1 Night, 2 Rounds
Shendish Manor is a classic country house golf break set in 160 acres of Hertfordshire's green-belt parkland, just outside Hemel Hempstead and less than an hour from London. It's a smart pick when you want that "out of town" feel without committing to a long drive, ideal for a quick overnighter, a society day with dinner or a relaxed weekend with a couple of rounds.
At the heart of the estate is a par-70 parkland layout designed by Henry Cotton and later shaped by Donald Steel. Expect mature trees, tidy presentation and holes that reward sensible course management rather than all-out power. Off the course, you get the choice of staying in the elegant Victorian manor house or the modern hotel wing, both a short stroll from the first tee.
Everything's on-site and easy, from breakfast in the Orangery to a post-round drink in the bar, so the organiser in your group doesn't need to juggle taxis or restaurant bookings. Turn up, check in and focus on the golf.
Who is this for?
London and Home Counties golfers after an easy country escape, plus societies who want everything in one place.
Who is it best for?
Players who enjoy strategic parkland golf, mixed-ability groups looking for a straightforward weekend and anyone who values convenience as much as the course.
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The magnificent parkland estate is the perfect setting for the golf course, which was constructed in accordance with USGA principles. The woodland copses and natural undulations of the local terrain help to create a beautiful and challenging golfing landscape, and the par-70 layout is a friendly test for golfers of all standards.
Shendish Manor offers golfers a relatively gentle opening, with some birdie opportunities in the first six holes, but the closing stretch, spanning the more undulating ground, represents more of a challenge. The free-draining soil results in excellent year round conditioning, and makes Shendish Manor an outstanding option for a golf break.
| Par | 70 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Henry Cotton, Donald Steel |
| Opened for play | 1988 |
| White | 5,641 yards | SSS 67 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,461 yards | SSS 67 |
| Red | 5,109 yards | SSS 70 |
The accommodation at Shendish Manor spans two distinct areas. The original Victorian manor house contains 18 individually designed rooms and suites, each with period features, high ceilings and traditional furnishings that reflect the building's heritage. These rooms suit golfers who appreciate character and a sense of history, though layouts and sizes vary between rooms.
The modern wing, added in 2007, houses 57 spacious bedrooms designed with a more contemporary feel. While the décor nods to the Victorian aesthetic of the main house, the rooms are built for comfort and convenience, with larger floor plans, modern bathrooms and practical amenities that work well for golfers travelling with clubs and kit. The modern wing is particularly popular with groups and societies, offering consistent room standards and easy access to the course.
Both wings provide en-suite facilities, tea and coffee making equipment, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. The modern rooms tend to offer more storage space, making them a practical choice for longer stays or if you're bringing extra gear.
Dining takes place in the Orangery Restaurant, a bright, airy space that overlooks the estate grounds. Breakfast is served buffet-style, with a full English option alongside lighter continental choices, fresh fruit and pastries. The lunch and dinner menus focus on traditional bistro fare, think steaks, grilled fish, pasta dishes and seasonal British classics, all served in a relaxed, informal setting. You'll find hearty, familiar favourites, ideal after 18 holes. Dietary requirements can usually be catered for with advance notice.
The hotel also has a lounge bar where you can settle in after a round, order drinks and bar snacks, and review the day's scorecard. It's a comfortable, low-key space that works well for groups who want to stay on-site rather than venture into Hemel Hempstead for the evening.
For golfers, the key appeal is the convenience. Everything you need, accommodation, dining, bar and course, is within a few minutes' walk, and the estate's parkland setting provides a genuine sense of escape despite being so close to the motorway network. The modern wing delivers reliable, comfortable rooms, while the manor house offers something a little more distinctive for those who prefer period charm over contemporary efficiency.
Justin
✓23 Aug 2026
Hotel very clean and tidy restaurant , dinner and breakfast very good . Bar was in the restaurant no tv to watch sport in the evening. I’d say move suited for a wedding venue .
Neil
✓14 Jul 2026
A great time had from all, apart from the booking in. My golf travel had not given the hotel our names and who was sleeping in each room. But l had a copy of the e mail l sent to my golf travel, with the details which l gave to the hotel.
Nicholas
✓29 May 2026
Excellent place to stay, lovely hotel, wonderful grounds and good food and very friendly staff.
Siten
✓26 Nov 2025
Stephen
✓14 Oct 2025
nice hotel to stay for golf weekends
David
✓9 Oct 2025
Very nice comfortable accomodation. Staff were very friendly and the meal was excellent.
Elaine
✓8 Oct 2025
Clean and comfortable rooms with plenty of space
Sharon
✓11 Aug 2025
Lovely stay, rooms and hotel bit dated now
steven
✓28 Jul 2025
not much choice without chips on the inclusive menu. bar prices depended on who served you for the same drinks breakfast was nice
Philip
✓16 Jun 2025
Room was good, staff were excellent, nice place.
Justin
✓23 Aug 2026
Hard to judge considering the weather we’ve had fairways burnt to a crisp but so is everywhere else . Clubhouse very small next to hotel. Call should be a lot better once the fairways have grass back on them tee boxes are very worn greens ok not the best
Neil
✓14 Jul 2026
The greens had splits in them.
Nicholas
✓29 May 2026
Plays harder than it looks due to slopes, greens hard to read but enjoyed our 3 rounds.
Siten
✓26 Nov 2025
Stephen
✓14 Oct 2025
some greens difficult due to the slopes and contours. Putting skills highly required. Some fairways also had slopes so ball ran sprung sideways on the fairly dry. But otherwise an enjoyable which I and my brother will return to in the future. Can recommend the course and hotel for a good budget golf weekend.
David
✓9 Oct 2025
The course is short but challenging, particularly the back nine. The tees were in poor condition with lots of bare areas and not very level. Our round on the Monday morning was very slow. Apparently the seniors have a block booked time from 8:00 on two starting tees. The round took well over 5 hours with often 2 or 3 groups waiting on the tee.
Elaine
✓8 Oct 2025
The course was playing much longer than usual as fairways had not been cut and lots of acorns on course. Also very busy so quite slow.
Sharon
✓11 Aug 2025
Very challenging still enjoyed it, could have done with a clean, I was there for 3 days, the bins were never emptied.
steven
✓28 Jul 2025
nice course greens hard to read. most holes well signposted for newcomers
Philip
✓16 Jun 2025
Nice course, fairly short which made a nice change meaning we had a few chances to drive some greens on the short par 4s, the greens were very good and undulating.
