Keswick golf club

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

In my 20s, I would think nothing of strapping a tent onto the back of my boyfriend’s motorbike and heading to the Lake District for the weekend, especially as I only lived about 90 minutes away from w

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

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