1 Night, 2 Rounds
Tucked into 230 acres of rolling hills and ancient woodland in the heart of North Cornwall, Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Club sits on land that once formed part of a 13th-century deer park owned by Edward, the Black Prince. It's set in an Area of Special Landscape Value, so you're getting proper Cornwall countryside around you, not a hotel bolted onto a car park. Since opening in 1992, Bowood Park has built a strong reputation as one of Cornwall's leading golf destinations, combining a well-regarded parkland course with comfortable hotel accommodation and access to the wider attractions of the North Cornish coast.
The location works particularly well if you're building a Cornwall golf trip that mixes parkland and links golf. While much of the county's golf is coastal and exposed, Bowood gives you a sheltered round with tree-lined fairways and well-defined holes, making it a handy contrast if you've already got St Enodoc or Trevose on the itinerary. The estate itself provides a peaceful base for exploring the region, with the combination of golf, countryside and coastal proximity making it a practical choice for golfers looking to combine rounds with broader Cornish exploration. Padstow is less than 20 minutes away by car, putting Rick Stein's collection of restaurants and the harbour-side pubs within easy reach for an evening out.
Who is this for?
Golfers who want a calm, countryside base in North Cornwall with golf on-site, comfy rooms and an easy drive to the coast.
Who is it best for?
Groups and couples who prefer sheltered parkland golf over exposed links, and anyone building a Cornwall break around golf by day and Padstow seafood by night.
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1 Night, 2 Rounds
2 Nights, 3 Rounds
3 Nights, 4 Rounds
Bowood Park is a tale of two nine-hole loops; the opening half is relatively forgiving, but visiting players must negotiate the intimidating 7th hole, which at 600 yards is the longest in Cornwall.
Swiftly descending beyond the ancient Lanteglos church, the second nine leads golfers into the serene valley of the river Allen. This idyllic setting is adorned with alluring bluebell woods and babbling streams. The highlight of the course is undoubtedly the 12th hole, a challenging par four spanning 385 yards. Its island green can only be accessed via a covered wooden footbridge, reminiscent of the charm found in New England. As you progress through the course, you will eventually reach the 18th tee. Here, if you manage to drive your ball to the top of the slope, you will be greeted with a commanding view of the clubhouse. A well-deserved drink awaits you there, providing a warm and hospitable welcome.
The par-72 course is a true pleasure to play, and provides an appropriate challenge to golfers of all abilities, making Bowood Park one of the South-West's best golf break destinations.
The facilities include a covered driving range with ten bays, a spacious putting green, a chipping green and a fleet of 20 electric buggies.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Bob Sandow, Bob Knott, Brian Huggett |
| Opened for play | 1992 |
| White | 6,692 yards | SSS 73.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 6,297 yards | SSS 71.3 |
| Red | 5,700 yards | SSS 67.9 (M) 73.9 (L) |
There are 31 ensuite bedrooms and many look out across the course, ideal for a slow morning coffee before your tee time. Rooms are comfortably sized for two sharing with golf bags, and you've got the essentials covered for a simple, no-faff golf break. The layout and size of the rooms make them well suited to golfers travelling in pairs or small groups, with enough space to unwind after a round without feeling cramped. Tea and coffee facilities, ensuite bathrooms and ample space for golf luggage and equipment are all standard, which means you can focus on the golf rather than worrying about where to stash your clubs.
On-site, the restaurant has an RAC award and leans into local seafood, with a menu that reflects the region's culinary strengths. The emphasis is on quality ingredients and straightforward preparation that lets the natural flavours come through, particularly when it comes to the fresh catch from the surrounding Cornish coast. The cocktail bar is exactly what you want after 18, a relaxed spot for a pre-dinner drink and a proper post-round catch-up. You've got a range of spirits, wines and classic cocktails available, making it easy to settle in for the evening without needing to head out.
If you fancy heading out, Padstow is under 20 minutes by car and is a top shout for a meal, especially if your group is keen on seafood. Rick Stein's spots are the headline acts, but there are plenty of harbour-side pubs and casual options too, which makes it easy to keep everyone happy. Whether it's fine dining at The Seafood Restaurant, casual fish and chips from Stein's Fish & Chips, or a pint and a plate at one of the harbour-side pubs, Padstow offers plenty of options for an evening out. The proximity to Padstow, combined with the on-site dining at Bowood Park, gives golfers the flexibility to tailor their evenings to suit the mood of the group, whether that's a quiet meal at the hotel or a livelier night out on the coast.
Gary
✓11 May 2026
Great resort and perfect for a golfing break. Hotel staff and facilities were excellent and good on offer was very good. Rooms were spacious although single beds were a little on the small side and quite soft but overall excellent VFM.
Matt
✓17 Oct 2025
The staff are unbelievably good at Bowood. From reception to the bar staff on the evening. The food is lovely and the course is great. It is a bit pricy for drinks and food. The rooms are a little outdated but overall if your staying there for the golf its fine. Not somewhere i would take the mrs. But the staff really make it. You are always made to feel welcome. I would go back despite the expensive drinks.
Kev
✓20 May 2025
Hotel very clean and nice
Mark
✓4 Sep 2024
Room was a bit small for us as a couple and sachets only for showering. Food was really good Breakfast & Dinner was nice.
Tom
✓5 Aug 2024
Really good other than one of my mates spilled water on his bed in the morning and they charged him £50 saying it was pee. Left a sour taste after a good weekend
Clive
✓26 May 2024
We had a great time, extremely friendly staff willing to help. The food was excellent. Very well managed by Nigel.
Shaun
✓27 Nov 2023
Great hotel staff and golf
Shaun
✓13 Nov 2023
Lynda
✓11 Jul 2023
Nice size room with kettle and coffee machine. Also a mini fridge, ironing board and iron. Found the bed very uncomfortable though so not much sleep
Geraldine
✓30 May 2023
Great stay at Bowood, staff very friendly, helpful, nothing too much trouble. Food quality and quantity excellent. Bedrooms needed a little tlc, pillows bit hard but bed comfy, room a bit cluttered didn't really need coffee machine. Rooms very clean.
Gary
✓11 May 2026
Course overall was in good condition although we found the greens quite bumpy but it was early in the season. From the back tees a good challenge with some long difficult par 4’s. The long par 5’s were a bit odd in that we found good long drives were not rewarded as you had to lay up with a short iron before hitting to the greens especially on 13.
Matt
✓17 Oct 2025
Course is very well maintained. Its October but the greens were perfect. There ate no ball cleaners on any hole pr many bins. But the course is so good. Starts easy and gradually gets harder too. One of my favourite ever. But top 2 in Cornwall.
Kev
✓20 May 2025
The green didn’t run true and the ball bounced all over the place rest off the course was beautiful
Mark
✓4 Sep 2024
Course was in reasonable condition seeing there was plenty of rain and I enjoyed the golf course.
Tom
✓5 Aug 2024
Clive
✓26 May 2024
The course was very entertaining, many different holes undulating in places elevated tee boxes. The greens were challenging, fast on the first day and after the rain a bit slower. The whole groupe of 15 guys enjoyed themselves with handicaps ranging from 7 - 33! The pro shop is well equipped and the Manager very helpful in adjusting tee times where possible to accommodate us. Thank you very much we will be back.
Shaun
✓27 Nov 2023
Course is in great condition
Shaun
✓13 Nov 2023
Lynda
✓11 Jul 2023
Loved the course, very playable but with some tricky holes too
Geraldine
✓30 May 2023
Probably best course we have played on. The layout was great. Course kept excellently. Well done to the green keeper and his team
