7.8

Good

Overall Rating for Abbey Hotel Golf & Spa

Staff

8.6

Location

8.8

Room comfort

7.8

Facilities

7.8

Quality of bars & restaurants

7.6

Value for money

8.0

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6.0

Good

Hotel requires some TLC.

Brian – Reviewed 14 Sep 2023

6.0

Good

I’ve organised tour of 16 a number of times at the Abbey. Most of the party are in their 70s and the hotel is showing some wear and tear. Particularly in the restaurant where I suggest they place the chairs on a large bonfire as they are literally falling apart. The staff and food are first class. However the hotel is obviously understaffed which was demonstrated in the Tawny Owl section where incredibly only one member of staff was manning the bar on the early evening of Friday. There was a huge group of youngsters finishing their Golf resulting in having to wait ages to be served in fact several of our party walked to the restaurant bar to get served because it was quicker. Goodness knows how much income the hotel lost as it just wasn’t worth the wait. During the second night we were situated in a separate room ( like the youngsters were the previous night) perhaps they thought we were being a noisy? The staff left us to our own devices and we had to get our drinks at the bar as we had no drinks service in that room. The staff were great and the food was delicious and absolutely no complaints there. Over the previous years we have a 20% drinks reduction but unfortunately not this year which has tipped the scales to us not returning next again.

Paul – Reviewed 11 Sep 2023

6.0

Good

We were dissapointed with the hotel, tired, run down, and in need of some TLC, spa area was disgusting!!! Broken tiles, broken grills to the jacuzzi, toilet and changing are need a good clean. Lockers all broke!!! Staff encouraged us to go off site. 8 lads who wanted to stay on site and have a beer and couldn’t watch football on the only tv because they had a 40th birthday function, then a wedding!!! Really frustrating TBH

Paul – Reviewed 4 Sep 2023

6.0

Good

Hotel is quite basic no ice in golfers bar on a hot weekend very noisy in bar/restaurant couldn’t have much of a conversation. No toilet roll hand wash in ladies locker room. Won’t be going back,

Elinor – Reviewed 4 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

Excellent, can't fault it.

David – Reviewed 4 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

Very nice location very good hotel with excellent staff. A very challenging course with some very good holes. Bunkers were not the best apparently because of a storm the night before. Overall a very nice venue well worth a visit.

Angelo – Reviewed 30 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

The hotel in general was very good, just a couple of things that let it down. The hotel was busy when we went, and the size of the hot food area for breakfast was just too small, which meant they were constantly running out of items and having to refill, and the size of the tea/coffee urns are not large enough to cope either. The food itself was good. Room was very comfortable with a good shower. The terrace bar was not serving any food so after our round finished at 2 we had to wait until dinner to get something to eat, that was a definite opportunity they missed out on. I must mention that the restaurant front of house lady in the evening was fantastic , and the rest of the team were friendly.

Gary – Reviewed 17 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

We stayed on a one night DBB and 2 rounds of golf. Good Rooms clean and spacious Staff very friendly Food very good Service efficient Golf course was challenging and not ideal for high handicapper Good quality greens and fairways The Bad General area around the hotel needs some TLC Tee boxes were very untidy and not well kept Holes were very similar with not much scenery and variation other than a couple of holes. The 17th being the best. Both rounds took over 5 hours. We were waiting on every tee. This was likely due to lots of trees and thick rough on both sides of the fairway and players spending too long looking for balls. If you don’t mind 5hr plus rounds then this will be an average golf break but not for us and we will not be back. There are many higher quality facilities and courses for similar cost.

Neil – Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

4.0

Average

We were allocated 4 twin rooms as 4 married couples having requested doubles There was clearly a lack of staff No lemon was available for drinks or Worcestershire Sauce for breakfast Staff were keen to constantly remind us the bar would close sooner than it should The decor of the hotel was grubby and painted work also grubby Breakfast was a shambles with constant lack of cutlery Very very rowdy groups of other guests making conversation at dinner impossible. Not our sort of clientelle

Peter – Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

hotel fine , friendly staff good food evening meal , buffet breakfast good choice overall pretty good. awful long wait to sign in after 5 hour forty five minute round of golf.

Gary – Reviewed 7 Jun 2023

4.0

Average

“Upgraded” as only rooms available and charged for the pleasure. Room too hot and window broken so couldn’t be opened. Hot water so hot that couldn’t take a proper shower.

Andrew – Reviewed 22 May 2023

6.0

Good

Hotel rooms were far too hot through the night. Beds were small and uncomfortable. Constant electric buzzing noise from electric board in room. Didn’t sleep much. Golf bar, only one bar man, very slow service.

Shaun – Reviewed 21 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Very comfortable rooms, staff excellent. Good value for money

David – Reviewed 13 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

The Hotel is not large, it wasn't overly busy, the staff were all friendly, and helpful. We were 4 guys playing golf, we didn't try the spa, or the gym. There is a sports bar above the golf shop where you can watch football on a large tv, the beer is £5.50 a pint. It tends to close early 10pm, but they left the tv on for us, you just have to fetch beer from another bar. The breakfast was good, and help yourself, so it's plentiful if that's how you like it. The evening meal choice was reasonable, served very quickly, and was enjoyable. The rooms were clean, and comfortable, with the occasional angled ceiling, so mind your head. There were no complaints from any of us, a good, pleasant stay.

Jim – Reviewed 11 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Lovley place to stay good food and helpful staff.

