Stay in the town of Barnstaple and tackle 4 rounds of Devon’s finest Atlantic golfing gems.
Due to the varying room and hotel options this tour is price on application. Fill out our enquiry form below for your bespoke quote.
Society discounts apply. Price varies based on time of year, hotel selection and board basis.
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All bookings are fully insured and we are active members of Golf Tourism England, IAGTO and Protected Trust Services
LAST MINUTE OFFER: DISCOUNTED GREEN FEES SAVING UP TO 40% ON SAUNTON GREEN FEES WHEN BOOKING FOR AUGUST 2022!
Saunton Golf Club, Devon is one of the South West’s finest golfing destinations in the UK with both its links regularly ranking in the UK top 100. Golf has been played over this undulating links landscape just south of Croyde in Devon for nearly 120 years.
The highly regarded East course was formed in the 1920s via the design of Herbert Fowler, who also created the wonderful 36-hole layouts at Walton Heath and The Berkshire. The East has been tipped as a possible Open Host and ranks inside the top 15 in the UK top courses list. The younger West course was opened in the 1930s but after a long period of dormancy, was revived and reopened in 1975.
This course plays second fiddle to the East in some sense, however is still one of the UK’s best links. Ranking regularly in the top 100 UK courses, the West is one of the South West golfing gems and is seen as quite the test.
You’ll find yourself tackling the elements that come with links golf along with a host of burns, streams and dunes. Accuracy is essential around the Saunton Golf Courses, or you may be climbing and searching the many sand banks for wayward golf balls. Brilliantly designed links with a wide variety of holes.
North Devon is one of our most popular destinations. We have a host of hotels in the area to choose from and the Saunton courses can be paired with nearby Royal North Devon and Ilfracombe for a true North Devon Coastal Experience.
Availability Note
- Saunton is playing host to the Brabazon Trophy 17th – 22nd May 2022. The course will be unavailable to visitors during this time.
LAST MINUTE OFFER: DISCOUNTED GREEN FEES SAVING UP TO 40% ON SAUNTON GREEN FEES WHEN BOOKING FOR AUGUST 2022!
Saunton Golf Club, Devon is one of the South West’s finest golfing destinations in the UK with both its links regularly ranking in the UK top 100. Golf has been played over this undulating links landscape just south of Croyde in Devon for nearly 120 years.
The highly regarded East course was formed in the 1920s via the design of Herbert Fowler, who also created the wonderful 36-hole layouts at Walton Heath and The Berkshire. The East has been tipped as a possible Open Host and ranks inside the top 15 in the UK top courses list. The younger West course was opened in the 1930s but after a long period of dormancy, was revived and reopened in 1975.
This course plays second fiddle to the East in some sense, however is still one of the UK’s best links. Ranking regularly in the top 100 UK courses, the West is one of the South West golfing gems and is seen as quite the test.
You’ll find yourself tackling the elements that come with links golf along with a host of burns, streams and dunes. Accuracy is essential around the Saunton Golf Courses, or you may be climbing and searching the many sand banks for wayward golf balls. Brilliantly designed links with a wide variety of holes.
North Devon is one of our most popular destinations. We have a host of hotels in the area to choose from and the Saunton courses can be paired with nearby Royal North Devon and Ilfracombe for a true North Devon Coastal Experience.
Availability Note
- Saunton is playing host to the Brabazon Trophy 17th – 22nd May 2022. The course will be unavailable to visitors during this time.
Ilfracombe Golf Club is situated on the North Devon coastline in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The course has a unique boast that the sea can be seen from every tee box! With its own micro-climate and excellent course maintenance, Ilfracombe Golf Club is a true year round golf course.
A parkland golf course set on top the rugged cliffs, Ilfracombe is a 5,795 yard par 69 course with a real feel of uniqueness. Ilfracombe is the perfect addition to a golf tour which takes in the likes of Saunton, Royal North Devon and Minehead.
Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho! is the oldest golf course in England. A rolling links course offering stunning views of the Taw & Torridge Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean and a venue of real historical importance. Part of the Atlantic links network, Royal North Devon provides golfers with a true traditional links test.
