1 Night, 2 Rounds
Set in the rolling Hertfordshire countryside and within easy driving distance of London, Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country Club is a handy option when you want a quick golf fix without the faff of long travel. The parkland course is laid out as two contrasting loops of nine, so you get a nice change of feel as you turn for home, especially if you're playing 27 or 36 across a weekend.
The hotel mixes classic country-house character with modern comfort. The original wing has the period touches, plus a handful of four-poster suites if you're making a bit of an occasion of it. The newer wing brings extra space and contemporary bedrooms, all linked together by a bright glass atrium that doubles as the social hub.
Off the course, the on-site health club gives the trip a proper "golf and unwind" angle. You have a 20-metre pool, thermal facilities and a sizeable gym, plus Thalgo treatments if you want to loosen up after your round. Add a relaxed brasserie and bar on-site and you have everything in one place for a straightforward, sociable golf break.
Who is this for?
Golfers after a quick, easy UK golf break near London, with a decent parkland course and proper on-site leisure facilities.
Who is it best for?
Mixed-ability groups and societies, couples who want golf plus pool and spa time, and anyone who likes the idea of staying, playing and eating all on one estate.
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1 Night, 2 Rounds
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3 Nights, 4 Rounds
In recent years there has been continuous and dedicated investment to improve the standard of the course and its condition, adding to the already impressive golf experience. It is fair to view the course in two distinct halves, as the front nine weaves its way around the old manor gardens, while the closing stretch is more open and undulating.
The stunning Hertfordshire countryside is the perfect backdrop for a beautiful course, where the awkward positioning of many raised greens makes choosing the right club tricky at the best of times.
The pleasantly demanding course is a highlight of this excellent resort, where a golf break will certainly be memorable. The newly established viewing gallery gives visitors the chance to watch their fellow golfers tackle the testing closing hole.
If you need to arrange a corporate or society event, the Manor of Groves has conference and banqueting facilities to cater for up to 500 delegates.
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | S. Sharer |
| Opened for play | 1991 |
| White | 6,197 yards | SSS 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,871 yards | SSS 68 |
| Red | 5,215 yards | SSS 71 |
Manor of Groves combines an original country-house wing with a newer hotel extension, joined by a striking glass atrium. The newer rooms add extra space and a more contemporary feel, while the older wing keeps the period character, including several four-poster suites that are ideal for birthdays, anniversaries or a treat-yourself weekend.
Guest rooms are designed for an easy golf stay, with flat-screen TVs with Freeview, broadband internet access, hairdryers and marble bathrooms. If you're travelling as a group, the mix of room styles makes it straightforward to balance comfort with budget, especially for short breaks.
The atrium is the natural meet-up spot after golf. It's where you'll find the brasserie and bar, serving international dishes and a well-stocked drinks selection, so you can keep the evening simple without heading out. The setting is relaxed and contemporary, with plenty of space to spread out if you're in a larger group or settling in for a post-round debrief.
For downtime, the on-site health club is a big plus. Facilities include a 20-metre swimming pool, steam room, spa, sauna, solarium, aerobics studio and a three-tiered gym equipped with Technogym's key system. Thalgo health and beauty treatments are also available if your idea of recovery is a massage rather than a stretching session.
The health club is particularly useful if you're travelling with non-golfers or if you want to build in a proper rest day between rounds. The pool and thermal facilities are well maintained, and the gym is spacious enough that it doesn't feel cramped even when the hotel is busy.
If you're staying in one of the four-poster suites in the original wing, you get a bit more space and a touch of old-fashioned elegance. These rooms are tucked away in the quieter part of the hotel, so they're a good shout if you're after a more peaceful stay or marking a special occasion. The suites still come with all the modern conveniences, so you're not sacrificing comfort for character.
With everything from golf and dining to fitness and spa under one roof, Manor of Groves makes it easy to tailor your stay to suit your group, whether you're a serious golfer looking to squeeze in 36 holes, a couple combining golf with relaxation, or a society after a straightforward, all-in-one package.
Robert
✓14 Jul 2026
Geoffrey
✓18 Jun 2026
Rooms were ok .. dinner in the evening very good .. however breakfast was appalling though was very disappointing… food was cold and extremely over cooked bacon was like stiff cardboard …toaster was not working properly .. as I say very disappointing.. worst breakfast I have had anywhere I have stayed in the past ..should have complained st the time
Chris
✓18 May 2026
A 4 star just. The two standouts were the staff, who were friendly and helpful throughout (the dinner team in the restaurant especially), and the food, the dinner was excellent. Location is convenient for London and the room itself was comfortable enough. Beyond that, the hotel feels tired and is due a refresh. Rooms are basic, the shower in mine was broken, and the spa facilities were average. The pool was ok but both the sauna and Jacuzzi were out of action, which was disappointing. Fine for a 1 night stay with golf.
Michael
✓12 May 2026
Very comfortable room food was excellent
Tony
✓5 May 2026
Cant complain, food, drink and service all adequate / fine, rooms comfortable.
Nathan
✓4 May 2026
Comfy good food, we will be going back!
Tom
✓30 Apr 2026
Clean and a nice hotel
Johannah
✓20 Apr 2026
It is very tired hotel, food was good but service not great 2 of the 6 rooms has broken showers
Rohan
✓16 Jan 2026
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.
Kevin
✓7 Oct 2025
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
Robert
✓14 Jul 2026
Geoffrey
✓18 Jun 2026
Enjoyed the course it is difficult but you have to plot your way around it .. the fairways and greens were all in good condition .. sadly the tees were awful and need a lot of attention … it was the condition of the tees that let the course down badly .. probably due to the recent weather conditions but nonetheless they were very poor
Chris
✓18 May 2026
Four stars, just. Course difficulty was about average and the greens were in fair condition, nothing more. The clubhouse is basic, nice staff, facilities limited, and the food was okay without being memorable. Pace of play was about right. The standout was value for money, two rounds at a very good price.
Michael
✓12 May 2026
The course requires a lot of work on the greens and the tee boxes they were the worst we've ever seen not much grass on the tees all uneven the greens were not at all receptive pretty poor condition
Tony
✓5 May 2026
Some well designed holes here, but the course was bone dry which meant getting balls to stick on greens almost impossible and they usually ran off the back and got lost. I have played this course in better condition and I hope that with a bit of rain it will revert to its best, but currently a bit frustrating to play.
Nathan
✓4 May 2026
Lovely corse well kept friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Tom
✓30 Apr 2026
Tee boxes and greens could do with abit of work Lots of holes in the greens Good thinking course lots of irons of the tee and plotting your way round
Johannah
✓20 Apr 2026
The golf Starter was brilliant, informative, funny and defo worth a mention
Rohan
✓16 Jan 2026
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.
Kevin
✓7 Oct 2025
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
