Shrigley hall

Jeremy Ellwood takes in 27 of the 45 holes at this lovely Macdonald Hotels property set in the Cheshire countryside just half an hour from Chester

Writer Jo Ebsworth headed to The Belfry Hotel & Resort for a crash course in golf and some much-needed pampering

As these five prove, nine- and even ten-hole courses often deliver a more relaxing, hugely enjoyable and satisfying game at bargain rates

Why you’ll love it This is one of the best coastal spa hotels with easy access from London, and so is perfect for a short break if you haven’t got much time off this summer. Sitting in 30 acres of gro

Rob Smith takes in three lovely courses in the southern half of arguably the most beautiful county in England to test his game and soak up the views

It’s a great regret of mine that I didn’t explore Wales more when I was doing my undergraduate degree in Cardiff. But I was young then, broke and spending most of my time at the students’ union. So, w