Tarporley, Cheshire, 13 miles West of Crewe, 35 miles SW of Manchester

Delamere Rail Station - 4.7 miles

Championship Course: Opened in 1990 and voted 'Golf Course of the Year' in 1995, Portal's Championship course is now established as one of northern Europe's finest courses. The Donald Steel designed course together with its unique clubhouse, offers the individual golfer a level of service and presentation unequalled in north west England. Together with its sister courses, Premier and Arderne and the largest indoor golfing academy in the UK, Portal's golfing complex has everything you would ever need to hone in your game. Three holes which encapsulate The Portal Championship Course perfectly are the Par 5 3rd hole with its elevated trees, 602 yards challenge and lake fronted green; the picturesque Par 3 14th surrounded by landscape water features, and the dramatic 18th with its cascading waterfall backdrop.

Premiership Course: The Portal Premier Golf Course is no poor relation to The Championship Course. Boasting an award winning club house and magnificent scenery, this parkland course provides a feast for the eye as well as challenge to all levels of golfer. This not so forgiving par 71 does allow you to shoot well, if you can manage to keep it in the fairway. The Premier course is ideal for golfers of all abilities; with two tee boxes on each hole, beginners and the more experienced can make the most of a challenging yet enjoyable round of golf. With the panoramic views of the 15th overlooking the Cheshire plains, and the beautiful water feature on the 17th, the course builds up to a spectacular finish with the par 5 18th hole. At 493 yards the 18th is one for the long hitters, and with the clubhouse within view you'll be sure of a warm welcome at the 19th.

The newly opened Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Country Club is set within the rolling hills of the Cheshire Countryside offering an outstanding venue for your next golfing break. Often referred to as a venue for all occasions, the brand new Macdonald Portal Hotel will be the centrepiece of the development. Offering 85 modern bedrooms and a state of the art spa and health club the hotel also boasts an a la carte restaurant and cocktail bar. Each of the 85 rooms are equipped with a flat screen TV and a spacious en-suite bathroom. State-of-the-art facilities include an 18 metre swimming pool, advance Technogym and thermal suite with sauna, rock sauna, aroma steam bath, ice room and salt infusion suite.