UK golf break suggestion - south of England

[londonlewis]

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a golf break in the South of England for me, the wife, our newborn daughter and my in-laws?

In laws both play golf to a very good standard, my wife doesn't play at all and we would ideally have enough to keep us busy outside of playing golf as well.

Historically we have holidayed at St Mellion, Cornwall which was a great set up as it has 2 golf courses as well as amenities for young families.

Cost is a factor, location is a factor (we live in Surrey, in laws live in Suffolk) so it needs to be commutable within 2-4 hours from their.

Thanks!

 

[srixon 1]

Some great courses in the Bournemouth area. A couple of them have accommodation too. Dudsbury and The Dorset Golf and Country Club.

 

[Region3]

Never been there, but this place looks like it has loads to do other than the 7 golf courses.

http://www.manorhousehotel.co.uk/

 

[Paperboy]

Never been there, but this place looks like it has loads to do other than the 7 golf courses.

http://www.manorhousehotel.co.uk/

Gary those courses are ok, but poor drainage in winter time. Although there is a lot of other activities to be done.

 

[richart]

Some great courses in the Bournemouth area. A couple of them have accommodation too. Dudsbury and The Dorset Golf and Country Club.

If you are in that area you need to play Broadstone, Parkstone and Ferndown. Bournemouth is full of very old people though.

 

[srixon 1]

If you are in that area you need to play Broadstone, Parkstone and Ferndown. Bournemouth is full of very old people though.

You can also add Remedy Oak to that list.

 

[SocketRocket]

Dartmouth Golf & CC is a nice place and very reasonable.

For families you could also look as Ashbury http://ashburygolfresort.com/Pages/19/Ashbury-Hotel.html

 

[JCW]

What time of the year you looking at , you have around 26 courses in the area , Meyrick Pk has a gym and swimming pool as well as a small hotel Dudsbury and East Dorset are summer tracks , there are a few hotels that do golf as well , we also have the BIC here for shows and others to keep the non golfers busy , if its the summer time then you do well to find anywhere to beat Bournemouth ...................EYG

 

[sane_eric]

Dartmouth Golf & CC is a nice place and very reasonable.

Seconded, been there many times. 2 courses and leisure facilities. Courses are good fun to play. Hotel and self catering lodges.

 

[londonlewis]

Thank you for all the advice, I'll do some research on the suggested places.
In terms of time of year - not sure yet but I imagine it could be any time between Feb and June.

I'm looking forward to getting out on a golf course some time soon but with a 17 day old daughter I can't imagine the wife agreeing to this just yet!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Congratulations on becoming a dad Lewis.

I suggest a resort type course so HID does not feel excluded by the golfers.

 

[londonlewis]

Congratulations on becoming a dad Lewis.

I suggest a resort type course so HID does not feel excluded by the golfers.

Thank you so much DfT, very kind!
I agree - I think it is most important to keep the wife entertained (as well as the opportunity for her to be pampered), that would go down a treat.

 

[Vice]

I know you said cost is a factor, but there are some good deals that come and go

http://www.celtic-manor.com/family