Stephen – Reviewed 27 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Hotel fine , staff very friendly and always helpful… for value can’t fault it…

Keith – Reviewed 25 Apr 2023

Excellent

The hotel rooms were very comfortable, immacculately clean. The was a good choice of food at breakfast, the evening meal was excellent, great value for money. Charlotte was exceptionally helpful in organising the multiple groups in the restaurant and ensured everyone was happy. Also Georgia and Alberto were very efficient. All staff were friendly and accomodationg. Dean at the golf shop was very helpful, ensuring the ladies in our group had their buggies or pull trolleies. The swimming pool, gym, spa and bar were very convenient and most of used one or more of the facilities. We loved the golf course, some quirky holes, some more challenging a flat and pretty landscape We had a great weekend 16 ladies from Pontardawe golf club and will definetely return

Rhian – Reviewed 24 Apr 2023

6.0

Good

The hotel was adequate but the staff seemed under pressure. We couldnt get a dinner booking until 8.45, there were long queues for breakfast and at the golf bar on Sunday. The food was OK.

Martin – Reviewed 27 Mar 2023

8.0

Very Good

Clean room. Good food in restaurant, both breakfast and dinner. All staff were very helpful, especially in the restaurant; service was friendly and there was no waiting for food etc. Very well organised.

Mike – Reviewed 27 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

The staff were very friendly and efficient. We were on the first floor where the rooms were a bit small due to the dormer windows, so due care has to be taken so as not to hit your head! Bathroom had a walk in power shower which was excellent.

Lesley – Reviewed 20 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Derek – Reviewed 20 Sep 2022

Excellent

No real issues. Helpful staff when an incident occurred. Evening meal good value for money, though some wines a bit pricey. Breakfast okay, sometimes some items had been prepared a long time

Christopher – Reviewed 17 Sep 2022

Excellent

The service was really great staff very pleasant and helpfull

Andrew – Reviewed 13 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

A good location, the course has some interesting holes but was quite scruffy. That might have been because it was a Bank holiday weekend. I would consider it again

Des – Reviewed 31 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

Hotel Value for money there could have been more choice for evening meal service ok

Phillip – Reviewed 20 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

The food was very acceptable with a good choice of menu at dinner. The hotel itself could do with a little bit of TLC along with the garden areas outside. The staff were very attentive and curious.

Martin – Reviewed 3 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

Staff were friendly and food was fantastic

Lee – Reviewed 2 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

Good accommodation for a lads golf WE. Accommodating friendly staff. Some of the hotel is looking a bit tired. The outside bar area by the 1st/8th could do with some investment

Mathew – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

The hotel was a bit tired in places but overall it was a very pleaser stay.

James – Reviewed 6 Jul 2022

Excellent

The staff were all lovely and helpful. Easy to find and checking in and out straight forward. The bar menu didn’t have a great choice but the burger was quality! The restaurant menu was good and the quality of food was excellent. The spa was a good size and very nice.

Scott – Reviewed 21 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

The hotel was lovely and the staff very helpful. The food was really nice, and the rooms clean and functional. Some parts look a bit tired, but overall we would definitely stay there again. The spa facilities were really good & the massage package we had was very welcomed and good value for money.

Karen – Reviewed 7 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Second day lift was out of order and management kept telling us tomorrow. Never repaired until we left

Sunjae – Reviewed 7 Jun 2022

Excellent

The staff were kind and very friendly and satisfied during my stay.

Sam – Reviewed 6 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

We had a great time at the Abbey , food was excellent, but after meals getting food was tough ,considering it was a large hotel . Rooms were very good and spotless . Seemed very short staffed especially on the course . Spa and pool were very good . Golf club was very ragged around the edges, driving range had no one to pick up balls so closed it after first day . Greens were very average could have done with a cut ,so slow . No raked in solid yard bunkers ,lots of complaints from players . Overall we had a great stay but wouldn’t go back there as a golf resort as course was in desperate need of attention, could’ve been an amazing course with some TLC .

Nigel – Reviewed 17 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

All the staff are very good especially the 2 girls on reception and manageress who opened up bar for us with television to watch football

Garry – Reviewed 7 May 2022

Excellent

Staff were very friendly and couldn't be more helpful.Food was excellent well recommended.

Steve – Reviewed 26 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Very helpful staff, great food and excellent value for money.

Jonathan – Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

6.0

Good

Food wasn't very good at all. We upgraded our room and still wasn't the best. I dint think it was worth all the money it cost unfortunately.

Rebecca – Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Very good experience, good food and nothing too much trouble for the staff

Gary – Reviewed 10 Apr 2022

4.0

Average

Saddened as we have been visiting here for 15 years. The rooms had not been fully serviced up to standard- there was a dirty cup and the tea tray had not been replenished in one room, various items from previous guests found discarded in another room. The shower in one room only ran luke warm and although we raised this with reception on the first day it was not sorted out. The evening meal on the Friday was lovely but breakfast on the following morning was a shambles: no coffee for twenty minutes, ran out of hash browns and pastries, no sauces… and the evening meal on the second evening was a joke. We waited over half an hour for our pre-ordered starters and then over an hour for some of the mains to arrive. Nearly two hours later, we were still waiting for the other 3 main courses to arrive. The quality, when these did arrive, was not to the standard of the previous night with some vegetables overcooked and others stone cold. We then abandoned waiting for our puddings as it was past 10pm by this point. I could go on but I feel this is already enough! Every member of staff we encountered was lovely but nothing ever really got sorted out.

Jane – Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Lovely hotel staff were very helpful food good rooms were clean and comfortable

Derek – Reviewed 3 Apr 2022

6.0

Good

Hotel must have a great photographer as it wasn’t anywhere near as nice as it looks online. The bar was slightly over priced , food wasn’t good at all unfortunately, asked for any adjustments they got ignored , wine was abit warm and heard multiple people asking for a ice bucket but they had none

Devon – Reviewed 15 Feb 2022

6.0

Good

David – Reviewed 24 Jan 2022

Excellent

Lovely rooms, staff excellent food great great facilities.

