This is the UK's only PGA national residential golf academy and is set in 250 acres of parkland. The resort includes a luxury hotel and two restaurants, as well as a spa and leisure club and extensive conference facilities.

• Opened: 1 June
• Owner: Maghull Group
• General manager: John Dobbs
• Executive chef: Simon Bower
• Bedrooms: 62
• Facilities: Leisure facilities include a spa with 25 treatment rooms as well as a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, PGA golf academy and 18-hole championship course. Conference facilities cater for up to 270 guests.
• Prices: from £135
• Address: Southport Old Road, Formby, Southport L37 0AB
• Telephone: 01704 875699
• Website: www.formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk