Creighton Farms, Middleburg

At Creighton Farms it is hard to imagine that you are just 40 miles west from the heart of Washington DC, such is the sense of tranquillity in this scenic Piedmont region of northern Virginia. The crowning jewel of this residential estate is its Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that opened in 2007. The caliber of this championship course has been endorsed by its selection to host the Senior PGA National champs and the Virginia State Amateur in recent years.

Visitors should stay at nearby, spacious Salamander Resort and Spa in historic Middleburg, which embraces the unspoilt nature all around with an equestrian centre, indoor and outdoor pools and even a forest zip-line course.