CARLYON BAY HOTEL 4*

The view down the opening hole as it tracks the edge of the cliffs is awe-inspiring, and the proximity of the trouble to the right will strike fear into the hearts of slicers. The front nine follows the coastline, before golfers turn home and tackle the closing stretch, which traverses the parkland further inland.

Resident PGA professional Mark Rowe runs accredited golf clinics at Carlyon Bay's excellent academy, where the tuition is tailor-made according to the specific requirements of every student.

A slice off the first tee will leave your ball in the St. Austell Bay at the foot of the cliffs.

Small touches of luxury are evident throughout the Carlyon Bay Hotel, which is geared towards providing guests with the ultimate in comfortable hospitality. Many of the 86 bedrooms command amazing views across the bay and out to sea, while all are decorated in a traditional high quality fashion, and feature the necessary modern facilities like satellite television.

The dramatic setting that surrounds the Carlyon Bay Hotel may be the highlight of a visit to this Cornish haven, but the hotel itself will leave a lasting impression as a result of the luxurious accommodation and personal service.

Carlyon Bay has no shortage of options for the non-golfers among you, with heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, saunas, a spa pool and a solarium. The more active will appreciate the outdoor tennis courts, adventure playgrounds and the wide expanses of beautiful gardens to explore, while the snooker table is the ideal place to unwind in the evenings. The health and beauty salon offers a range of indulgent specialities including facials, aromatherapy and reflexology that are backed up by the E'Spa product range.

The chefs at Carlyon Bay are dedicated to sending out top quality cuisine, and are committed to sourcing their meat and fish from local West Country producers.

With a choice of elegant private rooms and suites, Carlyon Bay is well-equipped to host corporate outings and events of any size.