Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Near Alne, York, North Yorkshire (Postcode: YO61 1UF)

With a 19th century Manor House as its centrepiece, Aldwark Manor's golf course fits nicely within its 120 acres of parkland. With mature, rare trees creating a wonderful atmosphere the course is an easy-walking 6187 yards, par 72 set in the Vale of York. The River Ure meanders through the course coming into play on several holes and coupled with other water hazards Aldwark is a challenge to golfers of all abilities. Not a long course by modern standards however a premium is placed on accuracy if you want to score well. There are plenty of risk and reward shots throughout the round and virtually every hole is a potential card wrecker. None more so than at the downhill par 5 10th hole. After a well struck tee shot your second demands a mid to long iron over a water hazard to a well guarded green. Known to be one of the area's most beautiful courses it is easy to lose yourself and forget the demands of hectic lifestyles as you walk the fairways. Facilities at Aldwark include a putting green, short game area and practice ground. Aldwark offers everything a golfer could want accompanied by the four star hotel making it a great venue for your next golf break.

Aldwark Manor is a splendid Victorian Manor house set in acres of natural park land, with the River Ure meandering through the grounds. The hotel has a modern bedroom, conference and restaurant extension blending harmoniously with the existing Manor building. There is a fine restaurant at Aldwark Manor (dress code applies), which has been awarded 2 AA rosettes, as well as an informal bistro style bar restaurant and a comfortable bar lounge. For those fine days, Aldwark Manor has a terrace patio overlooking the golf course outside the main bar and there are comfortable lounge areas for you to relax in. Aldwark Manor boasts some of the most picturesque golf scenery in the country. To relax and revitalise, the hotel has the Reflections Spa and Leisure with luxurious facilities, including indoor heated pool, spa, steam room, upright solarium, gymnasium, drench showers, relaxation lounge and Spa offering a wide choice of pampering treatments.