Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Since opening in 1972, Stoke by Nayland's two championship golf courses have steadily established a superb reputation, and have now been designated an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. These superb golf courses are a regular venue for PGA Europro Tour events, while they also staged the prestigious PGA Seniors' Championship in 2006.

Found just 20-minutes north of Colchester, Stoke by Nayland is surrounded by acres of pure English countryside, the ideal location for a country escape for golfers across the UK. The enchanting hotel is surrounded by lakes and woodland, treating guests to first-class comfort and service in a peaceful setting.

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Golf Courses at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Gainsborough Course

The par-71 Gainsborough Course measures over 7000 yards from the championship markers, and the tremendous rolling countryside is home to a truly spectacular layout, which is designed around the four expansive lakes that can wreak havoc with your scorecard. It is essential to drive the ball well around the Gainsborough, as being out of position off the tee will make scoring exceptionally difficult. The highlight is the awe-inspiring 10th, where golfers must play their drive and approach shot over the same lake.

Constable Course

The Constable Course measuring at 6544 yards and a par of 72 is similarly stunning, but is arguably tighter off the tee, owing to the mature woodland that skirts many fairways. There are several water hazards to be negotiated, and like the Gainsborough, retaining your concentration to the last is important; the closing hole is an exacting par-4, requiring a good drive over a large lake before you attack the plateau green.

Stoke by Nayland's superb golf complex also offers first-class tuition, while the overall package makes it an educated choice for your society or corporate golf outing and is now the site for one of Lee Westwood golf schools'.

Take your inspiration from the renowned Constable and Gainsborough, after whom the courses are named, and use all your artistic creativity to negotiate the great variety of holes at Stoke by Nayland.

Tips for visiting Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

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The Gainsborough course offers a nice variety of holes, with some challenges for low handicaps but also a couple of gettable par 5’s. The 2nd is a particular favourite, an uphill par 5 with a risk-reward 2nd shot and plenty of room to lay up before a shot over water onto a 2-tier green.

The signature hole is the 10th, a dog-leg right with water on the right from tee and on the approach. You can be aggressive and aim up the right or aim for the wider space on the left and leave a more nerve-wracking shot in.

The bar afterwards is a great place to relax after your round, nice and lively with a spacious terrace overlooking both 18th holes.

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Accommodation at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Stoke by Nayland is set within 500 acres of Constable country, and the resort is widely regarded to be one of the most beautiful in England's East. The hotel is located amidst the stunning lakes and woodland that characterise the estate, over which many of the rooms enjoy spectacular views.

The superbly furnished and decorated guest rooms are spacious, and are fitted with direct dial telephone, satellite television and an internet connection. The hotel is currently undergoing a renovation and extension programme, which upon completion will result in a total of 78 fantastic bedrooms.

These improvements will only serve to embellish the quality of a golf break at Stoke by Nayland, elevating the accommodation to a standard on par with the outstanding golf courses.

The ‘Peake Spa' is regarded as one of East Anglia's premier relaxation centres, whose 11 treatment rooms are home to speciality health and beauty therapy, including aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage, manicures, pedicures, electrolysis, St. Tropez tanning, and waxing. The facility has also recently introduced Rasoul mud therapy, an exfoliation treatment inherited from the ancient Egyptians. The superb gym is fitted with Technogym ‘Excite' equipment for the best in cardiovascular training, while there are numerous scheduled classes such as spinning, Tai Bo, pilates, karate, dance and much more. The leisure club boasts a swimming pool, steam room, sauna, spa pool, solarium and squash courts.

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Indoor Swimming Pool
Massage
Steam Room
Sauna
Solarium
Beauty Salon
Gymnasium
Aerobics
Squash
Fishing
Jacuzzi

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Banqueting Facilities
BBQ
On-Site Parking
Golf Buggies
Driving Range
Pro Shop
Tuition
Putting Greens
Practice Area

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8.8

Very Good

Overall Rating for Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Staff

9.2

Location

9.2

Room comfort

9.0

Facilities

9.2

Quality of bars & restaurants

9.0

Value for money

9.0

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Excellent

The stay at the hotel was excellent. As part of our package deal we had Dinner, B&B and the value for money is superb. Top quality food for dinner and breakfast with very friendly staff. Spa was brilliant, great facilities. Would definitely recommend to any group looking for a UK golf trip!

George – Reviewed 27 Aug 2024

Excellent

The best resort we’ve stayed in (group of 16) everything was top quality and the service was excellent given how many societies were in over the weekend. Enough room in the bars to find your own space and relax. Would definitely recommend 👍

David – Reviewed 19 Aug 2024

2.0

Poor

The room was very hot, facing the car park & service. There was constant noise of vehicles as we had to keep the window open. Carpet in the room was threadbare, bathroom basic. No tissues, body lotion or drinking water were provided. When I complained the only comment I got was we are sorry. Talking to other ladies, they were in single occupancy with a large double bed. We were a couple & they gave us an executive room (or so they say) Disappointed that for 1 night B&B with golf we paid £350 for a room under par.

Rita – Reviewed 10 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel, the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Robbie – Reviewed 7 Aug 2024

Excellent

Keith – Reviewed 25 Jul 2024

Excellent

Barry – Reviewed 2 Jul 2024

Excellent

Fantastic from start to finish. Could not fault any part of the stay. 2 great courses and fantastic facilities. Advise buggies for best enjoyment

Tony – Reviewed 17 Jun 2024

Excellent

Excellent Stay Hotel Facilities Excellent

Raymond – Reviewed 12 Jun 2024

Excellent

Faultless stay.Comfortable,quiet room. Friendly, efficient staff (and plenty of them). Excellent food and wine.

