Carnoustie Golf Hotel

Let’s face it – Carnoustie is a golf town. We haven’t checked the coat of arms recently but we suspect it may consist of a seven-iron rampant against a field of bunker gold.

Say what you like about golfers (no, really), but they know a decent hotel when they see one, which is why the Carnoustie Golf Hotel enjoys an exalted reputation amongst aficionados of the driver and pitching wedge.

You don’t even have to be a player to enjoy its splendid facilities. Today’s Big Deal offers the chance to try them out with a choice of mini-breaks to this excellent hotel in the charming Angus seaside town.

Golfer’s paradise

The four star Carnoustie Golf Hotel is situated next to the first tee and the 18th green of the famous Carnoustie Golf Links Championship Course, home of many a dramatic winning putt.

Many of the hotel’s 96 rooms offer views over the course, or, if you prefer, over the charming seaside town of Carnoustie.

Golfing guests can also pit their skills against the adjacent Burnside Course plus the nearby Buddon Links.

Get into the swing

Available seven days a week, the Big Deal option one is for two people to enjoy a one night stay in a standard twin or double in the Carnoustie Golf Hotel, with a welcoming bottle of wine. The offer includes a full Scottish breakfast.

Option two is for a two consecutive night stay with allocation towards a three course set dinner in the hotel’s Calders Bistro on the first night only.

The wine is selected by the hotel.

Late check out, up to noon, on your departure day means that you won’t have to rush your breakfast when leaving.

On arrival, subject to availability, guests may be able to upgrade to a golf view room for £20 per night and a junior suite room for £60 per night.

Dining in style

The welcoming and relaxed Calders Bistro, recently refurbished, offers Scottish and international cuisine combining contemporary and classic influences.

Starters include ham hock terrine, potted shrimp, Thai crab cake and fish soup.

Mains include saffron linguine, tuna Nicoise, local sirloin steak and grilled whole place.

The dessert menu features such delicious creations as lemon tart, baked vanilla cheesecake and local strawberry panna cotta.

Extensive spa facilities

Carnoustie is not just about the golf. The hotel’s extensive spa facilities are also a big attraction, offering plenty of opportunities to relax and soothe away the frustrations of that hooked drive at the 18th.

Choose from the wide range of spa treatments (not included in the offer price) or enjoy the large heated swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam room and, for the more energetic, a fully equipped gymnasium.

Further afield, Angus offers great opportunities for exploration and leisure, with miles of idyllic beaches, romantic glens, rugged mountains and breath-taking scenery.

Delighted guests

The Carnoustie Golf Hotel has no shortage of positive feedback on TripAdvisor. These are recent comments, edited for length:

‘All the staff are a credit to this hotel, wonderful service from everyone we met. The food was good, the location was excellent.’

‘Food, ambience and surroundings were perfect and we can’t wait to go back.’

‘Great experience, beautiful view from our room onto the course and beach, evening meal was good and breakfast gave plenty of choice.’

Gift idea

Even if you are the kind of golf refusenik who thinks a mashie is something you have with sausages, the Carnoustie Golf Hotel is a tempting destination for a relaxing break. For a golf-lover, it’s the perfect choice.

Today’s Big Deal break would be a great gift for a partner or family member with a golf habit, but it’s also a chance to discover this attractive stretch of Scotland’s east coast.