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Golf Courses at The Essex Golf & Country Club

County Course

The 18-hole County Course is the signature of the Essex Golf and Country Club, and is a tremendous blend of challenging and enjoyable holes. When played from the championship markers, the layout measures some 6,907 yards, making power a serious advantage, particularly on the 5 par-5s which can offer good birdie chances.

The excellent design is fortunate to be supported by a fully computerised irrigation system which helps to keep the teeing areas and putting surfaces in pristine condition throughout the year. The best holes on the course bookend the start and end of your round, where it is essential to avoid the severe bunkers that guard the greens.

Garden Course

The Garden Course is a charming 9-hole course, which is kept in comparable condition to the formidable County layout. The mixture of challenging par-3s, tricky par-4s and a par-5 makes the Garden ideal for beginners and learners, but also represent some light relief for those who have tackled the ‘big course'.

In addition to the two golf courses, the Essex Golf & Country Club is one of the most complete practice and tuition destinations, featuring a 20-bay driving range, a specialised academy facility which boasts the latest video technology and even an indoor practice area. The qualified PGA professionals are on hand to provide expert guidance and tuition.

Accommodation at The Essex Golf & Country Club

Guests enjoying the superb facilities on offer throughout this superb resort can relax in one of the 42 spacious guest bedrooms.

If the exertions of the Essex's facilities leave visitors tired, there is no doubt that they will enjoy the over-sized beds and comfortable surroundings. Added extras include satellite television and outstanding panoramic views across the golf course and the estate.

The outstanding gymnasium features the Technogym key system, including the new Excite range, and is one of the county's largest. The aerobic studio is home to scheduled classes like Body Pump, Tai Chi and Pilates, while there are also holistic and spinning studios.

Guests can relax in the swimming pool, steam room, sauna and sun beds, or play tennis on the six indoor and three outdoor courts. Those travelling with young families can leave the kids at the crèche while they take advantage of the superb facilities. The Sports Brasserie serves home-cooked classics in a comfortable clubhouse style.

The Strike Shack offers more than a driving range. Track every strike on a Toptracer-powered driving range, relax in comfortable heated bays and order some delicious food and drink as you watch the action unfold. You'll find a range of fun interactive game modes to try with friends and family that suit all ages and abilities.

Features

Indoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Steam Room
Sauna
Hairdresser
Beauty Salon
Gymnasium
Tennis

Conference Facilities
Banqueting Facilities
Golf Buggies
Driving Range
Pro Shop
Tuition
Practice Area

7.0

Good

Overall Rating for The Essex Golf & Country Club

Staff

8.8

Location

8.4

Room comfort

7.8

Facilities

8.2

Quality of bars & restaurants

6.2

Value for money

7.4

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8.0

Very Good

Not enough staff working, service was very slow

David – Reviewed 5 Nov 2024

Excellent

Everything about the hotel from the start was excellent from the staff to the rooms and the food and drink everything was spot on and we were well looked after specify mention to Simon larking who went out his way to make things easy for me personally

Barry – Reviewed 22 Aug 2024

6.0

Good

Service was slow, this was due to having only one bar staff. Food was very good and drinks were to everyone’s liking. Felt that it was a bit on the expensive side for food and drinks. Disappointed that the bar closed at 10pm

Luke – Reviewed 9 Jul 2024

4.0

Average

We have been going on a golf trip each year for the last 11 years and this, unfortunately, was the poorest hotel stay to date. The course was great, we really enjoyed the challenge. The good weather was a bonus. Although the staff were helpful, they were not very knowledgable. When we asked a question about something, they always had to ask”someone else” The bedrooms are dated. I went to open the windows in my room, No7, and I though it had been “dressed” for Halloween, the window frame was covered in cod webs and a layer of dust lay on the inside of the window frames. All of our party thought the rooms could do with an “upgrade” The plumbing needs attention as every time you flushed the toilet or “ran the tap” it was very noisy. Also, signs a black mould in the corners of the bathroom. The food and restaurant was adequate at best. Poor menu choices and bland food made for a disappointing stay I’m afraid. Breakfast buffet set up was awful. Have they not served breakfast to golfers before? Again, if it was not for the good weather, this would have been a very unsatisfactory golf trip. PS, the bars close far too early !!!!

Rob – Reviewed 25 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

Course in excellent condition. Hotel room once again excellent. Driving range one of the best I have played on. My only negative comment was with the quality of main meal in the evening and restaurant service, waited over half an hour for breakfast which I had to leave without to avoid missing Tee off time. The reason for poor service was probably due to under staffing. Staff were having to race around covering multiple positions

Steve – Reviewed 23 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

All the facilities you need for a golf weekend.

