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What to see and do
Parties
■ Pubs and clubs in Bruges, Waterloo
and Brussels
■ Casino at Knokke
Explorers
■ The splendid churches and museums
■ The battlefields
Romantics
■ Canal boat trips
■ Lakeside walks
Golf Chateau de la Tournette (page 157).
Belgium
A winner every time!
With easy access, a fine choice of hotels and
some seriously good courses, Bruges and
Waterloo have become firm favourites with our
clients.
Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in
Europe…”the Venice of the North”; there are
countless bars and restaurants, great shopping
and canals, churches and museums to enjoy.
And all this, just 70 miles from Calais. To make
the most out of the fascinating city, we’ve
chosen some super hotels. The golf satisfies
everyone – from European Top 100 designs to
hidden gems – and it is of no surprise that
Bruges is becoming an annual “pilgrimage” for
golfing chums and societies.
Waterloo is also a great success. Just two
hours from Calais, you’ve got the sights and
attractions of Brussels and Waterloo for the
evening and 11 courses within 30 minutes for
during the day. The historic battlefields where
Wellington defeated Napoleon and the medieval
abbey in Villers-la-Ville are must sees.
Foodies
■ Both Bruges and Waterloo have an excellent
choice of restaurants, ranging from
gastronomic cuisine to simple delicious home
cooking…And very reasonably
priced too
■ We send a Recommended Restaurant list
with your Holiday Information Pack
Here’s an idea!
Why not play golf in three countries in three
days! Dunkirk in France, Royal Zoute in
Belgium and Oostburg in Holland.
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Bruges.
Beautiful buildings in medieval cities…Historic battlefields…Just a short hop away…
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How to get there
HOLLAND
Here’s a list of the most convenient ways to get to your holiday
destination.
For further information and the latest news, please call us on
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Oostburg
Royal Zoute
Damme
Bruges
Train
■ Folkestone – Calais (car)
■ London/Ebbsfleet/Ashford – Brussels (foot passenger)
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Brussels
Sept Fontaines
La Bawette
Royal Waterloo
Bercuit
Waterloo
Hulencourt
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Louvain La Neuve
L’Empereur
Pierpoint
La Tournette
Rigenee
La Bruyere
Ferry
■ Dover – Calais/Dunkirk
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Hull – Zeebrugge
GERMANY
Plane
■ Most UK airports to Brussels (one hour)
What the price includes
Our prices are based on an exchange rate of €1.27/£1.
Should the exchange rate decrease or increase, we will
quote your holiday at the commercial exchange rate of
the day.
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Hotel location
Main town
Golf Club
FRANCE
All our prices are ‘’all-inclusive’’ and there are NO
hidden extras. The “From” price is based on mid-week
and low season, and the “To” price is based on
weekend and high season. The prices include:
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No currency surcharge
We guarantee that the holiday price quoted to you when you
pay your deposit is the holiday price you will pay. We have
taken steps to avoid any possibility of surcharging our clients
for currency fluctuations and any other holiday cost.
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Please contact us on 01277 824100 for the exact price for
your preferred holiday dates as prices can vary week-to-week
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Cross-Channel travel – based on four-in-a-car and travelling
Folkestone – Calais with Eurotunnel
The accommodation and board as detailed
The selection of courses in the example itinerary
Taxes and service charges
A comprehensive Holiday Information Pack
The knowledge and experience of our team
ABTA and ATOL bonds so you know your money is safe
Past Client benefits depending on your holiday spend
Groups - save £££s per person!
Discounts range from £50 for a group of five people for a twonight stay up to £1800 for a group of 25 people on a week’s
stay! See page six of the Introduction and call us on
01277 824100 for exact prices.
Suggested Itinerary
For the dedicated golfers among you, how about a threecentre holiday taking in Bruges, Waterloo and finishing at the
St Omer Golf-Hotel in France. Here’s an example:
■ Four-in-a-car Eurotunnel travel
■ Two nights’ b/b at the Martin’s Bruges Hotel
■ One round at Royal Zoute and Damme
■ Two nights’ b/b at the Martin’s Grand Hotel
■ One round at Bercuit and La Tournette
■ One night at Hotel du Golf St Omer with one round
Royal Zoute Golf Club (page 155).
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ART DE VIVRE
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Martin’s Orangerie **** LUXE Bruges 1
Martin’s Brugge *** Bruges 1
At a glance
At a glance
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Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Canal-side setting
■ Individually-styled bedrooms
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Downtown location
Private secure parking
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A very good value hotel just off
the beautiful square with private
parking available for guests.
