It’s a golf break not just another lads’ weekend! If scheduled around off peak times these can be the most genuine golfing getaways without all the excess stuff. For a Golf Hotel Cotswolds, visit https://tewkesburypark.co.uk/golf/

First, consider when you play. If you are fine with a less crowded course and more relaxed tempo, try to play your round midweek as much as possible. You will often have time to practise bashing balls well before your tee time and be ready to play – meaning others on the course ahead of you will also be playing at an even pace (i.e late morning seems busy but early afternoon can feel wide open, a much more leisurely round).

After this, factor in the parts that feel like a holiday, not only 18 holes. Popular add-ons for couples include:

Post round recovery with spa access (pool, sauna, steam room)

Alternatively, treat yourselves with something like a massage or facial

A 2 hour dinner with set menu or tasting option

Extended checkout meaning you don’t have to worry about checking out after breakfast

A quick lesson with the pro (surprisingly fun, even for first-timers).

If one of you doesn’t golf (or can’t manage two rounds in a day), then plan a split-day – one round for the golfer, and either a local walk or market town visit to entertain your non-golfing partner while you play before reconvening over afternoon tea.

Finally, keep it simple. The sweet spot is usually two nights, one or maybe two rounds and then one “treat” addon.

Ideally, a couples golf break should be leisurely, not too time-consuming on the links side of things and with plenty of luxury down-time to properly relax.