8.8

Very Good

Overall Rating for Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

Staff

9.0

Location

9.2

Room comfort

9.0

Facilities

9.0

Quality of bars & restaurants

8.6

Value for money

8.6

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Top quality Hotel in all regards. Our rooms recently updated. Can't think of anything to improve.

Derek – Reviewed 12 May 2022

Excellent

The accommodation and general facilities at Old Thorns are very good. The staff were friendly and welcoming. If you have an electric car they’re plenty of chargers. The buggies are expensive at £40.00 and so is the beer at £6.00 a pint…

Bob – Reviewed 30 Apr 2022

Excellent

The Hotel was excellent. Room was very good, the food was very good, the service was very good, the staff were very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the hotel

Stephen – Reviewed 29 Apr 2022

Excellent

Rooms are modern and comfortable. Very clean

Ryan – Reviewed 29 Apr 2022

Excellent

Very well organised,All staff were friendly and polite

Barry – Reviewed 21 Apr 2022

Excellent

fantastic hotel

Andrea – Reviewed 19 Apr 2022

Excellent

David – Reviewed 14 Apr 2022

6.0

Good

The bars and restaurants are very expensive

John – Reviewed 10 Apr 2022

Excellent

Such great value for money. The course is in great condition and a good test of golf. Well presented and natural where you have to think about placing your shots. The accommodation was superb, as are the facilities I stayed in 117 in the Alliss Suites. Staff are friendly, courteous and nothing was too much trouble. Finally dining, the food was amazing and plentiful. Would definitely recommend and stay here again

Mark – Reviewed 10 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Accommodation was very good Room comfortable and spacious restaurant clean and tidy with good food to be had although the menu could do with a little tweak, but overall very good.

Kevin – Reviewed 9 Apr 2022

Excellent

very nice hotel and staff

Lee – Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

really good staff and one of the best short golf breaks ive had in a while

Paul – Reviewed 1 Apr 2022

Excellent

Lovely place to stay, clean and fresh and staff friendly would definitely use the hotel again and the golf course was superb

Clint – Reviewed 31 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

We were a group of 6 male golfers on a one night DBB deal with 2 rounds of golf, all at great value. Our visit was very enjoyable with staff very friendly and accommodating, rooms were comfortable. Food both from the Carvery and breakfast was varied, tasty and plentiful. The golf course was in good condition for March although a tricky test. Unfortunately our second round which was scheduled for 8am was delayed due to thick fog (2hours+) and with some of our group having commitments later in the day I approached the Pro Shop with a request for a credit note to play our round at a later date. This was confirmed without hesitation which demonstrates overall the professionalism and aim to please of this venue. Would highly recommend.

John – Reviewed 30 Mar 2022

6.0

Good

We stayed as part of one night golf deal. Good facilities and great room but there were some fairly minor issues which overall we found quite annoying. On arrival we had to use one of the franchised coffee/snack bars as the restaurant didn’t open until midday - so for example we couldn’t but a full English breakfast, just a prepacked roll or sandwich. The dinner was included in our package but virtually everything on the menu had an additional cost (eg £4.00 additional for cheese and biscuits). Breakfast was excellent.

Nigel – Reviewed 28 Mar 2022

Excellent

High standard accommodation with very good restaurant and bar

Garry – Reviewed 23 Mar 2022

Excellent

Our second visit and it didn’t disappoint. Hotel is wonderful, staff are lovely. Restaurants and bars are super, gym and health club are fantastic, highly recommended.

Ian – Reviewed 20 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Staff were excellent on reception and rooms were spotlessly clean. Power shower superb but rooms here are always too warm even with no heating on. Buggies are too expensive at £40 each and drinks are a rip off at £5 for a bottle of Speckled Hen. About £5.50 for a pint. Food was OK but not nearly as good as before as they have dropped the carvery mid week. Course is great and whilst wet when we were there it is a course worth playing. Overall value for money very good.

Mike – Reviewed 18 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Overall a very good stay but beware of food supplements in restaurant ( not hidden but rather concealed with small type etc.) The Carvery on Sunday was excellent as was all the food.

John – Reviewed 17 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Decent hotel but very empty in February- didn’t see or try the spa which I think is included. 10 Tesla recharge points but no other electric recharge in the huge car park. Very nice pub in the same road to the hotel. - 1/2mile away. The deer house does good food.

Chris – Reviewed 6 Feb 2022

Excellent

Fantastic venue. Would highly recommend for groups of all sizes. Food was very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were modern and spacious. Sports bar was great for an evening pint and also provides a good food menu. Already planning a return visit.

Owen – Reviewed 17 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

Golf was great, sports bar and room were very good - but for me and the majority of the group the evening meal and restaurant was area was not to my liking, that said I know at least one guy who thought the meal was spot on so... Also all the bars closed before we would have liked. Kind regards

Robert – Reviewed 16 Nov 2021

Excellent

Fantastic stay!!!! the staff from reception desk to bar lounge, pro shop and the coffee house were excellent professional attentive and very accommodating. Golf course was challenging and very enjoyable and the room comfortable and clean all in all a great and memorable stay we will be back. My only negative was paying £12:80 for half a glass of house white in the restaurant which is probably the going rate but I found a bit over priced. Many thanks to all the staff your doing a great job apologies for anyone I’ve missed out. Many Thanks

John – Reviewed 24 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

room was nice but no tea bags for day two ? evening meal was fine and good quality but when we asked to order deserts we were told they were extra and not included in out package .I couldn't find any note of this on our booking . bar facilities are great but prices are extremely high . All staff were most courteous .

