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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

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

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

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

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