Paul – Reviewed 4 Mar 2024

4.0

Average

Not good.. food and service was awful

Terry – Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Hotel very clean, staff very helpful and friendly, food excellent, speed of service excellent too. My only criticism would be very small T.V. screen in room. Really enjoyed our stay, will definitely visit again in the spring.

Steve – Reviewed 15 Nov 2022

4.0

Average

The room was a bit tired. Food was bad. Think the micowave was used for all cooking. Breakfast was OK when the supplies were there but all the time there was shortages.

Erik – Reviewed 26 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

Reasonably comfortable, but like most hotels the windows are restricted for opening. Noisy from adjoining room as the soundproofing is poor. Although giving several weeks notice for the meal menu they had run out of some of the selected meals. Food ok. Service in the restaurant good.

Terry – Reviewed 10 Sep 2022

2.0

Poor

Absolutely terrible experience . Staff were good but more like lodge than country club . One bar area and breakfast constantly empty of food and plates and cutlery . Totally run down and understaffed

Mohamed – Reviewed 16 Aug 2022

6.0

Good

Staff were lovely, professional and very helpful. The bar and restaurant set up is pretty good. Food was good. Bar closes early at 10pm. No entertainment or anything. The rooms were pretty poor and need some renovation. Mould on the bathroom floor due to a leak which was staining the clean towels dropped on the floor. Bathroom needed a complete refit. Beds were uncomfortable. Spa and pool areas were great. Opposite of the rooms, clean and up to date.

Kieran – Reviewed 16 May 2022

6.0

Good

Gary – Reviewed 4 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

In general the stay was enjoyable, on occasions the service was slow, only because the volume of business and shortage of staff. I was disappointed in the choice of included dinner, but in general as I say an enjoyable trip.

Paul – Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

6.0

Good

While reception staff were great, the experience in the bar/restaurant were not as good. We were informed that a cooked breakfast was not available due to staff shortages. We knew from friends who had stayed 2 weeks previously that this was also the case. Whilst not really an issue as far as we were concerned, perhaps this information had not got through to you. The free drinks in recompense were not provided despite reception sending a note to the bar.

David – Reviewed 27 Sep 2021

Excellent

Staff were all very friendly and helpful. No separate dining room. All food served from the bar.

Richard – Reviewed 26 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Rooms clean bathroom clean plus large fluffy towels! Tea/coffee facility TV reliable Staff more than helpful Reception excellent Bar staff helpful drinks expensive Food average reasonable choice not always hot Breakfast good choice but cold plates food not hot

Carol – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

Excellent

Darren – Reviewed 29 Jun 2021

Excellent

Great facilities, staff are very welcoming and friendly, the whole stay was great, even with covid restrictions the 8 of us still had a great time

Lloyd – Reviewed 8 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Hotel was great staff super friendly. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Sports bar closed due to restrictions other than that can’t complain. Would definitely stay here again.

Darren – Reviewed 3 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

David – Reviewed 29 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

The actual accomodation (in a seperate block) was looking rather tired, especially the bathroom. In desperate need of modernising. The 1st floor restaurant was out of use. So eating in the bar area was not really appropriate.(tables far too small for a 3 course meal & with drinks on as well, for 4 people) Staff were struggling to cope at designated meal times. Due to the reduced facilities comfortable after dinner seating was already occupied.(unless you went back out to the reception area) Bar service closed at 10 pm.

Tony – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Fantastic trip to the Essex golf and country club staff were very welcoming on arrival and tee off was on time the course was in fantastic condition especially the greens receptive and fast the only slight beef was the 4hrs 45 min round but the sun was out. Evening meal was good and all plates were empty. The rooms are a bit small and and hot but they were clean and functional breakfast was a bit poor but for the price u can’t grumble to much. The second round was a lot quicker just over 3 hrs all in all well worth a look

Daniel – Reviewed 18 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

A very comfortable and pleasant stay, very well looked after by all the staff

David – Reviewed 19 Jul 2019

6.0

Good

The hotel was comfortable although the layout on entering was a little strange having to go through a security barrier each time to get to the bar & restaurant.