Guy – Reviewed 19 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Staff were really friendly and welcoming, rooms clean and spacious. Main restaurant food was good and a good atmosphere. The quality of the cooked breakfast was a let down as was mentioned from a number of our group, maybe an off day, it happens.

Mark – Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Accommodation fine. Restaurant biggest let down, food mediocre and not enough staff. Sports bar too loud.

George – Reviewed 3 Oct 2021

Excellent

One of the best hotels I have stayed in spa was excellent food and room also

Marion – Reviewed 20 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Great hotel and complex. The rooms were a little warm in the nights but beds were comfy and rooms were clean. Food was great, but maybe a couple more options for starters in the evening would be good.

Nick – Reviewed 6 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Rooms were excellent,restaurant food was well presented but I’m not a lover of carveries but still very good,only one bar open.which was the sports bar and was very noisy and not very comfortable,another more comfy bar would be good for us of a more mature age

Del – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Excellent accommodation, and facilities. The staff could not have been more helpful, very good service all round. Plenty of parking space.

Les – Reviewed 27 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Good, comfortable rooms. One bar was not open (staff shortage). Food was adequate, although the main course for dinner was a carvery, so not much choice or refinement.

Andy – Reviewed 26 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Room was nice and spacious with very comfy beds! Food was really nice but if you don't enjoy a carvery there was no other main option and book your table before you arrive! Spa/pool area was lovely but our advice is to book your slot for that in advance too! The hotel is very well maintained with lots of space for all the numerous guests who are all visiting for various reasons - golf, weddings, spa breaks...!

Sarah – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

Excellent

Suberb golf course. Great food. Staff attentive. Great value for money. Will definitely visit again.

Robert – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

Excellent

Everything you need on a golf trip outstanding value...Will definitely be back

David – Reviewed 18 Aug 2021

Excellent

George – Reviewed 6 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant very good for breakfast and dinner

Les – Reviewed 4 Aug 2021

Excellent

Great stay, great staff

Ken – Reviewed 31 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Hotel, food and staff all great. Room far too hot though, not temperature control, but mobile aircon unit to plug in!! Stuffy so had to have window open overnight, which was bang opposite buggies so they woke us up first thing in morning so overall not a pleasant or good nights rest. Bed far to hard causing back problem. Great spa and team working there were good also

David – Reviewed 31 Jul 2021

Excellent

Very good and enjoyable

Bruce – Reviewed 30 Jul 2021

Excellent

Rooms were very comfortable and clean. Staff very helpful. Food choice very restricted, but of good quality and well cooked and presented.

Laura – Reviewed 29 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Old Thorns and would definitely go again. On the down side, the evening meal was average at best but the breakfast was below average. The service in the bar, which was table service only, was incredibly slow. Again the food in the Sports Bar wasn’t great. Champagne bar wasn’t open for service but you could take your drinks in from the Sports Bar. Time limit for Spa and swimming pool which was really disappointing. Even after all that we had a great time.

Robert – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Good golf course and hotel. Food average. Booking arrangements NOT perfect. The Pro-shop denied out reservation of buggies and said YGT cannot make reservations for them. Eventually we did get buggies. In addition our reserved tee time was in fact incorrect (according to Pro-shop) - on the third day and we teed off 30 minutes late.

Rod – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

Excellent

Two nights, group booking, bunch of lads, everything within reach for our needs

Alex – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

mix up with beds so ended up sharing a double bed !!!!

Paul – Reviewed 19 Jul 2021

Excellent

Peter – Reviewed 7 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

excellent trip - easily organised, good facilities and good course - everyone thoroughly enjoyrd

Jim – Reviewed 5 Jul 2021

Excellent

On arrival they didn’t have us on their system so had to squeeze us in so obviously an error either with them or your golf travel, however they handled it brilliantly and everything was fine after that.

Nick – Reviewed 5 Jul 2021

Excellent

This trip we cancelled several times due to covid. However, in the end we had a fabulous time. The golf course was excellent. Every member of staff we encountered was professional, really friendly and as helpful as they possibly could be. Exceptional value for money. Plus yourGolftravel staff were very responsive and helpful.

Ian – Reviewed 3 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Hotel rooms were very pleasant, we asked for new towels every day, but they didnt turn up!, and the reception Manager was very rude when asked about the meal allowance for dinner included guests, the buggies are very expensive, but essential!, overall the venue is very nice, but at £6 per pint its quite expensive, and service in the bar is quite slow, but the waiters are very pleasant and try their best, suggest reception manager goes on a customer relations course, on how you should speak to people!

Roger – Reviewed 2 Jul 2021

Excellent

Perfect hotel for relaxing whether you’re there to play golf or not. Amazing food. Staff were all lovely. Highly recommend.

Ben – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

Excellent

Spot on for a society break, make sure you book the buggies with pro shop, food very nice, great sports bar but a bit expensive (£6 a pint). Enjoyed the course, very very fast greens.

Steve – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

Excellent

Stephen – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

Excellent

Staff were excellent and the rooms were clean, tidy and spacious.

Colin – Reviewed 27 Jun 2021

Excellent

Everything was perfect. We as a family enjoyed our stay

James – Reviewed 27 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

Rooms comfortable. Restaurant spacious and COVID friendly. Amber our waitress very attentive. Carvery well presented and good quality meat.

Ron – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

Excellent

Always fantastic facilities at the resort and the staff coped admirably with the Covid restrictions making the stay as comfortable as possible

Tony – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

Was great!

