8.6

Very Good

Overall Rating for Bells Hotel & Country Club

Staff

9.4

Location

9.0

Room comfort

8.2

Facilities

8.0

Quality of bars & restaurants

8.8

Value for money

9.4

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8.0

Very Good

Great stay , staff are friendly and the food was excellent.

Stephen – Reviewed 8 Nov 2024

Excellent

Excellent value for the money, course was a bit wet but overall good

Stephen – Reviewed 7 Nov 2024

Excellent

Excellent accommodation staff were very polite and friendly Amazing value for money

David – Reviewed 26 Oct 2024

Excellent

Great stay, with lovely food and service.

Vinny – Reviewed 10 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Very good hotel some of the staff could do with learning to smile all in all good

Gregor – Reviewed 7 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

This is summary feedback on behalf of all ten in our group and the consensus was the hotel, bar and staff offered great value for money

Neil – Reviewed 7 Oct 2024

Excellent

Great stay lovely friendly staff

Mark – Reviewed 30 Sep 2024

4.0

Average

Me and 13 others Stayed here for a night and 2 rounds of golf. Unfortunately one member of our group broke his ankle the week before, we tried to fill his place but to no avail. Upon informing YGT they tried to get some money back for us,as we would have freed up a room but they didn't want to know. The walls are also paper thin as I could here someone snoring next door,and it's terrible noisy when another room around you flushes the toilet. The travelodge I stayed in in Bristol the night before was twice as big and no noise for £43

Matt – Reviewed 30 Sep 2024

Excellent

The hotel was good, clean and the staff friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant and bar menu were excellent. The course was good, my wife is fairly new to golf found it challenging but not too long or difficult, whilst it was still a good challenge for me. Overall really good value for money and a very enjoyable couple of days.

David – Reviewed 17 Sep 2024

Excellent

Could not fault the hotel or the bar/restaurant. Room was comfortable, sizeable and the shower was excellent. The bar was very comfortable and was a lovely place to have a drink or two after our rounds. The food, while a little outdated, was tasty and could not be faulted. Would 100% go back.

Rhys – Reviewed 21 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

Clean and tidy. I found the vegetables were over cooked for my liking but everyone has different tastes. The beds were very comfortable and enough plug sockets for recharging tech.

Stuart – Reviewed 21 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

Hotel staff were polite and friendly, Room was neat and tidy had everything we needed short walk for breakfast and dinner food was good and enjoyable experience.

Kevin – Reviewed 21 Aug 2024

6.0

Good

Very pleasant friendly staff, not much to do after the golf, it’s a Bowles place also but not for guests. Could do with a snooker/pool tables. Room was ok but no fridge in the room, bathrooms need modernising shower very poor

Andy – Reviewed 11 Aug 2024

6.0

Good

The hotel was basic but clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and efficient. The food was good and the bar was as it should be.

Mark – Reviewed 9 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

Really enjoyed our stay and golf at the Bells. Staff were excellent. Fantastic value for money and the golf course was a pleasure to play. Highly recommend.

Phil – Reviewed 15 Jul 2024

Excellent

Room and facilities were very good The food was excellent and as far as value for money the whole visit was outstanding

Andy – Reviewed 14 Jul 2024

Excellent

Adequate , very clean , good valve

Elaine – Reviewed 2 Jul 2024

8.0

Very Good

Andrew – Reviewed 16 Jun 2024

Excellent

Very friendly staff . Efficient nothing too much trouble. Food was good and hot , buffet breakfast was excellent.

Tony – Reviewed 15 Jun 2024

Excellent

Fantastic time had by all

Vivian – Reviewed 11 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

A nice clean, comfortable room, good breakfasts, good quality evening food. Good bar, and associated facilities - inc. large screen tv. Friendly staff. Great value for the price.

Jim – Reviewed 28 May 2024

6.0

Good

Great deal, room hotel n food has everything we needed.only issue we had was been asked to leave the room at 7am because of a fire alarm, that turned out to be a false alarm.

Sean – Reviewed 27 Apr 2024

6.0

Good

Room I was given was tiny (smallest I’ve ever stayed in). Food in the restaurant was good.

Kenneth – Reviewed 25 Apr 2024

Excellent

Hotel was clean, staff very friendly. Food was very good . Can't fault the establishment

Rob – Reviewed 22 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

Exceptional value for money. Rooms are basic but clean and tidy with good showers. Food is very good and a nice clubhouse and bar. Service is very good from all of the staff from check in and servers in the restaurant.

Mark – Reviewed 14 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

Hotel was fine but as there was very little golf, due to weather, there was little to do. Rooms were fine and staff excellent. Location is close to town

Rich – Reviewed 9 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

A group of twelve went to this hotel, wonderful value for money. Food wasn't to our liking Ng this time but that's personal choice, not the actual food. Would highly recommend for groups with golf. Reception staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Beverley – Reviewed 26 Mar 2024

8.0

Very Good

I gave a lower rating for the room because the squeaky bed springs kept me awake

Keith – Reviewed 30 Jan 2024

Excellent

Cant think of anything negative. The staff are 100% customer service orientated. Everywhere is clean Rooms was awesome Great value deal for 2 nights half board. There is a gym if you are interested and a hairdressers. 4th visit and will come again.

