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Indulge yourself with an eight day tour of the UK’s best golf courses. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, the United Kingdom has something for everyone.

Day 1 and Day 2

Upon arrival at London Heathrow Airport you will be met by our Luxury Transport Operator who will transfer you and your luggage and clubs to The Grove Hotel at Watford.

The Grove Hotel, London’s Country Estate

The Grove, located at Chandlers Cross, Hertfordshire in the South of England has everything you’d expect from a grand luxury country house hotel - but with a twist. The service is genuinely welcoming and friendly, certainly not stuffy. The unique style is a mix of traditional elegance and hip, contemporary design which we call “groovy grand”.

With 300-acres of park and woodlands, an award-winning spa, world championship golf course, and three restaurants, there are so many reasons to get into The Grove!

The Grove is part of the largest family-owned and run luxury hotel group in England. We have a commitment to friendly, personal service and a resistance to overbearing corporate direction. The Grove golf course in Hertfordshire, is widely regarded as one of the finest new golf courses in Europe and offers an outstanding 18 hole championship golf course located in 300 acres of mature parkland just 18 miles from central London.

Day 3 & 4 – The Belfry – Home of the PGA in the UK

Transfer either by luxury helicopter ( transfers suitable for max 4 players) or Mercedes Viano to the famous Belfry Resort Hotel and Golf Club near Birmingham.

You probably know something about the history of the Belfry. Maybe you sae the four historic Ryder Cups, the 1985 tournament delivering team Europe’s first victory in 28 years.

The Hotel set in acres of rolling North Warwickshire countryside, offering 324 bedrooms some with stunning views of the famous course. You may not know about the superb spa and leisure club, featuring tem treatment rooms, two spa pools and a Fire and Ice experience.

As the UK Headquarters of the PGA and the spiritual home of The Ryder Cup, the noble game and The Belfry are linked. There are two stunning Championship courses within five hundred and fifty acres. Play The Brabazon, internationally recognized and home of the Quinn Insurance British Masters. The PGA National, England’s only PGA course, or The Derby a shorter relaxed course for players of all levels

The shop at The Belfry is Europe’s largest on course golf and lifestyle store, stocking all the major brands, such as Nike, Cutter and Buck and Hillfiger.

Day 5 and 6

Transfer to the new 5 star Rockcliffe Hall Hotel in Northern England ,

Only 20 miles from the historic city of Durham, on the North Yorkshire border, Rockliffe Hall will redefine 5-star luxury, with the facilities, people and service making it one of the finest new resort destinations in the North of England. Set in 375 acres of stunning countryside, on the banks of the River Tees and within the picturesque village of Hurworth, stands a 5-star hotel, a championship golf course and one of the largest spas in the country.

Award winning course architect Marc Westenborg has created one of the longest and most challenging courses in European golf. Whilst designed to give tour professionals a true test, the five individually designed tee positions allow players of all abilities the chance to enjoy a quite an unforgettable golfing experience. Encased in 300 acres of stunning countryside and situated on the banks of the river Tees, the course has been created with the environment in mind, introducing three new lakes and eight beautiful reed beds which fit seamlessly into the County Durham countryside.

For those who need to sharpen their game, we are creating a most comprehensive practice and academy facility. Featuring a 300 yard driving range, with both covered and grass teaching bays, short game practice area with fairway bunkers and naturally a superb practice putting green. The stunning 14,000 sq ft Club House nestling just off the eighteenth green, exudes quality. Luxurious changing rooms, spikes bar, lounge bar with extensive all day menu serving “British classics”, valet parking and panoramic views over the course, is designed with the needs of the modern golfer very much in mind. The perfect place to relax with family and friends after playing that perfect round!

Day 7, 8 and 9

Transfer to the Old Course at St Andrews: The Home of Golf

The Old Course Hotel is a deluxe five red-star resort hotel of exceptional quality offering its own golf course, luxury spa and four restaurants. Spectacular views of the Old Course links, Fife coastline and St Andrews—Scotland’s oldest university town. The highly professional and friendly staff create a welcoming ambience.

St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. Overlooks the world-famous Old Course, to which it owes its name, and borders the fairway of the infamous Road Hole (17th). Served by four airports; Edinburgh 52 miles, Dundee 11 miles (domestic/private flights only), Glasgow 100 miles, St Andrews Leuchars Air Base (private/chartered aircraft up to Boeing 737 by arrangement). Leuchars Railway Station 4 miles (regular services London Kings Cross via Edinburgh).

The Old Course Hotel was built in 1968 by British Transport and sold to European Ferries in 1982 after the Thatcher Government’s privatisation programme. Upgraded and re-opened by HRH The Princess Royal to accommodate the 1984 Open, it was then bought in 1988 by an international consortium called The Old Course Limited. The hotel re-opened in 1990 after a total refurbishment and in 1992 Kosaido Co. Ltd. joined The Old Course Ltd. becoming the majority shareholder. In May 2000, over £5m was invested to create The Millennium Wing for The Open. Further investment in 2002 tripled the spa in size. In October 2004, Kohler, Wis. – Kohler Co., bought the Old Course Hotel and Duke’s Course. This magnificent resort has been lavishly refurbished and features 35 beautiful suites including 16 Old Course Suites with silk-lined walls. A total of 23 suites have been completely redesigned with sumptuous interiors by star French designer, Jacques Garcia (of Hôtel Costes, Paris and Hôtel Metropole, Monte Carlo fame) – think rich, red, divine opulence. The majority of the suites have private balconies with picture-postcard views of the Old Course and the town of St Andrews. Many of the suites also feature the distinctive Kohler bathroom products, including the Kohler chromatherapy (colour therapy) baths.

Alternative Options

Take a journey to Inverness and stay in one of three of our Exclusive Use properties:

Aldouri Castle, Inverness

Exclusive Use Castle situated right on the banks of Loch Ness

Nestling on the quiet southern shore of the famous Loch Ness, close to the city of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Aldourie Castle Estate offers you a rare taste of Highland living at its best. The castle has thirteen double bedroom and two single rooms available for use.

Achnagairn House, Inverness

For larger groups the house offers twenty five single occupancy rooms but can cater for up to fifty guests. Achnagairn stands in fifteen acres of grounds with a river and woodlands complete with ancient trees.

Cortes House, Near Aberdeen

Cortes House sleeps up to thirty people in the main house in double rooms. The House is set within five acres of lawns and picturesque Scottish woodland.

Day 9 – Depart from Scotland

Prices for tailor made packages on application