The Gallery Bed and Breakfast sits on the tenth tee of the Warkworth Golf Course, twenty minutes north of Brighton at the 401 in Ontario's Northumberland County - a few minutes drive from three other golf courses worth playing. This beautifully restored farmhouse from 1881 has three good-sized bedrooms, each with a private bath and beds that can be configured to suit golfing groups or couples. In the true spirit of a golf getaway, it's best to leave the non-golfing kids at home. Guests can watch other players tee off on the 10th hole as they enjoy their breakfast of French toast made with croissants, topped with caramelized green apple slices and peameal bacon. Diners enjoy a second cup of coffee while Peter picks up the cart. He will also arrange other tee times and dinners too. Depending on local tournament schedules, a sample weekend golf itinerary might look like this: Check in on Friday afternoon or early evening and warm up on the neighbouring Salt Creek Golf Course. This short, par-65 track, presents some interesting challenges thanks to 45-degree doglegs and hilltop tee boxes. On Saturday, play Warkworth, taking full advantage of the 19th hole with its tasty local beer, since you won't be driving. For dinner, book the "Steak and Ride" special including 18 holes of golf and motorized cart. This beautiful course depends well-targeted shots to avoid the mature trees lining the fairways. Dinner and a night out could also include a trip to the 100 Mile Diner in Warkworth, a town quickly becoming a favourite with Toronto artisans. For a real splurge, visit Oak Heights, Northumberland's only winery, for a prix fixe dinner on the patio overlooking the vineyards and rolling hills, 15 minutes from the Gallery Bed and Breakfast. To dine on the water, head to Dougall's or the Harbourview Caf in Brighton. On Sunday, play either Pine Ridge or Timber Ridge. For excellent greens just five minutes from Warkworth with fees that top out at $35.00 for 18 holes, head to Pine Ridge. To take advantage of "the best bang for your (golfing) buck", according to Ontario Golf magazine, drive 20 minutes further to the championship course at Timber Ridge. Green fees here range from $50.00 to $60.00 for 18-holes, 80 bunkers and deep fescue. After your rounds, swap stories or solicit golfing advice as you share a nightcap with Peter and his congenial wife, Janie, around the billiard table in the living room /lounge area complete with large screen TV permanently tuned to the golf channel! The Gallery Bed and Breakfast Warkworth, Ontario, Canada 1.800.311.2600 http://www.gallerybandb.net www.NorthumberlandTourism.com read more

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