FLANDERS

Situated in the heart of the medieval market town of Bruges. The hotel has its own bar and lounge area, the rooms have warm, modern, comfortable interiors. Great dining opportunities in the city centre. Bruges, with it’s network of canals is known as the Venice of the north. The City is steeped in the history of trade and cultural exchanges dating back to the middle ages.

Facilities: Stylish accommodation in the heart of this medieval market town that offers so much to itsvisitors. The hotel has its own bar and lounge area, the rooms have warm, modern, comfortable interiors. Great dining opportunities in the city centre.

Golf: This is not a primary golf destination, but there are several quality courses within easy driving distance, and you can stop off on the way or combine Brugge with another Belgian, or French course/hotel.

Our View: We are pleased to offer this much requested city. Hotel parking must be paid locally and cannot be pre-booked. The ‘class’ break takes in the ‘Royal’ courses at Zoute, Latem and Ostende, but green fees are never reduced at these private clubs.

Once the residence of the Governor of Amsterdam, this is a smart, welcoming city centre hotel, with small rear garden and very well appointed rooms, all of differing décor and various categories. Canal view rooms cost a little extra, but take you to the heart of what Bruges is about, the ‘Venice’ of the North. We include a ‘Cava (Premium Spanish sparkling wine) buffet breakfast’ as this is a destination to allow yourself time to enjoy the spacious public rooms and relative luxury of this hotel.

Details: Access to a number of courses in the west Flanders area, though not a region brimming with courses. Royal Zoute [Knokke le Heist] is close by, and as recently voted in Europe’s top 5 [Golf World], you may wish to spoil yourself with a great hotel, as well as a great course. [Also see information on Martin’s Brugge under Golf and Our View]

Prices: Not available to golfers at festive periods.

Golf: Nearby are Damme and Royal Zoute. Possible to travel to Oostburg, Royal Latem & Palingbeek

Our View: A more recent addition to the Martins group of hotels, this is a cosy and very welcoming hotel, in a quiet, but very central, spot.

At this welcoming club you will be made to feel like a member. Smart clubhouse with superior facilities, and the course is very well maintained. The18 holes are easy to walk, punctuated by natural [wet] obstacles and the wind off the surrounding countryside will add to the difficulty, as will the excellent greens.

Much of the back nine of the Championship course has been revised, with completely new 17 & 18, where you will find plenty of water. Further 9, known as ‘President’s Nine’ complement the main course, set in the dunes. Great practice and training facilities, restaurant, bar and terrace.

Also known by the name De Brugse Vaart, this Dutch club lies close to the Belgian border and the coast. A magnificent clubhouse awaits you. The course is crossed by water and is flat well planted parkland, with splendid trees and birdlife. The last 4 holes, especially the long 18th, are set to wreck your score on this well-designed course. Watch out for the pelicans ! Restaurant and bar/terrace.

Created in a slightly wild landscape of pine, hawthorn hedges, silver birch and poplar trees, the Zoute fairways navigate between waves of dunes: a setting that cannot leave anyone unmoved. Another Colt classic. Greens noted for their quality and a comfortable clubhouse are just two of the attractive features of this golf club.

A true links course, which is over 100 years old, laid out on a narrow strip of land beside the North Sea. History tells of its destruction twice, in each World War. Martin Hawtree renovated the course in1990 and later upgrades have increased its character as a links. The course is not overlong, but is exposed to the elements. Be prepared to cross a busy road during your round. Clubhouse, range, pro-shop, restaurant.

Close to the Palingbeek nature reserve in Hollebeke (near leper), in the beautiful Flemish hills. This 18 hole course is slightly undulating with some water, offers mixed challenges to players of all levels. The clubhouse and the terrace are in what was the Voormezelle castle and offer a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere with a magnificent views over the greens of the 9th and 18th hole. An ideal spot to enjoy that Flemish beer after your game. Bar, restaurant and the usual practice facilities.

The first 9 holes of this 1988 Rolin course are situated on the Karmelberg, named after the nearby monastery. This part of the course is hilly with wide fairways and offers wide panoramic views from the highest point of the region. The second 9 holes situated in flatter countryside have plenty of water hazards are somewhat more challenging and spectacular. Pro shop, bar restaurant and practice facilities.

Golf Oudenaarde is located in the heart of the “Flemish Ardennes”. An area of beautiful panoramas, wooded hills, winding streams and picturesque villages. The courses lie in the grounds of the impressive 19c Petegem Castle, in which the clubhouse is situated. The 2 courses combine technical design with the natural water hazards. Practice facilities. Bar and restaurant.

A technical parkland course, with strategically placed bunkers and the odd pond. The course is routed through avenues of trees and is one of the oldest courses in Belgium. It has been remodelled by Fred and Martin Hawtree and has hosted many tournaments, including the Belgian Open 3 times. Attention is paid to maintenance, being a private members’ club. Restaurant at club has received much praise.