Anthony – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Accommodation was comfortable, breakfast was buffet style, evening meal was nice but small, drinks at the bar were expensive, so we went into town on the second night with short taxi ride.

Melvin – Reviewed 13 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Room not particularly clean, stains on the carpet and radiator and we found a medical capsule on the floor from a previous resident. Grouting in the shower could do with a good scrub. Shower controls were very stiff, I couldn’t alter them. The room was small with a low overhanging ceiling at one end, not great for tall people!!

Vincent – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

Excellent

Had a superb time lovely venue and the weather was A1

Peter – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very good 3 star facilities - spacious room. Staff were impressively good - have obviously done the customer service course and well.

David – Reviewed 9 Oct 2021

Excellent

The staff are so friendly and polite. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The meal that we were offered and there was 16 of us and no one complained!! A bit pricy at the bar but it is a hotel

Kevin – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

The hotel is well appointed and has good facilities. The staff are helpful and responsive. The rooms are somewhat disappointing, ours had a king size bed plus a single and a Z bed, leaving no room for seating except one chair. The heating is an electric wall heater with poor controls. The TV is small.

Chris – Reviewed 1 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Your Golf Travel were not at all helpful once money was paid. There was a mix up between YGT and the Hotel/Golf Shop, getting the incorrect days we were playing. I phone YGT 6 times, spoke to as many people, and not once did they sort things out or come back to me. I eventually sorted things out direct with the Hotel/Golf shop. Not even 1 star for YGT, all I ever got from them was how busy they were. Appalling service once money paid!!!!!

Alan – Reviewed 30 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

Sam Drew – Reviewed 29 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very comfortable rooms. All members of staff were very excellent

David – Reviewed 11 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Nigel – Reviewed 9 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

2 rounds of golf plus one night stay including dinner and breakfast was great value. Room was nice and dinner was quite above my expectation. As a result, we were very satisfied.

Hideki – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very nice hotel staff nice and helpful golf course flat easy walk but still a challenge

Andrew – Reviewed 24 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Rooms disappointing food great

Valerie – Reviewed 21 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Very Disappointing! We were on second floor and no lift working from ground floor (no phone either) - still not repaired by our 4th day. Two lights in room not working and outside of our room hotel did not seem well cleaned. Golf course in good condition and enjoyable but buggies dirty no sign of any cleaning. Out of six main courses in restaurant four had extra supplements - uncalled for! Food not particularly good reheated vegetables but excellent desserts! Same menu on every night. Not a patch on other places we have stayed through YGT.

John – Reviewed 7 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Room very clean and comfortable. Food very good. Very happy with hotel and facilities.

David – Reviewed 28 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

The rooms were very clean, comfortable and spacious however, the windows did not open fully and the aircon was not working. The food was good and the staff could not do enough. One of our senior group members needed medical attention and for me the staff at the spa, especially Zandie Lennox, were exceptional when caring for the gentleman and we were very much appreciative of this. There was an issue with the 'in resort' spending money as we were led to believe that the money could be used 'anywhere in resort', this was not the case as the ONLY place you could use it was at the bar. I was really disappointed with the attitude of the professional in the golf shop as he was contacted the day before regarding this and he said he was not sure but did not think we could use the money in the pro shop and said he would get back to us, which he failed to do. Considering we spent nearly £5000 on the booking this, in my opinion, was unacceptable. We were expecting to use the spending money as prizes for the two golf days and then had to use our own money to fund this, which was REALLY unacceptable and when the golf professional told us that we could only the money at the bar as "there is more profit in alcohol" I was really annoyed to say the least. The manager was apologetic and very understanding however there was very little the manager could do and said they would give us some leeway when we booked next time. I have spoken to Your Golf Travel and they stated they were led to believe the money could be spent anywhere in resort. This leaves us with a very bad taste in the mouth as we basically used the money to put wine on the tables at the main meal which put a spoiler on the Away Day.

Keith – Reviewed 28 Jul 2021

Excellent

A++++ very good great value for money and all the staff very professional and the golf course is in great condition.

Stephen – Reviewed 16 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Excellent staff that nothing was too much trouble for.

Dave – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Hotel was clean and comfortable and the food was good

Lee – Reviewed 13 Jul 2021

Excellent

We were a group of 16 golfers of varying age from 35 to 70. Everything about our stay was excellent and all the staff, especially in the golf bar and dining room could not do enough for you

Huw – Reviewed 7 Jul 2021

Excellent

Lovely hotel, great food, clean and new room 👍

Kevin – Reviewed 5 Jul 2021

Excellent

Good hotel'well situated with friendly staff and excellent 3 course dinner. Golf course well prepared and efficiently managed. Overall good value short break

Peter – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

Large comfortable room that was cleaned and towels changed. Staff were very busy but still provided excellent service. Had some large groups staying who were very noisy. Gym, pool and Sauna great - Sauna especially after wet friday.

John – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

Excellent

Four happy golfers stayed for 1 night DBB + 2 rds, a warm welcome at reception and easy check-in.Rooms had everything you need even with a view over the 8th green. Evening 3 course meal was superb. Thanks again to John McGuffie.

Steve – Reviewed 4 Nov 2020

8.0

Very Good

Overall the bedroom we had was adequate but as organiser of 14 people would have hoped for a better one. The bar in particular was very different from when we went the last two times of course because of distancing but the staff doing table service were excellent, also in the restaurant in particular Stacy and Alvaro.

James – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Very nice hotel with friendly staff. Managed and arranged very well during COVID - it felt safe. Twin room was a little small but fine. The shower needed some attention (reported to reception on checking out). Overall very good.

Julian – Reviewed 20 Oct 2020

Excellent

Excellent food. Only thing missing was nowhere to watch golf on the tv.

