GOLF BREAKS
If you fancy a break, a golf weekend in the beautiful Welsh countryside awaits you. The Lion Hotel is ideally situated to allow you to take advantage of a number of Golf Courses in the Heart of Wales.
Builth Wells Golf Club
Builth Club is an extremely attractive 18 hole parkland course with an unusual Club house which is one of the oldest buildings in Builth being a 16th CenturyWelsh long house.
Clubs buggies etc, can be hired from the well stocked shop which is run by PGA professional Simon Edwards.
Ex-Lady Captain and owner of The Flower Shop, Sue Parry says “people of all abilities will enjoy the course, it is challenging without being too physically strenuous. It is a course that requires accuracy rather than very long hitting – with a particularly interesting back nine.”
Also within easy reach are 18 hole courses at Llandrindod Wells and Cradoc.
Llandrindod Wells Course
This course won Welsh Golf Club of the year 2004. It is set in beautifully scenic Welsh Countryside so be sure to take along your camera! Designed in 1905 by golfing legend Harry Vardon, this is a challenging 18 hole course. The par for men is 69 and 72 for ladies.
Cradoc
Home of the Welsh ‘Champion of Champions’ tournament, Cradoc was founded in 1969 by 2 local men. Again situated within beautiful scenery with the Brecon Beacons National Park situated along side it, is a delightful 18 hole parkland course.
Cradoc Golf Course won Welsh Golf Club of the year 2005 and they also won Clubhouse/Course Presentation Category!
Once you have enjoyed the challenge of the Golf and taken in all the beautiful scenery, why not come back to The Lion Hotel, in Builth Wells and take advantage of our warm hospitality, good food and ale! We look forward to making your break & golf weekend one to remember.