Rich – Reviewed 1 Nov 2020

Excellent

Colin – Reviewed 29 Oct 2020

Excellent

Very pleasurable. Staff were great, lovely spacious rooms. Lovely setting and very very good food.

Paul – Reviewed 28 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Located very close to a military training range When we were playing 18 holes of golf there was constant loud gunfire. It spoilt the tranquility of the country side, not sure how frequently this happens

Sofie – Reviewed 24 Oct 2020

Excellent

Felt very safe through the COVID stay. Lots of staff available. Very clean. Golf Course was in the process of having winter feed put on so not completely green fairways but still very good conditions to play

Nikki – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Room not very clean one light not working prices in the sports bar were a bit heavy and the service was a bit weird as they wanted you to use their app to order but eventually took our order verbally

Alan – Reviewed 18 Oct 2020

Excellent

Hotel is great just not such good value at the moment with restrictions which is nobody’s fault.

Alan – Reviewed 15 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

All good apart from more staff needed as due to COVID restrictions service was very slow

James – Reviewed 13 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Luke – Reviewed 5 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Lovely hotel, great facilities. Every single member of staff was helpful and cheerful. Very well organised around Covid. Would definitely stay again.

Ian – Reviewed 3 Oct 2020

Excellent

Lovely place to stay very clean with great facilities very professional and organised making everyone feel safe at all times

Paul – Reviewed 2 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

In view of the Covid restrictions Old Thorns felt a very safe environment to be in with masks being worn in all areas of the hotel bars and restaurants until you were seated and again if you needed to use toilets. The condition of the course left a bit to be desired as the fairways were in very poor condition. all in all an enjoyable stay.

Eric – Reviewed 27 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

Covid 19 rulings although needed meant you had to have a mobile phone with you at all times. Carvery now only on Sundays. Although masks were meant to be worn in the hotel many guests and staff did not. Standards not as good as our previous visits.

Richard – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

Excellent

Jacqueline – Reviewed 11 Mar 2020

Excellent

Had everything needed for a great weekend- football/ rugby on TVs in Spirts Bar with a good food choice

Karl – Reviewed 25 Feb 2020

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyed our stay but some of the restaurant staff need further training! We were taken to our table on both days but then nothing! There seemed to be no supervision. All youngsters.

Derek – Reviewed 23 Jan 2020

Excellent

Good quality spacious room comfortable beds powerful shower very clean fantastic restaurant great food

Peter – Reviewed 4 Nov 2019

6.0

Good

Reminiscent of a motorway service station or an airport departure lounge. I miss match of styles and interior design. Food resembled a Wetherspoons pub. Never going back

Lawrence – Reviewed 25 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Overall the rooms and service were very good however the dining experience just was not up to expectations. The Chinese option was not available at all due to Wedding bookings, they offered dining in the sports bar but it was very noisy. On Sunday we could not have fine dining due to a chef injury therefore had to use the carvery for the 3rd night running. Not what we expected and below par due to lack of choice!!!

Patrick – Reviewed 24 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

The apartment we stayed in was excellent and the facilities were good. The food was ok but limited in choice given it was a cavery.

Gavin – Reviewed 17 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good comfortable rooms, good food. Bar was a bit noisy. All in all a pleasant stay

Paul – Reviewed 22 Aug 2019

Excellent

Was great rooms were clean and comfortable

Len – Reviewed 17 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

The accommodation was very comfortable and the staff were helpful and friendly

John – Reviewed 15 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Our party of 14 were very happy with their stay at Old Thorns. The carvery was slightly under pressure running out of desserts day one and curry day two , so a staff of one in the kitchen and carvery was too low and needed an extra member of staff. The quality was fine though and staff attentive. I did however complain about the quality of the coffee in the carvery as it was truly awful and as they have a Starbucks I suggested that they started to but their coffee instead.

Richard – Reviewed 1 Jun 2019

Excellent

This is our third consecutive year at Old Thorns and we enjoy our visit each year! Would recommend alternative choices on the dinner menu rather than carvery though the carvery is very good. Also cost of wine in the bar needs looking at! Otherwise very enjoyable.

Robert – Reviewed 15 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Good value hotel with helpful staff, interesting course.

Peter – Reviewed 7 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Really nice place, rooms are clean & tidy. The facilities are excellent, pool, spa, gym. Sports bar was good but a little pricey but nothing more than you would expect, pleantyof TV's & pool tables. Champagne bar gets top marks as guest only after 12 and stayed open late. Dining area is very pleasent and the food was plentyfull & hot with breakafst being the same. If you choose to stay on a party theme night it's a win/win the place was full & buszzing. Staff work hard & are extremely pleasent

Dave – Reviewed 30 Apr 2019

Excellent

I found the service was great and the staff were very attentive to everyone's requirements.

Daniel – Reviewed 23 Apr 2019

6.0

Good

Paul – Reviewed 10 Apr 2019

8.0

Very Good

The room was excellent and the facilities were very good. The restaurant was limited in its offerings and staff were lacking in knowledge about wine. That said the food was wholesome and plentiful.

Colin – Reviewed 29 Mar 2019

Excellent

The hotel was a lot different to the last time we stayed here years ago, much bigger. Overall we had a great stay, rooms comfortable, food at the carvery was good value. The Champagne bar was freezing with no atmosphere we went to the spike bar instead, much more enjoyable. Overall, an excellent venue.

Tina – Reviewed 2 Dec 2018

6.0

Good

The accommodation was everything you needed in a hotel. The rooms where very comfortable and clean. The restaurant was great and the staff friendly. The bar was not so good as they ran out of the 2 types of bitter that where on tap.

