Bristol Harbour Resort
Driving through the small lakeside town of Canandaigua, only 90 minutes from Niagara Falls, you will find your way to Bristol Harbour Resort. Bristol is located in the beautiful Bristol Hills sitting high above Canandaigua Lake, just 30 miles southeast of Rochester. This area was once called "the chosen spot" by Iroquois Indians who called it this because of the magnificent vistas that the hills provide over the lake and countryside. Bristol Harbour Resort includes a full service restaurant and tavern, 18 hole championship golf course, golf shop, conference rooms, 31 room hotel, luxury golf cottages and a newly built spa. The resort offers breathtaking panoramic views and with so much to offer, it is the perfect location for your next getaway.
The 6,700 yard golf course at Bristol Harbour was designed in 1972 by Robert Trent Jones. The course is just as famous for its championship layout as it is for the views of Canandaigua Lake and the surrounding hillsides. Bristol Harbour has been identified as one of "the best courses in America open to the public" and has been awarded a "4-star" rating by Golf Digest for its "Top Places to Play." The golf course has played host to three New York State Championships and the master himself, Jack Nicklaus, held the course record at 67 for over 25 years. The well maintained course offers a sharp contrast between the front and back nine. While the links style front nine consists of open views of the lake, the back nine is cut through the woods and offers beautiful scenery of the rolling Bristol hills. Some of the favorite holes include the risk reward par fives (holes 4, 6 and 10) as well as holes 14 & 15which will leave you with a lasting impression. These two holes have a spectacular vista with a 180 foot drop on hole 14 that is sure to provide you a photographic moment. The best part of the course is that although it is challenging, Robert Trent Jones designed it to be playable for all levels. Bristol's playability is one of the main reasons it was chosen to be a founding member of the Finger Lakes Golf Trail which includes the top golf courses in the Finger Lakes region.
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The friendly PGA professionals at Bristol Harbour Resort have a commitment to instruction. You are sure to find something that helps your golf game when choosing among the wide array of extensive programs for children and adults. The junior golf programs are for children ages 5 – 18 and are offered each week throughout the summer months. The goal is to keep the game fun and exciting with a mixture of games, on course instruction, and video instruction and this has kept kids returning for years. Most impressive are the competitive junior team matches held at Bristol Harbour during the summer. In addition, Bristol is the home of two golf schools. The Bristol Harbour Golf School and the Roland Stafford Golf School both offer instruction for individuals, groups or families and can be scheduled at your convenience. These schools focus on various topics from short game to course management to complete game improvement. With female only options, as well as parent child options, you are sure to find something that will meet your needs.
When booking a golf package with Bristol Harbour you may choose the Adirondack style hotel rooms which offer fireplaces, heated bathroom floors, and panoramic views of the lake. Another option would be the two or four bedroom golf cottages which are each equipped with full kitchens, living rooms, fireplaces, and a patio or balcony with a lake view.
Entering the timber frame lodge will allow you to relax in the award-winning all season's restaurant where the chef prepares delicious gourmet meals utilizing local seasonal ingredients. The on site LifePath Spa specializes in rejuvenating the body, revitalizing the soul and relaxing the mind. The services offered at the spa include massages, wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures. Appointments are required. The spa also offers several types of fitness classes to condition and tone the body. Many times the best option is to find one of the Adirondack chairs by the camp fire and just relax with a friend while taking in the scenery.
If your significant other prefers to let you golf alone, there are many other activities to enjoy at Bristol Harbour. These activities include hiking, biking and canoeing in the summer months and skiing, snow shoeing and tubing in the winter months. There is also a private beach and marina for all guests to enjoy. |
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The 4th and 8th greens |
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The resort |
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Canandaigua Lake |
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In addition to golfing or relaxing at the resort, there are a variety of local activities to choose from. Perhaps you could choose a day trip through the middle of New York's award-winning wine country with a stop at Heron Hill Winery located in the Naples Valley. Heron Hill specializes in Riesling and their friendly staff will help make your experience memorable. Or why not go antiquing at the 5 & 20 trail where you have a collection of stores to choose from all in one convenient location. One of the great local boutiques in nearby Canandaigua is The Country Ewe which has the most unique upscale women's clothes in the area. You could also take a walk through Sonnenberg Gardens or rent a boat on Canandaigua Lake. The New York Wine and Culinary Center, which is also located in Canandaigua, offers a variety of classes and programs to choose from throughout the year. Some must do spots for the kids are Roseland Water Park in Canandaigua and the National Museum of Play in Rochester.
Bristol Harbour offers two night, three round golf packages starting at $155 per person. These packages include a two night double occupancy stay in the hotel, three rounds of golf with a golf cart that is equipped with GPS, range privileges, complimentary bag storage, tee gift at check in and, at certain times, replay opportunities.
For more information please call 1-800-288-8248 or visit us at www.bristolharbour.com
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