UK Golf Break for the family?

[Daff]

Looking to take the family (wife, an 11 year old and 13 year old) away for a UK summer break (probably 5 nights or so) with golf included. Both kids play to a good standard and the wife would like a pool or spa, etc on site to while away the time while we play golf. We went to Ashbury Manor last year and enjoyed that but I'm wondering if there's anywhere else similar that is worth consideration?

Anybody stayed anywhere similar or have any other suggestions?

Cheers

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Ramside Hall, Durham would tick the boxes. Good base for the area as well.

Matfen Hall would as well but it can be a bit wedding heavy.

 

[Mel Smooth]

You considered a Haven site or something similar? I've looked at stopping at the one near Porthmadog, loads of good quality courses nearby, and plenty do on the site as well, especially for the kids when you've finished golfing.

 

[IanM]

Strady Parc Hotel in Llanelli. Decent hotel in striking distance of Machynys, Ashburnham etc

 

[Neilds]

Down here in the South West you could look at Bowood or Manor House (Castle Combe). Both are great courses with hotels and spa. If you wish to play a few different courses there are plenty in the Bath and Bristol area, or just a short trip into the Cotswolds for places such as Minchinghampton.

 

[Albo]

St Andrews, they have 7 courses you can get a 3 day unlimited golf pass (not including the Old course). Plenty places to stay and loads to do around the town

 

[Mel Smooth]

St Andrews, they have 7 courses you can get a 3 day unlimited golf pass (not including the Old course). Plenty places to stay and loads to do around the town

Wouldn't mind that myself tbh.

 

[Albo]

Wouldn't mind that myself tbh.

Have done it twice and will do so again this year, booked for March 31st weekend. Shoulder season is relatively good value once the clocks go forward, you can easily get 36 a day in, with lunch between. We just get an air H&M type affair, £180 for the ticket in shoulder season

 

[Mel Smooth]

Have done it twice and will do so again this year, booked for March 31st weekend. Shoulder season is relatively good value once the clocks go forward, you can easily get 36 a day in, with lunch between. We just get an air H&M type affair, £180 for the ticket in shoulder season

Thanks for the info, I'm away skiing in Feb so the boss lady might not be happy if I bugger off on a golf trip a few weeks later, but I'll definitely look into it at some point.

 

[Daff]

Thanks everyone, lots to look at here. I really like the St Andrews idea
Cheers

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Incidentally, if money is no barrier then look at Gleneagles. It's fabulous, but not cheap if you are also staying on site etc

 

[Banchory Buddha]

https://www.royalmarinebrora.com/

Right on the golf course, one of Scotland's best, and close to Dornoch, Tain, Golspie if you want some variety

 

[IanM]

https://www.royalmarinebrora.com/

Right on the golf course, one of Scotland's best, and close to Dornoch, Tain, Golspie if you want some variety

Great suggestion... I think this needs a visit!

 

[r0wly86]

St Mellion just over the border in Cornwall.

2 courses, the Kernow which is decent club course and the Nicklaus which is a beast of championship course, previously held European Tour events. The Hotel is lovely, good food, and the spa and pool is very nice that also does treatments.

Pretty close to the sea, plenty of course nearby, and a lovely part of the world

 

[Dando]

https://www.royalmarinebrora.com/

Right on the golf course, one of Scotland's best, and close to Dornoch, Tain, Golspie if you want some variety

that looks like a great place to visit

 

[tomshanks]

Barnham Broom in Norfolk. Two decent courses to choose from and Hotel, Spa, Gym etc to choose from.

 

[Dando]

have a look at Forest Pines

 

[CliveW]

If considering St Andrews look at these... Old Course Hotel or Fairmont Hotel.

 

[babylonsinger]

Strady Parc Hotel in Llanelli. Decent hotel in striking distance of Machynys, Ashburnham etc

Never thought I'd see the day where Llanelli was recommended as a place for a family break

Great courses around there but far nicer to stay around Mumbles - Llanelli is pretty grim

 

[IanM]

Never thought I'd see the day where Llanelli was recommended as a place for a family break

Great courses around there but far nicer to stay around Mumbles - Llanelli is pretty grim

Point taken... we didn't venture out of the hotel after dark! Mumbles brings Pennard, Langland etc into play!