Paul – Reviewed 14 Oct 2020

Excellent

Arriving under Covid-19 conditions, the staff had done everything to make the stay safe from seals on doors after sanitizing to full table service and distancing

David – Reviewed 9 Oct 2020

Excellent

Fantastic stay, the hotel was very good, clean, staff, service and restaurant etc were faultless. Very friendly and welcoming, the staff were very professional attending to an issue when a guest was ill in the restaurant and quickly resolved the situation ensuring all other guests were ok after the incident. It would have been nice to have been reminded there was a need to book pool time & treatments in advance due to Covid restrictions ( it was our first time away during the Covid restrictionists) as it was all booked out when we arrived... The golf course is very well kept and we had a fab few days playing golf while staying at the hotel & spa. We can definitely recommend it...

Carl – Reviewed 6 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

great venue for our golf weekend and all the staff were very friendly and helpful

Steve – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Rooms comfortable,staff efficient and friendly,food pretty good,breakfast limited (due to COVID) to fried food. Bars not so good poor selection of draught beer(only boddingtons.

Barry – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

First of all the staff were great, I had a little problem with the interpretation of 20% off drinks, evidently it was restricted to the terrace bar which meant if you wanted a pre dinner or during dinner drink you had to go to the other bar (which closed at 9).. a bit of a jaunt... and carry it back to the restaurant bar or the dinner table until I had a word with the assistant manager who eventually allowed our group of 8 to get the discount at the restaurant bar, not so for the group of 28 , I won’t be rushing back to this venue

Kev – Reviewed 16 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Very enjoyable stay golf, food, staff & hotel facilities were all good.

Jon – Reviewed 2 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good standard of accommodation and very good food

Christopher – Reviewed 24 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great Hotel, friendly staff - we turned up for breakfast after 10am(closing time) and they managed to serve us without any issues

Arun – Reviewed 24 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Whole stay was great but they had too many people on the course on Saturday and it took 6 hours to go round. There were 3 groups on the second tee. Much better on Sunday.

Dave – Reviewed 10 Sep 2019

6.0

Good

With The Abbey always having been my favourite place to stay, I was excited to be visiting after not having been for a couple of years. Much of the updating of the hotel is lovely but the service was not as it had been in the bars and restaurant. Customer service did not seem to be top of the list with us almost feeling we were annoying to some staff just by being there! Tables outside were left uncleared all morning and it almost became a standing joke between us as to what they were going to run out of next! On the Monday morning, breakfast was chaos with not enough staff and food not being replenished to meet demand. The food in the evenings, however, was absolutely delicious and did not disappoint at all. It was sad to see the previously stunning gardens and grounds splattered with weeds and rubbish and overall just appearing unkempt. The staff on reception were spot on however (as were the housekeeping staff when it appeared there was a shortage of toilet roll!) and it was a breath of fresh air to see Annie back in the Tawny bar too!

Jane – Reviewed 30 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Excellent course. in good condition. Some difficulty in contacting the Spa re treatments prior to the trip.

Paul – Reviewed 21 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Our hotel experience didn't start well. With 13 of staying at the hotel and teeing off at 1132, I asked if they could provide breakfast for us to purchase at around 1000 on the Sunday morning. I was told that as breakfast finished at 1000, we would have to take pot luck with whatever might be left. Luckily, the Beefeater restaurant 3 minutes down the road was much more accommodating and we were able to get an excellent breakfast there. Once we had played our round, booking in was very efficient and the lady receptionist was very friendly and helpful. Our rooms were ok but I'm not the tallest person at 5' 10" and the sloping roof that came halfway across my bed was particularly annoying and resulted in the inevitable coming together in the middle of the night. The food in the restaurant was excellent and we all enjoyed our dinner and breakfast. At £5 a pint, we felt that the bar was expensive but the service was good. Overall, a 4 out of 5 and we would visit again.

John – Reviewed 6 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

We were a group of 17 lady golfers. Our rooms were spacious and the Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful catering for all our various needs. The bar and restaurant staff were efficient and attentive, the meals were OK, not spectacular. We were warned that a children’s club used the pool etc from 4 - 6 which rather put that out of limits for us, too busy. A couple of ladies enjoyed a very good massage. The staff in Tawny’s Bar were also extremely helpful, all in all we enjoyed our stay.

Katherine – Reviewed 6 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Excellent overall package, good food. Only drawback was lack of space to dry all our very wet clothes!

Paul – Reviewed 24 May 2019

Excellent

We had a lovely spacious room (223) at this hotel. No complaints on dinner or breakfast.

Andy – Reviewed 21 May 2019

6.0

Good

Room and housekeeping good. Golf course good. Food quality and service standards in restaurant and golf bar variable and often disappointing.

Anthony – Reviewed 4 May 2019

Excellent

Restaurant staff, Calum, Wayne and Lily were extremely pleasant and helpful. Our meal was delicious and beautifully presented. We had a great break at the Abbey.

Eileen – Reviewed 25 Mar 2019

Excellent

A superb hotel and golf course. The room was large and clean, and the beds were very comfortable. It was good that there was a bath and a separate shower in the en-suite. The staff were helpful and friendly. Our only criticism was that the service was extremely slow at dinner. We had to wait nearly half an hour for our table but we were given bread and olives in the meantime, then it took 2 hours and 45 mins to have a 3 course meal. However, all four of us were really impressed with the excellent food.

