Pennyhill Park
The golf
Tucked away in 120 acres of glorious parkland, Pennyhill Park in Bagshot is a luxurious spa and hotel retreat. Its location in the heart of the Surrey sandbelt makes it a popular place to stay for the discerning golfer.
With a number of Surrey's and Berkshire's top-ranked clubs close by, it wouldn't be difficult to put together a world-class itinerary, with rounds at the likes of The Berkshire, Walton Heath, West Hill, Sunningdale, and Swinley Forest, some of which Pennyhill Park has partnered with to offer stay-and-play packages.
The hotel
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