Clare – Reviewed 29 Jan 2024

Excellent

Great room, very comfortable beds clean and provided the usual tea coffee et cetera. Hairdryer is available if required and we needed an extension lead so this was provided. Staff are amazing. All of them are so friendly welcoming happy to help and it’s a pleasure to arrive and speak to everyone of them. It is a shame that there’s nothing else other than Golf and Gym at the hotel . A pool table would be awesome, if it would be possible, or even a dartboard. The hotel is in a beautiful area of the country with lots of places to visit and bikes can be hired to explore further The food is well presented and tasty Plenty of choices

Clare – Reviewed 13 Nov 2023

8.0

Very Good

Clean and comfortable rooms, no frills but everything you need.

Peter – Reviewed 8 Nov 2023

Excellent

Janice – Reviewed 7 Nov 2023

Excellent

An absolutely fantastic stay at such a bargain price. Hotel staff were great and so helpful, a big shout out to the receptionist who always had time to help.

Paul – Reviewed 17 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Good value for what you pay, simple and cheap 👍

Graham – Reviewed 15 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

If you want a simple, clean room with good, efficient food service then this is a great place to stay for a golf break.

Clare – Reviewed 6 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Very helpful staff, easy check in and grateful for organising the food order for a 3 course meal for our party of 28 golfers.

Antony – Reviewed 13 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

Had yet another trip to the Bells. You really can't fault this venue for value for money. The food was excellent with the possible exception of breakfast which I though was a bit poor with long wait times for various items such as bacon at times.

Mike – Reviewed 5 Aug 2023

8.0

Very Good

4th visit to the bells and we always say its great value.Full fry up in the morning and 3 course meal in the evening.Bedrooms are of a decent size.Drink prices are fair in the bar.

Nick – Reviewed 27 Jul 2023

Excellent

I have nothing negative to say about this fantastic golf venue. The hotel, although a little tired, is clean and offers everything one needs for an enjoyable stay. The staff are attentive and friendly from the moment you arrive and the food is fantastic - a good and varied fixed menu to choose from. The beers on offer are good and the views over the bowling green across the valley are fantastic. Will definitely be having a return trip!

Gareth – Reviewed 21 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

Clean, comfortable and quiet, very friendly staff. Food excellent as were the staff, friendly, efficient and attentive. We shall definitely be going back!

Pete – Reviewed 11 Jul 2023

Excellent

Tom – Reviewed 2 May 2023

Excellent

Excellent value, clean and looked like newly refurbished room. Wide choice of food on the menu which changed every day (we had 3 nights). Cheap bar prices, Overall a good experience

Peter – Reviewed 21 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Currently still struggling with a touch of food poisoning that I can't shift, my playing partners all enjoyed there food and had no issues. I didn't play the 2nd round but my playing partners did. Drinks were a little steep and nothing to do in the evening, no background music or anything in the bars

Stuart – Reviewed 18 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Rooms are getting a bit dated but overall a good value for money hotel. Reception staff are fantastic and extremely helpful

Mark – Reviewed 16 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

A very nice trip,golf good a bit wet but can’t do much about the weather.Rooms ok a bit tired but comfortable.Food good,menu For evening meal a bit limited.Overall 4 out of 5.

David – Reviewed 4 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

We absolutely love this hotel. Accommodation is clean really comfortable and the staff are all very friendly and make you feel really welcome. If there’s something missing from your room, then you can ask for more for example, hairdryers or ironing boards and there’s always extra tea coffee and milk on reception if you need more

Clare – Reviewed 14 Feb 2023

Excellent

Had an absolute great stay, rooms lovely and warm, comfy beds Food was fantastic and served by very friendly staff.

Antony – Reviewed 7 Feb 2023

6.0

Good

Had a lovely stay, hotel room a little tired but good value for money.

Pauline – Reviewed 20 Nov 2022

Excellent

Absolutely fantastic stay was in room 24 great view of the course staff very friendly and very helpful definitely will be back

Yvette – Reviewed 14 Nov 2022

Excellent

Great weekend from beginning to end Sam at reception was first class as where all the staff

Jamie – Reviewed 18 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

We had a family room, spacious & comfortable if a little tired. The rooms are due to be refurbished next year.

Sue – Reviewed 14 Oct 2022

Excellent

Outstanding value for money. Basic hotel, but very clean. Food and drink in restaurant and bar was lovely.

Gareth – Reviewed 11 Oct 2022

Excellent

Couldn't fault the hotel, rooms and the food were spot on. The golf on the other hand.....

Paul – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

The food was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful with dinner always served on time and delivered hot with generous portions. The bard was always staffed well, so waiting time to be served was minimal. Rooms were adequate, if not a little tired requiring a bit of TLC, but overall the hotel and golf package was great value for money

Neil – Reviewed 15 Sep 2022

Excellent

We had one night stay and really enjoyed it. Rooms were comfortable, clean, missing hairdryer and we could hear or neighbours but for one night it was fine. No lift to first floor. The staff were very helpful and considerate going the extra mile to make our stay a good one. Food was good and we thoroughly enjoyed everything we had. Location is great for our group being about an hour away so ideal for a one night stay with 2 rounds of golf. Fantastic value for money and would recommend

Julia – Reviewed 20 Aug 2022

Excellent

Really enjoyable three day trip. Staff were great and tremendous value. Course very interesting not long but trees and bunkers make every hole a challenge.

