1 Night, 2 Rounds
Rudding Park is a proper all-rounder for a UK golf break. You've got a Martin Hawtree-designed championship course laid out across mature 19th-century parkland, plus a six-hole short course, driving range and short game area to perfectly warm your game up prior to stepping on the 1st tee.
The championship course is strategic rather than sheer test of length. The bunkering asks the right questions, the tree-lined holes frame shots nicely and the routing makes good use of the natural shape of the land. If you're a mid-handicapper you won't feel like you're being pulled from pillar to post all day, but you'll still need to think your way round if you want to score.
What really sets Rudding Park apart is that it's not just "golf and bed". The hotel and spa offering is strong enough to keep non-golfers happy, and the food is genuinely a reason to visit in its own right. You're also only three miles from Harrogate, so if the group fancies a wander, a coffee or a change of scene after golf, it's easy.
Rudding Park was named Best Hotel in England at the 2018 Visit England Awards for Excellence, which gives you a decent clue about the standard across the resort.
Who is this for? Golfers wanting a high-quality UK stay-and-play break with great practice options, strong dining within an award-winning resort.
Who is it best for? Mixed-ability groups, societies and couples who want parkland golf, a spa and somewhere you'll actually enjoy hanging around after the round.
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1 Night, 2 Rounds
2 Nights, 4 Rounds
The championship Hawtree Course was designed around the natural hazards and mature trees of the 19th century parkland in which it sits, bringing both charm and intrigue to the course. The greens and tees have been designed in line with USGA specifications, adding a touch of class to this lovely layout. Rudding Park has recently unveiled a new routing on its 18-hole Hawtree Course that takes inspiration from Augusta National.
As at the Georgia venue, the Yorkshire club’s own ‘Amen Corner’ on the 12th, 13th and 14th holes sees fairways and greens cut through mature woodland. Rhododendrons replace the azaleas and dogwood, with Rudding Park’s own version of Rae’s Creek coming into play on two holes. The signature 14th hole, aptly named Rhododendron Glade due to the flourish of colour surrounding the green during summer, is a 163 yard par 3, the green on which is well guarded by three bunkers at the front with another hidden from view to the right. The hole, which plays uphill and into the prevailing wind, is a challenge for golfers of all abilities with the undulating green making par no easy score.
The Repton Short Course offers ‘Golf in one Hour’ with six very different par 3 holes including a replica of the famous island green 17th at Sawgrass. In addition to both golf courses, a team of resident PGA Professionals, cutting edge practice facilities and an 18 bay floodlit driving range make Rudding Park the ultimate golfer’s venue.
Set within 300 acres on the southern edge of Harrogate, Rudding Park blends a Grade I listed Regency house with modern hotel comfort. The result feels smart without being stuffy, which is exactly what you want for a golf weekend, whether you're travelling as a couple or organising a society trip.
The hotel has 90 bedrooms with a clean, contemporary style and the kind of practical comforts that matter on a golf break: good beds, proper bathrooms and enough space to spread out over a two or three-night stay. Public areas are well set up for groups too, with different spots to suit the mood, from a relaxed drink in the bar to a longer dinner in the restaurant, conservatory or terrace.
If you're building a trip that needs more than 18 holes, the facilities do a lot of heavy lifting. The award-winning spa is ideal after golf, especially if you've walked the course, and there's also a gym for anyone trying to keep the routine going. A standout extra is the 14-seat private cinema, which is a great shout for an evening in if the weather turns or you've got a larger group looking for something different.
Food-wise, you've got two clear options. Clocktower is the relaxed choice, serving daily menus built around local, seasonal ingredients, with a bar, restaurant, conservatory and terrace so you can keep it casual or make it more of an occasion. If you want to push the boat out, Horto Restaurant holds three AA Rosettes and offers a Chef's seven-course tasting menu with optional wine pairing, alongside a Choice Menu that gives you flexibility without sacrificing quality.
The proximity to Harrogate, just three miles north, adds shops, bars and cultural attractions for those wanting to explore further. It's a setup that works for serious golf trips, mixed-ability groups and couples looking to pair rounds with relaxation and good food. Overall, it's a venue that works for golf-focused trips and for groups where not everyone is playing every day.
Janice
✓6 Jun 2026
Excellent accommodation. Very welcoming.
Peter
✓21 Apr 2026
A beautiful hotel, with a real touch of class. All the facilities throughout the hotel are fantastic. We had a meal in the clocktower restaurant which was excellent. Our room was spotless, large comfortable bed and very well equipped. The nicest thing about the hotel however has to be the staff. They are very pleasant everywhere, and seem to genuinely enjoy helping the guests.
Alison
✓27 May 2025
A superb hotel, stylish and comfortable where the staff couldn’t do enough for us! We had wonderful meals whilst staying there
Jane
✓8 Aug 2024
Great experience. Staff very friendly. Lovely location. Loved it
Kathryn
✓20 Jul 2024
Lovely hotel with a great ambience . great food and staff friendly and accommodating.
Cis
✓15 Sep 2022
Wonderfull place Bit strange they wanted to charge us drinks we already paid for so need a look at the fin system Loved the place tough
Brenda
✓13 Apr 2022
Beautiful hotel in lovely location. The staff are very welcoming and helpful and couldn’t have done more for us.
Sheena
✓1 Apr 2022
Beautiful hotel set in lovely grounds. Exceptional staff who were always very helpful. Extensive menu and good food.
David
✓6 Sep 2021
We have to say we had a wonderful time the Golf course is so good the lay out is Brilliant. The hotel and Room so good staff very friendly and helpful. Food so good the Fish and Chip so tasty. We will be back .If you go please play the Par 3 course so much fun and tha Practice area Brilliant. Thank you Rudding park
John
✓15 Oct 2020
Great hotel and golf course. We tried the six hole par 3 course also , great fun. JC
Janice
✓6 Jun 2026
It was fun, but being only 6 holes it was over very quickly. The red tees though are too far forward, so I played off the yellow. The island hole is challenging!
Janice
✓6 Jun 2026
An enjoyable golfing experience.
Peter
✓21 Apr 2026
A great fun par 3 course. Very short but good for honing your short game. The practice areas and driving range are fantastic.
Peter
✓21 Apr 2026
The course has been redesigned in recent years and now has a more interesting layout. Some really nice holes. The round got very slow on the back 9, so I think some Marshalls might be helpful to make sure people are moving along. For early in the season after a rotten winter the condition was pretty good.
Alison
✓27 May 2025
Simon
✓14 Oct 2024
Jane
✓8 Aug 2024
Great course. Greens a bit iffy
Kathryn
✓20 Jul 2024
Golf clubhouse staff very helpful .. the course played well and we enjoyed our three rounds .
Cis
✓15 Sep 2022
Great place Bit strange the pro shop wasnt always open When they were they were very supportive and helpfull
Brenda
✓13 Apr 2022
The course is set up for men so quite hard in winter conditions for ladies when there is no run on the ball. I would only want to play it again in summer conditions
Check-in from 2pm | Check-out from 11am
7-10am on weekdays, 7:30-10am on weekends
Smart Casual
Yes
Yes
No caddies available
Tee times for visitors are available between 2:40-4pm
There are 4 bars on site
There is complimentary car parking
