Golf Château de la Tournette is one of those places that immediately feels special. You've got a 16th-century château-style clubhouse at the centre of the estate and two quality courses laid out across rolling Belgian countryside, so it's a great shout for a golf break where the setting matters as much as the score.
Right, the golf. Both courses are more about positioning than brute force, with tree-lined fairways, well-placed bunkers and greens that ask you to hit the right section rather than simply find the putting surface. There's enough movement in the land to keep it interesting too, with a few elevation changes and water coming into play on selected holes. If you're the type who enjoys plotting your way round, you'll have plenty to think about.
Off the course, you're well covered. There's a pro shop for essentials, practice areas to loosen the shoulders before you head to the 1st and a clubhouse restaurant that's ideal for a relaxed post-round bite. The terrace is a favourite when the weather behaves, and it's a cracking spot to go over the day's "near-misses" with a Belgian beer.
It also works nicely for groups and society days, thanks to the facilities on site and the flexibility you usually need when you're trying to keep eight or twelve golfers moving smoothly. La Tournette's location makes it an ideal base for exploring Belgium's wider golf offering too, with several quality courses within easy reach.
Who is this for?
Golfers booking a Belgian break who want two proper tests in a historic estate setting, with an easy 'after-golf' clubhouse scene.
Who is it best for?
Societies and mixed-ability groups who like tree-lined, tactical golf, plus confident ball-strikers who don't mind leaving driver in the bag now and then.