James – Reviewed 11 Aug 2022

Excellent

The rooms were comfortable and available after playing on Sunday Afternoon. The reception staff took our order for the 3 course evening meal which was very enjoyable.

Graham – Reviewed 20 Jul 2022

6.0

Good

Brian – Reviewed 16 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Rooms were very comfortable and nice and clean

Darren – Reviewed 15 Jun 2022

Excellent

We had a great couple of days away and would recommend this venue to anyone. Very helpful & friendly staff with a testing lovely golf course.

Steve – Reviewed 26 May 2022

Excellent

Excellent venue all facilities have been improved recently.

David – Reviewed 21 May 2022

Excellent

very good.

Terry – Reviewed 30 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

We had two twin rooms. They were exactly as we expected. Simple but had what we needed. Good showers and a tv to chill in the evening. Very happy with cleanliness and staff were very nice!

Michael – Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Trevor – Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Great stay, excellent staff, quality food however the shower could do with some pressure

Brodie – Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Spot on from moment we got there, room ready early prior to tee off, made things easier. Food excellent, if anything service could be slower to allow 3 course meal to settle but not very often you complain for food being too fast! Breakfast excellent again. Check out easy process.

Adam – Reviewed 30 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Clean tidy great value for money

Lee – Reviewed 19 Mar 2022

Excellent

Another great trip to Bells. As always staff superb and never fail to make you feel welcome. Food lovely with a good choice. Course played and looked well despite it being winter. Only downside as we always find is poor sleep due to creaking floorboards with people up and down hallways and noise from adjoining rooms.

Debra – Reviewed 4 Feb 2022

Excellent

We had a society golf day booked with Christmas dinner and accomodation. Weather was good for time of year and also the course played well comciddeing recent weather. All the staff were friendly and very accomodating. The food, both in the evening and at breakfast was exceptional. Amazing value for money

Lee – Reviewed 13 Dec 2021

8.0

Very Good

Great value and excellent food

David – Reviewed 7 Dec 2021

8.0

Very Good

Rooms very comfortable and food was very good but the cost of a drink was exorbitant £5.20 for a pint of Guinness!! But apart from that hotel was good

David – Reviewed 15 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

We were a male party of 16 for a golfing weekend. The golf course was in great condition although Saturday it never stopped raining! Sunday was much better, lovely fairways & greens. The hotel was very good, nice clean rooms & food was excellent. We thought the drinks were quite expensive but overall very enjoyable stay.

Richard – Reviewed 5 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Claire – Reviewed 2 Sep 2021

Excellent

All the gang enjoyed the trip 👌

Christopher – Reviewed 17 Aug 2021

Excellent

For the price of our trip (£79 pp for 2 rounds of golf, dinner/bed/breakfast) the hotel was brilliant. Friendly staff at reception, good sized and comfortable rooms, good power shower, and good food served at dinner and breakfast.

Ben – Reviewed 16 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Phil – Reviewed 8 Aug 2021

Excellent

Nice hotel, had everything you’d need bar a pool I guess. Lovely clubhouse, great pro shop and fantastic location.

Luke – Reviewed 21 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Twin rooms were what you need for a lads golf trip, 3 course meal was okay.

Sandy – Reviewed 16 Jul 2021

Excellent

Excellent as we have always had on previous visits

Patricia – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

Excellent

Probably best trip ever, would recommend to anyone who doesn’t want a spa and pool. Reception was easy, receptionist very helpful. Rooms were clean and well equipped, beds comfortable nice bathroom. Service in bars and restaurant was very good, real ale on tap as well ( Butty Bach and Wye Valley IPA), by a young, well trained staff. Good menu choice, nothing fancy (which suited us), large portions of very wholesome food.

Michael – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

Excellent

The club is well run, dinner arrived on time and was delicious. We had great service from the bar, and the rooms were comfortable. Overall excellent and would recommend to my friends.

John – Reviewed 6 Jul 2021

Excellent

Very nice stay, very covid savvy, all staff very helpful, particular praise, please big her up for Amy the receptionist, she was fantastic, a great front of house, increase her pay please.

Sean – Reviewed 29 Oct 2020

Excellent

Fantastic couple of days. Staff were so friendly and accommodating and very COVID 19 secure too. Food was tremendous and everyone in our group had a great time, we will be back!! VFM off the scale, £69 for hotel, breakfast and a 3 course meal plus 2 18 X holes, absolutely cracking!!

Paul – Reviewed 19 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

The hotel was very fit for purpose. Rooms were comfortable and functional, communal bar spaces good and front of house teams extremely friendly and accommodating. The only slight issue was the food served, which was at a low level.

Ben – Reviewed 16 Oct 2020

6.0

Good

The hotel was Looking a bit tired but good value for £69 for 2 rounds of golf, dinner, breakfast and an overnight stay. Staff were really helpful, food was nice, what more do you need! Really enjoyed our stay there, the course is really nice.

