Carnoustie Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland
Oxford Hotels & Inns
Carnoustie Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a superb luxury golfing, leisure and conference destination. Located immediately adjoining the 1st Tee and 18th Green of the world famous Carnoustie Championship course, the Resort was host to the 1999 Open Championship and will host the 2007 Open Championship. The rooms at this hotel are beautifully appointed with locally crafted furniture and imported ceramics. There are views of the Championship Course, the sea or the town. Guests of the hotel are able to get guaranteed tee times on the Championship Course.
Especially recommended for: couples, foursomes, golfing groups and societies, conferences.
Facilities: All residents have full use of our spa which includes swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and gymnasium. Beauty Therapists offer a wide range of treatments. (Therapeutic spa treatments must be booked in advance.) Ample parking is available for 200 vehicles. Spacious state-of-the-art Conference and Banqueting Suites accommodate up to 350 delegates. The Hogan Experience -- Enjoy this fine dining experience exclusive to Carnoustie Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa. The palatial Hogan Suite is the largest of its kind in Scotland, hosting fine dining for up to 50 guests. With famous views of the Championship Course and beach, The Hogan Suite cannot fail to enchant even the most prestigious guests. Consider The Hogan Experience for Corporate Entertaining, Gala Banquets, Presentations, Prize-Giving, Small Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Cocktail Parties.
Cuisine: As a Chef of The Year Finalist and member of the Epicurean World Master Chef’s Society, Head Chef Paul Whitecross will personally attend to every detail of your menu. The style and flair of the cuisine he offers can be tailored to any occasion. The Dalhousie Restaurant offers A la Carte, Table d’Hote and Set Menu dining. The cuisine is contemporary European style, specialising in using only the finest local produce. You can even watch as each dish is prepared to perfection by Paul and his team in the Restaurant’s open plan grill kitchen. Enjoy exceptionally fine wines and gourmet cuisine in this unique location, overlooking The Championship Course. Calder’s Bar offers a brasserie-style menu all day in a comfortable, casual setting, overlooking the Championship Course, as well as a choice of up to 75 whiskies.
Nearby: Discover Scotland’s rich cultural heritage by visiting nearby Glamis Castle (childhood home of The Queen Mother), Balmoral and Royal Deeside, Captain Scott’s “Discovery” ship, the whisky trail and many other visitor attractions. Famous historical homes nearby include Fasque House (home of Gladstone) and House of Dun (Georgian Work of Art); there are distilleries dating back centuries, a wide range of shopping, as well as acclaimed fishing and shooting just a short drive away. Enjoy walks through the Angus Glens, or a drive down to the Harbour for Arbroath Smokies, or to Red Castle and Lunan Bay for sightseeing and a walk along the coastline.
Accommodation: 75 beautifully appointed rooms and 10 deluxe suites (all named after past Open winners at Carnoustie) offer complete comfort and every modern amenity that goes with a first class hotel. Double or twin Executive Rooms, twin Premier Rooms, Presidential Suites: Hogan Suite (ocean and Championship Course views), Player Suite (ocean and Championship Course views), Watson Suite (golf course views), Armour Suite (golf course views), Paul Lawrie Suite (golf course views); Larger Suites: Carnoustie Suite, Cotton Suite.
Nearest golf: Carnoustie Championship Course, Burnside Course, Buddon Links . The Hotel is uniquely able to offer guests extensive guaranteed tee times on The Championship Course, and adjacent 18-hole Burnside and Buddon Links courses. The Scottish National Golf Centre at Drumoig is one of Europe’s premier practice centres, offering both indoor and outdoor facilities, and is a mere 20 minute drive from Carnoustie. Here at Carnoustie, every golfer has the opportunity to win the coveted Carnoustie Medal, a quality pewter bag-tag engraved with the names of past Open winners at Carnoustie. A golfer who equals or betters his/her handicap on The Championship Course wins the medal and takes their place on our leaderboard. The Pro Shop offers a range of merchandise featuring the official Carnoustie logo. The resident PGA Professional can offer individual golf clinics and advice with your golf day.
Menu: Scottish breakfast included.
Distance: Carnoustie is easily reached via excellent roads, direct rail route, and also by air. The Hotel is 1 hour's drive from Aberdeen, 1 hour 30 minutes from Edinburgh, 1 hour 45 minutes from Glasgow, and just 20 minutes from Dundee City Airport.
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