Located in Southern Northamptonshire and less than 15 miles from Milton Keynes, Whittlebury Hall is a luxurious hotel offering championship golf and a world class spa that makes for a perfect golf break. Here are our 5 reasons to visit Whittlebury Hall…

Choice of 36 Holes

Golfers have the choice of 4 Nine-hole courses that were once part of the Royal Whittlewood Forest. Each of the 9 holes can be played in any order and each provides a different test for your game.

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The Royal Whittlewood Course features a mixture of doglegs, lakes and colourful greenery that makes for some picturesque and precise driving holes.

The Grand Prix Course is the longest 9 holes matched with an undulating landscape alongside Silverstone Race Track. On Race Day full concentration will be needed to drown out the sounds of the high-powered engines to ensure you’re driving the ball long and straight.

The 1905 Course, built in 1905 of course, is a true parkland course which features lakes and trees as well some undulating greens. This course will test your feel with some difficult to read putts.

Finally, the Wedgewood Course is a mixture of Par 3s and 4s that really tests the experienced golfer’s short game, so be sure to make use of the practice facilities on hand before teeing off.

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Practice Facilities:

    • Double-tiered fully-lit driving range with a grass bay section
    • 3 Putting Greens, 3 practice bunkers
    • Callaway Fitting Centre – One of only Four in Europe

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Formula 1 Racing

With Silverstone circuit neighbouring the hotel, this is an ideal weekend escape spent playing golf and watching Formula 1 racing in July or having a driving experience of your own on the track.

Award-winning Fine Dining

Murrays’ is the hotel’s award-winning Double AA Rosette restaurant, named in honour of F1 Commentator, Murray Walker. It offers a fine-dining experience whilst enjoying an array of flavours from the modern-British cuisine.

If you’re looking for a different option than this, then Whittlebury Hall also has the Astons Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, serving classic English cuisine as well as some elements of continental.

For a more relaxed atmosphere, there is a choice of the Silverstone Bar which is ideal for a refreshing drink before dinner whilst admiring the racing memorabilia or there is the Courtyard which is perfect for afternoon tea in a social environment.

Order Food & Drink from your Sun-lounger

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The Terrace Cafe next to the 19m Swimming Pool provides food service to your sun-lounger. Just pick up the phone alongside each sun-lounger and place your order. Pool days can’t get more relaxing than this!

But if you don’t want to eat or drink poolside, the Terrace Cafe also provides an informal buffet and light snacks dining option.

Complete Heat and Ice Experiences

A trip to Whittlebury Hall cannot be complete without a trip to the Spa.

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On top of a Sauna, Steam Room, Pool, Gym and Whirlpool, there are expansive Heat and Ice Experiences on offer. These can range from an Aromatherapy crystal steam, Caldarium, Hydrotherapy Pool, Ice Cave or Sanarium to stimulate your senses and complete a variety of bodily experiences.

Added to this, there are 23 treatment rooms using Elemis, ESPA and Jessica products, to provide a luxurious spa day.

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Overall, Whittlebury Hall has everything you could need for relaxation and a fun day both on and off the course. So check out our offers here: www.yourgolftravel.com/whittlebury-hall

Nick Martin

Nick Martin

Member of South Herts Golf Club, playing off a handicap of 3. Have played golf in over 10 countries and look forward to playing more in my role with YGT's marketing department.

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