Slaley Hall
Newcastle upon Tyne
» England
Close House
In 2011, Lee Westwood became the attached tour professional and
in the same year the Lee Westwood Colt Couse opened. But this is
not the only golf course in the resort, with the Lee Westwood Filly
Course also a fine test of golf. Opened in 2007, it is 6,000 yards
in length and is a par 70. Harry Colt – whose designs also include
Wentworth, St Georges Hill, Sunningdale and Swinley Forest
among others – designed the Colt Course and it has his touch and
feel to it. While nothing is copied directly, the rectangular tees, the
bunker forms, and the variety in par 3s are all features conceived
from the distilled themes of this most brilliant architect. Close
House offers luxurious accommodation on a large country estate
spanning more than 400 acres. The famous bed and breakfast
experience is one not to be missed and a day out walking
Hadrian’s Wall is a must.
www.closehouse.com
Stoke Poges
» England
Stoke Park Country Club
Regarded by many as Europe's leading
country club resort, Stoke Park is loca
London’s West End and seven miles fro
Park provides for a convenient luxury g
and is perfectly situated for quick stop
leisure trips to London. After operating
90 years, the property underwent a $3
renovation before opening as a hotel in
hotel is set within 350 acres of beautifu
The hotel has 49 luxuriously-appointed
traditional rooms in The Mansion, and
style rooms in The Pavilion, all built in a
history of the house, while incorporatin
for the traveller. ISDN lines, satellite TV
marble bathrooms with heated floors a
include nine meeting and private enter
winning Stoke Park Spa by SPC, three
three AA Rosettes), first-class health a
13 tennis courts) a crèche and much m
www.stokepark.com
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