellent percolation rates and therefore meets with USGA specification. The bunkers have been subtly reshaped, with most having new contours with a more bowl like feel this will toughen the course considerably for tournament play. All of the work was approved by Nicklaus design with whom we have an excellent relationship. We have also laid a new cart path around the entire complex, so those wishing to use buggies on either course, can do so with ease. We are very pleased with the work on the Kernow Course (the new name for the Old course). Nine greens in total have been rebuilt or repositioned and this will give us a better second course with an increased par (from 68 to 69). That doesnt really tell the whole story, as the course now has a much better routing, finishing right in front of the club house instead of several hundred yards away as previously.' Cornwall is a very special place and remains warmly embedded in the hearts of many of us. Perhaps it is the fabulous scenery, the most beautiful of coastlines, the traditions or the very friendly nature of the Cornish people perhaps a mix of all. When an outstandingly well planned golf and leisure complex such as St Mellion is set in such a splendid part of the world, it is hard not to be thrilled by the result. The best part of St Mellion is that it manages to achieve an intimacy and warmth with its customers. The bars, leisure, dining areas and hotel rooms are so well linked and arranged around the magnificent 18th hole that they all get great views and are involved with the course. With a team of six PGA teaching professionals, St Mellion offers the finest golf tuition and coaching in the South West and is the UK home of The Tournament Golf College. St Mellion have a pioneering golf coaching programme, Get into Golf, which for a fixed fee offers the novice golfer unlimited golf lessons, to get them to golf course standard within a short period of time. This programme encompasses everything from the technical aspects to rules and etiquette and an easy passage to becoming a member of this thriving golf club. David Moon heads up the professional team at St Mellion. Now responsible for Golf Operations, David has a been at the club for many years and seen the progress over the last few years 'It is really exciting to see all the ideas come together. We have a great golf academy and a Huxley teeing strip and an upgraded outfield complete with target greens further teaching areas. Our Get Into Golf programme has been extremely successful and we can encourage all family members to stay with us now, even if they previously were less inclined to play golf, we think we can tempt them.' St Mellion is surprisingly easy to get to being only a tank of fuel away from most parts of the UK, and for those who prefer to take to fly, then Plymouth City Airport is close by with a full range of destinations. St Mellion is an exceptionally well thought out and executed golfing destination. It has everything that you could possibly want from such a site, but that does not quite capture it all - St Mellion is really special and makes those visiting feel special too. It is without doubt one of the top destinations in the UK.
GRD Rating 8.8
Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa
Le Morne Peninsula : Mauritius
An elegant five-star resort, Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa is a haven of peace and tranquility - the ideal setting for your luxury holiday in Mauritius and the perfect sanctuary to renew your body and soul. Cascading pools dotted with islets bright with flowers, spacious wooden decks, terraces designed with sea views and tropical gardens planted with exotic trees make Dinarobin the symbol of tropical elegance in Mauritius.
GRD Rating 8.8
The Manor House & Ashbury Hotel
Devon : England
With 7 golf courses on site, impressive sports and leisure facilities the Ashbury Hotel is undoubtedly the most facilitated golf hotel in the UK. You will be guaranteed excellent all year round golf. A wide range of indoor sports and leisure facilities mean that there is something for everyone.
GRD Rating 8.5
Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club
East Sussex : England
Dale Hill is one of the finest golf hotels in the area. Offering fantastic accommodation, fine dining and two championship courses, it is not hard to see why Dale Hill has become one of the most in demand golf destinations in the South East.
GRD Rating 8.4
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
Co. Donegal : Ireland
Set within 36 holes of championship golf, the Sandy Hills Links, designed by Pat Ruddy of European fame and the Old Tom Morris Links originally laid out by the father of modern golf in 1891. The 60 bedroom hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities and is surrounded by miles of golden sandy beaches.