This boutique hotel is well-known
for the personal service afforded
to guests and its setting right on
the most picturesque canal of
medieval Bruges.
The 150 cosy rooms are nicely decorated,
combining refinement and modernity including flat screen TVs.
Due to the abundance of fantastic restaurants
on its doorstep, the hotel does not have its
own restaurant but does have a bright
breakfast room plus a small bar for a quick
pre-dinner aperitif.
£££
All 20 bedrooms are individually decorated
and the canal view ‘Exceptional’ rooms are
well worth the supplement. Breakfast is taken
in the beautiful chandelier-lit drawing room
and afternoon teas can be enjoyed outside on
the terrace whilst watching the canal boats
go by.
Courses within 30 minutes
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Damme
Royal Zoute
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Oostburg
Suggested itinerary
From
Two nights’ b/b, golf at Damme
& Oostburg
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£245
£275
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The famous square is but a two-minute walk
away as are the many bars, restaurants and
shops that make Bruges such an unforgettable
city.
Courses within 30 minutes
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Welcome drink
Damme
Royal Zoute
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Oostburg
Suggested itinerary
From
To
Three nights’ b/b, golf at Damme,
Royal Zoute & Oostburg
£489
£569
Single room supplement per night
£65
£80
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Welcome drink
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Royal Zoute
Par 72. 6790 yards. Slope 132.
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European Top 100 course
36 holes
This is undoubtedly one of the best
links courses in Europe, and was
designed by the great Harry Colt.
Built over a hundred years ago, the course at
first does not look too tough but, when the
wind picks up, hitting the fairways is paramount
and negotiating the fast greens is another story.
The course meanders through dunes and silver
birches and has earned tributes from the likes
of Palmer and Faldo. 13 miles north of Bruges.
LUXURY
CREME DE LA CREME
Damme Golf &
Country Club
SPA ££££
Kempinski Hotel Dukes’ Palace
Par 72. 6631 yards. Slope 131.
***** Bruges 1
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At a glance
Warm welcome
Nice clubhouse
First five-star hotel in Bruges
Historic building
■ Spa and indoor pool
Just 15 minutes from Bruges, this
is more than good holiday golf.
Bruges’ first five-star hotel, the
Kempinski Hotel Dukes’ Palace is
just two minutes’ walk from the
main square and a fine addition to
our programme.
The parkland course is dotted with ponds and
cuts through the local forest. The greens are
well-maintained and you are assured of a warm
welcome and good food back in the clubhouse.
Free practice balls, soup and a sandwich in low
season. Four miles north of Bruges.
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Prinsenhof (Prince’s home) is a well-known
landmark and dates back to the 15th-Century.
The 93 rooms and suites are located in the
Castle wing and the new Abbey wing. All are
decorated to the highest standard and there is
24-hour room service and valet parking
available.
Oostburg
Par 73. 7042 yards. Slope 130.
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Courses within 30 minutes
Damme
■ Royal Zoute
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Oostburg
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To
Two nights’ b/b, golf at Royal Zoute
& Damme
£345
£425
£60
£85
Single room supplement per night
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Fabulous clubhouse
Well-maintained
Technically we’re cheating here as
Oostburg is just over the border
into the Netherlands, but the 30minute drive is certainly worth it!
A full Kempinski buffet breakfast is included
for our clients and access is free to the Yoaké
Spa with sauna, indoor pool and fitness room.
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Free room upgrade
Belgian chocolates and welcome drink
A relatively new course that has matured
nicely and boasts a stunning clubhouse (with
snooker room) lived in by the owners. There
are some great holes but the Pelicans on the
9th and 14th greens also provide lovely
memories. Lots of water and a real test from
the Whites. 19 miles north-east of Bruges.
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Chateau du Lac ***** Genval 2
Martin’s Grand Hotel **** Waterloo 2
At a glance
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At a glance
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Peaceful lakeside setting
Excellent restaurant
■ Weekend deals
Weekend deals
Superb restaurant
■ Reasonably-priced bar
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One of Belgium's finest hotels, the
five-star Chateau du Lac is set
beside the romantic setting of the
Genval lake.
The four-star Martin’s Grand Hotel
is ideally located for this historic
region.
A modern building, the hotel is suitable for
golfing groups and is within walking distance
of the town centre.
The hotel boasts an excellent gastronomic
restaurant ‘Genval les Bains', a relaxing
lounge-bar and an outstanding fitness centre
with sauna and pool and the brand new
Terraké Spa .
