8 Day St Andrews & Ayrshire

ST ANDREWS – 4* HOTEL DU VIN
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Refurbished in April 2014, the stylish Hotel Du Vin, St Andrews is set on The Scores and next to the Old Course Golf Course. This boutique hotel features stunning views over St Andrews Bay and is well-located for the beach and the shops of St Andrews. This slate-tiled, terraced house, an impressive former family home, has been converted into a chic hotel. The luxury rooms come with Egyptian cotton sheets and rain-effect showers. There is also a TV, luxurious toiletries and free WiFi access. Hotel Du Vin St. Andrews has a French-style bistro serving home-cooked food prepared with seasonal and local produce. Guests can relax with a glass of wine in the bar and lounge area serving an impressive wine list chosen by the in-house sommelier. You can enjoy a stroll along the seafront to St Andrews’ famous university, while the shops, restaurants and pubs of North, South and Market streets are within a 10-minute walk.

TROON – 4* LOCHGREEN HOUSE HOTEL
On the outskirts of Troon, Lochgreen House Hotel is wonderfully situated in the heart of quiet, secluded Ayrshire countryside amid 30 acres of woodland and gardens. The hotel was voted by the AA as ‘Scotland’s Hotel of the Year’ in 2004 and ‘AA Inspectors’ Choice’ Red Star Hotel in 2006. Following a loving restoration, the stunning mansion house offers elegant interiors in a grand setting of manicured borders and lawns. The restaurant and brasserie offer high quality food, and rooms are spacious and well equipped. Some rooms have views over the immaculate gardens and others have views towards the sea.

TURNBERRY – 5* TURNBERRY RESORT
Superbly situated on the Ayrshire Coast, with striking views across the Irish ocean, Trump Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scotland offers championship golf and an ESPA spa. Turnberry is home to the iconic Alisa Championship Golf Course and the challenging Kintryre Course. The Trump Turnberry Golf Academy is a world-class teaching facility for golfers of all abilities. The elegant and spacious rooms feature a 65-inch flat-screen TV, amenities from Arran Aromatics and, as a centre piece, a sparkling Austrian chandelier.. Some rooms have views over the famous links golf courses, towards the sea beyond. Free WiFi is available throughout the resort. Guests may enjoy an exquisite menu in the signature 1906 restaurant or relax in Grand tea Lounge & Bar. The luxurious spa boasts an infinity pool with stunning views of the Ailsa Craig, a wide range of relaxing ESPA treatments, and a Technogym fitness studio.

ST ANDREWS – THE OLD COURSE
It is essential for all keen golfers to make a pilgrimage to play this fine old links at least once in their life. To play the course you must possess handicap certification and a maximum handicap of 24 for Gents and 36 for Ladies. We can source these times, which would ensure you secured guaranteed tee times well in advance of your arrival, but please note that in November the course will be played off mats. The sooner you plan your tour the more likely that we can access such times.Yardage – 6721, Par 72

KINGSBARNS
Kingsbarns is only 6 miles from St. Andrews. With its true links turf, contoured rolling fairways and majestic vistas of the sea this course is already considered to be a classic. The sea plays an integral role in the course design and the sandy dunes also feature prominently in enhancing the course landscape. As Sir Michael Bonallack (recently retired Secretary of the R&A) remarks – “Kingsbarns might well be one of the last true seaside links sites capable of development in Scotland. It is an extraordinary setting”.Yardage 7210 Par 72

CARNOUSTIE
Not surprisingly the Kingdom of Fife and the County of Angus are a magnet for golfers from all over the world for here is home to the Old Course, St Andrews and Carnoustie golf links arguably the toughest golf course in Championship golf. The range and depth of golf in this area is unrivalled and many Clients base their entire golfing holiday in this area. The County of Perthshire is located further inland and is home to some of our best non links course such as Gleneagles & Blairgowrie. Par 72, Yardage – 6941

PRESTWICK
Hosted the 1st Open Championship in 1860. This historic golf links retains many of its original characteristics and eccentricities and still constitutes a major challenge to the modern day golfer with its exposure to the elements, blind shots and devilishly small greens. It shares a boundary with Royal Troon, the 2016 Open Championship venue.Prestwick Golf Club is a relaxed and friendly club that enjoys welcoming golfers from all around the world. Visitors are encouraged to use their temporary membership to its full capacity, and enjoy the full lunch in the historic Dining Room or a snack in the relaxed Cardinal Room. 6544yds sss 72

ROYAL TROON
Established 1878 but not on the Open circuit until 1923. It is now a regular and popular venue and hosted the 2016 Open. Royal Troon is undoubtedly one of the best links courses in Scotland. It is a challenging test of golfing ability. With the wind to contend with, and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot making is essential. Players should make their scores on the outward nine, as the prevailing north-westerly wind can make the back nine extremely difficult. Its many renowned golf holes include ‘the postage stamp’, famous the world over.

AILSA COURSE, TURNBERRY
The scene of several Open Championships the most memorable being the great Watson v Nicklaus head to head in 1977 – ‘the Duel in the Sun’ and the most recent being 2009 when Tom Watson looked like he might hold the Claret jug again! The magnificent Ailsa course and sister Kintyre course offer breathtaking views over Turnberry Bay and out to the iconic Ailsa Craig.The Ailsa is set for a major refurbishment at the end of this year in time for summer 2016. Presently rated in the top 20 golf courses in the world, the courses are only available to members and hotel guests. Ailsa 6408yds sss 71 Kintyre 6276yds sss 69