Ty Newport Hotel by Celtic Manor

Rooms at Ty Newport are modern, spacious and designed to be practical for golf breaks. After a day on the Twenty Ten's climbs, you'll appreciate the comfortable beds, good showers and enough space to lay out kit without living out of your suitcase. Décor is contemporary with a neutral palette, and the overall feel is more "smart and functional" than flashy.

In-room basics cover what most groups need: reliable Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Some rooms also include extras, but the main win here is comfort and consistency rather than five-star bells and whistles. En suite bathrooms are well finished with quality towels and complimentary toiletries.

Food and drink is simple and convenient. The on-site restaurant and bar work well for pre-golf breakfasts and relaxed evenings, especially for groups who want to keep everything in one place. The menu leans towards hearty, satisfying options that hit the spot after 36 holes. If you're after the broader resort experience, you can always hop over to Celtic Manor for more choice, then shuttle back once the night winds down.

The hotel also has an activity suite, which is a useful wind-down option for groups with non-golfers or anyone nursing a sore back from the Montgomerie's length.

For group logistics, the hotel is geared up for early starts and multi-room bookings. If you're travelling with a society, it's worth letting your golf travel team know your preferred tee time windows so everything can be lined up across the three courses with minimal fuss. The hotel staff understand golf group logistics, from early starts to club storage, and the shuttle schedule makes it easy to get to and from the clubhouses without waiting around.

The location also puts you within striking distance of other South Wales courses if you want to add variety beyond the Celtic Manor trio. It's a 20-minute drive to Newport's town centre for anyone chasing nightlife, though most groups tend to stay on-site or head to the main resort's bars after their rounds.

If you're the sort who wants spa time and a bigger range of on-site dining, you may prefer to stay on the main resort estate. If, like me, you'd rather put the budget into an extra round and a guaranteed crack at the Twenty Ten, Ty Newport is a very sensible base.