February 16, 2015

Dear Customer,

I am pleased to provide my recommendation for a golf holiday in Northern Spain.

The area around San Sebastian (one hour to the east of Bilbao) is very strong for golf and the old port town has an excellent choice of bars and restaurants.

Golf Real de San Sebastian

For flights, various airlines fly into Bilbao so we can look at routes and prices once you finalise your dates and preferred UK departure airport.

For accommodation, we have a great deal at the four-star Costa Vasca near the San Sebastian seafront: it’s comfortable and practical and the breakfast is good.

I know four good courses in the area: Neguri which is a great course close to Bilbao Airport but very expensive, Real San Sebastian which is an exclusive club but we have access, Chantaco just across the border in France and home to the Lacoste legend and Real Nuevo Basozabal which is a modern and pretty track.

The itinerary (based on 8 people holidaying for the example dates of May 10-17, 2015)

  • Flights to be decided
  • Citroen Berlingo People Mover with all insurances
  • Seven nights’ bed and breakfast in twin bedrooms at the four-star Barcelo Costa Vasca, San Sebastian
  • Two rounds at Basozabal
  • One round at Chantaco
  • One round at San Sebastian
  • One round at Neguri

As detailed above @ £879 per person plus the cost of the flights.

Neguri

Golf Real Nuevo Basozabal

Golf Chantaco

Here is the hotel’s website:

Savings could be made if we looked at a three-star hotel and simpler golf but it would be a shame to miss out on courses like Neguri and San Sebastian if you are in the area.

I hope the above is helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries, require further suggestions or wish to book.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Morgan

01277 284285

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