South Coast Short Break

One of the delights of this weekend break, is that it's so easy to get to from any of the London airports, or from Dover/Folkestone. You'll be just as delighted and captivated by each of the 3 courses we have hand picked for you to enjoy. Ferndown and Broadstone are 2 superb examples of British heathland courses, offering sweeping views over the English channel and in good condition all year round. Isle of Purbeck is a unique gem of a links, which you have to reach by means of a short 5 minute car ferry. 
  
 
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HOTEL
  
       
 
Best Western Harbour Heights Hotel, Poole
  
       
 

With breathtaking views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island, the Best Western Harbour Heights Hotel provides luxurious accommodation for the most discerning guests. Built in the 1920’s and completely renovated in 2003, this hotel offers contemporary elegance with a classic Rhode Island twist. With fresh stylish interiors, individually commissioned furnishings and artwork, this property is truly unique – one of the best of a new breed of luxury boutique hotels, where guests can take in the superb views. Ample free on-site parking is provided. 

 
       
 
GOLF
  
       
 
Ferndown
  
       
 
Ferndown is a pine and heathery heaven, set in pleasing manicured countryside and located a mile or two north of the seaside town of Bournemouth. The Old course at Ferndown plays across a sandy outcrop of land where there is a proliferation of heather and pines. The hazards at Ferndown are subtle and the bunkers are especially well designed and positioned. the layout will challenge the very best golfers and enthral the average handicapper with its inherent beauty.  
 
       
 
Isle of Purbeck
  
       
 

There are some fantastic courses to be played in the Bournemouth area, and we think that the Isle of Purbeck is one of the very best.  The view from the Isle of Purbeck’s elevated 5th tee is worthy of the green fee by itself; it’s one of the most scenic tee shots in the whole of the British Isles. The vista is breathtaking: To the south is the Isle of Wight, to the east across Poole Bay is Bournemouth, to the north across Poole harbour is Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour beyond and lying to the west, the Purbeck Hills.

  
       
 
Broadstone
  
       
 

Originally known as the Dorset Golf Club & re-designed by Harry Colt Broadstone became a quintessential heathland course and little has changed since. The course is laid out on glorious rolling terrain. The elevated homeward nine provides panoramic views of the Purbeck Hills and Poole Harbour. A number of important amateur tournaments have been held here, testing some of the very best golfers. And although Broadstone is not the longest of courses, it can offer beauty, with profusion of heather, gorse, birch and pines. In many ways, Broadstone is a shorter cross between Sunningdale and Walton Heath. High praise indeed.

 
       
 
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Includes - 3 nights’ superior accommodation (Friday-Sunday), with full English breakfast each day , rental MPV for four days. Rate based on 4 people sharing twin rooms, iInclusive of VAT and service

Special note - During the football season (August to April), tickets to Premier League matches are available at Portsmouth. Prices vary according to the fixture but we will be able to quote upon advanced notice. Tickets to evening or one-day cricket matches are available during the Summer (May to September).