Malcolm – Reviewed 26 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Lovely location. Excellent service in the restaurant. We were in a family suite which is outside of main hotel & it was very noisy in the early hours due to people ( conference delegates I think) drinking & smoking. I would recommend a room in the hotel next time.

Joanne – Reviewed 26 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

I took 12 golfers to this wonderful hotel, food was out of this’s world. Rooms were spotless and staff were extremely friendly. The only down side was that the golf course looked a bit tattered. Although the greens were excellent tees and fairways were in poor condition. Saying that we all agreed we would defiantly come back again....

Barry – Reviewed 9 Oct 2018

6.0

Good

The accommodation is good but their drinks prices are very expensive. The Champagne Bar can get very busy in the evenings. Bills need to be closely checked as there were two errors on mine. They were corrected straightaway but were both in the hotel's favour so watch out.

Alan – Reviewed 2 Oct 2018

Excellent

Brilliant hotel will definitely be going back

Sonny – Reviewed 1 Oct 2018

6.0

Good

Standard of hotel & facilities are good but as a golfing venue it falls short of providing a bar/lounge and outside area for drinks etc. This has now been developed into a sporting village type complex and concentrates on weddings and Corporate events. I will not be returning for future golf breaks to Old Thorns which is a pity as in the past I would always have recommended this to others for a golfing break.

Paul – Reviewed 28 Sep 2018

8.0

Very Good

My party of 9 were all well impressed with Old Thorns. The golf course is a magnificent layout, with every hole very different and with manicured fairways and well kept bunkers. The greens were not good on the first day but were much better on the second/third days due to a light sanding. Take lots of balls as there are water hazards everywhere! The accommodation was first class and the food and wine were really good. The beer wasn’t too expensive either.

Winston – Reviewed 19 Nov 2014

8.0

Very Good

Our gang of 12 from Barton on Sea GC booked our spring break for 2013 at Old Thorns again this year. We arrived on Monday 13th late morning and were greeted by Gemma and her team in the Sports Bar where we had tasty bar snacks to set us up for the afternoon round. We registered at the Pro Shop and everything was already arranged by YGT regarding tee times, bag tags, cards etc and we set off in 3 x four ball groups. They seem to have let the fairways grow quite lush which is quite a change from our tight fairways by the coast. However the biggest disappointment was the fact that they had just dressed the greens. Most of us had difficulty getting the ball anywhere near the hole as there was such a lot of impedimenta. However the scenery was great as usual and there are some very beautiful and challenging holes on the course. The hotel facilities were excellent, as was the evening carvery meal, as well as the buffet breakfast the next morning. Due to the threat of rain we agreed to just play 9 holes on the Tuesday morning and then review our options. As it was the predicted band of rain swept in just as we were on or approaching the 9th hole so we called it a day, to save getting soaked and having a damp 75 minute drive home. We retired to the Sports Bar again where Gemma organised our snacks and had the prize giving for the two days competitions.   Our golf break was good value even though most paid for the single supplement but we were disappointed that the certain parts of the course i.e. the greens were not great. I hope that the right mix of rain and sunshine will help the course get back to its best in the next few weeks.

Bill – Reviewed 19 Nov 2014

8.0

Very Good

This was our third stay at Old Thorns and as usual we had a really enjoyable time. It’s in a convenient location just off the A3 which makes it easy to get to. The golf course is well maintained with many great views, interesting features and presented a stiff challenge to everyone in our mixed group of 2 men and 2 women (handicaps ranging from 17 to 36). We used our own trollies and felt we had had a good workout by the end of the day. Perhaps a buggy would be advisable for those who might struggle with the walk? The hotel accommodation is superb. Clean, spacious rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, immaculate bathrooms, room safe, and although the hotel is a popular venue for weddings and parties, we did not experience any noise or disruption. We didn’t use the pool and saunas on this visit but have done so in the past and found them to be excellent. There is a Starbucks on site which is great for coffees and snacks and the Sports Bar serves a range of sandwiches and bar meals. The buffet breakfast is extensive and very tasty. However the one weak spot is the evening meal which consists mainly of a carvery. This might suit groups of male golfers who come in ravenous after a day on the course but the choice for those who don’t eat meat is extremely limited – either a sad looking red onion and goats cheese filo tart or the tuna hot rock both at a £10 additional charge. It ought to be possible to offer something like a piece of salmon instead of the meat at no additional cost. That said we all thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay and two rounds of golf and would recommend it to others. YGT as usual provided excellent service and value for money – many thanks.

Mike – Reviewed 19 Nov 2014

8.0

Very Good

My weekend away at Old Thorns with my son (I am a new golfer) could not have been any better. It’s a very impressive golf complex and golf course and I would  not hesitate to go there again. Food and hotel accommodation were also first class. When the time is convenient I will be booking up through yourgolftravel again.

Colin – Reviewed 19 Nov 2014

8.0

Very Good

Although the greens were under repair when we played, the course at Old Thorns Manor was one of the best I've played and certainly felt like a Championship course. As a high handicapper I found it very difficult but with each hole presenting a new challenge and wonderful vista I didn't mind. My playing companion and I were therefore praising and cursing designer Peter Allis in equal measure! The hotel itself boasted great facilities. The informal Sports Bar was perfect for an afternoon pint while the Champagne Bar was ideal for the evening. The leisure facilities were superb too and make this a good destination for a mixed party of golfers and non-golfers. The staff were friendly but not as organised or attentive as you might expect from a 4-star hotel. I booked last minute through Your Golf Travel who managed to find a place which ticked all the boxes in no time at all. Great work.

