1 Night, 2 Rounds
- 1 Night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at St Mellion International Resort
- 1 Round at Kernow Course, St Mellion
- 1 Round at Nicklaus Course, St Mellion
1 Night, 2 Rounds
Tucked into the Tamar Valley and less than 30 minutes from Plymouth, St Mellion International Resort is one of the South West of England's standout options for a UK golf break. You get two courses on site, genuine 4-star resort facilities and an easy run in from the A388, which makes it a strong shout for groups and short-stay getaways.
Golf is the headline. The Nicklaus Course is the star turn, a Jack Nicklaus design that's rightly viewed as one of the best layouts in England. One of the courses here has hosted European Tour golf, which tells you the standard. Pair it with the Kernow Course and you've got 36 holes that feel different enough to keep a weekend interesting, whether you're chasing a score or just trying to win the society bragging rights.
Off the course, it's a genuine 4-star resort rather than golf hotel with a bar. Rooms are spacious, the Elemis Spa is ideal after a day's walking and An Boesti makes a strong case for staying in rather than driving out. Add in the 25-metre pool, sauna and steam room and it's easy to see why St Mellion is consistently well reviewed by UK golfers.
If you want golf, comfort and plenty to do once the clubs are back in the boot, St Mellion ticks the boxes.
Who is this for?
Groups, societies and couples who want two on-site courses and resort facilities, without the faff of driving between venues.
Who is it best for?
Golfers who want to tick off a Nicklaus design, weekend groups planning 36 holes a day and couples who want golf plus a spa and pool set-up.
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St Mellion is arguably the premier golfing destination in the South-West, boasting two championship courses, and has welcomed the European Tour's elite on no less than six occasions for the Benson and Hedges International.
Opened in 1987, the Nicklaus Course at St Mellion was the Golden Bear's first project in the UK, and to this day Jack rates it as one of his best creations. The £2.5 million investment now complete was overseen by the Nicklaus design team.
From the championship tee markers the course measures 7,019 yards and is a thorough examination, but there are tees to suit golfers of all abilities. The Nicklaus is typical of its designer's architectural ethos, with a premium being placed on finding the correct position from the elevated tees in order to attack the flags. Inaccuracy will be punished severely by the strategically positioned bunkers and water hazards around this South-Western gem.
Did you know? Jack Nicklaus speaks highly of his design, going as far as to say St Mellion is 'potentially the finest golf course in Europe'.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Jack Nicklaus |
| Opened for play | 1988 |
| Previously hosted | PGA Cup Match (1988), B & H International Open (1990-1995), English Amateur Championship (1999), Midas' English Seniors Open (2006, 2007), PGA European Tour's English Open (2011) |
| Blue | 7,008 yards | SSS 74 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,612 yards | SSS 72 |
| Yellow | 6,369 yards | SSS 71 |
| Red | 5,509 yards | SSS 73 |
Formerly known as the Old Course, St Mellion's Kernow is often in the shadow of Jack Nicklaus' creation next door, but it is a fine championship layout in its own right. Though not particularly long by modern standards - the Kernow measures 5,782 yards - there is no shortage of challenge and intrigue.
A major face-lift has seen the addition of new lakes and bunkers, plus some totally rebuilt putting surfaces. Spectacular scenery surrounds the course, whose highlights include the short 12th, where the green is guarded closely by water, and the memorable par-4 closing hole which demands two excellent strikes.
| Par | 70 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | J. Hamilton Stutt |
| Opened for play | 1976 |
| Previously hosted | B&H International Open (1979), Tournament Players Championship (1983, 1984) |
| White | 5,606 yards | SSS 74 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,297 yards | SSS 71 |
| Red | 4,871 yards | SSS 73 |
The 4-star hotel sits conveniently beside the clubhouse and delivers exactly what you want after a day on the Nicklaus Course: space, comfort and quality. All 80 en-suite bedrooms are air-conditioned and decorated in a contemporary style that feels fresh rather than corporate. The rooms are genuinely spacious, fitted with modern amenities that work, and designed to let you relax properly between rounds.
Everything you need is on site, from the clubhouse and practice areas through to the spa and pool. You're not driving anywhere once you've checked in, which is exactly the point of a resort break. The hotel sits close enough to the first tee that you can roll out of bed, grab breakfast and be on the course without any faff.
For larger groups, societies or families, the Fairway Lodges offer a different option entirely. These self-contained properties range from one to five bedrooms and sit surrounded by the golf courses, giving you that immersive resort feel. You're still within easy reach of the clubhouse, but you've got your own living space to spread out, host a post-round debrief or simply enjoy the kind of sociable atmosphere that makes a golf break memorable.
The lodges are ideal if you're travelling with a bigger group and want somewhere to gather after the round without retreating to separate hotel rooms. The living areas are spacious, the kitchens are fully equipped if you fancy cooking, and the whole set-up feels more like a golf house party than a standard hotel stay. If cooking feels like too much effort after 36 holes, the Brasserie is a short walk away.
Both the hotel and lodges give you full access to the resort facilities, including the Leisure Club, spa and all the dining options. It's a flexible set-up that works whether you're a couple after a quiet weekend, a fourball chasing two days of golf or a society group filling multiple lodges for a captain's away trip.
