21 - Top 50 UK & Ireland Stay and Play Rockliffe Hall

Stay and Play Rockliffe Hall. Golf Monthly takes a look at the Top 50 places to Stay and Play in the UK and Ireland

Rockliffe Hall

21 - Top 50 UK & Ireland Stay and Play Rockliffe Hall

Rockliffe Hall is synonymous with luxury, and its position in that sphere has been further reinforced in recent years with a raft of tourism awards. This revered venue will also stage the 2013 and 2014 English Senior Open, recognition of the quality of a long and meandering course that's characterised by lakes, wetlands and areas of beautiful woodland. The grand 18th-century hall has been converted into an award-winning five-star hotel, while the 50,000 square foot spa epitomises luxury. There are three dining options, serving a diverse selection of food, from wholesome grills to gourmet specials.

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Nick Bonfield
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Nick Bonfield joined Golf Monthly in 2012 after graduating from Exeter University and earning an NCTJ-accredited journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. He is responsible for managing production of the magazine, sub-editing, writing, commissioning and coordinating all features across print and online. Most of his online work is opinion-based and typically centres around the Majors and significant events in the global golfing calendar. Nick has been an avid golf fan since the age of ten and became obsessed with the professional game after watching Mike Weir and Shaun Micheel win The Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2003. In his time with Golf Monthly, he's interviewed the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jose Maria Olazabal, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Billy Horschel and has ghost-written columns for Westwood, Wayne Riley, Matthew Southgate, Chris Wood and Eddie Pepperell. Nick is a 12-handicap golfer and his favourite courses include Old Head, Sunningdale New, Penha Longha, Valderrama and Bearwood Lakes. If you have a feature pitch for Nick, please email nick.bonfield@futurenet.com with 'Pitch' in the subject line. Nick is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade M1 Fairway wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid: Ping Crossover Irons (4-9): Nike Vapor Speed Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face, 56˚, Titleist Vokey SM4, 60˚ Putter: testing in progress! Ball: TaylorMade TP5x