Nick – Reviewed 19 Nov 2014

Excellent

The golf course at Old Thorns is excellent with lots of challenging holes. It’s extremely well kept and laid out but I would say higher handicapped golfers may find it tough. The clubhouse and resort are excellent with a separate sports bar and a posh bar although the entire place is very friendly. There is an excellent gym, pool and spa and the accommodation was comfortable. Beer was expensive at £5.20 a pint though! The hotel is excellent value for money and the staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. Out of 10 I would give the overall experience 9. As for YGT, I couldn't recommend you more highly. This was an easy booking, you’ve got polite staff and a late change was handled very well indeed.

Philip – Reviewed 19 Nov 2014

Excellent

We’ve just returned from our golf trip to Old Thorns on which we played the Downs Course at Goodwood too. What a fantastic two days we had! The courses were in first class condition from tee to green and to top it off, the bar was awaiting us to watch Rory secure his first Open victory on home soil. The organisation from beginning to end was first class and we would have absolutely no hesitation in calling you again to book next year’s trip.

Stephen – Reviewed 19 Nov 2014

Excellent

I would like to express my appreciation to the YGT team for once again providing a first class service to me and my colleagues having just returned from Old Thorns Manor. Old Thorns easily lived up to our high expectations, providing us with a golf course that we found quite a challenge, with some of the holes literally taking your breath away. The view from the 5th tee was worth the trip alone and we found the greens true but very fast despite having a hailstorm on the first day. The location of the venue is very easy to find being within a mile of the main A3 near Liphook, and the Hotel is all you would expect of such a high class establishment, with the rooms and food being of a high standard. I would definitely recommend Old Thorns to anybody that was looking for a true test of golf along with top class accommodation. We will definitely be contacting you again in the future to book our next golf adventure.

Paul – Reviewed 19 Nov 2014

Excellent

We were a group of 6 lady golfers, most of whom were playing Old Thorns for the first time. The golf course was beautiful, with wonderful mature trees, lakes of various sizes and some truly stunning views. It was in excellent condition too and we found the course to be challenging both technically and physically as it is quite spread out and both days we played the weather was quite sultry.  Some of our group used a buggy and found this to be a useful asset between holes (especially when negotiating the locally known ‘cardiac hill’ between the 2nd and 3rd). The Pro shop had a good selection of equipment on offer. We were rather surprised to find that our tee time on the second day had been put back half an hour without any notification but in the end it didn’t matter as the starter was able to get us off pretty close to our original time. The hotel was great; very quirky as if a magpie had been busy collecting all sorts of interesting furnishings! It was spacious and modern with a champagne bar, sports bar and numerous function rooms. It is a busy wedding venue but is large enough for golfers and wedding guests to co-exist without any problems. The reception staff and restaurant staff were all very friendly and helpful. We had the carvery for dinner which was extensive and tasty and the kitchen was really helpful in providing vegetarian flans and gluten free rolls to go with the soup. The rooms were clean, spacious and well-appointed and the bed was very comfortable. Our three rooms were all located together which was very nice. Breakfast was delicious too, with a large selection. We didn’t all have enough time to use the swimming pool but the facilities looked wonderful and a couple of ladies from our group enjoyed spa treatments which were also very good. We had a brilliant stay and plan to return for 2 nights the next time. We would definitely recommend Old Thorns to others.

Mike – Reviewed 19 Nov 2014

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8.6

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Condition overall

7.8

Condition of greens

8.4

Speed of round

Slow About right Quick

Facilities

8.4

Value for money

8.4

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8.0

Very Good

Course needs a lot of rain to revitalise it! It's very scenic but hilly so a power trolley or buggy strongly recommended. Quite a few long walks between holes.

Derek – Reviewed 12 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

The course is good with some interesting holes in terms of layout and challenge. The greens were quick with subtle slopes and run offs. The course is quite hilly so a buggy may be required, (£40.00) ! If playing there for the first time there is no course plan on the score card or plans on each tee, on some holes this meant teeing off hopefully in the right direction. There are no toilets on the course or half-way house.

Bob – Reviewed 30 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

The course is an excellent layout. The views are amazing in places. The greens were very quick during our visit in late April 2022, I would say slightly too quick for some handicap golfers. The pace of play on our second day was appalling! The starter let people off the 1st tee as soon as the previous group were out of sight, this caused congestion after 5 holes which continued throughout the rest of the round. It took us 5 1/2 hours to complete. Apparently some beginners were playing the course too. This course is definitely not for beginners. Old Thorns needs to state that and limit players to those with handicaps less than 20.

Stephen – Reviewed 29 Apr 2022

Excellent

Lovely course but can be slow because of its popularity.

Ryan – Reviewed 29 Apr 2022

Excellent

Brilliant course, staff in pro shop were very helpful and allowed us to tee off early with the course to ourselves.

Barry – Reviewed 21 Apr 2022

Excellent

Andrea – Reviewed 19 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

David – Reviewed 14 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Greens were quick but bumpy from hollow tinning

John – Reviewed 10 Apr 2022

Excellent

This is a good resort for a golf break. The course is well presented, in great condition and a good test of golf

Mark – Reviewed 10 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

The course was in good condition considering the weather, but the greens had been spiked and sanded so were not putting as well as I would have hoped(very fast indeed).Also when booking the break we agreed four tee times, but when we got there we were only down for two, the staff in the golf shop managed to fit us in fortunately.

