Golf breaks & holidays: cottages near UK golf courses

Golf breaks UK: stay in a cottage, play at your own pace

Booking a self-catering holiday cottage for your UK golf break gives you the freedom and flexibility that a golf hotel can't match. Plenty of space for you, your friends or your family to relax and come and go as you please, whilst still being close enough to the golf course to make your morning tee time! It gives you more choice when it comes to the type of property you want to stay in, and means you can make the most of added extras like a private hot tub or even a sauna to rest those tired muscles after a long afternoon on the fairways. Plus, if you're travelling with friends, family or loved ones who don't play golf, then the trip can cater to their needs too and mean you have the perfect base for everyone. Whether it's a weekend fourball, a midweek club trip or a week away with the family, our collection of golf break cottages has something for every one.

UK golf regions: where to play

Scotland golf breaks

Scotland is the home of golf, so when it comes to a golf break, you really can't beat it. Iconic golf courses like St Andrews, Carnoustie and Turnberry have hosted the Open Championship for over a century, and playing them is on every golfer's bucket list. Courses here are built into the land rather than manicured on top of it: fast fairways, deep pot bunkers, wind that changes everything. From cosy rural retreats with open fires to coastal cottages with sea views, Scotland's golf break cottages are as memorable as the courses themselves. Most are dog-friendly holiday homes, many sleep larger groups comfortably and whether you're planning a short break or a full week away, there's a cottage to match.

England golf breaks

From the Surrey and Berkshire heathlands to the Kent links coast, the Lancashire Open venues and the parkland championship courses of the Midlands and North, the variety of golf courses in England is genuinely hard to match. Royal Birkdale hosts the 2026 Open Championship, putting the North West firmly in the spotlight, but the courses beyond the headline names are where England really rewards the travelling golfer. The South West is a great choice for a longer, unhurried break: dramatic coastal scenery, links-style layouts in Cornwall and Devon, and green fees that tend to be kinder than Scotland's. With over 6,000 properties near a golf course in our inventory, England has the range to suit any trip. Explore romantic boltholes for a golfing weekend for two, cottages with hot tubs for a post-round soak, sprawling farmhouses for large group getaways and luxury properties that tick all the boxes.

Wales golf breaks

When it comes to golf, Wales is often overlooked in favour of Scotland or England, but this works in your favour for a golf break, with quieter tee times and better value than you'd expect for the quality on offer. Royal Porthcawl is the standout - one of the finest links courses in the UK - but the North Wales Coast and the Gower Peninsula both have courses worth travelling for, set against scenery that makes the round memorable even when you're not up to par. Wales punches above its weight for coastal golf cottages: a high proportion of our holiday cottages with golf nearby sits within five miles of the sea, making it easy to pair a round at links course with a proper seaside base. Many properties come with hot tubs and feel genuinely tucked away, which makes Wales a natural fit for a romantic golf break or a quiet short break away from it all.