golf breaks in the UK & Ireland

Write your own chapter in golf history in the United Kingdom and Ireland. You'll golf where the game began on courses so beautiful they'll take your mind off your score. hotelbook® brings you the most unique golf resorts in the UK and Ireland. Experience where it all began at St. Andrews Bay Golf Resort & Spa, a five-star golf hotel with a spectacular view of the bay and world-class resort amenities. For a weekend golf break or a full out golf holiday, hotelbook.com will help you find the perfect UK and Ireland golf destination.

featured golf in the UK

For an unforgettable golf holiday, visit the United Kingdom and experience not only challenging courses, but the deep history of the ancient sport. Any true golf aficionado makes at least one pilgrimage to the UK to hit the links. Of course, topping the list is a trek up to Scotland to visit Saint Andrews or one of the other courses where the game was first started. However, from the north of England, to the Midlands on to the greater London area, there are quite literally hundreds of excellent courses to choose from.

Five Lakes Resort Essex, United Kingdom
Five Lakes Resort offers total relaxation in the Essex Countryside. Set on 320 acres the hotel features two 18-hole golf courses, putting greens and a covered and lit driving range (ideal for evening practice). Other activities available on site include tennis, squash, badminton, indoor swimming pool and fitness facilities. After a hard day at play, rejuvenate at Viverano’s Health and Beauty Spa. Relax in one of 12 private treatment rooms and select from a range of procedures including massage, aromatherapy, reflexology to manicures and pedicures. At the end of the day, dine in the luxurious Camelot Restaurant or more informal Bejerano’s Brasserie. There is even a Sports Bar if you fancy a drink and quick snack.

featured golf breaks to Ireland

Stunning landscape, magnificent backdrops and over 300 golf courses are just a few reasons why golfers travel to Ireland for a spectacular golf holiday. With such diverse courses, there is truly something for every golfer in Ireland. Hotelbook.com is pleased to be able to offer some of the very best golf destinations in Ireland so that you can plan a memorable golf break.

Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links Dublin, Ireland
In true Irish style, the Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links began life as the 19th century home of the Jameson Whiskey family. It has since been transformed into a luxury 4-star resort. The hotel features the Portmarnock Golf Links, an 18-hole golf course designed by Masters Champion Bernhard Langer and is set out on 180 acres of hilly seaside terrain. It is rated one of the top golf courses in Ireland. At the hotel, enjoy views of either the golf course or the sea, and be sure to stop in to Osborne Restaurant for a sampling of modern Irish cuisine. Having received the AA Two Rosette Award, it is a dining opportunity that cannot be missed.