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  • The Games Room. A wonderful room to relax in. It has its own bar and fridge, a full size snooker table, high quality sound system with ipod connection and also a 50 inch TV & home cinema system. The TV is connected to a Sky HD satellite box and receives all channels including all sports and movies.
  • Our spiral staircase was the first cantilever staircase to be built in Scotland
  • Lady Violet's Bedroom (30 sq m). This bedroom has its own dressing room and an ensuite bathroom. It is with out one of the most impressive bedrooms at Hillhouse.
  • The west approach to Hillhouse.
  • Treat yourself to a beauty treatment or massage in our Spa.
  • The croquet lawn
  • The Study. Sit in piece and read the newspapers or your book. The Study also has Sky Satellite TV
  • The Library. Relax by the fire, read the papers, watch TV or use our complimentary PC and printer in the Library.

If you are a private group of friends or family looking to experience some truly world class golf courses, Hillhouse is the perfect place to stay.

We have 3 "Open Championship" courses on our doorstep including Royal Troon, Turnberry and Prestwick Golf Club. The latter is steeped in history and is the birthplace of championship golf, having hosted the first 24 Open Championships between 1860 & 1884. Royal Troon last hosted "The Open" in 2004, whilst Turnberry last held "The Open" in 2009.

Hillhouse is perfect for groups of 4 to 12 golfers. Although if there are more of you we can accommodate up to 20 guests in our 10 large and luxurious bedrooms.

Golf courses and more information

TEN WORLD CLASS GOLF COURSES ON OUR DOORSTEP

These 10 courses are all within a 5 - 40 min transfer from Hillhouse. We would be delighted to assist you in booking your tee times at any of these courses.

Turnberry Ailsa (Open Championship Course)

Long regarded as one of the finest courses in the world, the Ailsa came to international prominence with the famous duel between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson over the four days of the 1977 Open. It was then, in brilliant sunny weather, that a capacity crowd was treated to an exhilarating display of golf from two of the best golfers the world has ever known. Scene of some of the most memorable moments in Open history, the Ailsa Championship course is a legend in the world game. Watson, Norman, Price; they've all won The Claret Jug, golf's most coveted trophy here on the Turnberry link.

Royal Troon Golf Club (Open Championship Course)

Royal Troon is home to one of the best links courses on the west side of Scotland and is steeped in golfing history, notably several dramatic Open Championships since 1923. The club was awarded its Royal Charter in 1978 to celebrate its centenary. Created in combination with the best of links course ingredients and the expertise of Braid, McKenzie and Pennick, the Old course is an exceptionally demanding one and recognised as one of the sternest tests on the Open Championship rota. This course is perhaps most famous for its par 3 8th hole, the Postage Stamp, where veteran Majors champion Gene Sarazen got down in 1 and 2 on subsequent rounds of the 1973 Open Championship.

Prestwick Golf Club (Open Championship Course)

Prestwick is situated on stretch of land unequalled anywhere in the world for prime golfing terrain. Prestwick shares it boundaries with Royal Troon. The golf course was established in 1851 and the first 11 Open Championship's were held there from 1860-1871. The course is steeped in history and is always kept in "tournament grade condition". Its design is an eye opener to many with its many blind shots and unique features. It is an experience not to be missed.

Western Gailes (Open Championship Qualifying Course)

Western Gailes Golf Club, founded in 1897, is recognised as one of the finest and true links courses in Scotland measuring 6899 yards from the championship tees. The course has played host to the Curtis Cup, PGA Championship, Seniors and prestigious Scottish Amateur Championship. It is also one of the final qualifying courses when The Open is played at Turnberry or Royal Troon. "Without doubt of all the courses played, Western Gailes puts the biggest smile on my guest's faces" - Andrew Vernon, General Manager of Hillhouse.

Glasgow Gailes (Open Championship Qualifying Course)

Glasgow Gailes Links is owned and managed by Glasgow Golf Club, the 9th oldest golf club in the world. Glasgow Gailes is a challenging links course - tough and traditionally Scottish - consistently selected by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews as a final qualifying venue for the Open Championship.

Kilmarnock Barrassie (Open Championship Qualifying Course)

Kilmarnock Barassie course is tough, but is typically what Scottish Links golf is about - large undulating greens, deep bunkers and doglegs. The course has generated some excellent publicity in recent years having been host for the British Amateur Championships in June 2001 along with Prestwick Golf Club and played host to the European Youths Championships the previous year. The Open Championship at Royal Troon in 2004 saw Barassie play host to the Junior Open Championship.

Irvine Bogside (Open Championship Qualifying Course)

The Irvine Golf Club, Bogside sports a traditional links course established over 100 years ago owing much of it's present day character to the design work of James Braid in 1926. The course provides a challenge to all with its subtle changes in direction and no two holes the same.

Machrihanish

Machrihanish has become known for being host to "the best opening hole in the world" in which the round's opening shot must carry the Atlantic Ocean. Wonderfully kept and equally remote this truly unique course would surely be one of the U.K.'s top 5 courses if it wasn't so inaccessible. It is situated in the Mull of Kintyre a 3 ½ hour drive into the stunning wilderness. At Hillhouse we will organise to charter a power boat or for a more refined trip a yacht to take you across the sea to this course. This cuts the journey time to 1 ½ hours from door to tee. This course is exceptional on its own merit, but combined with its remoteness and a stunningly scenic boat trip through the Western Isles it must be one of the most special golfing experiences anywhere.

Turnberry Kintyre

Building on the challenges laid down by the famous old Arran course, the Kintyre is links golf at its exhilarating best. Undulating greens, glorious fairways, magnificent ocean holes, and all with stunning views of Kintyre, Arran, and the famous Turnberry Lighthouse. The view that greets you from the brow of Bain's Hill is just one moment among many you'll want to savour again and again. As the short ascent is made from the 7th green, it is as if a theatrical curtain is opened to reveal a stunning set. The extra elevation multiplies the panorama that stretches in every direction, but the shots, too, are breathtaking. These range from a delicate pitch in a rocky dell on the 8th to a thrilling second along the shoreline on the 9th. Widely regarded as the Kintyre's signature hole, the 8th, involves a drive from an elevated tee towards the sea and an unforgettable blind second shot to the green set in a gully by the rocks. Unseen from the tee, hidden by a narrow ridge, the green is in a cove that seems to merge with the craggy beach beyond. As for the 9th, an invigorating drive offers the choice between adventure and caution, a par 5 set against the background of the renowned symbols of Turnberry, Ailsa Craig and the Lighthouse.

In its short history, Dundonald Links has quickly become recognised as one of Europe's "must play" new links courses. It has already hosted the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy event, as well as qualifying for the Senior British Open Championship. Designed by Kyle Phillips, one of the game's top architects, it has been recognised as one of the best new courses in the world (Robb Report 2004).

TRAVEL TIMES FROM HILLHOUSE TO OTHER MAJOR COURSES IN SCOTLAND

Muirfield
2 hours
St Andrews
2 hours 40 mins
Carnoustie
2 hour 45 mins
Gleneagles
1 hour 30 mins
Loch Lomond
1 hour 30 mins