MARRIOTT SPROWSTON MANOR HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 4*

The Manor Course, as it is now known, was in need of some attention, and the management wisely turned to Ross McMurray of European Golf Design, a highly regarded architect who was also commissioned to oversee improvements at Woburn, and the 2010 Ryder Cup venue in Wales, the Celtic Manor Resort. The resultant 6,547 yards comprise one of the area's best courses, and have already hosted the PGA Europro players.

The excellent putting surfaces are constructed in line with USGA principles, ensuring superb condition and adding to the terrific outcome. The golf course is ably assisted by Sprowston Manor's fantastic new practice facility, complete with a 27-bay floodlit range and the expertise of no less than 5 PGA professionals, all reputed for their superb tuition.

The challenge at the 7^th, the Manor's signature hole, is to avoid the water that skirts the fairway.

Sprowston Manor exudes historic charm from the moment you enter, with an avenue of towering oaks guiding the way up the drive to the elegant manor house, originally constructed in 1559.

The delightful estate is encircled by ancient trees, giving it a fantastically tranquil isolation, and making it the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. The 94 guest bedrooms have benefited from recent investment, and are now extremely comfortable.

The tasteful décor is continued in the magnificent suites and romantic four-poster bedrooms, which can add that certain luxury for a special occasion. All the rooms are fitted with modern features such as high-speed internet connection, satellite television and sumptuous bedding and linen.

With the great facilities, including the golf course, and the delights of the cathedral city of Norwich on its doorstep, Sprowston Manor is a tasteful choice for your next golfing break.

The decadent Fontana Spa is a classy health and beauty clinic, offering treatments like body scrubs and wraps, pedicures, manicures, facials, massages and waxes. The neighbouring leisure club boasts an indoor swimming pool, well-equipped gym, children's pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam room.

Under the shimmering chandeliers of the Manor Restaurant, diners will enjoy cuisine that has been awarded an AA Rosette.

The Zest Café and Bar overlooks the final green, and serves a variety of great snacks, meals and drinks throughout the day.

The Gurney Bar is open late for those in search of a tipple or two.

Meetings/Conferences

Marriott Sprowston Manor is one of the stand outs in England’s East for business events, offering a state-of-the-art complex of 12 high specification meeting rooms. The Norfolk Suites, Sprowston Manor’s largest, is capable of hosting up to 500 people, while the comprehensive conference rooms can be adapted to meet the needs of each individual event. The business centre is supported by expert catering, high quality audio visual technology and wireless internet access.