Andrew – Reviewed 23 Oct 2018

4.0

Average

The hotel was sufficient for a weekend golf tour and our party of 19 generally enjoyed their time. The thing that spoilt the weekend was the quality of the evening meal and the very poor service delivering it. The food was all pre-ordered so the kitchen and staff new exactly what had to come out and when so there was no excuse for the ridiculously long time it took to get the food out on each table. The quality of the food was extremely poor. The most popular choice was the steak burger which was dry as anything in a plain white bun, an attempt at a side salad with no dressing and a few chips that looked like they had been cooked 2 hours earlier and left warming somewhere. Everyone requested either ketchup or mayo to try and make the meal at least edible which eventually turned up after 20 minutes when everyone had near enough finished their meal. The pan fried fish option was served with an undercooked risotto that was still crunchy and a side salad that was brown on the edges. The only redeeming option it seemed like was the chicken. The service was extremely poor and I put the blame squarely at the management for a complete lack of training and understaffing which is unforgivable when they already knew how many they had to feed that night. Also both bars at the clubhouse and the main hotel bar had only one bartender and at the busiest time after everyone had come off the course there was at sometimes 3 or 4 deep queuing at the bar. Overall, although the rooms were ok everything else was spoilt by the hotel managements cost cutting in the areas of staff training and allocation of staff numbers which I communicated to the actual manager that evening. We wouldn't book this venue again.

Andy – Reviewed 23 Oct 2018

6.0

Good

Rooms at the Abbey where large and very comfortable. But we did have a upgrade to superior rooms. Overall the the hotel was very good but will soon be in need of a major facelift. The most disappointing thing was the lack of staff running the bars. On or first day the sports bar only had Boddingtons on draught,all the other draught beers where not available and we had to make a trip to the restaurant bar to get the likes of lager or Guinness. Food was very good,both dinner and breakfast.

Ian – Reviewed 11 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

All 8 member's of the party thoroughly enjoyed themselves, all agreeing that it was very good value for money. Hotel was clean and tidy, and food in the evening was very good.

Andrew – Reviewed 3 Oct 2018

6.0

Good

We visited purely for the golf, so didn't use the spa facilities - which I guess helps to gain the star rating. The 1st floor rooms have dormer windows, and you need to watch your head! Hotel and catering staff were polite, but mainly inexperienced, which led to a few hiccups in billing, etc. However, a pleasant short trip.

Audrey – Reviewed 27 Sep 2018

8.0

Very Good

24 of us had 2 rounds of golf on a very nice course would def go back and play it again. Evening meal was nice but portions where small. We had a few large fellows who like there food. Staff where very helpful and accommodating.

Carl – Reviewed 23 Sep 2018

4.0

Average

Heather – Reviewed 11 Sep 2018

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7.6

Good

Overall Rating for All courses

Condition overall

7.2

Condition of greens

7.4

Speed of round

Slow About right Quick

Facilities

7.6

Value for money

7.8

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6.0

Good

No second cut on any greens or fairways. Bunkers very little sand. As the Hotel needs some TLC.

Brian – Reviewed 14 Sep 2023

6.0

Good

Our party have played this course over the last few years. Unfortunately the rough has got too tough with any shots just off the fairway probably resulting in a lost ball. It’s a tight course made tighter with holes on the 13th being restricted with out of bounds reduced on the left. Presumably a cost cutting exercise. The bunkers were inconsistent most with very little sand. The fairways were alright in general but masses of cut grass on numerous areas and it easy to lose a ball even if you hit a good shot! Because of our age group we are reliant on buggies which cost us £35 each buggy cost us £840 for 8 buggies per day which was a bit costly and we paid the same for the Friday. A minor hiccup was we had to wait until just before we were due to tee off as someone hadn’t charged them up apparently but we did get off in time. There was no food/ drinks buggy on the course which was disappointing particularly as the temperatures were in the the 30s C. The greens were excellent when we we’re lucky to get to them.

Paul – Reviewed 11 Sep 2023

4.0

Average

Lawn mower must be broke, to lose balls on a fairway was poor!!! We asked and the club shop said they had next to no staff only 1 guy cutting greens. We won’t be returning

Paul – Reviewed 4 Sep 2023

6.0

Good

Fairways so made course long couldn’t see your ball until you got to it and not at all on first cut pathways stony & bumpy. A challenging course and could be so much better with some maintenance. Wouldn’t go back.

Elinor – Reviewed 4 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

Only complaint I got was the walks between holes

David – Reviewed 4 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

A very good test of golf course was in good condition apart from the bunkers which were poor after a storm.

Angelo – Reviewed 30 Jun 2023

Excellent

This was a lovely course which really made you think about you shots, no massive advantage for really long hitters. The greens in general were good, a few had areas that were cracking due to being dried out. The greens were hard and could of done with watering , which meant that it was almost impossible to get any approach shots to hold on the green. The only other things to mention were that there were not enough bins , and the ones out there were overflowing for the 3 days we went. They should also look into having either a halfway hut or a drinks buggy service, it was very hot all weekend and they would of made a killing. Overall we did enjoy the course.

Gary – Reviewed 17 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

Neil – Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

satisfactory

Peter – Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

longest round of golf in my life. 5hours 45 minutes. we teed off at 1.48 finished 5 and 3/4 hours later. our evening meal was booked for 7.30 had to move it to 8.30 for all to get showered and booked in. we were finishing our meal far to late in the evening .The course tee areas were like a ploughed field fairways were not much better course needs some water bunkers were rock hard would not go back would not recommend .

Gary – Reviewed 7 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Nearly ruined by slow play. Gave up after 15th as been out for 4hrs 20 and waiting 10-15 on every tee box. Need a marshalled to manage two slow 4-balls. Fairways needed cutting.

Andrew – Reviewed 22 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Good course, could do with collecting cut grass.

Shaun – Reviewed 21 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Very enjoyable, but hard, long course but very interesting. Unlikely to be a quick round tho

David – Reviewed 13 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

The course was already wet from days of rain, not as we use them but it was too wet to consider buggies. Along with it's other hazards, it has a number of sneaky ditches to catch you out, and the par 3s are tricky. we were 4 x 18 - 24 handicappers, it has mostly wide fairways, but puts up a good challenge for our level of play. The greens were pretty good considering the dampness. It rained on all of our 3 days, would love to try it again in good conditions to give a better judged overall rating.

