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Bells Hotel & Country Club
Tucked into the heart of Gloucestershire's rolling countryside, Bells Hotel & Country Club delivers exactly what a proper golf break should: a genuine parkland test, comfortable rooms overlooking the fairways and a clubhouse where you can settle in after your round. The 18-hole course sits within the wider Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the England and Wales border, so you're surrounded by woodland, limestone scenery and that proper countryside feel rather than housing estates.
You're also well placed for an easy weekend. It's about an hour's drive from Bristol and Cardiff, and the market town of Coleford is just down the road with a good mix of pubs and places to eat if you fancy a change from the clubhouse. If you've got time between rounds, the Wye Valley is ideal for a leg-stretcher, with riverside walks, viewpoint trails and a few historic spots nearby.
Who is this for?
Golf societies and groups looking for a straightforward, good-value break in the countryside. Couples or small groups who want a relaxed golf-and-stay package without the fuss of a big resort. Anyone planning a weekend away in the South West or South Wales who wants quality parkland golf, comfortable accommodation and easy access to local pubs and scenery.
Who is it best for?
Mid-to-high handicappers who'll enjoy a fair test without being overwhelmed. Groups who value a classic clubhouse atmosphere, decent food and rooms that overlook the course. Golfers who prefer parkland layouts with character over manicured resort courses, and anyone looking for a base to explore the Wye Valley while getting a few rounds in.
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Forest of Dean Golf Club
The Forest of Dean course is not ultra-long by modern standards at a little over 6,000 yards from the back tees, but it will keep you entertained throughout your round - and a prettier parkland course you will struggle to find. Established in 1973, the Forest of Dean course has matured majestically over the last three decades, winding its way around the Wye Valley and providing some enchanting views over the surrounding countryside.
With rolling parkland, lakes, streams, bunkers and woodland, this undulating par-69 layout provides a challenge to all categories of golfer and is a joy to play. The golf course is well-maintained and feels very mature, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
The complex also incorporates a large practice ground, chipping green and putting green, and another bonus is that the course is renowned for its excellent drainage, ensuring great conditions for visiting golfers - one reason it now hosts the PGA West Region Order of Merit tournament, the Forest Classic.
STATS
Par: 69 (men), 71 (ladies)
Opened for play: 1973
TEES
White: 5925 yards, SSS 69
Yellow: 5524 yards, SSS 67
Red: 5054 yards, SSS 65
| Par | 69 (M) 71 (L) |
|---|---|
| Opened for play | 1973 |
| White | 5,925 yards | SSS 69 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,524 yards | SSS 67 |
| Red | 5,054 yards | SSS 65 |
Accommodation at Bells Hotel & Country Club
The hotel sits beside the first tee, which makes early starts painless. There are 53 en-suite rooms set within the course, so you'll often wake up to views across the fairways and the bowling green. Two rooms are designed for wheelchair access.
Rooms are clean, comfortable and geared for golfers, with a TV, hairdryer, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. There's also a gym available to guests if you want a quick session before dinner.
Food is a strong point. The restaurant serves homemade dishes using local produce where possible, and the clubhouse bar is open seven days a week for meals, snacks and a well-earned drink. With BT Sport and Sky Sports on the screens, it's an easy place to settle in after your round.
On a sunny day, head straight for the balcony overlooking the bowling green. It's a cracking spot for a pint while you watch the later groups come in. It's a classic clubhouse setting, the kind of spot where you can relax, talk through the round and plan tomorrow's strategy without anyone rushing you along.
Coleford is a short walk away, so if you want to explore the town, try a different pub or pick up supplies, you're not reliant on taxis or long drives. The Wye Valley surrounds the course, and if you've got time off the course, there are limestone gorges, archaeological sites and walking trails all within easy reach. It's a genuine countryside setting, the kind of place where you can combine serious golf with a bit of exploration and still feel like you've had a relaxing break.
What Our Golfers Say
8.6
Very Good
167 reviews
Bar / Restaurant
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Location
9.0
Room comfort
8.4
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.6
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
BLEDDYN
✓26 Oct 2026
Excellent
10.0
great stay, will be back
Gareth
✓11 Oct 2026
Excellent
10.0
Excellent quality and value for money
Robert Gareth
✓1 Oct 2026
Very Good
8.0
Stopped overnight on a golf break, room was clean and tidy,common areas a little tired but clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Limited choice for dinner but was tasty and adequate. Good choice at breakfast. We’re a party of 12 plus who all said they would be happy to return
Brian
✓24 Sep 2026
Excellent
10.0
Had a great couple of days staying here and playing golf. All the staff are very friendly. great atmosphere food excellent. Lovely golf course. Will definitely be staying & playing there again.
Alan
✓22 Sep 2026
Very Good
8.0
Excellent value for money
Richard
✓16 Sep 2026
Very Good
8.0
Very clean and tidy, excellent food and bar service
Greg
✓26 Aug 2026
Excellent
10.0
The rooms were very clean & spacious plus the staff are very helpful & friendly. We had a couple of rooms, one room had a newer bathroom layout that was more modern & had a better shower, but I couldn't complain about the other as it was more than good enough. I look forward to going back.
Angela
✓20 Aug 2026
Excellent
10.0
A group of 29 golfers have just returned from a 2 day golf stay at The Bells. We all had a great time and all the staff were very helpful from the receptionists, restaurant & bar staff and Pro shop staff all Just couldn't do enough for us.
Melvin
✓11 Aug 2026
Very Good
8.0
Lovely hotel great golf course food very good bar prices a bit high but only a short walk to town centre where there are loads of pubs
Mathew
✓21 Jul 2026
Very Good
8.0
Brilliant club house and hotel
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8.2
Very Good
169 reviews
Condition overall
7.8
Condition of greens
7.4
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Difficulty
Average
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
BLEDDYN
✓26 Oct 2026
Excellent
10.0
very good, would come back
Gareth
✓11 Oct 2026
Very Good
8.0
They are working on the greens so the condition is probably just below average. But there's high throughput on this course, as it provides excellent value for money. Staff in pro shot couldn't do enough to help you.
Gareth
✓11 Oct 2026
Very Good
8.0
Value for money is excellent. Course is quite long, and often busy so you are looking at 4.5hr rounds for a 4 ball. Course id quite tight with trees, reasonably long, some distance between some greens and tees.
Robert Gareth
✓1 Oct 2026
Very Good
8.0
Played two rounds, course was in reasonable condition especially considering the weather we’ve experienced this year. First round was a bit slow, could do with a course marshal to keep things moving on busy days. Second round a little quicker but still a bit slow. Buggies expensive compared with other courses.
Brian
✓24 Sep 2026
Good
6.0
Great course not too challenging. Lovely views great value for money.
Alan
✓22 Sep 2026
Good
6.0
Richard
✓16 Sep 2026
Good
6.0
Greens poor first day,better second day after being cut.Fairways pretty good.lots of wild boar scraping around greens and tee boxes.
Greg
✓26 Aug 2026
Excellent
10.0
I had a great couple of rounds, the course was in pretty good condition considering the dry spell, the greens were in really good condition. The buggies we rented are pretty new so have all the requirements bar a cool box. The nav screen is a game changer as it has a course map which is helpful if you've not played here before. Loved the flow on the course & how it's forgiving enough if your off line but still challenging. Can't wait to come back.
Angela
✓20 Aug 2026
Excellent
10.0
Melvin
✓11 Aug 2026
Very Good
8.0
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