The An Boesti Restaurant overlooks the 18th green of the Nicklaus Course and serves innovative cuisine built around the best West Country produce. It's quality dining, the kind of meal that caps off a day's golf without feeling stuffy or overpriced. The menu changes with the seasons, and the kitchen knows how to handle local ingredients properly, from Cornish seafood through to estate-reared meat.
For something more relaxed, the Bewdern Bar & Brasserie runs throughout the day, serving everything from snacks to full meals in a warm, informal setting. It's the kind of place you can drop into after a morning round, grab a sandwich and a pint, then head back out for the afternoon tee time. The menu is straightforward, well-executed and priced sensibly, which matters when you're feeding a group over a few days.
When you're ready for that 19th-hole pint, the Nicklaus Golfer's Bar delivers, complete with wide-screen TV and a barbecue terrace for those rare sunny Cornish evenings. It's the natural gathering point after the round, with enough space for groups to spread out and enough atmosphere to make it feel like a proper golf club rather than a hotel bar.
The Leisure Club gives you a 25-metre swimming pool, leisure pool, sauna, steam room and spa pool, plus tennis and squash courts if you've somehow got energy left after your round. The health spa and beauty salon is staffed by fully trained therapists offering signature treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures and massages, all designed to help you recover properly before the next day's golf.
St Mellion continues to rank as one of our customers' highest-rated UK golf resorts, and once you've experienced the combination of championship golf and genuine resort facilities, you'll understand why. It's the full package: two quality courses, comfortable accommodation, good food and enough off-course options to keep non-golfers happy if you're bringing partners or family.
St Mellion sits just off the A388 on the Cornwall-Devon border, only 20 minutes from Plymouth and a 20-minute drive from the Cornish seaside towns of Polperro and Looe. It's easily accessible, which matters when you're travelling with golf clubs and a group.
Address: Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6SD
Sharon
✓2 Dec 2019
Disappointed with food in restaurant-staff terrific!
Kim
✓7 Oct 2019
Stay at the hotel was first class.
Stuart
✓21 Sep 2019
Clean, comfortable, food and service was excellent ,
Nigel
✓10 Sep 2019
Hotel and facilities excellent
Caroline
✓7 Sep 2019
An upgrade to a Superior room with view on the golf course is recommanded. Very Nice and helpful staf in hotel as in the golfshop.
Claire
✓9 Jul 2019
We had a great time, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and room very nice
Steph
✓9 Jul 2019
My sons loved their weekend for a 30th birthday gift, food was very good, accommodation excellent. They are planning to go back on a yearly brother get together!!
Steve
✓25 Jun 2019
Tim
✓21 Jun 2019
Just a fabulous place with great staff
Stewart
✓7 Jun 2019
We returned to St Mellion after previous tour 4 yrs ago. The golf and pro shop staff were very obliging and helpful. The courses were both in pretty good condition and as tough as ever! The actual hotel unfortunately was in our opinion below par and not a 4 star establishment. Uncomfortable beds that make premier Inns positively ultra deluxe. A la crate restaurant with shortages of wine on both nights and a disappointing menu taboot. We discussed with the management and a price adjustment was agreed. We will not be placing review on trip advisor as that is not our style. Like so many of my school reports read, Tries hard but so much potential left wanting Mr Stewart Barnett
Sharon
✓2 Dec 2019
What a course - a ‘must’ play for serious golfers. Course testing but as a lady golfer never felt out of my depth, finished with a par on 18th - smile still on my face! Cannot wait to play in warmer weather- fabulous two days of golf!
Sharon
✓2 Dec 2019
Considering the rain we had the course was in good condition- loved it, will be back! Pro’s very helpful and friendly.
Kim
✓7 Oct 2019
This golf course will test any standard of player. Shoot your handicap and your doing well
Stuart
✓21 Sep 2019
Outstanding course, the views were terrific and the fairways are narrow, plenty of water to contend with. Play within yourself and you will score I was told- never a truer word spoken. Only criticism I have is there are no water taps on the way round and the 1/2 way house is a vending machine. It should be staffed as it's a testing course physically too.
Stuart
✓21 Sep 2019
Excellent course, we played it twice sandwiched by the Nicklaus course. The Kenrow is a fantastic playable course and you can score well being conservative off the tee.
Nigel
✓10 Sep 2019
A relief from the Nicklaus but still an enjoyable experience. Having taken over the booking from Nigel, the offers were somewhat confusing. We had 50% off buggies which we did not use, and free range balls, not always available on the range. Under the impression there was money towards drinks. Ken Ampleford kdample83@gmail.com
Nigel
✓10 Sep 2019
We wanted to play the Nicklaus course twice, ad as a group glad we did. Difficult course but a gem
Caroline
✓7 Sep 2019
This was a challenge for us,however very Nice to play.
Caroline
✓7 Sep 2019
Realy great. Beautiful lay out and the course was Good in shape
Claire
✓9 Jul 2019
My husband and son played both courses and were very pleased with both
Check-in from 3pm | Check-out from 11am
6:30-10:30am
Smart Casual
Yes
Yes
No caddies available
None
There are 2 bars on site
There is complimentary car parking