Jim – Reviewed 11 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Stephen – Reviewed 27 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Played longer than seemed on the card…greens good considering recent weather..only negative was some of the bunkers neglected

Keith – Reviewed 25 Apr 2023

Excellent

A flat pretty parkland layout. Some quirky dog leg holes, some challenging holes. Greens were well maintained but you can see the course gets a lot of use, we played after weeks of rain so there was mud on the ball etc. But very enjoyable rounds of golf

Rhian – Reviewed 24 Apr 2023

4.0

Average

The course was a mud bath and the bunkers were the worst Ive ever seen The greens werent bad

Martin – Reviewed 27 Mar 2023

6.0

Good

Course was affected by the dry summer and one or two greens were a bit bare. Relatively flat course so lacking variation. Well looked after nevertheless. Fairways good and rough not too difficult.

Mike – Reviewed 27 Sep 2022

6.0

Good

The course was in good condition considering the summer we have had. Our group found the par 3's particularly difficult as some you had to carry the water. I don't remember there being quite so many geese last year; luckily they tended to stick to one or two fairways. A lot of the bunkers were very compacted but work on them is due next month.

Lesley – Reviewed 20 Sep 2022

6.0

Good

Derek – Reviewed 20 Sep 2022

Excellent

No issues. Good availability of tee off times and buggies.

Christopher – Reviewed 17 Sep 2022

Excellent

Great weekend away.hotel was excellent, the course was superb

Andrew – Reviewed 13 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Des – Reviewed 31 Aug 2022

6.0

Good

Enjoyed course both very dry and wet tee boxes very poor and warn good society course

Phillip – Reviewed 20 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

The course layout required some strategic choices of shot making it most enjoyable. Unfortunately the bunkers were a massive disappointment,most having no sand depth at all. The greens were true and quite receptive.

Martin – Reviewed 3 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

The only down fall was when booking this there was no mention of the driving range being closed for 2 months due to the fact there un able to obtain golf balls

Lee – Reviewed 2 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

We are high handicap golfers so this was ideal for our standard. The sun has baked the fairways so lots of weird bounces and lots of run. The greens and Tees were watered everyday so were in pretty good nick but were fairly hard by the afternoon. Some of the lakes and ponds need some TLC as they are very scruffy in places especially by the 1st/8th.

Mathew – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

Excellent

The course was in great shape and the greens were fantastic. The only tee box which was poor was the 9th.

James – Reviewed 6 Jul 2022

Excellent

The course was in good condition and the greens ran fast but true and they were all the same speed. It seemed long but in reality it wasn’t. Overall a very nice course and challenging.

Scott – Reviewed 21 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

The course was lovely and quite challenging. The lack of cut grass off the fairways was annoying as the amount of balls we lost for being relatively close to the fairway became annoying. Great layout and differences with each hole. Would recommend 🏌️‍♀️👍

Karen – Reviewed 7 Jun 2022

6.0

Good

Good course but not much care

Sunjae – Reviewed 7 Jun 2022

Excellent

It is a flat course, but I was able to enjoy it with strategic course setting and layout.

Sam – Reviewed 6 Jun 2022

6.0

Good

Needed a lot of TLC Greens were awful , you had to hit downhill putts hard !!!

Nigel – Reviewed 17 May 2022

6.0

Good

Greens on 1st day were poor improved after being worked on quite good on last day course is quite a challenge interesting

Garry – Reviewed 7 May 2022

6.0

Good

Greens were in very bad condition and in the bunkers there was no sand.So they were rock hard and playing terrible.This could be a fantastic course needs a bit of work doing to it.

Steve – Reviewed 26 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Very interest course with lots of challenges just a shame the greens were not in great condition.

Jonathan – Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

6.0

Good

Rebecca – Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Overall the course was in good condition, the greens need a bit of work

Gary – Reviewed 10 Apr 2022

6.0

Good

Greens in poor condition having not recovered from disease and poor maintenance. A lot of the bunkers were void of sand.

Jane – Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Course layout very good greens unfortunately they had disease on them so were very slow and bumpy beautiful setting but we were stuck behind hackers on the second day who were more interested in drinking than playing golf but would like to go back and play the course again when it has nice greens

Derek – Reviewed 3 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Course was very nice , tough conditions but nothing to do with the course itself , the greens were not the best but was told they have some issue with them at the moment but with that said they were still more than playable, course held up well in the heavy rain.

Devon – Reviewed 15 Feb 2022

4.0

Average

Golf course disappointing greens full of disease second day behind 4 members no eticate very slow never looked like letting us through even with big gap ahead of them staff and food made up for it partly thanks Dave

David – Reviewed 24 Jan 2022

8.0

Very Good

Great course, but Bunkers very poor not much sand in them.

Anthony – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Golf course was in good condition and testing with a few par 4s that bordered being a par 5, part of the course is a bit quirky walking through a small housing estate but a great 18th hole back to the clubhouse with a balcony overlooking the green.

Melvin – Reviewed 13 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Greens and bunkers need some attention and all three rounds were very slow. The pro very kindly altered our last round to an earlier tee time as the slow pace meant that we wouldn’t have got home in time to collect the dog from kennels otherwise

Vincent – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

Excellent

Whizzed round in buggies

Peter – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

We all enjoyed playing the course 3 times in as many days. It is reasonably tough with some testing holes, with plenty of bunkers [ because they had been soaked we gave ourselves the option of a free drop]. Would play again.

David – Reviewed 9 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

A good challenging course and the greens were running true for the time of the year.