Kevin – Reviewed 9 Apr 2022

Excellent

Beautiful course and very well managed

Lee – Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

reasonably slow, but we were a 2 ball on a 4 ball course so expected

Paul – Reviewed 1 Apr 2022

Excellent

Superb course with some very tough holes, greens had been sanded but still in great condition you can tell they really look after the course loved playing it and will return

Clint – Reviewed 31 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Difficult course in good condition for time of year. Beautiful views and scenery throughout. Speed of play was adequate although it was noticeable that a number of groups on the course were beginners who were not well versed in course etiquette. Overall though very enjoyable.

John – Reviewed 30 Mar 2022

6.0

Good

Unfortunately the greens had just been hollow tined so were very bumpy, and there was work going on to remove a tree on the first hole so we were unable to play it on the second day and had to use a temporary green on the first day. But the course is beautifully laid out, a fair challenge and we would return again.

Nigel – Reviewed 28 Mar 2022

Excellent

Lovely course, great variety of holes, amazing views in some places. Highly recommend.

Garry – Reviewed 23 Mar 2022

Excellent

Golf course is amazing, hilly in places, you will need strong legs unless you hire a buggy but get your camera ready the views on some holes are amazing. Hole 6 is our favourite, elevated tee. Whenever we finish a round we always want to go straight back out and do it again. We will definitely be back.

Ian – Reviewed 20 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Slow at times with groups in front no awareness of etiquette. Generally OK. Greens had just been hollow tyned so we’re unplayable.

Mike – Reviewed 18 Mar 2022

Excellent

Course was very wet after all the rain but was ok, Sunday pm was a 5 hour round but the 2 am starts were very good.

John – Reviewed 17 Mar 2022

Excellent

In winter conditions its hard to find any faults. Our group of six all loved the course. The course itself is maintained to a very high standard. The fairways and greens were excellent and the pace of play was good. the practice facilities are good and very well maintained. Probably one of the best overall venues me and my friends have visited over the past 25 years. Up there with the Belfry although no where near as busy. Would highly recommend. For high handicap players would be a test. I would also state that there are some steep hills. We all carried and were blowing several times around. Fantastic stay and cant wait to go again.

Owen – Reviewed 17 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

Some of the views were as spectacular as the constant gun fire on Saturday- that said it didn’t bother me. Lovely variety of holes. Like most courses this time of yr it was heavy going but playable. Will try and play it in the summer when, I imagine, it will look stunning!

Robert – Reviewed 16 Nov 2021

Excellent

Course was challenging and enjoyable overall very good condition taking into account the heavy rain we suffered over the few days, I gave the greens 3 out of 5 due to being top dressed which I appreciate is a necessity but pre knowledge would have been nice. Many Thanks

John – Reviewed 24 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Be nice to know the greens had been hollow tined. Heavy dressing of sand and tine holes making putting a lottery at best! Fairways and tees generally in good condition most bunkers were sodden with compacted sand.

Guy – Reviewed 19 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

This is not an easy course if you are wayward with your drives. There are a lot of trees so staying on the fairway makes the course a lot easier (doesn't it always!). We had a lot of rain overnight and the course held up well in most places so couldn't complain. Greens were quick and good. The only downside is that the course was fully booked and we had a 2:30 tee time which in Oct meant a 4hr round we finished 18 holes literally just in time, the group behind wasn't so lucky!

Mark – Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

Excellent

Probably the most difficult greens I've played. many holes on the green in regulation to 3 putt and sometimes 4. Always felt when I got a par or a rare birdie I was lucky.

George – Reviewed 3 Oct 2021

Excellent

Hard for beginners could of done with a map

Marion – Reviewed 20 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Great golf at Old Thorns, the greens were true and quick. A few of the tee boxes were uneven and pretty damaged, but fairways and greens were good. Played two rounds and both were over 4.5 hours, but wasn't painful.

Nick – Reviewed 6 Sep 2021

Excellent

Played this course half a dozen times and always throws up a challenge for all.most of course fairly flat but beware some holes are very steep.beautiful condition.my only complaint was in my opinion they have made a mess of 9 th hole probably to protect the new appartments

Del – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

The course was in good condition, and is carefully maintained. It was fairly busy but play was not too slow. The pro shop staff were friendly and helpful.

Les – Reviewed 27 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

A very good course. Challenging, with lots of water and trees. Some spectacular views from elevated tees. Greens were immaculate. Our round on day 1 was incredibly slow. It took 4.5 hours to play 16 holes (we didn't finish). Buggies widely in use, but limited to paths so lost of (slow) walking from buggy to ball and back again. Day 2 was better and there was a course Marshall on duty, unlike day 1).

Andy – Reviewed 26 Aug 2021

Excellent

It is a great course with some really interesting and challenging holes - pack some extra balls though as there is water and lots of shrubs! It was very well maintained and it appears we were lucky as both our rounds were quite quick (11.30 Sunday & 08.00 Monday) which was great. Staff in the shop and on course were really helpful and friendly. We will definitely be going back!

Sarah – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

Excellent

Suberb course unfortunately didn’t do it justice

Robert – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

Excellent

Greens are fast but very true...fairways cross mowed pleasing on the eye..5th tee shot extremely difficult for higher handicap.....can't wait to get back for move

David – Reviewed 18 Aug 2021

Excellent

Bunkers are punishing but the course and greens fabulous

George – Reviewed 6 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Condition of course very good apart from 1st bunker on 1st hole which should have bee GUR. Super views and good variety of holes.

