93.48% THE WESTIN TURNBERRY RESORT

Important Edwardian (1906) country mansion on Ayrshire coast, a 55-minute drive from Glasgow airport. World-class golf.

ROOMS Plush and chintzy: all 220 have satellite TV and Internet access; the best have ocean views

FOOD Three restaurants, two café/bars

SERVICE Convivial and expertly managed (by Starwood Hotels & Resorts)

FACILITIES Two championship golf courses (The Ailsa and The Kintyre); the Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy; indoor pool; spa; sauna and steam rooms; hairdresser; gym; boutique and helipad

COST Doubles from £275

Ayrshire, Scotland (01655 333991; fax: 331552; www.turnberry.co.uk)