A good, challenging golf course that is often overlooked, Golf de Garcelles should be on every golf break itinerary in Normandy. Watch out for tricky greens and lots of water.
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Golf courses
The first couple of holes of the golf course lull you into a false sense of security with their wide, open fairways. However, with water featuring prominently on the back nine and multi-levelled greens, beware!
Golf de Garcelles (Golf de Garcelles)
Recently extended to 18 holes by the architect Yves Bureau, the 6,251 yard, par 70 Garcelles golf course is to be found just 6km from the town of Caen. The first few holes can lull you into a false sense of security with wide, open fairways. However the par 5 7th weighs in at 632 yards and water features play a prominent role on the back nine, which is dominated by short, tight par 4s. However the golf courses' primary defence mechanism are its tricky greens.
18 Holes, Par 70, Yardage 6251. Parkland.
Accommodation
There are a number of hotels to choose from including the Hotel du Golf Barriere 4*, the two 3*’s Hotel de L’Amiraute and Hotel Mercure Trouville, as well as the family run Hotel Le Fer a Cheval 2*.
Where you can stay
Hotel du Golf Barriere from £215pp
4 star
Hotel du Golf Barriere is a superb 4* golf hotel with Norman architecture and views over the surrounding area. This grand hotel has 178 spacious and well-furnished rooms, a restaurant, leisure facilities and bar to make this a true Golfbreaks client favourite.
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Hotel de l'Amiraute from £239pp
3 star
This modern 3* business hotel boasts 225 en-suite rooms, a very good restaurant and a contemporary yet comfy lounge bar. The town centre is just 5 mins drive from the hotel.
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Hotel Le Fer a Cheval from £189pp
2 star
This friendly, family owned 2* is right in the heart of the lively Trouville town centre, and 5 mins walk from the Deauville amenities. It has 32 en-suite rooms with a lovely tearoom where you can enjoy the homemade pastries.
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Kyriad Prestige Trouville sur Mer from £185pp
3 star
Part of the Kyriad chain, the hotel has 80 renovated en-suite rooms. Its has a very good restaurant -La Sole Normande – serving regional food. The hotel also has a cosy bar for your apres-golf drinks.
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Hotel Mercure-Omaha Beach from £205pp
3 star
This golf hotel is sat right next to the Omaha Beach golf course. There are 70 rooms, a bar and good leisure facilities including an outdoor pool, sauna and fitness room.
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The 7th hole is a 623 yard par 5 with water down the right hand side!
Location
45 mins from Deauville, Normandy (5 mins from Caen).
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