Les – Reviewed 4 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very good condition except for tees

Ken – Reviewed 31 Jul 2021

Excellent

Lovely course, greens and fairways in fantastic condition! First day good pace, second day very slow. Considering this is a reciprocal course of ours, (didn't know at time of booking) no concession given in pro shop by management despite our pleas as booking made via YGT. Not even given a discount on buggy, which we were charged an extortionate £40 for!!!!! (Ellie and young lad on course who plays at Waterlooville GC were great though)

David – Reviewed 31 Jul 2021

Excellent

Great course and a good test but very busy and overbooked, lots of groups had the same tee times, nearly 3 hours for 8 holes on our last day which isn’t much fun

Bruce – Reviewed 30 Jul 2021

Excellent

The course was very well presented, despite difficult weather conditions. Enjoyed the variety of holes, and views over surrounding countryside. Unfortunately the weather was horrendous so from 3 rounds booked, we were only able to play 26 holes in total.

Laura – Reviewed 29 Jul 2021

Excellent

Loved the Golf Course, challenging. Absolutely beautiful scenery.

Robert – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Excellent - testing course in very good condition.

Rod – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

Excellent

First experience, two rounds was enough to figure it out.

Alex – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Paul – Reviewed 19 Jul 2021

Excellent

A great (tough) course with many picturesque holes. The only downside is the chronic slow play. Took 5.5hrs on the Sunday afternoon and others were taking over 6hrs. Just too many social players on a course that is too difficult for most maybe? Something needs to be done.

Peter – Reviewed 7 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Jim – Reviewed 5 Jul 2021

Excellent

Just a lovely course in excellent condition

Nick – Reviewed 5 Jul 2021

Excellent

Great two days golfing. The course was a little hard for some of our golfers. Long walk if you walked. Suggest a buggy. Overall great!

Ian – Reviewed 3 Jul 2021

Excellent

Very good test of golf with some spectacular holes, and some testing slopes on several greens! great fun for the three rounds we played

Roger – Reviewed 2 Jul 2021

Excellent

Beautiful course! One of my favourite courses in the country! Very challenging but that’s what makes it such a great course! Every hole is interesting and unique. Love it, can’t wait to play it again.

Ben – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

Excellent

Was told greens where ironed twice, pins in very positions, even members where 3 or 4 putting, due to pro am week before

Steve – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

The course was in very good condition but the greens were to fast

Stephen – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Not enough buggies to go around, the greens were superb with the exception of one or two that were being repaired. The rough was manageable for those unfortunate to find it and the fairways cut well.

Colin – Reviewed 27 Jun 2021

Excellent

Fantastic course which is in great condition

James – Reviewed 27 Jun 2021

Excellent

On arrival at the pro shop Jason and his team welcomed us with a cheerful good morning and was very help over our stay with our requests. Although it was a damp weekend the course was in excellent condition and play kept moving.

Ron – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

Excellent

Challenging but beautiful as ever

Tony – Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

It’s very hard to gauge due to a horrendous week of rain before and during our rounds.

Rich – Reviewed 1 Nov 2020

8.0

Very Good

Colin – Reviewed 29 Oct 2020

Excellent

Really enjoyed the course. It was quite challenging and have to hit straight! I think the condition of the course was good, considering the recent bad weather. Pedantic people might moan that it was too muddy, but what can you do when the weather is bad. All round, we all really loved the course with some great signature holes.

Paul – Reviewed 28 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Very disappointed to find the course was closed when we arrived Our tee time was in the afternoon so someone could have let us know before we drove 2 hours to the venue We played the following day and we were given a 4 ball voucher Not sure if we will drive 2 hours again to play a single round

Sofie – Reviewed 24 Oct 2020

Excellent

Great golf Course. Just in the process of winter feed but still good condition

Nikki – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Poor condition on fairways and tees. Very busy course We will not return to this course

Ben – Reviewed 18 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Fairways lacked grass even with pick and place it was hard to find grass greens were in good condition but slow A great track let down by the condition

Alan – Reviewed 18 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

The course is nowhere near as good condition as it used to be. The fairways have been churned up . The greens are still fantastic but too many people playing the course is ruining it. The buggy’s were over priced at £40 per round and at our age you could not walk the course without taking a defibrillator.£99.00 for golf dinner bed and breakfast good then ruined by £40 buggy.

Alan – Reviewed 15 Oct 2020

6.0

Good

Fairways were shocking and in some cases you were playing off just mud. Admittedly the weather was wet the week before we played but never seem fairways so bare and poor. We adopted our own pick and place but in some cases struggles to find any grass to play off! For the price charged and the reputation that Old Thorns has I was looking forward to playing it but left very disappointed. Definitely won’t go back in the winter but can imagine it can be lovely in the summer.

James – Reviewed 13 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Luke – Reviewed 5 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Well organised. Very helpful and cheerful pro.

Ian – Reviewed 3 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

A great layout with some wonderful elevated tees, greens were excellent but some of the fairways were patchy Overall we had 2 very enjoyable rounds of golf during our stay and would recommend the course to anyone wanting to play in this part of the country

Paul – Reviewed 2 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Tough conditions as it rained heavily the first day and blew a gale on the second. Some long holes and lots of trees ditches and water. a tough test.

Eric – Reviewed 27 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

Condition of the course was not that good many bare areas on the fairways and around the greens.Preferred lies were in place but didn't help at times. Our group found the greens to be very difficult.

