SANDWICH AND RYE 2007
  
     
 
7 days, 6 nights, 5 rounds of golf
 
     
 
Includes  
- 7 days' hire of 7 seater rental vehicle
- 6 nights' accommodation sharing twin or double rooms with full breakfast daily in Sandwich and Rye
- 5 rounds of golf.
   
Itinerary  
Day 1 Arrive at airport- collect rental vehicle - transfer to Sandwich
Day 2 Play Princes

Day 3

 Play Royal St George's
Day 4 Play Royal Cinque Ports
Day 5 Play Littlestone - Transfer to Rye
Day 6 Play Chart Hills (or Rye if available)
Day 7 Check out - transfer to airport - return vehicle - depart
   
Price per person from £795
(Based on a group of four, sharing twin/double rooms)
 
     
 
HOTELS
  
     
 
The Bell Hotel, Sandwich
 

The Bell has stood on its present site since the early 17th century, although an earlier Bell Inn was certainly in existence in Sandwich from the 14th century and reputedly hosted Queen Elizabeth I. Although no longer host to monarchs The Bell is still renowned for its warm hospitality and stylish accommodation. The Bell offers guests the opportunity to relax in traditional comfort with all the benefits of modern facilities to hand. This small hotel prides itself on providing the personal service and professional care which ensure that every stay is a memorable occasion.
 
The George in Rye
Located in the centre of Rye, East Sussex, the hotel was recently renovated to create one of the most stunning hideaways on the south coast. The building dates from 1575 and has enviable heritage; it even has an original Georgian ballroom used for lavish weddings and banquets. An eclectic and contemporary design has been given to this historic fabric using a wide range of antique and modern furniture, materials and local art. The result is a comfortable blend of old and new, creating an atmosphere which is relaxed, informal and individual.

Rye itself is unlike any other town in England. A medieval townscape locked in time and with a fascinating history, it offers a great escape for relaxation or romance. Four miles from the white beach of Camber Sands the sea air is wonderful any time of year.
 
 
     
 
GOLF
  
 
 
Royal St George's  
This course is the truest links you will find in all England and the Royal & Ancient, in its wisdom, chose Royal St George's for major championships knowing it will find the pedigree player at the end of the week. Close to the sea the course overlooks Pegwell Bay and any kind of wind can make this man size test even tougher. The sandhills in the front nine are the largest of any Open course and are used to great effect. The fairways with the possible exception of  St. Andrews are the lumpiest of the current rota of Open courses, and thus can produce unpredictable bounces.  There are natural hazards aplenty on this remarkable links. Numerous huge dunes and the many undulations that this magnificent links is renowned for leaves many a great score in the lap of the Gods. Patience and control are vital if you wish to score well here.
Royal Cinque Ports  

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, in Sandwich, is but an 8-iron from the more famous Open Championship test that is Royal St George's. It enjoys a great deal of exposure thanks to its more famous neighbour, but there are those believe it to be a better test of golf than the Open links. Royal Cinque Ports has been at Deal since the dawn of time and is, quite simply, a mesmerising links offering in the finest of traditions. The last word, however, should go to the legendary James Braid, who said: "After another opportunity of playing over the Deal course I am still of the opinion I have previously expressed, that it is the best course in England."

Princes  

You think of Prince’s and you think of Gene Sarazen. for it was Sarazen who won the Championship in 1932 on the one occasion it was held at Prince’s.  Situated ‘next door’  to Royal St George’s on the Kent coast at Sandwich, Prince’s has the kind of geography and terrain that made it an ideal site for war time manoeuvres; but, happily for golfers, in 1950 the links was restored to its former glory – although not as an 18 hole Championship course, rather as a layout comprising 27 holes, the present day three loops of nine. With windswept plateaued greens, rippling fairways and tangling rough, each of the nines at Prince’s (the Himalayas, Shore and Dunes) presents a daunting test of traditional links golf.
Littlestone  

Founded in 1888, this championship links course on the English Channel, on the edge of Romney Marsh, is a traditional family golf club. It is a 6,486 yards par 71 standard scratch 72 for gentlemen and 5,737 yards par 73 standard scratch 73 for ladies - altogether, a wonderful test of golf. Tight turf, deep bunkers, strong breezes - and, as you might expect, a homely clubhouse in which to relive your best shots. Gentlemen members and visitors alike may always play from the medal tees. Littlestone is a two ball only Club, but there are occasional special offers for limited 4 Balls. Visitors and societies are welcome during the week, a limited number of visitors can be accommodated at weekends and on public holidays.
Chart Hills  

Chart Hills was officially opened in August 1993, the first ball being struck by Nick Faldo himself. With 138 bunkers, 5 different teeing positions and greens so fast that they have been likened to putting on glass, Faldo has created 18 holes each with its own personal characteristics and challenges. Faldo has truly left his mark on the course with some memorable 'signature' features, such as the 200-yard long snake like Anaconda Bunker on the 5th and the island green at the short 17th. Nick Faldo said "Chart Hills has surpassed even my expectations and I doubt that anyone would ever tire of playing this course".
Rye  
Rye is so very private that it is nigh impossible for most golfers to secure a tee time – it’s a lot easier to get a game on the Old course at St Andrews ! However, London Golf may now be able to reserve limited preferential tee times for our overseas clients. Rye is a traditional old seaside venue that grants you the welcome opportunity to step back in time. Many believe the Old Course at Rye to be one of the most eye-catching, memorable and challenging links courses in the country and it is very hard to disagree with that.