I am not a golfer. But even I can appreciate the scale of this place. Two championship courses? Ridiculous. They stretch out like green oceans.
Apparently, the views from the Colt Course are stunning. My mate, who actually plays, said it’s like “golfing in a postcard.” I nodded and pretended to know what a “handicap” means.
If you do play, you’ll feel like a pro. If you don’t, like me, you can just wander near the edges and whisper, “Nice swing,” at strangers. They love it.
The Rooms: Sleep like a Burnt-Out Royal
The bedrooms are a mix of classic and cozy. Think heavy curtains, a bed big enough to get lost in, and a TV you’ll probably ignore. The pillows are the real heroes here.
I flopped onto the bed and didn’t move for four hours. No phone. No guilt. Just staring at the ornate ceiling like a Victorian ghost.
Some rooms have views of the golf course. Others look out over the moors. Either way, you wake up feeling like you’ve been personally blessed by the Northumberland landscape.