The Championship course stretches out over 7,000 yards and provides a stiff test for golfers, especially when the wind blows! Ideally located in Westward Ho! near Bideford and an integral piece in North Devon’s sterling golfing reputation. Royal North Devon is as traditional a links course as you will find. Rolling fairways and bunker-protected greens, along with seaside golf makes this a course you will never forget.
Ranked in the “Top 100 courses a golfer must play in the World”, RND is simply one of the UK’s, not just the South West’s, best-golfing destinations.
RND is also home to the Taylor Par 3 course. A fun 14 hole set up built to test your short game. Worth playing if you have the time during your visit!
Set by the River Taw, The Barnstaple Hotel is ideally located on the Saunton side of Barnstaple and within 10 minutes walk of the town centre. The hotel boasts a riverside location set in the heart of the stunning north Devon countryside.
The hotel facilities include indoor and outdoor pool and spa, fine dining is available in the stylish Brasserie and the Aqua Bar which over looks the leisure facilities. The Barnstaple Hotel offers guests free parking, free Wi-Fi and 24 hour room service are available at this hotel for maximum comfort and enjoyment. Ideally located, great facilities and well priced the Barnstaple Hotel is the perfect golfers hotel if you are heading to North Devon.
Additional information
- 3 course meal available for £20 per person, per night
- £35 single supplement
Braunton Rd
Barnstaple
EX31 1LE
Set in the superb holiday town of Barnstaple, The Barnstaple Hotel is perfectly located for exploring the North Devon area. Within easy reach you will find the sandy beaches of Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde, whilst Illfracombe is home to delightful Victorian Houses and Exmoor National Park boasts a rugged natural landscape with wild ponies and deer to see. If you prefer not to drive then Barnstaple is a hub for buses and trains, so you will not be short of travelling options.
Founded in 2015, we are the West Country golf travel specialists. We provide our clients with bespoke golf tours and stay & play golf packages for small groups and golf societies alike.
We are both a domestic golf tour operator working directly for our clients and regional golf DMC who act as an agent for international outbound operators hoping to have their clients experience the beautiful West Country and it’s golfing delights!
We work closely with our venues to ensure our customers receive the best value available for golf travel within the West Country.
Our expert team are on hand to ensure you receive the very best service, choice and advice when planning your next golf break. We are proud to announce our nomination for Best Inbound Golf Tour Operator for England at the 2022 World Golf Awards.
Golf South West is the West Country’s premier golf tour operator covering the regions of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire and Dorset.
We also work with selected, popular golf resorts across the UK including those under the management of Marriott, plus 4 time Ryder Cup host The Belfry, Celtic Manor and many more.
If you are planning a golf break, we are the only call you need to make.
We are available by phone 0117 256 5966 (Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm), WhatsApp, email, enquiry form or via social media channels.
GSW is run by golfers and endorsed by golf professionals across the South West of the UK.
We are a fully insured, experienced and recommended golf tour operator, who are backed by Protected Trust Services, meaning your booking is secured and safe. We offer tours to an exclusive and unrivalled selection of venues across the South West of England and Wales, including some courses which can be tricky to access. We are also proud members of Golf Tourism England and IAGTO, who only work with only the best and most reputable companies in the industry.
You can rest assured that as a client of Golf South West you will not only receive the best service, advice and choice, but you will also find the best value golf breaks in available in Cornwall, Devon, Bristol, Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire and many more!
Protected Trust Services Limited (PTS) provides security for client and consumer funds through market-leading software and innovative management. PTS prides itself on customer service, flexible thinking and cost-effective solutions for its members.
PTS offers a unique and comprehensive solution for businesses to trade through a secure trust account using a performance-enhancing software system developed by PTS.
Protected Trust Services guarantee 100% financial protection to the consumer, ensuring total consumer confidence.
Any bookings made via Golf South West Ltd from the 1st July 2021 are protected under the PTS Trust. Bookings made before this date will continue to be processed through our original system. If you have booked with us before, please ensure you have the up-to-date bank details to make your payments. If you are unsure, please speak to your Golf South West representative.
View the PTS brochure for more information on the protection this affords you as a client of Golf South West.
