A NEW luxury apartment hotel has opened in the Fylde -- just in time for golf fans!

The Manor House Apartment Hotel (above), part of the Ribby Hall holiday complex near Wrea Green, is set on three floors and overlooks a lake with a 50ft fountain.

The hotel, which has 29 luxury one and two-bedroom apartments and two penthouse suites, will open in time for the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Lytham St Annes -- running from July 15 - 22 -- and is billed as the ideal location for golfing holidays.

Apartments facilities include:

Open plan lounges with TVs and sofa beds for any exta guests

Private bath or shower rooms. Two-bedroom apartments have ensuite shower rooms.

Kitchen areas with microwave ovens.

Gas central heating.

Phone and modem points.

Continental room service breakfast.

A spokesman for the hotel said that they are hoping to attract a corporate market, although holiday guests are welcome to stay on an overnight basis.

Prices start at £85 per apartment and £135 for a penthouse per night (based on two people sharing).

St Annes Tourist Information Centre assistant Natalie Wood said that the hotel will be a welcome addition to the Fylde.

"We get a lot of calls from people asking for five-star hotels. And it is always nice to have a new hotel, especially before the golf," she said.