1 Night, 2 Rounds
Morley Hayes is a proper all-in-one golf resort in the Derbyshire countryside, with 27 holes, a modern four-star hotel and a handy 26-bay driving range on site. If you're organising a Midlands golf break and you'd rather not juggle tee times at one place and beds in another, this one keeps it simple.
Golf-wise, you've got 27 holes split across the 18-hole Tower Course and the Manor Course, with the Golf Pavilion clubhouse sitting at the heart of the action for food, a post-round pint and the usual golfer essentials.
Away from the course, Morley Hayes is set up for groups. You've got 32 rooms in the hotel, plus two main food options depending on what sort of evening you want. The Spike Bar is the obvious go-to after golf, with big screens for sport and a solid beer selection, while the Dovecote is there when you want something a bit more 'proper' at dinner. If you're travelling with mixed handicaps, or you've got non-golfers coming along for the ride, it's the kind of venue that keeps everyone happy without any fuss.
Who is this for?
Golfers or groups looking for a straightforward, all-in-one Midlands golf break with on-site accommodation, multiple courses and no weekend restrictions. Ideal for societies, couples and small groups who want parkland golf, a comfortable hotel base and the option to eat, drink and practice without leaving the resort.
Who is it best for?
Mid-to-high handicappers and mixed-ability groups who want variety in course difficulty, plus anyone prioritising convenience and flexibility over championship-level golf. Also suits golfers who value a proper hotel, good dining and a sociable bar atmosphere as much as the golf itself.
1 Night, 2 Rounds
2 Nights, 3 Rounds
The main attraction at Morley Hayes is the splendid Manor Course, a championship length layout that is just shy of 7,000 yards and offers a strong challenge even to low handicap golfers. Carefully sculpted fairways are fringed with semi and deep rough, placing an emphasis on accurate driving, while the well conditioned Manor Course provides a charming setting for a day's golf.
The 9-hole Tower Course is the ideal option for some extra golf before or after the Manor, and equally for those still mastering the game's subtleties. It's a par 30 with 3 short par 4’s and 6 par 3’s of varied length. This course is a great starting point for people wanting to get their aim before their golf, or continue the fun after. Morley Hayes also offers the chance to practice at its 17-bay, floodlit driving range.
The on-site hotel is a modern, purpose-built four-star base with 32 air-conditioned rooms, so it works well for small groups and societies who want to stay together rather than split across a couple of nearby hotels. Rooms are contemporary and unfussy, with deluxe en-suite bathrooms and the usual comforts you'd expect for a weekend golf break: decent beds, plenty of space for kit and a relaxed style that suits the overall feel of the place.
From a golfer's point of view, it's the convenience that sells it. You can check in, drop the bags, then you're only a short walk from the clubhouse and your tee time. That also means no taxis, no designated-driver debates and no messing about if you want to squeeze in some range balls before heading out. Everything you need for a golf-focused weekend is within a few minutes' walk, which is exactly what you want when you're trying to maximise time on the course rather than time in the car.
After your round, you've got a choice of atmospheres. The Spike Bar is the social hub, particularly if there's a match on, and it's exactly where most groups end up to debrief the day's disasters and the one shot they'll claim they meant. The beer selection is strong, the screens are big and the vibe is relaxed and welcoming rather than stuffy. If you're dressing up a touch, the Dovecote gives you a more formal, à la carte dinner with award-winning food in a proper restaurant setting. For something in between, Roosters keeps things casual with a bar menu that suits bigger groups who want good food without the ceremony.
The hotel itself isn't trying to be a grand country house or a boutique hideaway. It's a well-run, modern base that does the job properly and makes a solid foundation for a golf-focused break in Derbyshire. The air conditioning in every room is a nice touch, particularly in summer, and the en-suites are well appointed with everything you need. The contemporary design keeps things light and comfortable without being overly formal, which suits the resort's accessible, pay-and-play character.
Net result: it's a straightforward, comfortable base that's set up for golf, food and a pint without needing to leave the resort. If Morley Hayes looks like your sort of weekend, we can build it into a UK Golf Break with accommodation and tee times sorted.
Jean
✓31 Mar 2026
Fabulous stay, staff very friendly and welcoming, Dovecote restaurant was excellent, great ambience, food and service
Chris
✓1 Jul 2025
This is an excellent venue for an overnight golf trip. Everything and everybody at Morley Hayes was 5 star. We will definitely come back.
Steve
✓29 Apr 2025
The hotel rooms were clean with very comfortable beds. Food and service was excellent.
Paul
✓7 May 2024
Accommodation was very clean, the only thing I could say is the shower curtain isn't best situated as you had to battle with it whilst getting a shower.
Shirley
✓12 Sep 2023
Have being going now for 12 years (except for covid) and we have never been disappointed. We will be back next year.
Piers
✓11 Apr 2023
The food and staff couldn’t have been better
Caroline
✓5 Apr 2023
Could not fault it from room to Golf Course had a really enjoyable time.
Dennis
✓18 Oct 2022
excellent overnighter for wife & I. all staff so friendly and helpful. really spacious, clean comfortable room. evening meal in Dovecote restaurant was beyond expectations. Can't be positive enough about the service, food presentation quality and service. thank you.
Celia
✓12 Oct 2022
Just a one night stay, but the accommodation and facilities were perfect. One of the best 4 star hotels we’ve used! Spacious room, tasteful decor in very good repair, excellent shower…everything was first rate. The staff throughout were friendly, helpful and efficient, I really can’t fault it!
Mark
✓13 Sep 2022
Jean
✓31 Mar 2026
Despite the wind and rain , a good course, interesting holes and in great condition. Lovely to see the swans and deer on the course and great views
Chris
✓1 Jul 2025
The course is very well maintained by the green keeping staff. The nothing that lets it down are lots of broken tees on the teeing area and a lack of sand in the bunkers.
Steve
✓29 Apr 2025
Unfortunately the greens were very bumpy due partly to lack of rain and the spring work to get them ready for summer. The rest of the course was in excellent condition. I'm sure in a few weeks the greens will be excellent. Our group all enjoyed the two days we were there
Paul
✓16 Sep 2024
Nice! Enjoyable
Paul
✓7 May 2024
The course was in generally good condition, a bit soft in some areas, but expected. The main thing was the greens didn't seem to run true, with the course being described as a championship course, the green were far from that.
Shirley
✓12 Sep 2023
Very good.
Piers
✓11 Apr 2023
Not in great condition, goose mess all over the greens and bunkers. Course needs some TLC.
Caroline
✓5 Apr 2023
Great course in excellent conditions considering the amount of rain so mud unavoidable. Greens good. Will revisit.
Dennis
✓18 Oct 2022
unfortunately on both days, we had very slow groups in front. makes the experience quite frustrating. day 1 nearly 5 hours. Quite a large group of ladies having an awayday 2, 4.5 hours. the terrain is quite a comfortable walk. no real reason for such slow play.
Celia
✓12 Oct 2022
Gently undulating fairways in excellent condition - a comfortable walk with no hills. Although the greens had recently been cored and sanded, they were all flat and very true. Coming from a club with a links style course we found the fallen leaves a bit troublesome when looking for our balls but that’s to be expected at this time of year. Beautiful views across the course and surrounding countryside and the herd of deer were an unexpected treat! We’ve already recommended the venue to friends. First round on Sunday was quick (3 1/2 hrs) but Monday morning was a slow one (4 3/4 hrs), the members in front of us weren’t in a hurry and never showed any intention of letting us through, even though, as I discovered later, they had been asked to by staff.