Matt – Reviewed 29 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Lovely location and nice room with very large bed. Staff in reception were okay but not very knowledgeable about the deal we were on with your golf travel ie 10% off drinks and the additional items we'd pre ordered. One lady in the bar area also couldn't help us but have to say the male bar staff member on the evening (didn't get his name sorry) and the chef on that evening were exceptional. The food was very good standard and all freshly prepared and cooked. Overall though for what we paid we were very happy with our experience.

Alan – Reviewed 10 Feb 2020

8.0

Very Good

Very comfortable and staff were friendly. The food quality and choices were excellent and value for money couldnt be faulted.

Michael – Reviewed 24 Jan 2020

Excellent

Accommodation was very comfortable for the cost Rooms were clean. Breakfast was good there was everything I required for fulfilling meal to start the day. and we throughly enjoyed our stay

Charlie – Reviewed 14 Nov 2019

Excellent

I wasn’t expecting much from the hotel and golf course for what we paid but have to say we were more than pleasantly surprised, room is a little bit small but extremely clean and was suitable for our one night stay.

Dee – Reviewed 12 Nov 2019

8.0

Very Good

Madeleine – Reviewed 25 Sep 2019

Excellent

Lovely room and friendly staff

Gemma – Reviewed 4 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Size of room was excellent and facilities good although a little dated Food was basic but adequate. Bar well stocked and friendly good valve for money

Graham – Reviewed 30 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

excellent venue for a golf tour. all the food served is of very good quality. Would recommend this for any golfers

Bill – Reviewed 5 Jul 2019

Excellent

Great place to stay, clean and roomy accommodation, value for money

David – Reviewed 1 Jul 2019

Excellent

Great stay - thoroughly recommended

Patricia – Reviewed 19 Jun 2019

Excellent

For the price we paid you could not fault it. Very enjoyable

Patricia – Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Very friendly, helpful staff throughout the hotel. Having given our choices from the menu before dinner, service was very quick. There was a good choice on the menu and portion sizes were very generous. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Overall good value for money. A very enjoyable break with friends.

Ceri – Reviewed 16 May 2019

Excellent

The room was large and well appointed. The floors were a bit creaky. The bar's and restaurant were clean and functional. The food was good with a wide choice . The bar food was good and there was a good choice of ales. Breakfast was plentiful and hot. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

Timothy – Reviewed 1 May 2019

6.0

Good

We stayed for 2 nights,the hotel only had 13 rooms booked,so the stay was very peaceful and quiet.The food was excellent,as we upgraded to dinner and breakfast during our stay,I did read that there was a pool table and a dart board at the Bells hotel,but I was told on arrival that both were taken away some time ago.Dissapointing,as the only entertainment left was the sky and bt sports channels,they do have an outdoors bowls to play,The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Mike – Reviewed 22 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

Very clean, good food drinks and sky sports in the bar

Philip – Reviewed 12 Mar 2019

Excellent

excellent couldnt find fault

Peter – Reviewed 7 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

Rooms basic but pleasant stay

Ronald – Reviewed 23 Feb 2019

8.0

Very Good

Fantastic place will definitely be going back

Steven – Reviewed 22 Feb 2019

8.0

Very Good

Clean and comfortable exceptional value

Jeff – Reviewed 22 Feb 2019

Excellent

Fabulous break for £69. Meal and breakfast was worth that alone. Service in hotel, bar, restaurant and in pro shop was 1st class. Course very pretty, interesting and a challenge to all levels of player. Will go back next year

Colin – Reviewed 31 Oct 2018

6.0

Good

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Food Excellent drinks a bit pricy. My only gripe was with our room, massive hand prints on the windows which looked like they hadn’t been cleaned for more than 6 months mould forming around the ceiling in the bathroom. Turned the hot tap on on the bath and couldn’t turn it off had to get someone to sort it out and the mattress on my bed it was badly stained and also springs were coming through. I told them about it and nothing done.

Mark – Reviewed 7 Oct 2018

Excellent

very good, but one thing i would bring up is the mattresses need upgrading, we could feel the springs?

George – Reviewed 21 Sep 2018

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Very Good

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Condition overall

7.6

Condition of greens

7.2

Speed of round

Slow About right Quick

Facilities

7.8

Value for money

9.0

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6.0

Good

Really enjoyed the course but was held up because of a four ball being really slow (four hrs and 35 minute round ) groundsmen had a fire in the middle of the course that was really Smokey and me being asthmatic did make it uncomfortable and difficult to breathe , bit of rain and the course got really muddy .

Stephen – Reviewed 8 Nov 2024

6.0

Good

Considering the amount people playing it flowed great

Stephen – Reviewed 7 Nov 2024

8.0

Very Good

Very good course was wet in places as would be expected this time of year dissapointed thre were no cleaning facilities to clean shoes or blow off trolley wheels This should be a must on a park land course

David – Reviewed 26 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Good overall condition just let down by bed weather

Vinny – Reviewed 10 Oct 2024

Excellent

We got stuck behind a large group of golfers on every day and it was very slow going when we found out we were behind them again on the third round we didn’t play and just came home but the course on a whole was great

Gregor – Reviewed 7 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

The guys really enjoyed their two rounds of golf and I’m sure we will return again

Neil – Reviewed 7 Oct 2024

8.0

Very Good

Had some society golfers in front , not there for the golf ,so really slow , considering the weather course was good , greens slow but good enough to play on , over all very good for time of year .