Kevin – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

The course was a very average pay & play standard. The greens had endless pitch marks and were soft due to recent rain. Some tee boxes were worn and the signposting could be much better. We played 3 rounds, the slowest was 5hrs 15 minutes, which for mid week is poor. There was no marshalling and some very slow groups.

Chris – Reviewed 1 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Alan – Reviewed 30 Sep 2021

4.0

Average

Sam Drew – Reviewed 29 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Good layout. Greens were good and consistent. Bunkers could do with a bit of attention as there are solid

David – Reviewed 11 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

The staff and every body at the Abbey were great. The disappointing part of the trip, was from YGT. I asked on three occasions that we require a couple of buggies, as we had a few players that are unable to walk 18 holes. When we arrived, no buggies, nothing had been booked, and the players ended up no playing. Next year, time to look else where.

Nigel – Reviewed 9 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Day 1 was not good. Pressure from back group was not comfortable due to their manner. Day 2 was very comfortable. Average course but it was quite fun. Enjoyed very much from the price point of view.

Hideki – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Flat easy walk but course not easy but playable by all handicap

Andrew – Reviewed 24 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Excellant but Marshall’s are needed to check on players who have lost holes and are holding up play

Valerie – Reviewed 21 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Poor signage on front nine especially. Disappointing golf shop and lack of interest when we reported two young boys down in the huge overgrown gully between men's tee and ladies tee on the 17th looking for golf balls - extremely dangerous! All players in our vicinity very concerned for the boys safety.

John – Reviewed 7 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Unsure where first tee was. Directional markers not very good all around course. Should be bell on first green as we were nearly hit by players driving off the first tee. Course setting quite good, but whole impression of the course was that it was scruffy. A lot of places that needed repairing and tee boxes were generally poor. It did not however, spoil the enjoyment of our two rounds.

David – Reviewed 28 Jul 2021

Excellent

Very good course but long. We are seniors and some of them found it quite challenging to say the least but still enjoyed it. If you are looking to play this course it may be a good idea to book yourself a buggy, especially if you are playing over two days.

Keith – Reviewed 28 Jul 2021

Excellent

The first round was slow because of a group of golfers on buggieswho could not hit the ball more than 30 metres and backed everything up, But the second round was a joy to play there.

Stephen – Reviewed 16 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Lovely golf course with different challenges and excellent greens - will be on the list of one to return to

Dave – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Great 4 days of golfing and the course was a tough but fair challenge. Greens were receptive and true to putt on

Lee – Reviewed 13 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Mature course, not excessive length but tricky due mature, strategic trees! The guys in the pro shop were very helpful and, as mentioned above, the bar staff were superb. Also the patio/ decking area leading off the bar was directly overlooking the 18th green which was a lovely setting.

Huw – Reviewed 7 Jul 2021

Excellent

Great course, amongst 4 balls so expect 4.5/5 hrs round. Just missing a few key hole course directions and actual markers of what hole you are on, seemed to be missing from the tee boxes on a number of holes. Pro shop very helpful in moving our tee forward and also organising a buggy - which we hadn’t booked. Will be going again

Kevin – Reviewed 5 Jul 2021

Excellent

Excellent condition bunkers not raked on day one after heavy rain but better on day two Slow pace of play on day one Greens excellent and staff good.

Peter – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

We had 3 rounds and on the wet Friday took nearly 5 hours as we got stuck behind a four ball who had let a two ball through who then held everyone up. We then became pals with the four ball. Saturday followed the same four ball out and the course was busy and no one was going anywhere but a nice sunny day. We met two couples on most tees so with banter with the four ball and the two couples great day. Also had a bit of humour with the marshal who told us a two and four ball 3 groups ahead were holding everything up. We met up with the fourball we had followed in the bar for drinks and banter. Sunday morning didn't have to wait on any tees even though the course was busy. There are a couple of difficult holes over water that can hold things up and the long wispy grass meant people spending longer looking for balls. Only things we would change was the sports bar that had lack of atmosphere, didn't show any golf and during the England game the TV went down so went back to room to watch. And the amount of rubbish people leave on the course, especially beer battles, crisp packets and chocolate bar wrappers.

John – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

Excellent

Nice Parkland Course with a good selection of holes, very good greens. A easy walk with nice water features to make you think your way around.

Steve – Reviewed 4 Nov 2020

8.0

Very Good

We've been to the Abbey twice before which is why we went again. Since our last visit several holes have changed which made it different for us which was good. The only gripe we had was on the last day. On several occasions we noticed there was long gaps between groups despite being told the course was rammed. When we asked about moving up our tee time it was refused despite 8 groups not turning up, being told they might turn up late when obviously they wouldn't. Despite this all 7 golfers ( 2 tee offs easily moved up) enjoyed the weekend.

James – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

Excellent

Really nice course. We were told the course was busy on Saturday & Sunday and that it would take approx 4.5 to 5 hours with buggys but both rounds only took 4 hours. There wasn't too much waiting around for other groups in front.

Julian – Reviewed 20 Oct 2020

6.0

Good

Decent for october. Just slow on the friday. Over 5 hours.

Paul – Reviewed 14 Oct 2020

Excellent

In view of the weather during the previous day, the course was in remarkable condition although there were no buggies on day one, but after a dry night, they were available on day two. found the walk through the housing estate a bit quirky.

David – Reviewed 9 Oct 2020

Excellent

Fantastic course, quite flat but still had plenty of challenges for all levels of golfers. Could do with a few extra signs to direct golfers to the next hole around the course. We had a buggy and they were clean and well kept. Would definitely go there again...

Carl – Reviewed 6 Oct 2020

6.0

Good

Quite a nice course but it was so busy and was unable to play with any fluidity. Constant stop start, there were just to many people crammed into the days golf which meant I did not enjoy the day.