Brian – Reviewed 28 Sep 2018

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8.0

Very Good

Overall Rating for All courses

Condition overall

8.0

Condition of greens

8.2

Speed of round

Slow About right Quick

Facilities

8.0

Value for money

8.2

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8.0

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David – Reviewed 5 Nov 2024

6.0

Good

The greens were not in the best condition after maintenance but overall that didn’t spoil the round we all had.it was a long difficult course which everyone enjoyed.The Marshalls were great overall we had great rounds

Barry – Reviewed 22 Aug 2024

Excellent

Unfortunately the weather was not the best for the first day, however was still playable which was a huge plus

Luke – Reviewed 9 Jul 2024

8.0

Very Good

A good test of golf for all abilities. Clever bunkering led to careful club choices on approaches to the greens. Water features were “in play” on a few holes. They were great to negotiate actually. Green were reasonably quick and very true.

Rob – Reviewed 25 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

The course was in excellent condition. The greens had just been hollow-tined which made them a bit bumpy, but then again this is to be expected and has to be done to keep them in good shape

Steve – Reviewed 23 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

With the amount of rain and the time of year the course was in good condition.

Paul – Reviewed 4 Mar 2024

8.0

Very Good

Nice course, long, good condition

Terry – Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

First day on the course was great, fantastic weather and speed of play was good for the time we had booked. Second day very slow although we had an early tee time was stuck behind a very slow 4 ball. The driving range is one of the best I have practiced on. We really enjoyed the course and will book again soon.

Steve – Reviewed 15 Nov 2022

6.0

Good

Erik – Reviewed 26 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Blessed with good weather and recovering from the drought the course was good apart from the bunkers which are rough and stony.

Terry – Reviewed 10 Sep 2022

2.0

Poor

Summer has affected course badly but not helped by overbooked course - had to wait on every hole in a queue ! Club had booked comp on same day . Also residents can’t play before 11am so by time u finish - bar has stopped serving lunch . Would not recommend to anyone

Mohamed – Reviewed 16 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

Really enjoyable, nice looking course. Pretty flat and easy going. Ideal for your average golfer and has everything you need.

Kieran – Reviewed 16 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Gary – Reviewed 4 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Paul – Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

Excellent

Rounds 1 & 2 were great with no one behind or in front of us, and we completed the rounds in less than 4 hours each. Round 3 followed a seniors (?) match with 10 sets of fourballs and was obviously much slower (4 hours 40 minutes). We joined up with one of your new members who was on his own behind us, which slowed us up, but we still had to wait for 5 minutes on most tees. We really enjoyed the course!

David – Reviewed 27 Sep 2021

Excellent

The greens recently worked on and studded which resulted in a less than true role although we appreciate that the course has to be maintained. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Richard – Reviewed 26 Aug 2021

Excellent

Buggies good reasonable price Starter helpful but not there on the Monday The course was excellent fairways cut clearly greens reasonable directions good Long walks between some holes Our group were not held up nor did we hold anyone up!

Carol – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

Excellent

Darren – Reviewed 29 Jun 2021

6.0

Good

Lower handicappers will find this course a bit easy, for the average golfer the course has just enough trouble to make it challenging, wide fairways, generally the course as a whole was in good condition, greens are very slow, but we did have a lot of rainfall before we went, overall would go back again

Lloyd – Reviewed 8 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Course was in very good condition big open fairways and a good test. Most of our group are mid to high handicaps and all found the course enjoyable.

Darren – Reviewed 3 Oct 2020

Excellent

Too many tee times booked so took iver 5 hours for a round

David – Reviewed 29 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Day1. Finding your way, Buy a £5 course planner, no layout on the score card (noisy planes all day, next to an airfield, trip flights) Day 2 was easier(Still noisy) Flat course layout. Some elevated tee's. A lovely tree lined course. Lots of hazards to avoid, but that is Golf. Greens tricky to read, pace & line.

Tony – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Tight golf course with many hazards water, sand and lots of trees narrow fairways but the real gem was the greens receptive and fast. Played two rounds Sunday was so slow 4hrs 45 mins and Monday’s round was just over 3 hours so a lot better great driving range

Daniel – Reviewed 18 Sep 2019

Excellent

If I lived close to the course I would be a member. The course was very playable with some difficulty in certain areas but a treat to play on. Play was a little slow on Wednesday but that is understandable as Wednesday is the Seniors competition day. Monday and Tuesday was perfect.

David – Reviewed 19 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

Unfortunately we were behind a club competition although it speeded up after 9 holes. The course was in pretty good condition considering the long dry spell & the greens were excellent.

Brian – Reviewed 28 Sep 2018

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