Ardgowan Hotel
St Andrews
Experience the heart of St Andrews at the Ardgowan Hotel and the Pilmour Hotel. Your Scottish retreat awaits, with the warm embrace of a genuine Scottish welcome. Our accommodations have earned a prestigious 3-star rating from the Scottish Tourist Board, and we’re conveniently situated within a leisurely stroll from the University of St Andrews and the iconic Old Course. Designed by the renowned Scottish architect George Rae, the Ardgowan Hotel is a historic gem, boasting a heritage dating back to 1847. Spread across two adjoining Georgian townhouses, the Ardgowan features 29 inviting and well-appointed en suite bedrooms. Just a stone’s throw away, the Pilmour Hotel, with origins dating back to 1820, offers an additional 7 en-suite bedrooms to ensure your stay is both comfortable and memorable.
Edinburgh Airport
81km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
£ (British Pound)
Temperature:
0°C - 22°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£40
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About The Area
The Mornington Peninsula sits just south of Melbourne and is one of Australia’s premier golf regions, combining a dense collection of top-ranked courses with coastal scenery, wineries and a relaxed holiday atmosphere. Often considered an extension of Melbourne’s famous Sandbelt, the peninsula offers firm playing conditions, strategic design and a variety of layouts within a compact area.
One of the standout venues is The National Golf Club, home to multiple world-class courses including the Old Course, Moonah and Gunnamatta. Each layout offers a distinct challenge, from classic links-style holes to more modern designs routed through natural dune systems. Nearby, Moonah Links Golf Course provides two championship courses that regularly host professional events, featuring rolling fairways, natural bunkering and open, wind-influenced terrain. Another highlight is St Andrews Beach Golf Course, a Tom Doak design that blends seamlessly with the coastal landscape and is widely praised for its playability and strategic interest.
Golf on the Mornington Peninsula benefits from a temperate coastal climate, with the best conditions typically in spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), when courses are firm and the weather is comfortable.
Off the course, the peninsula is renowned for its wineries, boutique breweries and coastal villages. Beach walks, cliff-top views and spa retreats offer relaxation between rounds, while nearby Melbourne provides world-class dining and cultural experiences just over an hour away.
For golfers seeking high-quality course variety, coastal links-style golf and a destination that blends championship play with food, wine and relaxation, the Mornington Peninsula delivers one of Australia’s most complete and rewarding golf escapes.