Edward – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

most of us thought the course was very nice, some really tricky holes but very good overall

Steve – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

Weather lovely rounds very slow (over 5hrs).

Barry – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

First of all I have to say that the staff were great and very knowledgable and helpful.... I know the weather wasn’t good but generally the course lacks a bit of TLC teeing off from mats this early in the year is unusual 100,150&200yard markers were small plaques in the fairway, most courses put marker posts at the side of the fairway which is more visible therefore speeding up the game, the bridge connecting the 17th tees with the fairway which meant a trek down the 16th and around the lake to get to your ball which was of course caused by the severe rain fall the night before, again a lack of TLC the bridge couldn’t have been strong enough in the first place, if I was a member of the golf club I would be a bit wary of the lack of long term investment in the course. Again I won’t be rushing back to this place

Kev – Reviewed 16 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Was a shame that the golf course was closed from 1pm on the Sunday (so unable to play) because of heavy rain & flooding which couldn't be helped. however the course was open the following day & the condition of the course was good.

Jon – Reviewed 2 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good course, only disappointment was the bunkers, very little sand. Have to try and avoid them better. Very helpful professional.

Christopher – Reviewed 24 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Although the course is relatively flat - it was narrow in parts and tricky in places - definitely a thinking mans course!

Arun – Reviewed 24 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Too many people on the course on Saturday in was a log jam

Dave – Reviewed 10 Sep 2019

Excellent

Good, challenging golf on all 3 days.

Jane – Reviewed 30 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

as prevouslysaid.

Paul – Reviewed 21 Aug 2019

Excellent

Our group of 13 had a range of handicaps from 8 to 28 with most of us around the high teens and we all enjoyed playing this course. The course was in good condition despite the lack of rain last year and was already showing signs of good growth. In fact, the grass immediately off the fairway is long enough to hide a ball and we last a few balls because of that. I know that its our fault that we didn't keep to the fairway but for the ball to roll off and get lost is very frustrating. The greens were in excellent condition and whilst not too quick, were consistent and they were certainly challenging. The position of the lakes was excellent and really made us think about our shots. We still donated a few balls to the water gods though. The proximity of the housing estate to some of the holes was interesting and we were extremely impressed that the course boundary was marked simply by white OOB marker posts rather than any ugly fencing. The seamless transition from golf course to garden in a few places looked so much better that it might have done. Overall, an excellent course and we will definitely be back to play it in the future.

John – Reviewed 6 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

We were very lucky with the weather! The gentlemen in the pro shop were helpful with advice on holes for nearest the pin and longest drive. Some rounds were slow but on the whole OK. The greens were on the slow side and there was little run on the fairways but it would keep on raining! We all enjoyed our stay .

Katherine – Reviewed 6 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

The course was in good condition, with true greens and decent fairways. My only issue was with the length of the 2nd cut grass - it was too long, meaning time was wasted trying to find balls that were only slightly off-line. Similarly the rough was too extreme - you could guarantee spending the full time allowed searching every time a ball went in it, further slowing down the round. A lot of courses these days seem to be cutting back on the severity of rough to speed up play - I think they could benefit from doing that here.

Paul – Reviewed 24 May 2019

6.0

Good

We had two rounds of golf and thoroughly enjoyed both. The greens were a little patchy and offcuts of cut grass were on the greens. Apart from that, very enjoyable.

Andy – Reviewed 21 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

We enjoyed playing a challenging course

Anthony – Reviewed 4 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Course was as expected for this time of year. Greens had been treated so were tricky but overall enjoyed our two rounds.

Eileen – Reviewed 25 Mar 2019

8.0

Very Good

It’s an excellent, quite demanding course with every hole offering interest. We were disappointed that there wasn’t a marshall on the course as the pace was painfully slow. We played Saturday and Sunday, both taking over 5 hours. We hadn’t played the course before and were amazed that there were no course planners for sale in the pro shop, nor any hole plans on the tees. The fareway markers were discs on the ground which were hard to spot...post markers would have been much easier to see.

Andrew – Reviewed 23 Oct 2018

6.0

Good

Nice course where the greens were in very good nick. The only minor problems were they had every par 3 hole on temporary tee's which is ridiculous when the ground was still firm. The signage to the next tee around the course is also poor if you haven't played the course before.

Andy – Reviewed 23 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Great course with very challenging par 3s all supposedly high handicap holes,but all played really hard. A great selection of holes which made us all plan or way round. The most disappointing aspect was very poor golf shop for such a large complex. No starter on course and unhelpful member of staff in the golf shop.

Ian – Reviewed 11 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Kept in good condition, and great variety in terms of holes. There was a few blind holes, but interesting all the same. GPS watches don't quite work on the course, so can only assume they have altered the layout recently.

Andrew – Reviewed 3 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Played the course twice, and enjoyed both games. As expected, play was slow, because our two=ball was sandwiched between lots of 4-ball visitors. But the weather was great, so no problems!

Audrey – Reviewed 27 Sep 2018

6.0

Good

Greens in very good condition. Had a lot of rain on the Thursday but still enjoyed the round.

Carl – Reviewed 23 Sep 2018

6.0

Good

Staff in the yawned bar were excellent went out of the way to help & as it was overbooked they made a huge effort to compensate for this Overall it was a good weekend with great friends but not a place a would recommend to return Hotel looked tired & in need of updating Several issues in the room like shower needed repair temperature gauge wouldn't change. Main issue was that we were booked in the restaurant both nights but we were put in the yawned bar for the first night & menu was not what we were expecting Cannot though express how great the staff are in this bar

Heather – Reviewed 11 Sep 2018

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Designed by	Donald Steel
Opened for play	1985

White	6,736 yards	SSS 73
Yellow	6,279 yards	SSS 70
Red	5,572 yards	SSS 72

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