Golfing Breaks

The sheer variety of golf courses in North Devon must be seen to be believed. There are ten golf courses within a 30 minute drive of Sunnymeade, including the links courses at Saunton, Ilfracombe and the Royal North Devon at Westward Ho! (the oldest links in England). The views are stunning and the courses challenging, there is also a driving range and a number golf courses you where you don't need a handicap certificate. Discounts can be arranged for hotel guests on most green fees.

Saunton (5 miles from Sunnymeade)

2 x 18: East PAR 71, SSS 71, West PAR 71, SSS 70

Saunton offer two magnificent 18 hole championship standard link courses. The newer West Course was originally built in the mid thirties but was lost as a battle training ground during the Second World War. In 1973 the decision was made to rebuild the course. Frank Pennink was the architect and the work was complete in 1975.

The course has matured well and is equal in quality to the East but in many ways, although shorter, is a more exacting test of golf requiring a greater accuracy to avoid the many ditches. Visitors will be asked to produce a Handicap Certificate when registering to play.

Royal North Devon (15 miles from Sunnymeade)

18 Holes, PAR 72, SSS 72

The Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho! is the oldest links course in England and was laid out on Northam Burrows in 1864 by "Old" Tom Morris.

The course represents a true test of golf because although it looks too flat to be challenging, once on the course the sight of great sea rushes, a hugh timber fronted bunker, burn and ditches present a formidable challenge. The course has three par fives, eleven par fours and four par threes.

Ilfracombe (4 miles from Sunnymeade)

18 Holes, PAR 69, SSS 69

High above and overlooking the Bristol Channel, with spectacular views of the North Devon coastline and Lundy Island. Lush fairways, tempting but tantalising greens, and sometimes mischievous wind.

A members club founded in 1892 it is North Devon's second oldest and noted for its friendliness.

Willingcott Valley (1 mile from Sunnymeade)

18 Holes, 18 Tees, PAR 71, SSS 70

The course, built in two loops of nine, is an undulating parkland course of 6200 yards designed around 3 picturesque lakes with excellent full size greens. The far reaching views over the rolling landscape are breathtaking.

There are an additional five varied golf courses within a short distance making a total of at least ten great courses within 20 miles of Sunnymeade Country Hotel.

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Special Offers mid week
(Sunday to Thursday)

Fully inclusive golf and accommodation - 2 or more night breaks

Phone Lynda on 01271 863668 for details