Downe Cottages – the perfect base for a golf break in Devon

Downe, an idyllic collection of eight luxurious self catering holiday cottages on North Devon’s Hartland Peninsula, is within easy reach of six golf courses and offers the ideal location for a short break.

The two two bedroom and one three bedroom cottages are perfect for small golf parties and the owners at Downe will pre-book tee times to ensure everything goes smoothly. Alternatively if you are getting away as a couple why not book one of the five one bedroom cottages.

Prices for a two bedroom cottage this autumn start from £525 for a three night weekend or four night mid week stay. One bedroom cottages cost £390.

Six courses close to Downe are:

Royal North Devon
The closest senior golf course to Downe, it is the oldest seaside links in England. Its reputation is that it is a very friendly club with a demanding course. Handicap certificates are required.

Saunton Golf Club
Saunton Golf Club is the most prestigious of the North Devon courses. It is playable in almost any weather. The Championship East course on 6708 yards par 73 sits alongside the newer West Course 6356 yards par 71. Handicap certificates are required

Bude and North Cornwall Club
Another great local course is located close to the centre of Bude. It has a natural all weather, quick draining surface which provides play off regular tees to regular greens 360 plus days a year. The demands made by the strength and direction of the wind ensure that the course is never easy and presents a new and different challenge every time you play. Handicap certificates are required.

Holsworthy Golf Club
Holsworthy Golf Club is a parkland course that challenges both beginners and low handicap players. It has no handicap requirements

Ilfracombe Golf Club
An interesting and testing course in excellent condition with lovely views over the sea and moors. A Handicap is preferred.

Hartland Forest Golf and Leisure Club
Hartland Forest Golf and Leisure Club is suitable for beginners or those with a high handicap and there are no handicap requirements. A sense of adventure is a must for the serious golfer trying Hartland Forest.

Downe is in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty with glorious sea views looking out to Lundy Island and the Atlantic. Each of the cottages is fully equipped with all the home comforts including: central heating and a log burner or cast iron living flame stove, fan assisted oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washing machine and microwave. Each cottage offers spacious living and dining areas and has its own 21” television with video and dvd players.

Meals Delivered To The Cottages
Golfers who do not fancy cooking can have their meals delivered direct to their cottage. Continental and English breakfast baskets are offered from £6 per person and gourmet meals start at just £17 per person.

Downe Health Spa
Adjoining the cottages and sharing the overall tranquillity of the site is the Downe Health Spa. What better place to relax and recharge after a round of golf! Enjoy a spa bath, steam, aromatherapy or sports massage or even a holistic relaxation therapy.

For bookings visit Downecottages.co.uk.