Dog & Bear Hotel, Kent4 starGolf Courses

Chart Hills Golf Course

This fantastic parkland golf course is situated in 200 acres of the charming Kentish Hills landscape. Each hole offers something different but look out for the 5th hole in particular, with its “Anaconda Bunker” and the short 17th featuring the deceptive island green. Take time to relax after a challenging, yet rewarding, round in the golf clubs beautifully presented clubhouse which underwent extensive renovation in 2007.

Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Course

This golf course was designed with the intention that all calibres of golfer would be able to play this course. The abundance of woodland and wildlife make accuracy a more prominent element to your round, so stay level-headed and take your time with your swing. The greens are always in immaculate condition and are pretty quick, adding to the difficulty.

Littlestone Golf Course

The Championship Links Course at Littlestone Golf Club is in excellent condition all year round making it a hugely popular venue amongst many golfers. The golf club is a Final Qualifying venue for the 2011 Open which adds to the extensive list of renowned golfing events that Littlestone Golf Club has played host to. You really are in for a treat when you play this charming golf course with its fast, well manicured greens and classic links layout.

Royal St George's Golf Club

The golf course blends naturally into its beautiful surroundings and its challenging layout is not a traditional one as each nine is broadly circular, a loose figure of eight.Golfers playing on Royal St George’s require confidence and an accurate, solid ball strike so not to get stuck in any sticky situations. The golf course has plenty of hazards, one of which is on the 4th and is the UK’s tallest and deepest bunker. Some hazards are also invisible from the tees, which tend to cause a few problems. This is an incredibly popular golf course and it is easy to see why. The brilliant challenge that golfers are faced with makes for a truly memorable round of golf.

The Royal St George’s golf club features a great range of practice facilities, including an open air driving range, pitching area, practice nets and putting greens with bunkers. There is a well stocked pro shop that will provide you with all your golfing needs. At the end of your round you can rest assured that you can have a relaxing drink and a catch up about the days events in the charming clubhouse. Retaining all of its original charm, it feels as though you are stepping back in time. The unique atmosphere at this prestigious venue is the perfect place in which to enjoy a delicious lunch either infront of the cosy fire in the winter or outside on the pretty sheltered patio in the summer.