GRD Rating 8.6
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa
Ragusa : Sicily : Italy
The five-star Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa in Sicily opened in summer 2010, situated in the beautiful area of Donnafugata, a natural reserve just an hour by car from the Catania International Airport and only few kilometres from the Baroque city of Ragusa. It is unique, a place to take a relaxing golf holiday in one of the most enchanting locations in Sicily.
GRD Rating 8.8
Prince's Golf Club
Sandwich : Kent : England
27 holes of historic Kent links golf with the chance to stay in the superb new Lodge accommodation.
GRD Rating 8.7
Rudding Park
Harrogate : North Yorkshire : England
The Grade 1 listed Regency house of Rudding Park incorporates 21st-century comforts by fusing contemporary design with traditional elegance and offers a range of experiences to suit all tastes. The stylish 90 bedroom hotel also features a spa and private cinema and has achieved numerous accolades, including being voted best UK Hotel in TripAdvisors Travellers Choice Awards 2013.
GRD Rating 8.8
Chart Hills Golf Club
Biddenden : Kent : England
Chart Hills Golf Club is known as one of the finest modern golf courses in Europe. Designed personally by six times major winner and all-time great Nick Faldo, the location, the quality of the course itself, and the extensive and welcoming clientele and facilities set Chart Hills apart from the competition.
GRD Rating 8.9
Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa
Colchester : Essex : England
Considered to be the finest venue of its kind in East Anglia, the Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa offers 80 luxury hotel rooms and two 18-hole championship golf courses.
GRD Rating 8.6
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
Nr Dartmouth : Devon : England
Located in the South West this very picturesque and accommodating resort, offers some of the best facilities and standard of course in the region. The resort offers 27 holes of luscious parkland course stretching across the stunning Dartmouth countryside, idyllic for golf societies and groups.
GRD Rating 8.5
Bovey Castle
Devon : England
Bovey Castle is history, excitement, glamour and adventure. Where else can you wear your Hunter wellies at 8am, golf spikes at 3pm and Manolo Blahniks for dinner? But while guests can indulge in luxury, this is not a stuffy hotel where you are not allowed to sit on the furniture, or let your kids enjoy themselves.
GRD Rating 8.8
Vale Do Lobo Golf & Beach Resort
Almancil : Algarve : Portugal
Vale Do Lobo Golf & Beach Resort was the first development in the Algarve & is often credited for turning the region into a world-famous holiday destination, setting a high standard for new establishments. The resort is home to two of the finest golf courses in the Algarve region.
GRD Rating 8.7
Schwarz Alpine Resort
: Austria
Situated on the sunny Mieming Sun Plateau in Tyrol Austria, this family run 4 Star Hotel combines all the luxuries of a Premium Golf & Spa Resort with close attention to detail and a personal touch that you only get from a family business. Surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery you can simply get away from it all. While away the hours in our 4000 m2 Spa and let yourself be pampered by skilled staff. Soak up some rays of sunshine in beautiful award winning hotel gardens or pop across the road for a round of golf at the Mieming Golf Club. The Gault Millau rated fine dining is sure to tickle your taste buds. The Schwarz Luxury Golf and Spa Resort succeed in providing guests with everything you need to make your holiday in Austria unforgettable.
GRD Rating 8.7
The Oxfordshire
Oxford : Oxfordshire : England
The Oxfordshire is situated in the heart of the beautiful Chilterns. Accessible, comfortable and luxurious, the hotel and resort offer you a chance to play a one of the countrys most prestigious golf courses.
GRD Rating 8.7
Stoke Park
Buckinghamshire : England
An historic site with the most luxuriously appointed leisure facilities.
GRD Rating 8.9
The Els Club
Emirates Road : Dubai : United Arab Emirates
Having received awards from Troon Golf, Links Magazine, Golf Inc, CNBC, Golf Digest and others the world's first Els Club is well on its way to achieving International acclaim since its opening in 2008.
GRD Rating 8.9
