Whittle-Le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire (30 minutes from Blackpool)

The 18-hole championship golf course measuring 6,246 yards is set in rolling parkland surrounding the original Georgian manor house, with lakes and streams making it challenging for even the lower handicap players and yet still a pleasure for beginners. The club is home to one of England's finest golfers Nick Dougherty who is often seen practicing at the club when he isn't away on the European Tour. Be sure to check out his 2001 Walker Cup bag which is proudly displayed in the clubhouse bar.

Located in a magnificent Georgian mansion in the heart of rural Lancashire, with many original features and a comfortable country house interior, this independently owned and operated Hotel, Golf and Country Club enjoys an excellent reputation for friendly, attentive service, fine dining and unmatched leisure facilities. Shaw Hill's Vardons Restaurant has been providing quality food in beautiful surroundings for over fifteen years.

Overlooking the golf course our one hundred seater restaurant has always enjoyed a good reputation for food and service, which has won us such prestigious awards as Lancashire Life Restaurant of the Year. Leisure facilities include an 18 metre swimming pool, steam room, spa, sun beds, hairdressers and beauty studio. A fully equipped gymnasium including treadmills, cross trainers, steppers, stair masters, rowing machines, upright and recumbent bicycles, and a wide range of resistance machines and free weights.