We are extremely proud of the service we provide and a large part of this is ensuring our client’s money is safe. Our practices comply with the 2018 package travel directive meaning that your money is safe with both ourselves and the venues your choose to visit.
The money for your golf break is paid into a trust account run by an independent partner, so you have peace of mind that no matter what happens, your money is being looked after.
Deposits are non-refundable, but they are transferable to a new date or break. We aim to be as flexible as possible and will treat each situation on a case by case basis.
Managing a group can be a thankless task and changes to the group leading up to your break are an accepted element. We make changes as stress free as possible (just see our reviews for evidence of this!). Changes can be made up to 6 weeks prior to your break. Some changes are unavoidable so for legitimate reasons we will endeavour to make last minute changes after this period, but as we would have paid our venues at this point, this would be at the discretion of the venue(s) you are visiting.
Good question, could you not do this all yourself? The answer is yes you could. You are able to locate the ideal hotel with the accessibility you need to the clubs you plan to play. You could go back and forth with your target venues and line up the tee times. You could also contact each venue individually to advise them of group number changes and requests during the build up to your trip.
Alternatively you could;
– Talk to us about the trip you are planning.
– Receive quotes for perfectly crafted package meeting your ideal requirements.
– Secure the booking with small deposits staged in a way to make your life easier as an organiser.
– Have your funds fully insured and independently held by PTS, our client trust provider.
– Have changes made to whole tours with just one call or email.
– Receive exclusive extras such as free places.
– Pay less with our packages than going direct to venues.
Why can we do this?
Quite simply we have spent years (since 2015) forging strong relationships with hotel, golf club and golf resort venues across the South West. We are the expert tour operator for the region and are know for our high quality and personal service to our clients (just see our Google and TrustPilot reviews).
The majority of our clients are UK based domestic travellers. We deal with groups of any size, from single travellers and couples, to large golf societies.
We also are the favoured golf DMC for the South West of England and preferred regional partner of Golf Tourism England. We regularly work with tour operators from Europe, America and elsewhere to provide bespoke tour packages allowing overseas travellers to experience the beautiful West Country.
Prices on our our website are displayed in two ways. The first is on our Resort pages where pricing tables show the from prices for low, mid and high season golf stay and play package rates at golf resort venues.
The second is on our example tour package pages. There are often 4 prices shown here, two for low season and two for high season. The struck through price typically shows the highest price the tour can be and is often active over weekends in that season. The offer price is typically a mid week price.
Every tour quote we offer is bespoke and will vary based on a number of factors including the date, availability, group size, room type, time of day for the tee time, etc… Our package pricing is a guide to the cost of the package and is not a firm price. Please enquire for an exact cost.
We aim to provide as accurate a price as possible and therefore try to avoid using shoulder/mid season pricing or twilight green fee rates when displaying rates. You may find an intermediate price for breaks in months of April & October at certain venues.
Put simply, all tour operators work from the same contracted rate card when it comes to stay and play golf resort packages. When it comes to golf tours, that is a different matter, but golf resorts are a level playing field.
If you find a vastly different price, it’s likely you’ve been misquoted and usually this does come back to bite.
The question this poses is why book a stay and play golf break with Golf South West if you can book direct or with one of the large operators and receive the same price?
Benjamin Franklin once said “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after
the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
We have a small team so booking through us means you receive a personal service. You are more than just a number to us, we are a tour operator where you will likely get to deal with the same contact throughout the process, who will get to know you and your group and respond efficiently to your queries.
We know our venues and the people who work there. This ensures a smooth process from initial enquiry to the end of your stay.
Financially you have an extra layer of protection as your money is securely stored in an independent trust account and is fully insured when it is released to the venue(s) you are visiting.
We are fortunate to have some exclusive “extras” with selected venues across the South West. Offer 1 in 16 free on every trip AND run an exclusive voucher scheme for our stay and play client bookings.
We often feel we add further value to our clients when it comes to our bespoke golf tour packages, but you can rest assured that when making a stay and play golf resort booking, Golf South West will offer you an extremely high level of service, financial protection and may even offer you a saving or an exclusive extra!
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