Offshore is making waves on the Lancashire coast, and offers a perfect spot to relax close to some of England’s best courses
The west coast of England is blessed with fantastic ground for golf – from the Open rota courses of Royal Lytham & St Annes and Royal Birkdale to the likes of Southport and Ainsdale and Hillside.
For those travelling across the country to test their skills against these formidable layouts, or perhaps visiting courses which lie a little further inland, Offshore in Lytham St Annes is the ideal spot to unwind and recuperate.
The inn sits between the links of Lytham and St Annes Golf Club, host of 11 Open Championships, and the Irish Sea. Royal Birkdale, host of 11 Opens and venue for the 2026 event, is within an hour’s drive. Meanwhile, St Anne’s Old Links, Fairhaven Golf Club and Blackpool North Shore Golf Club are just a short drive away; with Hesketh, Hillside and Southport and Ainsdale just a little further south.
The site of the former Carlton and Lindum hotels, Offshore has been completely refurbished by the Inn Collection Group, with the team bringing their tried and tested pub with rooms concept to the spectacular location on the promenade overlooking St Annes Pier and the Ribble Estuary.
There are 98 rooms here, including many with sea views, and 19 single occupancy rooms with en-suites – perfect for travelling groups with a couple of light sleepers, or noisy ones! There’s also free wi-fi to check your scores.
For those returning from the course in the evening, pub classics and excellent fish dishes will ensure every hungry golfer is well catered for – while the Sunday lunch comes highly recommended. Breakfast is hearty and served as early as 7.30am every day for those heading to the course early. The views aren’t bad either – with the floor-to-ceiling windows in the pub affording stunning views of the Irish Sea which can’t fail to inspire you to head outside. Meanwhile, the outdoor terrace is the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine and share stories from the day’s round late into the evening.
Dinner, bed and breakfast packages at Offshore start from £129 per person.
To book your stay direct, visit www.inncollectiongroup.com/offshore