Mark – Reviewed 30 Sep 2024

8.0

Very Good

Matt – Reviewed 30 Sep 2024

Excellent

Nice course, not too challenging or long for my wife who has only been playing a year whilst still sufficiently tough for the more experienced players. Some quite interesting holes with well placed hazards. Course and greens were in good condition.

David – Reviewed 17 Sep 2024

Excellent

The course was very well maintained and very pretty. While it was not a difficult course, there were enough trees etc to punish wayward play, of which there was plenty on show! Greens were slower than expected, but were consistent and true. Would happily play here again.

Rhys – Reviewed 21 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

Some of the greens had suffered from the very wet weather we had had previously. They were well protected with bunkers, some of them quite deep. Greens were very fast and difficult to read. The staff were friendly.

Stuart – Reviewed 21 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

Three games of golf on the course some tough holes as you would expect good condition very enjoyable all-round would play here again.

Kevin – Reviewed 21 Aug 2024

Excellent

Great time on the course, i would say average to hard would be about right, some of the greens were in poor condition, the signage to some of the holes needs addressing but other then that i would play the course again

Andy – Reviewed 11 Aug 2024

6.0

Good

We teed off @ 13.40 and had the course to ourself, we payed 18 holes without really rushing in 3 hours. The course is very picturesque, lush and green however the greens were very poor. Very slow with barely a green not showing some sort of damage. It looked to us as though many had been vandalised.

Mark – Reviewed 9 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

Played 2 days. Second day was slow but we were a 2 ball in a buggy! Decided to repeat the front 9 rather than wait! Course is a really nice knock with a number of beautiful holes. A few greens were being treated in places, but clearly GUR marked with DZ’s available. Really enjoyable course.

Phil – Reviewed 15 Jul 2024

8.0

Very Good

A very fair playable course which was in good condition. Greens were a little slow but very good and although it was busy we were 4 hours and 3 hours 50 minutes for the two rounds ( fourball) which considering 7 minute tee times is pretty good

Andy – Reviewed 14 Jul 2024

Excellent

Very pleasant well mannered staff very helpful, overall Brilliant

Elaine – Reviewed 2 Jul 2024

6.0

Good

Andrew – Reviewed 16 Jun 2024

6.0

Good

Tees fairways in excellent condition but sadly greens were awful. A lot of gur on greens where airation looked like had gone wrong. If the greens were as good as the rest of the course it would have been 5 stars

Tony – Reviewed 15 Jun 2024

4.0

Average

Greens were awful most had GUR on them and they were very slow I thought they would have given more discount on buggies to make up for it but no very disappointed

Vivian – Reviewed 11 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

A pleasing variety of holes, and whilst some holes are tricky, there are plenty of opportunities for a really good score if you play well, but if not, it is not too punishing. In pretty goodish condition, the greens weren't as good as previous visits, a couple of greens had panels of unfinished work, but overall in view of the last six months of rain including a torrential downpour on day one, it would be harsh to complain, and my group enjoyed three competitive enjoyable rounds at fantastic value for money. This was our third visit, and we will visit again.

Jim – Reviewed 28 May 2024

2.0

Poor

Greens were not great. Probably because of the weather we have had recently

Sean – Reviewed 27 Apr 2024

6.0

Good

The course itself was not in great shape, with lists of temp greens and 1 hole closed. The greens were bumpy n the fairway not great. On both rounds we had to wait around for the good shop to turn up. On day 2 there were 27 people lined up on the 1st tee right before our time. The staff responded well n managed to sneak us onto the back 9 so we got away with it.

Sean – Reviewed 27 Apr 2024

2.0

Poor

Only 14 greens were in play, the ones that were in play were very poor and very slow with repair patches in places. The fairway grass was very long with no difference between rough and fairway. Only 17 holes were open. We will not be booking this course again.

Kenneth – Reviewed 25 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

Very tight course. Considering the amount of rain we've had it was in ok condition. Only 1 hole closed but too many temporary greens to make it really enjoyable. Fairways were in good condition with only a couple of slight boggy patches.

Rob – Reviewed 22 Apr 2024

6.0

Good

Whilst the course has been the victim of the very wet weather over the past couple of months it was disappointing to arrive and then be informed that only 11 holes were open with temporary greens on 9 of them. We were advised that we should have been informed by Your Golf Travel of the course restrictions. We were not and YGT have not responded to e mails. Appalling customer service, once they have taken your money they do not care. Will not be booking with them again.

Mark – Reviewed 14 Apr 2024

6.0

Good

20 of us were due to play 3 rounds. Course was shut 1st day, then 11 Holes they other day. Mostly temps and drive off mats. The course is saturated . Not their fault as rainfall has been constant. Shame as I have been here before and it is a fun course

Rich – Reviewed 9 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

Unfortunately the weather has taken its toll on the course, particularly the greens but that is something we have to live with as it's out of our control. In fairness the course has held up well to the weather and the course is being protected as much as possible.

