THE GOLF VACATIONER
health · wealth · and the pursuit of happiness                         

issue no. 1

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

We are off on a 'Golf & Spa' weekend break to 'The Park' near Bath (two 18 hole golf courses for the chaps; the new Thermae Spa in Bath for ladies -- no, I am not being sexist, everyone had complete freedom of choice). This is a venue I have not really come across before but I will provide a review in the next newsletter.
 
This small regional sample of 'Accommodation with Golf" venues -- from the hundreds of venues to be found in England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales -- should assist you a little in your pursuit of happiness.

SPACE

Please note that I do not receive any commissions or bungs for promoting these particular choices. They are simply randomly selected, on a regional basis, from the hundreds of golf break venues to be found in The Golf Break Guide: Great Britain & Ireland 

NORTH OF ENGLAND
Cheshire
Leasowe Castle Hotel

The Castle part dates back to 1592 and was built for Ferdinand, 2nd Heir to the English throne, to allow him to watch horse racing on the Meols sands.
Most of the en-suite rooms have views over Leasowe Golf Course and the sea beyond.
Health & fitness club
Conference centre.
Local courses include: Leasowe; Royal Liverpool; Wirral; Royal Birkdale; Formby
All-inclusive Golf Packages are available.

Leasowe Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside CH46 3RF, England
Tel: +44 151 606 9191                      
 Fax: +44 151 678 5551
reservations@leasowecastle.com      
www.leasowecastle.com

CENTRAL ENGLAND
Bedfordshire
Beadlow Manor

2 star hotel with 23 bedrooms
Conference facilities for up to 200.
Two 18 hole championship golf courses and a 25 bay floodlit driving range.

Beadlow, Near Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5PH, England
Tel: +44 (0)1525 860800                  
Fax: +44 (0)1525 861345
info@beadlowmanor.co.uk             
www.beadlowmanor.co.uk


SOUTH OF ENGLAND
Royal Berkshire
Donnington Grove Country Club

24 Bedroom Hotel located within a beautifully renovated 18th Century Gothic house and set in 550 acres.
18 hole Golf Course.

Grove Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2LA, England
Tel: +44 1635 581000                        
Fax: +44 1635 552259
enquiries@donnington-grove.com       
www.donnington-grove.com

EAST COAST OF IRELAND
County Dublin
Citywest Hotel, Conference, Leisure & Golf Resort

4 star 1147 bedroom hotel and one of Europe's most popular conference venues.
Two 18 hole championship golf courses designed by Christy O'Conner Jr.

Saggart, County Dublin, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)1 401 0500                    
Fax: +353 (0)1 401 0945
info@citywesthotel.com                      
www.citywesthotel.com


CENTRAL IRELAND
County Carlow
Mount Wolseley Country Resort

142 bedroom hotel
Spa
Leisure club
Boutique
Conference centre.
4 bedroom self-catering holiday homes.
18 hole par 72 7198 yard championship parkland course.

Tullow, County Carlow, Ireland
Tel: +353 59 91 51674                      
Fax: +353 59 91 52123
reservations@mountwolseley.ie          
www.mountwolseley.ie


WEST COAST OF IRELAND
County Clare
The Lodge at Doonbeg

15 Lodge Suites
Fine dining
Spa
Real estate.
18 hole Greg Norman links course.

Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland
Tel: +353 65 9055602                        
Fax: +353 65 9055247
reservations@doonbeggolfclub.com    
www.doonbeggolfclub.com


NORTHERN IRELAND
County Antrim
Hilton Templepatrick Hotel & Golf Club

Accommodation in traditional guestrooms, junior suites, deluxe and executive rooms.
Tee off at the 18 hole woodland golf course.
Swim in the pool or play tennis on one of 2 all-weather courts.
Savour Irish beef in Treffner's restaurant.
10 meeting rooms for 2-500.
15 minutes' drive from Belfast International Airport by free shuttle.

Castle Upton Estate, Templepatrick, County Antrim BT39 0DD, Northern Ireland
Tel: +44 28-94435500                         
Fax: +44 28-94435511
www.hilton.co.uk

NORTH OF SCOTLAND
Aberdeenshire
Castle Hotel

Traditional country house hotel with 2 suites, 2 deluxe rooms and 14 standard rooms.
Originally built as a family home for the Dukes of Gordon during the 18th century and then later refurbished using the stones from Huntly Castle.

Golf and Spa Package includes two nights accommodation in a standard double or twin, sherry upon arrival, three-course table d’hote dinner, full Scottish breakfast, choice of spa therapy or round of local links golf and personalised gift.

Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 4SH, Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)1466 792696                  
Fax: +44 (0)1466 792641
info@castlehotel.uk.com             
www.castlehotel.uk.com


CENTRAL SCOTLAND
Angus
Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort

Luxury self-catering lodges
Leisure spa
Driving range
Loch fishing
Osprey centre.
18 hole par 72 parkland course with varied and challenging holes.

Fowlis, Dundee, Angus DD2 5LP, Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)1382 581374                
Fax: +44 (0)1382 581102
info@piperdam.com                   
www.piperdam.com


SOUTH OF SCOTLAND
Ayrshire
Belleisle House Hotel

Imposing Country House Hotel, set in a public park with a 36 hole golf course.

Doonfoot Road, Ayr KA7 4DU
Tel: +44 1292 442331               
Fax: +44 1292 445325
www.belleislehotel.co.uk

NORTH WALES
Conwy
Rhos-on-Sea Golf Course & Hotel

Dormy House Hotel, above the clubhouse, with 12 recently refurbished en-suite bedrooms and offering good value accommodation in a scenic setting.
18 hole par 69 parkland golf course, located next to Rhos-on-Sea promenade.
2 night/3 day golf packages start from £85.00 per person.

Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy County LL30 3PU, Wales
Tel: +44 (0)1525 860800       
Fax: +44 (0)1525 861345
info@rhosgolf.co.uk             
www.rhosgolf.co.uk


MID-WALES
Ceredigion
Penrhos Golf & Country Club

Golf & Country Club Hotel set in 150 acres of lush green countryside in the Wyre Valley.
15 Junior suites
Luxury mobile homes
Leisure centre
Conference facilities.
18 hole course
9 hole course
Driving range.

Llanrhystud, Ceredigion SY23 5AY
Tel: +44 151 606 9191              
Fax: +44 151 678 5551
enquiries@penrhosgolf.co.uk     
www.penrhosgolf.co.uk


SOUTH WALES
Vale Of Glamorgan
The Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort

Luxurious 143 bedroom, 4* hotel set amidst over 600 acres of beautiful parkland, which was once part of the estate of Hensol Castle.
2 championship golf courses
Wales' largest health spa
Dining in both formal and casual surroundings
Exceptional sporting facilities
15 minutes from Cardiff city centre and International Airport

Hensol Park, Hensol, Nr Cardiff, Glamorgan CF72 8JY, Wales
Tel: +44 1443 667800              
Fax: +44 1443 667801
reservations@vale-hotel.com     
www.vale-hotel.com

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