GRAND HOTEL BARRIÉRE DINARD 5*
Dinard Golf is just a short drive from the Grand Hotel Barrière Dinard.
Established in 1887, Dinard is France's second-oldest club, but British visitors should not be surprised if it feels like home; although it is located on the Breton coast, Dinard was actually founded by a group of British settlers led by Scotsman Tom Dunn.
Spectacular views of the Emerald Coast may be the most memorable feature of a round at Dinard, but the course itself is a real gem. The British accent is accentuated by the sandy turf, as well as the gorse and heather that adorn the landscape.
Measuring just 5,815 yards, Dinard is relatively short, but the ever-present coastal winds that sweep across the cliff-top location make low scoring a real feat. Internationally renowned for its quality and revered in France for its historic past, Dinard is an essential component of any good golfing tour of the Brittany region.
For over 150 years, the Grand Hotel Barrière has dominated the seafront opposite Saint-Malo, and is a top quality traditional hotel.
The quintessential character of the building has been considerately maintained, while the best contemporary facilities and amenities have been installed to offer excellent accommodation to visitors to the popular resort town.
Perfectly situated for access to the seafront, the casino and the walled city of Saint-Malo, the Grand Hotel Barrière is a fantastic choice for both golf and leisure travellers to the popular Brittany coastline.
While the Breton coastline offers you the chance to experience sports and activities like kite-surfing and sand-yachting, the exercise is a little more serene at the hotel itself; guests can enjoy the swimming pool, sauna, and hammam, while the free bike hire will allow you to explore every corner of Dinard. The town's tennis centre has some 15 courts, and also offers facilities for enthusiastic squash players.
The Place des Halles is home to Dinard's bustling market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and you should enjoy a walk along the promenade at the seafront. Just a short drive away, the walled city of Saint-Malo is a popular tourist attraction. The town was once divided from the mainland, but is now inseparably attached. Notable attractions include the cathedral of St. Vincent and the chateau of Saint-Malo, but the city walls are surely the most impressive feature; rising up from the mouth of the Rance River, the concrete structure is a wonderfully imposing structure. Saint-Malo also has one of Europe's highest concentrations of seafood restaurants, with oysters being a particular highlight. The area's other main draw is Mont Saint-Michel, an island city that rises from the waves; the site is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is adorned with an ancient monastery at its summit.
The Casino Barrière de Dinard is a superb Belle Epoque construction, and houses over 100 slot machines, as well as roulette, black jack and poker tables.
The Blue B is a formal dining room, while the 333 Café is the place for a relaxing snack.
Head to Les Terrasses du 333 for an al fresco refreshment overlooking the famous coastline.
GOLF HOLIDAYS INCLUDING GRAND HOTEL BARRIÉRE DINARD 5*
Classic Dinard Deluxe
FROM £315 pp
Grand Hotel Barriere, Dinard
(18 holes Dinard, 18 holes Val Andre, 18 holes Les Ormes)