Beverley – Reviewed 26 Mar 2024

8.0

Very Good

Just a few winter greens which we expected, the proper greens played well and the unused ones looked in great condition

Keith – Reviewed 30 Jan 2024

6.0

Good

January visit - several holes with temporary greens but this is being worked on by the greens staff. Had a problem with wild boar apparently too ! We have played on the greens before they became an issue and they were quite good. We have only played here in 'out of season' so havent had the experience of dry summer conditions here. Bunkers are well looked after and the fairways and surrounding areas well tended. (trees trimmed and rubbish regularly cleared) Pro-Shop - super helpful. They went above and beyond to help us when our car battery died. Thanks :-)

Clare – Reviewed 29 Jan 2024

Excellent

Some very challenging long holes . Plenty of hazards Interesting layout and great views Not too hilly so most people can easily carry their bags. Greens are great however due to the severe weather recently there was several temporary greens. We have played the actual greens several times before and they are excellent. Club house is welcoming and serves great meals. Pro shop is well stocked . Not much in there for women though Love playing here

Clare – Reviewed 13 Nov 2023

6.0

Good

Unfortunately only 1 holes open, with 4 of those temps due to heavy rain the previous week. We made the most of conditions and it wouldn't deter us from returning.

Peter – Reviewed 8 Nov 2023

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyed the course. Unfortunately, due to the weather leading up to our visit, only 11 holes were available to play. Also, there were some temporary greens and mats on the tees. It would be good to revisit the venue when all the holes are available to play.

Janice – Reviewed 7 Nov 2023

Excellent

A couple of temporary greens but for the price we paid it did not dampen the spirits.

Paul – Reviewed 17 Oct 2023

6.0

Good

Graham – Reviewed 15 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

It’s a nice steady course to walk, not lots of hills to do. Bit confusing crossing the fairways but good easy course. No toilet facilities out on the course though and a lack of bushes to use!

Clare – Reviewed 6 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

As described above

Antony – Reviewed 13 Sep 2023

6.0

Good

Excellent course layout but the greens were far to slow. Also, the quality of the practice green adjacent to the first tee was really only suitable for chipping on as the grass was way too long to putt on.

Antony – Reviewed 13 Sep 2023

Excellent

In light of the amount of traffic this course gets it's amazing how well the course is kept maintained. The greens were excellent and fairways were cut to decent length. Very enjoyable course to play with a few tricky holes including the 12th with its island green.

Mike – Reviewed 5 Aug 2023

8.0

Very Good

Great course that does not beat you uo.Easy on the legs with 2 mild slopes on 18th and 9th.Tee boxes and fairways were very good.Greens were wet and don't drain well so at tines not a true roll.Dissapointed to see fertiliser being used in July on the greens as well.

Nick – Reviewed 27 Jul 2023

Excellent

Just a great, great course. Every hole is different from the last. A real test for any golfer with plenty of water to contend with. You have to think your way around the course, it is a very playable and fun course. My only gripe is the bunkers - they could do with a bit more sand in them. But that is my only criticism. The greens are true and just right pace wise. A beautiful course with stunning scenery!

Gareth – Reviewed 21 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

We all enjoyed the course and found it senior friendly but a fair challenge in a lovely setting.

Pete – Reviewed 11 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

The members need to let people play through as they caused us to have a nearly 5 hour round.

Tom – Reviewed 2 May 2023

6.0

Good

Very wet, three temporary holes on both days, ball often plugged. Greens had not been cut on the first day and on the second day, greenkeepers were aerating the surfaces. Putting was a lottery, First round 2 ball 4 ½ hours, held up behind a four ball from the second hole. Second round 3 ¼ hours.

Peter – Reviewed 21 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Few temporary greens that we wasn't told about on the 1st day, bit wet in places. Will be an amazing course when it warms up abit. For me an onsite driving range is a must.

Stuart – Reviewed 18 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Course is a victim of the recent poor weather and was very boggy in places. There were 3 temporary greens in play that it would have been nice to have had previous knowledge of. All 18 tees are not in use with mats in play which are very small. Overall this break was very good value for money though

Mark – Reviewed 16 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

As an older person managed to walk the course as to wet for buggies.3 x temporary greens but overall enjoyed the course.

David – Reviewed 4 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

We have played this course in November and again in February, so the quality of the greens is not to be expectedly great. in November the greens were very wet and now they’ve been hollow tined and dressed and are still a bit soft, but generally fun to play. Don’t expect a true run on greens at this time of year The set out quite challenging , not the longest course but have enjoyed every round I’ve played

Clare – Reviewed 14 Feb 2023

Excellent

An excellent course, challenging as you had to plot your way round, greens were fairly good for this time of year they'd had some preparation done on them so we're slower than could have been, but you got used to the pace, will definitely be coming back, as whole group loved it. Thanks

Antony – Reviewed 7 Feb 2023

8.0

Very Good

Pauline – Reviewed 20 Nov 2022

6.0

Good

Very fluffy grass very long rough with far to many leaves very hard to find balls no ball washers

Yvette – Reviewed 14 Nov 2022

Excellent

A great course in excellent condition for the time of year Really suited the variety of golfers in our group

Jamie – Reviewed 18 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

We enjoyed lovely weather which made the whole experience. The round on Sunday was very slow, 5 hours for a fairly short course. Monday & Tuesday were much better, 3-4 hours. The greens were longer than I’m used to so putting took a while to get right. I would have liked a course map with suggestions for directions. Overall an enjoyable few days

Sue – Reviewed 14 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

First round was slow as very busy with lots of big groups. Quicker on second day. Think low handicappers would find course easy, but for myself it was average difficulty. Great vale for money and a good trip for the group of 6 I went with.

