Celtic Manor Resort (11)

Just outside Newport and about 30 minutes from Cardiff, Celtic Manor is one of the UK's most established golf resorts, having built its reputation on hosting the 2010 Ryder Cup. Three 18-hole courses give it real depth: the Twenty Ten is the long, demanding headline act, shaped by water hazards and bold bunkering, while the Roman Road and Montgomerie courses run wider and gentler, better suited to mixed-ability groups. Accommodation ranges from modern hotel rooms to more upscale options, and the resort backs everything up with several restaurants and bars, a large spa, and strong practice facilities, all connected by easy motorway access, making it equally workable for a quick golf weekend or a longer stay.