{"id":512539,"date":"2026-04-04T12:53:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/512539\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T12:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:53:37","slug":"top-10-last-minute-golf-breaks-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/512539\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 last minute golf breaks in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

\tCan you feel it? The most inspirational time of year for golfers has arrived. Following months of dreary conditions throughout the darkness of winter, the lights have now been turned back on and the golfing party has once again resumed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\tThe clocks have sprung forward and there’s more than a hint of springtime in the air – and the moment is here for you to embrace the opportunities presented by the weeks and months ahead.<\/p>\n

\tIt means the restoration of glorious course conditions, the return of twilight golf, and the perfect chance to book a golf trip or two.<\/p>\n

\tThat’s why our travel partners Golfbreaks have just launched their Season Starts Now campaign – which is encouraging you to Make it Happen and get back out there!<\/p>\n

\t\"Golfbreaks<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAnd what better way to celebrate the joys of spring than by securing one of these last minute golf breaks in the UK? They all come recommended and offer supreme value for money.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\tWe can’t think of a more fitting way to usher in the new golf season.<\/p>\n

\tThe Belfry<\/p>\n

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\tRenowned for its rich Ryder Cup history and its modern standing as host of the British Masters on the DP World Tour, there are three popular courses at The Belfry, headlined by the Brabazon Course that has been drawing keen golfers to the Midlands for decades.<\/p>\n

\tIts accommodation offerings and facilities have been further enhanced in recent years, making this a genuine must it.<\/p>\n

\tYou can learn more about experiencing The Belfry by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\tForest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort<\/p>\n

\t\"Forest<\/p>\n

\tLincolnshire’s Forest Pines is a magnificent property that is located within 190 acres of picturesque woodland. There are 27 holes to play here, with the overall layout being highly regarded, while the elegant rooms offer supreme comfort.<\/p>\n

\tFancy beginning your 2026 golf season here<\/a>?<\/p>\n

\tStaverton Park Hotel & Golf Club<\/p>\n

\t\"Staverton<\/p>\n

\tTranquil and respected for the warmth of its hospitality, Northamptonshire’s\u00a0Staverton Park is home to one of the finest courses in the area that is playable for all standards of golfer and is an engaging test for anyone.<\/p>\n

\tYou have a choice of\u00a0247 rooms – which are spacious and boast all the essential amenities – meaning that a golf break here<\/a> is sure to be a memorable one.<\/p>\n

\tForest of Arden<\/p>\n

\t\"Forest<\/p>\n

\tPacked with character and possessing deep heritage in the game, Forest of Arden is a classic golf break destination.\u00a0Its championship Arden Course has staged both the British Masters and English Open in the past, and for very good reason too. When you align that with its location between Birmingham and Coventry, and the quality of its rooms and board, there is a lot to recommend about booking a visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\tOld Thorns Hotel & Resort<\/p>\n

\t\"Old<\/p>\n

\tHeading south to Hampshire, Old Thorns is a perennial favourite among the Golfshake Community and is a place that we can personally recommend to you<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\tWith great views, superb rooms, and a fun course to play, it’s clear to see why so many of you have repeatedly booked a break<\/a> to this beautiful corner of southern England.<\/p>\n

\tPortal Golf & Spa Resort<\/p>\n

\t\"Portal<\/p>\n

\tFound in Cheshire and another place that we suggest that you consider visiting<\/a>, Portal is undeniably one of the leading golf resorts in the area, with its two courses and outstanding accommodation ticking all the boxes you could wish for.<\/p>\n

\tIt’s definitely worth making the trip – and the value for money is a significant positive too<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\tThe Cotswolds Hotel & Spa<\/p>\n

\t\"The<\/p>\n

\tIdyllic and calming are two words that can be used to describe the magic of The Cotswolds Hotel & Spa. There are 114 impressive but cosy rooms to pick from, while the spa and restaurants are by themselves worth making the trip for.<\/p>\n

\tBut let’s talk a little bit about the golf – and that isn’t too shabby either. This tree-lined layout is widely thought of as being one of the very best found in Oxfordshire.<\/p>\n

\tWant to know more? Here you go<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\tDelta Hotels by Marriott, St Pierre Country Club<\/p>\n

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\tSome of you may recall that one of the early Solheim Cups was contested at St Pierre in\u00a0Monmouthshire – and you could follow the footsteps<\/a> of Laura Davies and Annika Sorenstam by playing here.<\/p>\n

\tThat event was staged on the wonderful Old Course, with the highlight being its dramatic finishing holes played around a lake, while there is much to recommend about its sibling\u00a0Mathern Course too.<\/p>\n

\tDale Hill Hotel & Golf Club<\/p>\n

\t\"Dale<\/p>\n

\tMoving across to East Sussex, Dale Hill is a marvellous hotel that is close to numerous historic and cultural sites that are worth exploring for those looking for something beyond the golf.<\/p>\n

\tThe courses are equally fantastic – and you can book now<\/a> to play both the Dale Hill and the Woosnam (yes, it was designed by the 1991 Masters champion) that combine to make for a delectable feast of golf.<\/p>\n

\tDonnington Hotel, Spa & Golf<\/p>\n

\t\"Donnington\"<\/p>\n

\tOne more hotspot suggested by Golfbreaks<\/a> is\u00a0Donnington in Berkshire, which is relaxing and foodies will be keen to try out the award-winning dining.<\/p>\n

\tThe beautiful course itself, suitable for a variety of handicaps, flows through the trees and parkland to offer a soothing round with just enough of a challenge to keep you focused.<\/p>\n

\tUltimately, wherever you play during the coming weeks, it should be a rewarding prospect as we enter the new golf season.<\/p>\n

\tIf you would like to know more about the Season Starts Now campaign from Golfbreaks and all the incredible deals and packages they have available, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kieran Clark<\/a> is the Digital Editor of Golfshake. He oversees editorial content, community engagement, forums, and social media channels. A lifelong golfer from the Isle of Bute in Scotland who has now lived in St Andrews for a decade, he began playing at the age of five and maintains a passion for exploring courses, with a particular affection for historic layouts. Kieran regularly contributes in-depth opinion pieces and features, drawing on his enthusiasm for the game and its culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Can you feel it? The most inspirational time of year for golfers has arrived. Following months of dreary…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":512540,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[5904,22782,22784,6670,22781,22783,101,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-512539","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-golf","8":"tag-golf","9":"tag-golf-course-content","10":"tag-golf-course-reviews","11":"tag-golf-news","12":"tag-golf-story","13":"tag-golf-travel","14":"tag-sports","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=512539"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512539\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/512540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=512539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=512539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=512539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}