Golf originated in the UK, in the green landscapes of Scotland. Today, you’ll find some great golf resorts in the United Kingdom, ideal for a sporting holiday. Check out our list and plan your perfect golf holidays in the United Kingdom.
The Grove Hotel
Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire, WD17 3NL Watford, UK.
The golf course at the Grove has a series pedigree: it has hosted the British Masters tournament and the World Golf Championship. Tiger Woods won one of his many WGC titles here in 2006, and the course is extremely popular with both domestic and foreign players. The luxury hotel also has a fully-equipped spa, fitness classes and a sustainably-sourced restaurant.
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Golf course at The Grove Hotel
Bovey Castle
North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, TQ13 8RE Moretonhampstead, UK.
As well as its 18-hole championship course, this incredible, historic castle offers activities like hunting and fishing. It has a heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, a spa and a game restaurant that serves meat shot on the local moors. The rooms have a classic, traditional British style, and children can enjoy falconry displays and nature walks.
Bovey Castle Hotel
Rockliffe Hall Golf & Spa
Hurworth-on-Tees, DL2 3HA Darlington, UK.
The parkland course at Rockliffe Hall is one of the longest tracks in Europe. It has a strategic design, and its 18 holes are sure to test even the most experienced golfers. This luxury hotel also has a superb spa with massages and treatments, three restaurants – including a fine dining option – and outdoor sports for the whole family to enjoy.
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Golf course at the Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa
Rudding Park Hotel
Rudding Park – Follifoot, HG3 1JH Harrogate, UK.
Set in a rolling country estate, Rudding Park Hotel has a championship 18-hole course, a 6-hole short course, a driving range and practice facilities. The other major draw is its rooftop spa, complete with a hammam, sauna, hydrotherapy pools and more. Each room comes with its own en-suite steam room.
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Golf course at the Rudding Park Hotel
Carden Park Golf Resort & Spa
Broxton Road, CH3 9DQ Chester, UK.
Carden Park has two championship courses, one of which was designed by Jack Niklaus. It has plenty to keep all sporty guests happy, with quad biking, an aerial ropes course, off-roading, a swimming pool and more. Its spa is spectacular, and the hotel bar serves sparkling wine produced in its very own vineyard.
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Golf course at the Carden Park Hotel
Isle of Eriska Spa & Golf Hotel
Ledaig, PA37 1SD Oban, UK.
This one-of-a-kind hotel is set on an island inside Loch Creran. Its small 9-hole course, putting green, and driving range make it a great place for newcomers to golf to get started. It also has a relaxing spa, complete with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. Relax in the piano room or go fishing in the loch.
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Golf course at the Isle of Eriska Spa & Golf Hotel
The Gleneagles Hotel
Auchterarder, PH3 1NF Auchterarder, UK.
This famous golf resort offers no fewer than three championship courses, as well as a separate 9-hole course. The restaurant boasts two Michelin stars, and the spa is one of the finest in Scotland. There are indoor and outdoor pools, and activities on offer include archery, segway tours of the grounds and croquet.
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Golf course at the Gleneagles Hotel
Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux
Muirfield, EH31 2EG Gullane, UK.
This hotel stands right on the edge of the Muirfield championship golf course, but that’s not the only attraction: there are 22 courses within 10 miles (16 km), making it a superb base for a Scottish golfing odyssey. The luxury restaurant serves traditional French cuisine with a Scottish twist, and the hotel’s activities include clay pigeon shooting, croquet, fishing and tennis.
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Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux
Fairmont Hotel St Andrews
St Andrews, KY16 8PN St Andrews, UK.
St Andrews is known worldwide as the home of golf, and this hotel has two impressive championship courses. On the edge of town, the Fairmont has a shuttle bus that will take guests into the centre to see the sights. It has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and several dining options.
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Fairmont Hotel St Andrews
Rusacks Hotel St Andrews
Pilmour Links, KY16 9JQ St Andrews, UK.
This hotel is in the perfect location if you’d like to play on the Old Course, the world’s oldest and most famous golf course. This town centre hotel lets you combine a golfing holiday in the United Kingdom with a bit of sightseeing, as you can easily walk to St Andrews Castle or the cathedral. Its restaurant serves impressive surf & turf dishes.
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Golf course of the Rusacks Hotel St Andrews
The Celtic Manor Resort
Coldra Woods, NP18 1HQ Newport, UK.
This luxury resort hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup and has three full championship golf courses to conquer. On the spectacular estate, you’ll find something for the whole family, from an award-winning spa to a treetop adventure course. Youngsters can learn about golf with two adventure golf courses, and everyone will love the fine dining restaurants and swimming pools.
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The Celtic Manor Resort
Dunoon Hotel
Gloddaeth Avenue, LL30 2DW Llandudno, UK.
This Welsh hotel offers easy access to both the North Wales Golf Club and the Maesdu Golf Club. Both of these offer the thrills and challenges typical of a coastal course, with winds forcing golfers to think strategically. The hotel is full of elegant charm, friendly service and beautiful antique decor.
Lounge with fireplace at the Dunoon Hotel
Vale Resort
Hensol Park Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8JY Cardiff, UK.
Right on the edge of Cardiff, this smart hotel lets you combine games of golf with a visit to the Welsh capital. It has two championship courses, a swimming pool and plenty of sporting facilities. The spa is a real highlight, with a hot tub, sauna, steam room and a range of massage treatments for you to enjoy. There’s a champagne bar with a grand piano, a fine dining restaurant and a casual bistro – something for all tastes.
Vale Resort
Lough Erne Resort
Belleek Road, BT93 7ED Enniskillen, UK.
One of the finest hotels in Northern Ireland, this spectacular resort includes two championship golf courses, a stunning infinity pool and a Thai-inspired spa. The on-site Faldo Academy provides tuition and assistance for those who want to improve their game, and the stunning lake views make it easy to relax between rounds.
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Lough Erne Resort
Slieve Donard Hotel & Spa
Downs Road, BT33 OAH Newcastle, UK.
This coastal Northern Irish hotel is best known for its spa, which includes a pool, sauna, steam room and more. It gives access to the Royal County Down Golf Club, one of Northern Ireland’s finest. When not playing a round, enjoy the sweeping views of the Irish Sea, or dine on local produce at the spectacular restaurant.
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Golf course with sea view at the Slieve Donard Hotel & Spa