The 79 bedrooms and suites are spacious and
tastefully decorated. With a cosy bar and
charming brasserie 'La Sucrerie' (which takes
its name from its former life as a restored
sugar refinery dating from 1836), the Grand
will make your stay one to remember.
The 122 bedrooms and suites are large with
good bathrooms and some have views of the
lake. This hotel is ideal for couples and small
groups seeking the very best in an intimate
atmosphere.
Bercuit
La Tournette
■ Rigenee
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A brand new three-star hotel lies adjacent to
Martin’s Grand. Prices are slightly cheaper
midweek particularly for single rooms.
Breakfast is taken in the Grand.
Courses within 30 minutes
Royal Waterloo
Hulencourt
■ Sept Fontaines
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From
To
Two nights’ b/b, golf at Hulencourt,
Sept Fontaines & Rigenee
£265
£395
Single room supplement per night
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Three nights’ b/b, golf at Royal Waterloo,
Bercuit & La Tournette
£425
£545
£38
£62
Single room supplement per night
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£58
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Bercuit
La Tournette
■ Rigenee
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Courses within 30 minutes
Royal Waterloo
Hulencourt
■ Sept Fontaines
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Welcome drink in low season
Free access to Wellness Centre
■ 4th night free, if Sunday included, in low season
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Welcome drink in low season
4th night free, if Sunday included, in low season
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CREME DE LA CREME
CHAMPIONSHIP
PARKLAND
Royal Waterloo
La Marache. Par 73. 6475 yards. Slope 125.
Le Lion. Par 72. 6410 yards. Slope 125.
Top class courses
■ Secluded setting
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The club blends harmoniously into the splendid
Brabant countryside of fields, valleys and
woodland.
Near the historic battlefields of Waterloo lie two courses, both
of championship standard and always in excellent condition.
Some hilly holes. Free afternoon golf on the 9-hole course for
our clients. Four miles from Waterloo.
Bercuit
Par 72. 6525 yards. Slope 129.
Warm welcome
■ Good challenge
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Hulencourt
Par 72. 6326 yards. Slope 123.
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Free post-round drink
Perfect for societies
The scenic valleys of Brabant Wallon give way
to rolling fairways and stiff climbs.
Built on a historical 17th-Century estate, the
exclusive Golf Club d'Hulencourt welcomes
guests in the finest traditions of golf.
Here is a course which doesn't know the meaning of halfmeasures and calls for excellent physical and golfing prowess.
A Robert Trent Jones Senior-designed course, Bercuit has been
selected several times for the European Ladies Masters. 23
miles east of Waterloo. Buggies recommended.
With strategically positioned hazards and sometimes windy
conditions, the course has the character of a links. Thanks to
the design and the quality of green-keeping, Hulencourt has
hosted several European Challenge Tour competitions and is a
great hit with our clients. Seven miles south of Waterloo.
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FOREST
Sept Fontaines
Le Chateau. Par 72. 6150 yards. Slope 123.
La Foret. Par 67. 5360 yards. Slope 120.
Delightful clubhouse
■ Superb condition
Chateau de la Tournette
USA Course. Par 72. 6185 yards. Slope 130.
UK Course. Par 72. 6210 yards. Slope 128.
Two courses
■ Super clubhouse
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Set in thickly-wooded countryside, Sept
Fontaines has two main courses.
The longer and more demanding Chateau course is laid out
over wooded hills and fields and the La Foret course has
narrow fairways and physically demanding terrain. The
clubhouse provides comforts appreciated by all. Four miles
north-west of Waterloo.
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Rigenee
Par 73. 6669 yards. Slope 134.
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Set in a superb rural landscape with a host of
bunkers and lakes.
With aesthetic and daunting obstacles, the Tournette club
offers two formidable courses: The American and The English.
The latter resembles an inland links with big, elevated greens
well-protected by pot bunkers, while the American course
begins in woodland before testing your ability with its own
'Amen Corner' on the back nine. 12 miles south-west of
Waterloo.
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Nice holiday golf
Excellent value
A slightly easier course than the others, but
still a challenge, particularly if the wind blows.
There are a number of water hazards to watch out for and the
bunkers are well-positioned...’Thinking golf’. You are assured of
a warm welcome from the friendly staff who also take great
pride in maintaining the course in good condition. 13 miles
south-east of Waterloo. Easy walking.
Other courses: Pierpont. Chateau de la Bawette.
Louvain La Neuve. L’Empereur. La Bruyere.
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