Cumbria - the Lake District is spoilt for choice when it comes to high quality golf courses, most of which offer stunning views across lakeland coutryside.
The closest golf course to the Borrowdale hotel is Keswick Golf Club at Threlkeld Hall, which is about a twenty minute drive away. This challenging, par 71 course sits on Threlkeld Common and offers scenic, panoramic views of Blencathra, one of England's highest mountains.
One of the finest courses in the county is Silloth-on-Solway, which is of championship course standard. During 2004 it was voted 24th place in Golf Monthly's review of Britain and Ireland's top courses, just in front of Royal Troon Golf Club (25th place). They comment that "Carding a good score is a true test of nerve and industry on this intriguing layout".
Eskdale Golf Club is a parkland course with stunning views of Scafell Pike and the neighbouring fells visable from every fairway. Their signature hole is the 151 yard Par 3 14th. An elevated tee looks toward an "island" green set within a vast trout pond.
Other courses of note include Windermere Golf Club (1 hour drive), Kendal Golf Club (1 hour 10 minutes drive), Appleby Golf Club (50 minutes) and Maryport Golf Club (40 minutes away).
Clubs can be hired at most of these courses. Booking essential. Non-handicappers, can pay and play at Kirkby Stephen Golf Club, or Beckside Golf Course in Crook, near Kendal, or at Carus Green Golf Club on Burneside Road in Kendal.
So why not pack your golf clubs and enjoy your Lake District golf break with us?
Keswick Golf Club 017687 79324
Silloth Golf Club 016973 31304
Windermere Golf Club 015394 43550
Carus Green Golf Club 01539 721097
Kendal Golf Club 01539 724079
Maryport Golf Club 01900 812605
Penrith Golf Club 01768 891919
Grange-over-Sands Golf Club 015395 33180
Beckside Golf Club 01539 821415
Eskdale Golf Club 01229 717680