Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Upon arrival we were unable to get any breakfast food at the golf bar, as they had run out of bacon and sausages. We found many of the TV did not function well, shower temperature was very difficult to stabilise. Many of us were awakened early due to a fitnesses class running and playing loud music. We were unable to get a coffee at the bar in the evening as the only answer we got was no coffee. Restaurant staff were lovely as was the food served, and also the early evening bar girls were nice and friendly not so with the night staff. The golf course greens were in a dreadful conditions not withstanding the recent weather conditions. They were patchy and heavily tinned, not allowing for a true run of the ball. Staff working on the course gave no allowance to players totally ignoring the fact that they were in range of our play and not moving a side to allow us to play. The buggies were dripping from condensation on the inside of the roof, which was like having rain on us during play inside the buggy. The breakfast was quite dry, with though bacon and sausages. We did state that buggies were essential to enable us to play, and would like assurance before travelling that these would be available to us, this was confirmed the day before, however on the Sunday we were informed that they would not be available to us due to the weather. Due to the condition of the course and the incoming weather conditions we decided to leave early and forfeit our game on the Sunday. We would have preferred that the course closed and allowed us to transfer our event to an alternative date.

The rooms are fine some may say dated but they offer all that is required for a one night stay. The bar area is awful it is by the entrance and has no character whatsoever they have at least replaced the electronic doors that operated when anyone got close to them letting in cold air or stale tobacco smoke. they now have a swivel door which is quite awkward. The receptionist was fine and welcoming although one of the bar staff who was doubling as a receptionist was quite rude when carrying out he bar duties. Talking of the bar the selection of draught beers is dire and the cost of the drinks we purchased was outrageous therefore we only had the one drink. It seem to me the hotel staff were all youngsters with no experience who could do with some training in hospitality. The evening meal was good however the menu doesn't appear to change so those staying longer would have little variation. Breakfast was on the whole good. Noce health club which we did not use on this occasion

Check in was efficient, room was comfortable and clean. Food and service in the restaurant was good. Our only issue is there is no comfortable lounge and bar area. We had a drink after dinner and we had to sit in the reception area which was noisy and a bit chilly. Not what was needed after a busy, tiring day.

Best part about the hotel experience was the dinner, considering it is included in the package is very good quality and included 3 courses. Room was fine and did the job, very good shower.

Chairs in restaurant were in disrepair but were told new ones were coming. Food very good both evening meal and breakfast.

The hotel a mix of old and new , room was nice , bar !! In lobby no atmosphere. Restaurant!! Seats falling to bits food ok

Golf course verry nice but hotel restaurant very shabby chairs and tables need renewing but staff very helpful

Hotel The dining room was a bit canteen like, the beds were hard and pillows thin and flat. The shower screen leaked massively onto the bathroom floor. But these were all small things and overall ok Course Our first round was in the rain immediately after a huge thunderstorm. Maybe because of this that for the next three days bunkers in terrible condition, no defined edges and rabbit holes, filled with mud more than sand. Ladies tees very uneven. Lots of hazards that could lead to slow rounds although we never got stuck behind anyone for long. Greens ran true but signs of plantain growing through in places. Overall course very likeable with many different types of holes.

The golf course greens were in a dreadful conditions not withstanding the recent weather conditions. They were patchy and heavily tinned, not allowing for a true run of the ball. Staff working on the course gave no allowance to players totally ignoring the fact that they were in range of our play and not moving a side to allow us to play. The buggies were dripping from condensation on the inside of the roof, which was like having rain on us during play inside the buggy. We did state that buggies were essential to enable us to play, and would like an assurance before travelling that these would be available to us, this was confirmed the day before, however on the Sunday we were informed that they would not be available to us due to the weather. Due to the condition of the course and the incoming weather conditions we decided to leave early and forfeit our game on the Sunday. We would have preferred that the course closed and allowed us to transfer our event to an alternative date.

We have visited this course on many occasions as it has offered good value for money and has always been presented in a good playable condition. On this visit though we found the tee boxes to be devoid of grass very bumpy with some nasty holes where it would be easy to twist you ankle, some were just lumpy mud, I agree the dry summer hasn't helped and the foot fall here is great and the tee boxes are small giving little scope for rotation. The Greens were generally good on the putting surface but the approaches and the surrounds were awful no grass lots of bald areas which desperately need overseeding. The fairways were reasonably good and dry plenty of grass. All in All I still like the course as I think the layout has something for everyone but it really needs some TLC. It didn't help on day one being behind a large golfing group who were late putting our tee time back creating a 5 hour round which is unacceptable. Day two we were ahead of the group and completed the course in 3 hrs 50 what a difference. Yes we would play here again

Really enjoyed the 2 days golf. Course was in great condition. Some very tricky holes with ditches and water. Enjoyed the challenges. Staff and Marshall at the club were all really friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip.

Greens ran very quick considering the rain over the past week. Practice green also a good representation of actual speed. Unfortunately practice nets are out of use and with no driving range this was a negative. Hopefully they are fixed soon.

Sundays round was over 5 hours following large men’s group. Mondays round was better. Buggies seats were all torn but new ones were on the way next month apparently. Toilet on course was immaculate on Monday but not so good on Sunday. The tees were in a bad shape. The dry fairways made getting over the ditches that ran through the course difficult at times to get over. We lost many balls but found many too.

Fairway good but tees and green poor

Need to keep it straight, and avoid hazards by laying up .