Aa Saint Omer Hotel du Golf

At the foot of Aa Saint Omer Golf Club, Hôtel du Golf makes an easy base for a few days on the fairways in Acquin Westbécourt, in the Hauts de France countryside. Its 54 rooms and suites look either across the courses or into the surrounding woodland, so the golf remains part of the stay even when the clubs are away. There are two courses on site, the 18 hole Le Val and the nine hole La Haute Drève, with practice areas close by for a warm up before the first tee.

Le Val follows the natural folds of the land, moving through rolling ground before opening out to broad views across the Aa valley. It rewards a considered round, particularly when the terrain and changing lies make club selection less straightforward than the scorecard suggests. La Haute Drève provides a useful second course for an afternoon round or a shorter stay. Its nine holes are technically testing, yet laid out to remain enjoyable for golfers across the handicap range. Covered driving range bays, approach greens and a putting green give you plenty of scope to sharpen the short game, while professional tuition is available through the club’s academy. The club has held Pôle d’Excellence Golfique certification since 2007 and also runs an established Paragolf School with adapted equipment and accessible paths.

Between rounds, the sauna and whirlpool offer a quiet change of pace, with body and facial treatments available through the hotel’s beauty therapist. Le Ristandèl concentrates on regional cooking, and there is a bar for a drink after golf as well as a separate breakfast room for an unhurried start. The hotel is around 45 minutes south of Calais and roughly 30 minutes from the Channel Tunnel, making it particularly practical for a drive across from the UK. Four electric vehicle charging points sit in the golf club car park.