Richard – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

Excellent

The course was quite mucky which is to be expected this time of the year, there was no proper cleaning equipment working for shoes and trolleys, but the staff in pro shop and around the course were excellent very friendly and helpful

Jacqueline – Reviewed 11 Mar 2020

Excellent

Great views and considering the rain we had previously Course was in good Nick. We all enjoyed the 2 rounds we played with no hold ups.

Karl – Reviewed 25 Feb 2020

8.0

Very Good

Guys in golf pro shop excellent, especially Jason. Really looked after us.

Derek – Reviewed 23 Jan 2020

Excellent

Ridiculously slow due to the management money grabbing policy. Waited every single tee and approach shot. Numerous times on pars 3s there were 3 groups waiting. Halfway hut was a joke we had a kettle boiled for us and had to make our own tea two chocolate bar to choose from and no hot food. Complex is set in hundreds of acres but the range is so short you can only hit short irons. There was a net but impossible to put s tee peg in. Couldn’t face another four and a half hour round so we left early. Never again

Lawrence – Reviewed 25 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

The course was extremely wet on Friday but remarkably improved by Saturday. The game on Saturday was very slow taking over 5 hours which is unacceptable. Although course rangers were around they were not very effective at speeding up the pace of play!!

Patrick – Reviewed 24 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

The fairways were burnt and we were not told on the first day that winter rules applied due to the condition of the fairways. There was no Marshall on the 2nd day, which meant that play was so slow we ended up walking off after 9 holes!

Gavin – Reviewed 17 Sep 2019

6.0

Good

The greens had just been hollow tuned when we played on Sunday, so were very bumpy, when we played again on Tuesday they were Verti Cutting and seeding them, so were again bumpy I don’t think places should be taking bookings when they are working on the greens

Paul – Reviewed 22 Aug 2019

Excellent

Len – Reviewed 17 Jun 2019

6.0

Good

Unfortunately, the weather was wet for both rounds but l was very disappointed in the condition of some fairways, which were poor

John – Reviewed 15 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

We had bad weather which slowed the round. Some areas were in need of improved green keeping in my view. Bare patches on fairways and greens all could have been attended to under GUR

Richard – Reviewed 1 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

A lot more work is required on the greens and fairways in the front 9 holes. Played a month ago and huge improvement on the back 9 holes. Really important that the course is in good shape for May as this is a popular month for short term breaks.

Robert – Reviewed 15 May 2019

6.0

Good

Enjoyable round on middle class course. Greens struggling.

Peter – Reviewed 7 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Buggies on path only which slowed things down considerabley, if you can walk. Course appears overplayed and lacking in a little TLC. Played in late march so green were tined & bumpy. Gets slow between 9 & 10 due to 2 par 3's as the 9th (should be a par 5) is under construction. There are some fantastic holes and the course makes you think. We will return

Dave – Reviewed 30 Apr 2019

8.0

Very Good

The course was well managed and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. It was just a shame a few of the holes were on winter greens but we were advised this before we went and appreciated the offers we had from hotel. It was still a really nice course and very picturesque.

Daniel – Reviewed 23 Apr 2019

2.0

Poor

Course overplayed and in very poor condition, 4 temporary greens

Paul – Reviewed 10 Apr 2019

8.0

Very Good

The course was acceptable given it was March. There were a lot of young male golfers on the course some of whom had ‘all the gear but no idea’. Lots of raucous hilarity and beer drinking. interesting signage stating that only alcohol bought at Old Thorns may be consumed on the course. Since when was alcohol encouraged on a golf course?

Colin – Reviewed 29 Mar 2019

Excellent

The course was busy on both days but pace of play was fine, it does have some tough holes and there are a few long walks between green and tee but, well worth it, a great course to play with stunning views too.

Tina – Reviewed 2 Dec 2018

8.0

Very Good

Quite a hard course but sone fantastic holes. The par 4 5 hole is one of the best looking holes that I have played in some time. The greens where in great condition when you think that it was the 3 week in October. Lots of buggies advailable but a bit prizey.

Malcolm – Reviewed 26 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Lovely course. Quite hard going though if you are pushing a trolley! Some fairways are very threadbare but greens excellent. As a 2 ball , it took us over 4.5 hours each round as we did have to wait on each hole. Tends to bunch up around holes 4a& 4.

Joanne – Reviewed 26 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Barry – Reviewed 9 Oct 2018

4.0

Average

Our group had played Old Thorns last year and really enjoyed the course but this year was very different. The challenging 9th hole is out of action due to the building of the new apartments alongside the course and is replaced by a disappointing short hole 4a. As there are two short holes alongside each other this creates a bottleneck. The fairways are in a shocking condition which they claim is due to the long hot summer but other courses have been managed much better. Two of our rounds took nearly 5 hours. This hotel is now more focused on being a wedding venue and it shows in the manner in which the golf course is being maintained. Very disappointing and we will not be returning.

Alan – Reviewed 2 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Great course just to slow we walked off after six holes as a 2 ball it took us 2hours 45 mins to do six holes shame because good course

Sonny – Reviewed 1 Oct 2018

4.0

Average

The hot dry summer this year has obviously affected the condition of many courses but I can only make comment on our experience in September. The greens were excellent but the fairways are parched with many large areas of dead grass which will not recover without extensive treatment and reseeding. Efforts were being made to slit the fairways but the overall condition is below the standard expected from an established course. Some of he tee areas are also worn and uneven therefore significant investment is needed if this venue is to return to its former glory but the impression is that the golf is now secondary to the interests of the hotel owners. The course design is a wonderful layout therefore its a pity to see the course in the current conditions.

Paul – Reviewed 28 Sep 2018

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