Hotels Golf

The Feversham Arms, HELMSLEY

Owned by Simon and Jill Rhatigan, this former coaching inn (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) stands on the main street of a 'delightful' town ('with some wonderful pastry shops') on the edge of the North Yorkshire moors. This year, they have opened the Verbena Spa in a new poolside wing...

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Esseborne Manor, HURSTBOURNE TARRANT

Near the Bourne valley, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this traditional hotel has a 'family-run atmosphere' and 'most helpful staff'. The late Victorian house has been sympathetically extended by its owners, Lucilla and Ian Hamilton; their son, Mark, is the manager...

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Gilpin Lodge, WINDERMERE

'Exceptional; a wonderful welcome from every member of staff.' Praise in 2009 for this Edwardian building (Relais & Châteaux) set amid woodland and gardens. John and Christine Cunliffe have run it as a country house since 1987; they are supported by son Barney and his wife, Zoë....

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Eaglescairnie Mains, GIFFORD

On a working farm that has won awards for its green policies, this 'impeccable' white-painted Georgian B&B is run 'on very personal lines' by Michael and Barbara Williams. In deepest countryside, the house is 'quiet and tranquil'...

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Roundwood House, MOUNTRATH

Amid 'shimmering trees and meadows, bluebells and blackberries', this handsome Palladian villa was built in the 18th century, though the oldest part dates back to 1650. It is run in relaxed style by Rosemarie and Frank Kennan, who have long been restoring the house, which they bought from the Irish Georgian Society...

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