If you’re after real luxury then it is worth the extra expense to stay at Grand Hotel Barriere Dinard. It’s a superb hotel and one of the most luxurious available at Golfbreaks.com.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
Just down the road is the classic links of Dinard Golf, the 2nd oldest course in France. You can also play at Golf de St Malo, Golf des Ormes and a whole selection of golf courses within an hours drive.
Where you can play
Dinard Golf Club from £265pp
This is a rugged, classic links with spectacular views on pretty much every hole. The course isn’t the longest compared to today’s standards but the ever-present wind makes accurate play crucial!
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Domaine des Ormes from £195pp
Onsite you have the beautiful Golf des Ormes, with its tree lined fairways, water hazards and a chateau clubhouse. Slightly challenging from the back tees but not too long.
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Le Golf-Hotel du Prieure & St Malo from £175pp
The Golf de Saint-Malo has been built around the Mirloup lake, so expect an abundance of water. Wide fairways encourage a false sense of security, so beware the hazards and especially large bunkers!
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Golf de Granville from £225pp
On the bay of the “Mont St-Michel”, this is golf in the purest of Scottish traditions. It is a classic seaside links in the most natural of surroundings. There are 27 holes onsite of which the longest plays to 6,380 yards.
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Golf de Val André from £155pp
This is one of France’s premier courses! The views are simply stunning and the course is a cracker too blending well into the rolling landscape with well protected greens. This is a real challenge.
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Golf-Club des Sables d'Or from £215pp
This Par 70 links was remodelled in 2003 to create a more challenging and varied layout. Wide fairways and short rough make this one for all levels of golfer. Year round good condition.
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Golf-Club des Ajoncs d'Or from £169pp
This excellent coastal course is located just a few minutes from the beaches of South Goelo. The recent renovations in 2001 have made this a very interesting course to play.
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Golf de Saint-Cast Pen-Guen from £215pp
The course runs alongside the Pen-Guen beach and although it is quite short, it has some really challenging holes. The back nine are especially good, as they are set on higher ground and offer great views.
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This is a luxury 4* hotel in the centre of Dinard. It has elegant rooms and all the modern leisure facilities you would expect in a popular seaside retreat. 2 good dining options also exist.
This 4* hotel is located in the heart of Dinard and offers all the charms of a great seaside retreat. Facing St Malo, the Grand Hotel Dinard provides elegant rooms, modern leisure facilities including a traditional "hamman" (Turkish) bath and is just minutes from the beaches, casino and local attractions. Les Terrasses du 333 Café serves light salads and sandwiches on a wonderful open terrace looking out towards the sea. The Blue B offers guests a more formal dining experience, with a selection of fish specialities, seafood and meat dishes whilst enjoying great views of the sea.
Did you know?
Les Terrasses du 333 Café serves light salads and sandwiches on an open terrace and the Blue B restaurant offers a more formal dining experience, with seafood, fish and meat specialities.
Location
Dinard, Brittany (15 mins from Saint-Malo)
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