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AN AT-A-GLANCE RUNDOWN OF THE LIST, DEMONSTRATING THE INCREDIBLE DEPTH AND VARIETY TO THE COURSES OF ENGLAND

FOREST ROW, EAST SUSSEX

From cosy country hotels to far-flung paradise retreats, these GH -tested and approved spas will deliver the me-time you deserve

THE COUNTDOWN

Joel Tadman visits an area of the UK where you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to fine golf courses touched by the design genius of Alister MacKenzie

Jeremy Ellwood discovers that Penha Longa’s 14th-century monastic heritage really does create a sanctuary-like feel amid five-star luxury