Shipley, West Yorkshire (30 minutes north of Leeds and Bradford).

The challenging 18 hole course at Marriott Hollins Hall, on the outskirts of Baildon, blends seamlessly into the local area, with stunning views over Baildon Moor and the Aire Valley. Built to the highest USGA standards, it has great playing surfaces all year round and provides a superb challenge for golfers of all abilities. The course requires length and accuracy, and a deft touch on the large undulating greens which are regarded as the finest in Yorkshire.

The front nine on the higher ground requires good ball striking as it can play quite long, while the back nine requires more brain than brawn as the course winds its way down into the valley. The signature hole 14th called 'viaduct' is a tricky par four providing a masterpiece in tactical design with the 19th century viaduct providing a fantastic backdrop. From an elevated tee, golfers must negotiate 4 fairway bunkers, a dog-leg and two water hazards before being tested on the two tier green. Hollins Hall has quickly established itself as the leading Golf and Country Club in the region, and has hosted the EuroPro Tour since 2001.

Built in 1878 and set in its own tranquil surroundings, the Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel and Country Club is perfectly located in the heart of Yorkshire. It is within easy reach of the M62 and a short drive away from the business & shopping centres of Leeds and Bradford. It is only a 10-minute drive from Leeds/Bradford International Airport. Business travelers will find a welcome retreat in the hotel's 200-acre site with its extensive meeting facilities and Country Club. The Club includes a fully equipped gymnasium, 20-meter swimming pool with spa, sauna, steam room, solariums. Health & Beauty suite offers three treatment rooms & many benefits. This is an ideal base from which to explore local attractions such as Salt's Mill, with the David Hockney Exhibition, Bronte Country, Harewood House, York and Harrogate, Museum of Film, Photography and Television.