Golf
Apple Tree Lodge is in the county of Somerset, but is close to the borders of two equally beautiful neighbouring counties, Dorset and Devon. There are many interesting golf courses within an hours drive. The golf package, offered, runs for four nights, Mon- Thurs, inclusive, and includes accommodation, breakfast and green fees at five different clubs. There is the facility to self-cater, or, should you wish, to taste Boo's home cooking. If you let us know in advance, we will provide meals at a reasonable rate. Here are some of the courses. Have a look at their websites, then contact Stu on the phone to work out an agreed itinary and the costing.
Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club
www.pickeridgegolf.co.ukI am a member here. Just 3 miles down the road, Taunton & Pickeridge is a traditional members' golf club set on Pickeridge Hill in the Blackdown Hills, about 3 miles outside Taunton. It is a parkland course with undulating fairways, 6070 yds par 69.
"It is well said that golf is always played in beautiful places. Pickeridge is no exception and the views from the Course and in particular the Clubhouse are outstanding."
Enmore Park Golf Club
Enmore Park is set in the midst of the Quantock hills. A beautiful course with lovely views, it provides a challenge to all golfers. It is 6411 yds long, par71.
Tiverton Golf Club
www.tivertongolfclub.co.uk
The club is a parkland course, which is fast acquiring a reputation for being one of the best in Devon offering a warm welcome
to members and visitors
Windwhistle Golf Club
www.windwhistlegolfclub.co.uk
Windwhistle is an established undulating parkland course, with outstanding views over surrounding countryside.
6176 yds, par72. Situated on the A30, 3 miles east of Chard in Somerset.
Yeovil Golf Club
www.yeovilgolfclub.com
Yeovil is an established parkland course, which is particularly well-looked after. 6087 yds, par 71.
Situated just outside of the town, on the Sherborne Road.
Lyme Regis Golf Club
www.lymeregisgolfclub.co.uk
Lyme is situated on the cliff tops overlooking the historic town and Lyme Bay. 6097yds, par 69, well-maintained.
Oake Manor Golf Club
www.oakemanor.wd-uk.com
The well-established 6109 yard par 70, parkland/lakeland course offers a challenging and memorable round for all standards of golfer. A series of lakes, cascades and a trout stream run through the course, creating water hazards on ten of the eighteen holes.
Woodbury Park Golf Club
www.woodburypark.co.uk
The Oaks offers an 18 hole par 73, 7314 yds set in stunning parkland with rolling fairways, European standard greens, lakes and mature trees.
Offers a spectacular finish over the lake in full view of the clubhouse.
East Devon Golf Club
Situated on the cliff top above Budleigh Salterton, at the western end of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the Club commands magnificent views along the coast. On a clear day Berry Head is visible to the south west and to the east the high point of the distant Portland Bill in Dorset can be seen 35 miles away. East Devon is regarded by many as one of the finest courses in the South West and is well reviewed in the Top 100 Golf Courses of the British Isles. At 6231 yards, it is not a long course, but offers a fair and interesting test of golf that requires accurate shot-making in order to score well.
Long Sutton Golf Club
www.longsuttongolf.com
Long Sutton is a relatively new course, 6112 yds long, par 71. The course is gently undulating, and as the trees grow year on year, it gets more interesting and challenging.