The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa, Devon

The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa is one of the South West's most comprehensive golf resorts, boasting two tremendous courses, the Championship and Dartmouth, both of which are constructed according to USGA standards. The Dartmouth has been included in Golf Monthly's list of Great Britain and Ireland's best 80 courses. Located in south Devon, less than 15 minutes from Dartmouth town centre, The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa enjoys a stunning country location, an ideal place to escape to. The excellent accommodation at the hotel is paired with The Dartmouth Spa and Bar & Bistro to complete the experience.

Golf Courses at The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa

Championship Course

The par-72 Championship Course has hosted the West Region PGA Championships on no less than six occasions. The 7,200 yard layout is set up to provide a stern test for even the most skilled players, with strategically positioned tees making for difficult driving. 12 water hazards are integrated into the course to guard the undulating greens and fairways.

Dartmouth Course

The par-66 Dartmouth Course is a more relaxing and manageable test than its neighbour, but is built and maintained to equally high standards. With water threatening on a number of occasions, the Dartmouth is no walk in the park, but is great for larger groups as it is suitable for all golfers.

Dartmouth's Head Greenkeeper was selected to represent England and Ireland in the finals of the ‘Toro' Award for Excellence in Greenkeeping, explaining why the greens at Dartmouth are so excellent.

Tips for visiting The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa

Rick Wilton
Marketing

Handicap: 12
Visited: August

By all accounts the Dartmouth Course is a relaxing course, ideal for higher handicappers and those just looking to ease into their golf break. The Championship Course on the other hand is a serious test of golf!

Off the backs it can stretch to around the 7200 yard mark owing to its setting in the South Devon countryside, it features severe slopes and elevation changes from start to finish.

If you can, I'd recommend hiring buggies as this course is a tough walk and watch out for local wildlife, the little stream by the 4th green had the biggest crayfish I have ever seen in it!

Accommodation at The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa

The excellent three-star hotel at Dartmouth boasts 35 excellent en-suite bedrooms, all linked directly to the clubhouse, and is set in the midst of some 225 acres of delightful Devonshire countryside.

The rooms are decorated in a traditional style, but are fitted with all the requisite modern amenities to ensure that visitors to Dartmouth experience the best in comfort. Many of the bedrooms afford outstanding views over the golf courses to the rural surroundings, while the outstanding service will make all visitors feel entirely welcome and relaxed.

The Dartmouth Spa is incorporated into the hotel, and features an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, sun shower, sunbed and a splash pool for the kids, while the fully air-conditioned gym is well equipped for some serious training. For those in need of pampering, Dartmouth Spa has a full range of treatments to suit you.

Dartmouth's newly opened clubhouse Bar & Bistro serves a range of snacks, light bites and meals during the day, and an exquisite a la carte menu for dinner, utilising the area's array of locally sourced produce.