It’s incredible to think that today’s popular game of golf is thought to have originated in the 15th century when players would hit a pebble around a course of sand dunes and rabbit runs in the Kingdom of Fife on the East coast of Scotland!

The UK boasts some of the oldest golf courses in the world, with natural settings enhancing their beauty and making them a delight to play on. As we look forward with anticipation and optimism to the fast-approaching summer months, why not combine the enjoyment of this sport with a holiday and ‘tee-off’ on our excellent golf courses around the country?!

Browse our latest ‘Collection’ of accommodation Near Golf Courses.

As a teaser, here we are highlighting a selection of superb B&Bs from our Collection where golf can be enjoyed locally, providing an excellent base to make the most of your trip:-

Blackbrook House, a beautiful Victorian house set in National Trust woodlands. In the area there are several Colf Courses:- Walton Heath Golf club: two 18 hole courses which has hosted various international championship competitions, Effingham Golf Club, Betchworth Golf Club, Dorking Golf club (9 holes),RAC at Epsom…And more! But these are all close particularly Walton Heath and Betchworth… just a 5 min drive!

Bossington Hall is a unique luxury Bed & Breakfast in an Edwardian mansion with stunning views of Exmoor and the sea. Minehead & West Somerset Golf Club, founded in 1882, is known as Somerset’s oldest Golf Club, still playing on the original course! Open all year round and suitable for all levels of experience, it not only offers great golf, but a beautiful location, with the backdrop of the Brendon Hills and stunning sea views.

College Farm, 500 year old beamed farmhouse, with the lovely Hintlesham Golf Club located just across the road!

Holly Cottage B&B, a characterful mixture of a period cottage with a stylish modern extension which makes for a comfortable, well-appointed B&B. The prestigious National Golf Centre and the Headquarters of the English Golfing Union, with its well-known  Championship Golf Course, at Woodhall Spa, Lincs (12 miles).

Osborne Terrace, a charming Edwardian villa situated in the centre of the secret gem of a seaside holiday village, Broughty Ferry. This property offers accommodation on a ROOM ONLY BASIS to provide guests with the utmost flexibility. Very close by are great golf courses, including the Old Course, St Andrews.

Pengwern, a charming country house near a 9 hole golf course in Betws-y-coed (1.5m away) and also within reach of many other courses in North Wales.

Shute Farm, a 16th century farmhouse, just one mile from Thurlestone with its sandy beaches, popular golf course and the South West Coast Path.

For more ideas of places to stay, see our Featured Selections under the ‘Find Accommodation’ tab on our website, together with a list of Locations showing where to find them.

Happy Travelling!