The Vincent Hotel

The Vincent has 59 boutique-style bedrooms across six floors, each individually styled with the modern essentials you'd expect from a 4-star stay. If you're travelling as a group, the big win is how easy it is to get everyone checked in and then straight out into Southport on foot. No taxis, no faff.

Room categories run from smart, well-finished standard options through to the Penthouse Suite, which is the full treat-yourself number. You've got a rooftop hot tub, a rainforest shower and a private steam room, which is exactly what you want after a blustery day on the links (and an "I'll just hit a little bunt" shot that somehow still ballooned into the wind).

Food and drink is a major part of the appeal here. The Vincent Café & Restaurant has picked up AA Rosettes and landed a spot in The Times "Top 10 Coolest Restaurants", so you're not relying on hotel food as a last resort. The menu covers British classics alongside European and international dishes, with handmade sushi also on the card, handy when you've got a group with mixed tastes over a few nights.

Then there's The Vincent Bar, a relaxed space with a strong cocktail and wine list. It's a good setting for a post-round recap, scorecard disputes and planning tomorrow's tee times. If you fancy a change of scene, you're already in the centre, so Southport's other spots are right there.