Set on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cotswolds Hotel & Spa is just 40 minutes from Oxford and an easy run from most of the UK. If you're after a proper countryside golf break without the faff, this one ticks a lot of boxes.
The parkland course rolls over undulating ground with tree-lined fairways and plenty of elevation change. At 6,316 yards it's not all about smashing driver, but don't be fooled, the narrow approaches and angled greens reward the player who plots their way round. Bring your A-game with the mid-irons and you'll enjoy it a lot more.
Off the course, the hotel looks straight out across the fairways and the Oxfordshire countryside, with modern rooms and a relaxed, unfussy feel that works for groups, couples and the odd family golf escape. If you've split a few fairways, or spent the day hunting for a wayward tee shot, the spa and wellness facilities are a handy way to reset before dinner.
It's a great base if you want to play locally too, with additional golf close by in the Oxfordshire area. Include it in your next break in England and you've got a mix of scenic parkland golf and proper downtime in one place.
Who is this for? Golfers looking for an easy-to-reach UK break with scenic parkland golf, comfortable rooms and a spa on site.
Who is it best for? Mid to high handicappers who enjoy plotting their way round, groups wanting a relaxed base, and families who'll use the interconnecting rooms or apartments.
