PerryGolf’s South African Travellers

PerryGolf Staff

Had a lovely report back from one of our South African groups who recently had a great trip to Ireland.   Some of the highlights were staying and playing at the Lodge at Doonbeg, the pubs and camaraderie in Killarney, and the spectacular Old Head Golf Links which literally nearly blew them away!  One of the special moments…arriving at Waterville Golf Links where the South African flag was raised in their honour, followed by a fantastic round there.  Oh and they enjoyed the Guinness too!

By Gary Sheppard.  Gary has been with PerryGolf for over 6 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Crackpots, Kinsale

Mhairi

A recent trip to Southern Ireland allowed me a short stay in Kinsale, Co.Cork.  I opted to dine at Crackpots on Cork Street and wanted to tell you a bit about it.

It is a small, but incredibly warm and inviting restaurant with a twist…it is also a working pottery with many fine ceramics and paintings for sale on site.  The restaurant offers an ever-changing menu which flows with the seasons meaning produce is always fresh and caters for all predilections.

Many of PerryGolf’s clients who are traveling to South West Ireland opt to play Old Head Golf Links, and with less than a 30 minute drive to Crackpots, I thoroughly recommend you consider finishing off your day with dinner there.

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Champany Inn

PerryGolf Staff

One of the restaurants we have booked for clients for many years is the Champany Inn in Linlithgow.  It is just 40 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh and has long had a great reputation as being one of the best restaurants in the country…especially for steaks!  As a treat for a recent Anniversary I finally made reservations to dine there and I was not disappointed.

The restaurant has a very homely atmosphere and is set in converted farm buildings – they actually now have two restaurants; we ate in the Chop & Ale House.  The menu is fairly basic as their focus is on the quality of the produce…and you can tell.  Also available is the main dining room which is more formal and has a larger menu.  Not to be forgotten, within the building is an outstanding wine cellar which is also worth a visit.

We started with chicken liver pate and chorizo which is made from scratch on-site and was excellent but that was just the teaser.  For the main course we had rib eye and T-bone steak; both chargrilled and easily the best I have ever tasted.  The steaks were nicely seared on the outside and incredibly succulent inside.  I had also heard that their cheesecake was very good so we managed to find the space to share a slice to finish off what is one of the most enjoyable meals I have ever had.

A recent addition is that they now have some rooms available so, while they are not a conventional hotel and more of a restaurant with rooms, you can fully indulge in the experience and have a great farmhouse-style breakfast the following morning…although  I do suggest good long walk beforehand to build up your appetite.

By Alastair Niven.  Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 12 years and is of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Golf & The Western Med Under Sun & Sail on board Le Ponant

Gordon Dalgleish

Our all-inclusive, 2013 voyage on board the striking, tall-masted luxury motor/sail yacht Le Ponant begins in Nice, France. Seven nights, six ports of call and five rounds of the best golf in the Western Mediterranean lay ahead for no more than 64 guests from 17-24 May 2013. Golfers will enjoy the renowned and spectacular courses of Pevero and Sperone in Sardinia and Corsica, along with the highly regarded Donnafugata Golf Resort in Sicily. Non-Golfers will explore captivating ports of call

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Our all-inclusive, 2013 voyage on board the striking, tall-masted luxury motor/sail yacht Le Ponant begins in Nice, France.  Seven nights, six ports of call and five rounds of the best golf in the Western Mediterranean lay ahead for no more than 64 guests from 17-24 May 2013.  Golfers will enjoy the renowned and spectacular courses of Pevero and Sperone in Sardinia and Corsica, along with the highly regarded Donnafugata Golf Resort in Sicily.  Non-Golfers will explore captivating ports of call like Piombino, Italy famous for preserving numerous architectural monuments and its beautiful view from Bovio piazza over the Tuscan archipelago.  Corsica’s Bonifacio is a fortress city, perched atop seaside cliffs with a medieval city center of narrow tall houses along winding cobblestone streets.  Day 4 of the voyage will be enjoyed at sea so that all may experience the thrill of such an elegant vessel doing what she does magnificently before our conclusion in Valetta on the island of Malta.

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About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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The Adamson, St Andrews

PerryGolf Staff

[singlepic id=18 w=320 h=240 float=]Just spent a weekend in St. Andrews enjoying plenty of golf and eating out.  St. Andrews has a great selection of restaurants and added to their list this year is The Adamson.  I enjoyed a fantastic dinner there; they have a great menu choice with a big emphasis on fresh locally sourced food and staff offering a great service.  The building on South Street was originally a Post Office, and it has taken a year for them to convert it into this fantastic restaurant which is a great blend of chic and relaxing resulting in a very special atmosphere.  Definitely worth a visit on your next trip to St. Andrews.

By Gary Sheppard.  Gary has been with PerryGolf for over 6 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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