Golf Breaks in South West England

Dorset (Bournemouth)

Bournemouth is the number 1 UK destination for a golf tour, a buzzing coastal town centre, wide range of accommodation options along with the finest quality golf courses. Located just an hour’s drive from London with a spectacular beach, a Dorset golf break just has to be based in Bournemouth.

Top golf courses, golf resorts & experiences for a Dorset golf break:

• Ferndown Golf Club
• Parkstone Golf Club
• Remedy Oak Golf Club
• Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
• The Club at Meyrick Park

Cornwall

Stunning coastal fairways, spectacular scenery, fine food and a range of world-class accommodation. Boasting the sunniest and warmest climate in England a golf break in Cornwall provides the perfect climate for a brilliant and sunny holiday within the UK.

Top golf courses, golf resorts & experiences for a Cornwall golf break:

• St Mellion Estate
• Trevose Golf & Country Club
• St Enodoc Golf Club
• Perranporth Golf Club

Devon

The coastal towns of Devon are often called 'The English Riveria', their beaches, harbours, cafes and picturesque sea views providing a Mediterranean feel. Combine this with a range of great value world-class golf courses and you have the perfect destination for a golf break.

Top golf courses, golf resorts & experiences for a Devon golf break:

• Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa
• Royal North Devon Golf Club
• Saunton Golf Club
• Bovey Castle

St Mellion Estate

A luxury 4* star resort found in Cornwall, St Mellion has two championship courses on site and is consistently ranked within the Top 100 courses in England. The relaxing atmosphere and beautiful views combine with world-class golf to create the perfect 'staycation'.

• Designed by 18-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus
• Just a 25 minute drive from Plymouth and an hour from Exeter
• 36-hole venue

Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa

One of the South West's most comprehensive golf resorts, boasting two tremendous courses. The excellent accommodation at the hotel is paired with The Dartmouth Spa and Bar & Bistro to complete the experience.

• Two USGA standard courses
• Listed in Golf Monthly's best 80 courses of GB & Ireland
• 15 minute drive to Dartmouth town centre

Bovey Castle

A stay at Bovey Castle is a unique experience of true British luxury within the setting of Devon’s ancient moorlands. Golfing legend Sir Henry Cotton has described Bovey Castle's 7th hole as "possibly the best par-4 in British inland golf.”

• Course updated by Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie
• Located in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park
• Luxury accommodation

Saunton Golf Club

Braunton, Devon

• Home to two of England's best links courses, there is only one club with 2 higher ranked links courses in the whole world and that is St Andrews Links
• The East course is ranked 16th in England and was designed in 1897 by Herbert Flower
• The West course is ranked 56th in England

Trevose Golf and Country Club

Padstow, Cornwall

• Top 100 ranked course in England
• 36 holes of golf available with the 18 hole championship course the headliner
• The course features stunning views of the rugged coastline

St Enodoc Golf Club

Wadebridge, Cornwall

• Ranked as the #1 course in Cornwall, 11th in England and Top 100 in the world.
• Originally founded in 1888 the layout has changed little since James Braid's last re-design in 1936.
• The course features we-inspiring views of the coastline and estuary

Parkstone Golf Club

Dorset

• Top 50 Course in England
• In 1937 James Braid revised the layout
• Designed by Willie Park in 1909, a 2 time Open winner

Ferndown Golf Club

Dorset

• Top 100 Course in England
• Founded in 1912
• Where BBC Commentator Peter Alliss learnt the game

Royal North Devon Golf Club

Bideford, Devon

• Oldest golf course in England being created in 1864 and received royal status just 3 years later
• Originally designed by Old Tom Morris
• Has hosted the Amateur Championship on 3 occasions