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The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield, EnglandMidlands

The Belfry Hotel & Resort

Sutton Coldfield, England

A sprawling Midlands golf estate that has hosted the Ryder Cup more often than anywhere else, paired with a full spa and easy motorway access.

Golf ResortsSpa & WellnessIndoor Pool
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Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, WalesWales

Celtic Manor Resort

Newport, Wales

A hillside resort above the Usk Valley that hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup, with three courses, two spas and plenty to keep families busy.

Golf ResortsSpa & WellnessIndoor Pool
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Gleneagles, Auchterarder, ScotlandScotland

Gleneagles

Auchterarder, Scotland

A grand Perthshire estate dating from 1924, combining championship golf, country pursuits and some of Scotland's most celebrated dining.

Golf ResortsSpa & WellnessIndoor Pool
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The Savoy, Strand, LondonLondon

The Savoy

Strand, London

London's landmark riverside hotel, open since 1889, mixing Edwardian and Art Deco style with a prime location between the West End and the City.

City CentreFine DiningIndoor Pool
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Chewton Glen, New Milton, HampshireSouth Coast

Chewton Glen

New Milton, Hampshire

A country-house hotel on the edge of the New Forest, known for its treehouse suites, extensive spa and short walk to the coast.

Spa & WellnessIndoor PoolCountryside Escapes
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Lucknam Park, Colerne, near BathSouth West

Lucknam Park

Colerne, near Bath

A Palladian mansion set in around 500 acres near Bath, offering an equestrian centre, a fine-dining restaurant and a well-regarded spa.

Spa & WellnessIndoor PoolCountryside Escapes
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