Set in 400 acres of Monmouthshire countryside just across the River Severn, Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club mixes a striking 14th-century manor house with two excellent parkland golf courses. The Old Course is the headline act, a proper test that hosted the 1996 Solheim Cup and still ranks as one of the standout parkland rounds in Wales. The shorter Mathern Course is a great foil, more forgiving off the tee but still full of trees, views and approach shots that punish a lapse in concentration.
It's also brilliantly placed for a UK break. You're around 25 minutes from Newport and 40 minutes from Cardiff, with straightforward access from the M4, M5 and M50. For societies, that means less time in the car and more time on the first tee.
Off the course, St Pierre delivers the full resort set-up, with spa treatments, an indoor pool, sauna and steam room, a gym and floodlit tennis courts. Add in two on-site bars and dining options, plus Chepstow and the Wye Valley nearby, and you've got a venue that works just as well for mixed groups as it does for golf-mad weekends. If you want a South Wales golf break that's easy to organise and hard to fault, this is a very safe bet.
Who is this for?
Golfers or groups looking for a quality parkland break within easy reach of the Midlands, South West England and South Wales. Couples and societies will both find plenty here, with two contrasting courses, strong hotel amenities and enough off-course variety to keep non-golfers happy.
Who is it best for?
Mid-to-low handicappers who want to test themselves on a genuine Solheim Cup venue, plus anyone seeking a well-rounded golf break that balances quality golf with comfort, dining and leisure facilities. The Mathern Course also makes this a smart choice for mixed-ability groups.