Gareth – Reviewed 11 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

Where to start... Very slow getting off due to club matches being played, after a very slow and painful 3 hours on buggies to do just the front 9 we got to the 10th and was told it would be an hour before we could even start again. So we went back and played the front 9 again... Then Sunday the same again. We could only play 9 holes due to club matches being on again.. And having to deal with club members demanding to play through us even though there was lots of 4 balls infront of us. Will not be returning to this place again that's for sure. And as for your golf travel there more concerned with getting you're money than they are Sorting the booking! If I hadn't rang up a week before we went, the hotel wouldn't of known we was coming. as your golf travel hadn't booked it!

Paul – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

Unfortunately we appeared to arrive for our 3 rounds of golf with the greens in a very poor state (grass was the longest we've played on all year), possibly due to annual seasonal maintenance, as all the greens were covered in sand/seed/fertilizer as well as having been cut so that even ridges existed across all putting services which meant the ball bobbed when crossing the ridges or ran along a ridge trough when slowing down having being putted in the other direction. Otherwise the fairways and condition of the course was good and enjoyed by all in our party. Unfortunately, the condition of the greens meant all in our party expressed a wish not to return to this course when deciding where to attend in any of our scheduled three trips next year (2023). To be fair, we think we arrived on the course shortly after a period of hot and dry weather so the greens hadn't had enough time to recover.

Neil – Reviewed 15 Sep 2022

Excellent

A challenging course for all abilities with each hole presenting something to think about. Signage from green to tee could be better as we relied on other players for directions on more than one occasion. Greens were slow and a little rough in places but this may well be due to the exceptional weather conditions of late. Our group consisted of both high and low handicappers so a real mix of abilities and everyone had a great experience playing. Really enjoyed

Julia – Reviewed 20 Aug 2022

Excellent

James – Reviewed 11 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

The hard dry ground made it difficult to judge your shots to the greens with balls often running off through the back of the green. Some managed much better than others. The hot weather also took it's toll but overall all the players enjoyed their stay.

Graham – Reviewed 20 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Brian – Reviewed 16 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Wonderful course excellent condition greens were fantastic fairways in excellent condition

Darren – Reviewed 15 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

I played well on both days so it always makes for a better experience . Greens wher nice and some real testing holes.

Steve – Reviewed 26 May 2022

Excellent

Good society course. Difficult to lose a ball if stay out of the water. Greens running slow

David – Reviewed 21 May 2022

6.0

Good

golf good,greens not very good,not being cut.

Terry – Reviewed 30 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

So it was a little slow off the initial tee and front 9s, but did start to spread a little as we went round. The course was playing very well. Really well kept and there were some good challenges. Nice to have some water hazards and a few trickier doglegs. We are looking to rebook for next year!

Michael – Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

6.0

Good

Greens very slow and green to long

Trevor – Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Very well kept course, the greens are very difficult to read and could do with being kept tighter

Brodie – Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Golf course good for all abilities, allowed for mistakes and could still be enjoyed. Temp tees on the whole pretty good just a could could do with new mats etc. But for end of march condition was great.

Adam – Reviewed 30 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Good fun on the wet side but you cannot choice the weather Thanks to Ben for organising

Lee – Reviewed 19 Mar 2022

Excellent

For winter months the course looked and played great. Crows however are damaging greens with their digging which is a shame, but a problem at most courses now.

Debra – Reviewed 4 Feb 2022

8.0

Very Good

The day was a challenge due to recent gales and downpours, however we had a dry day and the course played well comciddeing.

Lee – Reviewed 13 Dec 2021

6.0

Good

Good value for money! Unfortunately very slow rounds due to duplicate tee times

David – Reviewed 7 Dec 2021

8.0

Very Good

The fairway grass was a bit long and greens were in need of a cut therefore very slow but overall acceptable

David – Reviewed 15 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very wet for our Saturday game as the rain was relentless with standing water on quite a few greens! Fantastic drainage as the greens were great on Sunday. Overall a great course which we would certainly play again.

Richard – Reviewed 5 Oct 2021

Excellent

Claire – Reviewed 2 Sep 2021

Excellent

Green hard to read soft and fast on some holes

Christopher – Reviewed 17 Aug 2021

Excellent

Group of 6: 5 of us are relatively new to golf; I've been playing for about 3 months. It was a challenging but fun course for a newbie - really enjoyed the experience and I'm sure it will only help to improve my game having played this course. Plenty of balls were lost, but mostly to poor golf shots!

Ben – Reviewed 16 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Phil – Reviewed 8 Aug 2021

Excellent

Amazing experience, fantastic value for money and absolutely loved the course. Challenging enough but not too long for us short hitters, varied landscape and in great condition. Bunkers a little hard but very hot weather!

Luke – Reviewed 21 Jul 2021

Excellent

Course was in great nick with loads of green staff buzzing around. Lovely greens and some real challenging holes. Real value for the money! A+

Sandy – Reviewed 16 Jul 2021

Excellent

Perfect

Patricia – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Course was not long, about 5,800 yds off yellow tees. Every hole was completely different from the others. A thinkers course, excellent par 3’s. Put in context, in top 4 over 2 days, 2O+ HCP players were in top 4, one winning. The single figure players thoroughly enjoyed course

Michael – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

Excellent

The golf course was in great condition, and the greens were running true, even though our putting was not.

John – Reviewed 6 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Nice, some temps due to wet, our weather not so great but managed to get round quickly, hotel nicely positioned when we cold and wet. Teeing off areas need some tlc, very good indoor Sim.

Sean – Reviewed 29 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Well kept and great greens, some of the holes are very interesting too. Not the hardest challenge in golf, but if you are in a society with members of differing abilities, this is perfect!

Paul – Reviewed 19 Oct 2020

Excellent

Great course, very well maintained and a beautiful location. Greens were quick on day one, but slowed up on day two.

Ben – Reviewed 16 Oct 2020

Excellent

LA great course in a lovely setting. Some of the tees are quite close to each other and the greens so you have to watch out for wayward shots. Tee times are quite close together so the weekend starts can be a bit slow but soon speed up during your round. Highly recommended.

Matt – Reviewed 29 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Nice parkland course that had 18 holes open despite the terrible weather conditions we'd recently had, therefore a lot of temporary tees and a couple of temporary greens due to this. They were working very hard to keep the conditions and keep he course open. Be lovely to play in the summer I expect.

Alan – Reviewed 10 Feb 2020

6.0

Good

Very difficult to give a fair rating at this time of year due to conditions but i would say its a nice course and average test of golf.

Michael – Reviewed 24 Jan 2020

8.0

Very Good

Throughly enjoyed the course great views all over the course. Greens were superb for this time of year parts of the back 9 were a bit boggy but still playable. I forgot my golf shoes and the pro offered to lend me a pair instead of trying to sell me a new pair. Will definitely return

Charlie – Reviewed 14 Nov 2019

Excellent

It had rained quite abit prior to and during our game so there were parts of the course that was quite boggy. The course itself is beautiful and we will definitely be back in the dryer weather

Dee – Reviewed 12 Nov 2019

8.0

Very Good

Madeleine – Reviewed 25 Sep 2019

Excellent

Took me and my partner 3 hours with no hold up we are 25 and 36 handicap and to us the course was challenging enough. Sunday morning was a slower round due to the course being slower compared to the saturday lunch tee off. Course was in a fantastic condition.

Gemma – Reviewed 4 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

An interesting and with some challenging holes, certainly recommend it. the course was in excellent condition. Facilities were good.

Graham – Reviewed 30 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

great course for golfers of all ability. Our Party always stay mid summer when it is in v.good condition. Would recommend for any group or society golf

Bill – Reviewed 5 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

Course in good condition, a bit hilly but manageable with trolley. Really enjoyed both rounds, will definitely visit again.

David – Reviewed 1 Jul 2019

Excellent

Enjoyed the course. Easy to walk and very well laid out - especially the positioning of the trees

Patricia – Reviewed 19 Jun 2019

Excellent

Lovely course the men played well us ladies found it a little difficult would go again Group from Stafford

Patricia – Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

Excellent

Our only complaint is that when we arrived at the hotel we discovered that the pro shop had no record of the tee times we had booked through Your Golf Travel! The golf professional was very helpful and managed to give us alternative tee times although the course was busy. The course was pretty and in good condition apart from the bunkers which could have done with more sand in them, also a lot of the bunkers were missing rakes and so not raked. The course was not too difficult, very enjoyable for the mid - higher handicapped players. We were lucky to have perfect weather on the 3 days we played. Would definitely go back and play there again. If booking with Your Golf Travel it would be a good idea to check in advance with the pro shop that they have to booked in.

Ceri – Reviewed 16 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

The course was interesting and well kept, The front 9 was well signposted to the next tee but this was not the case on the back 9 the 12th tee was especially well hidden. There were lots of people on the course but it was well managed and the professional allowed us to start early on Monday so we were not behind a large society which was much appreciated.

Timothy – Reviewed 1 May 2019

6.0

Good

We found the golf course very bland,but the green fees of only £9( when we played)reflected that in the price.We travelled all the way from Southampton to play,It’s probably an ideal course to play at for the price if you live fairly local.We would rather pay more and play at the Celtic Manor in Newport next time.

Mike – Reviewed 22 Mar 2019

6.0

Good

Coming in winter it was what could be expected, but for £40 each was a great deal. No real complaints

Philip – Reviewed 12 Mar 2019

6.0

Good

considering the time of year it was very good

Peter – Reviewed 7 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyable game , greens on the slow side and tee mats on all holes , but exceptional value for money

Ronald – Reviewed 23 Feb 2019

8.0

Very Good

For the time of year the course was in good condition would like to go back in the summer

Steven – Reviewed 22 Feb 2019

8.0

Very Good

Played off temporary tees overall course in good condition

Jeff – Reviewed 22 Feb 2019

8.0

Very Good

Colin – Reviewed 31 Oct 2018

6.0

Good

First round no one mentioned to us that the 10th and 12th greens were temporary greens. Second and third rounds only the 12th was temporary

Mark – Reviewed 7 Oct 2018

Excellent

we all enjoyed the course and found it very testing in places.

George – Reviewed 21 Sep 2018

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