Michael – Reviewed 7 Jun 2024

Excellent

The Hotel was clean ,tidy and all the Staff were polite. Dinner and Breakfast were spot on. Only downside due to an electrical shortage no Hot Shower in the Morning. Will return for the 4th year next year.

Steven – Reviewed 23 May 2024

Excellent

Excellent venue,superb facilities,great spa.hotel staff very helpful.food and drink amazing.

Paul – Reviewed 22 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

Buffet breakfast was really good. Food was cooked well and we were taken care of by very attentive staff.

Cliff – Reviewed 9 May 2024

Excellent

A very comfortable 2 nights and 3 rounds. We were looked after very well. The food was good - breakfast and dinner. Perhaps the bar would benefit by serving at least one real ale, as opposed to just keg beers? Will definitely return at some future date though.

Nick – Reviewed 9 May 2024

Excellent

rooms were large and immaculately presented, food excellent

Peter – Reviewed 1 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

Facilities, rooms and staff were all fantastic at Stoke by Nayland. Two minor issues: 1 - 50% of the menu cam with an additional supplement, which was frustrating 2 - 1 guest had a back back so decided to have a Sauna instead of play golf on the 2nd day, but was asked to pay an additional £20 One other call out is a young lady on reception called Sophie (I think) who was so enthusiastic and welcoming. She is a credit to the hotel

Richard – Reviewed 30 Apr 2024

Excellent

Nice suite, single beds a bit squishy. Bathroom could do with a re-vamp. All a bit tired. Good self service breakfast. Dinner very good although menu was the same both nights so had the same meal twice but I wouldn't have if the first try hadn't been excellent.

Martyn – Reviewed 18 Apr 2024

Excellent

Really exceeded our expectations . From smiling helpful reception team to bar and resturant couldn’t fault them . Well done . 1 criticism could do with golf bag storage in the Hotel and better fairway signage on the courses

Robert – Reviewed 10 Apr 2024

Excellent

Barry – Reviewed 9 Apr 2024

Excellent

Excellent golf courses. Really could do with buggies both days as quite hilly. Food was great and excellent staff. Very friendly and professional

Andrew – Reviewed 8 Apr 2024

Excellent

Excellent 2days can’t fault anything about the place 👍

Keith – Reviewed 26 Mar 2024

Excellent

Room was lovely food was great staff very good

Gary – Reviewed 29 Dec 2023

8.0

Very Good

Fantastic value for money. Great facilities for all and the staff were very attentive.

James – Reviewed 19 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Unfortunately the heating was not working in our room but after complaining to reception we were upgraded to a fabulous room overlooking course. They were very helpful and moved all our luggage quickly and efficiently. Best shower ever. Food and service excellent a very pleasant stay.

Geraldine – Reviewed 18 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

1 Night stay with dinner & breakfast. Starter of prawn cocktail was not so gfood not enough sauce on it so very dry & was mainly prawn with spiralled Cucumber. The main was delicious & desert ice cream no need to say anymore. The room was nice but very warm inside luckily found a fan to cool down the room but air conditioning wouldn't be a bad idea! Pro Shop we had been told by the Operations exec that due to work being carried out that we would only be charge 50% normal price for buggies which was ok on the Sunday but for somereason on the Monday they wanted to charge some of us full price, lack of communication betweens departments! Overall everyone had a great time, on & off the course.

James – Reviewed 11 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Comfortable and clean rooms, good staff. The food was good and quite well priced, although service was incredibly slow in the sports bar. Ended up going to the pro shop to get soft drinks as the queue was up to 15 minutes at times in the sports bar. Restaurant was good, good quality food and wine. The terrace is lovely and had a good atmosphere all weekend.

Lewis – Reviewed 9 Oct 2023

Excellent

Chloe – Reviewed 31 Aug 2023

Excellent

Simon – Reviewed 24 Aug 2023

6.0

Good

Hotel was ok, a bit tired and in need of upgrade. Room was not very clean, particularly the bathroom. Food was good and reasonably priced. Sports bar and terrace very good.

Mike – Reviewed 16 Aug 2023

Excellent

Hotel staff are really nice and pleasant. Bar was great for after golf and there is TVs outside to watch. Food was great too, would definitely go again.

Henry – Reviewed 14 Aug 2023

Excellent

Great location, the staff were amazing. Everything well organised. The food was excellent and the Twin rooms for sharing were huge!

Alan – Reviewed 11 Jul 2023

Excellent

The stay was absolutely amazing. The staff were extremely helpful and polite. The staff at the golf shop were very helpful and tried hard to rearrange our tee time so that we could have a baggie for my husband.

Joan – Reviewed 13 Jun 2023

Excellent

Bar closed a little earlier than would have been ideal despite a lot of demand

Paul – Reviewed 13 Jun 2023

Excellent

all stars say it all

Jim – Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

Excellent

Great trip. Great staff

Keith – Reviewed 26 May 2023

Excellent

This is the second year.From the initial contact to the final payment everthing was completed with no problems

Steve – Reviewed 25 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

We were really pleased with the experience overall. The 2 golf courses exceeded expectations, though the signage could have been better on both courses. The room standard was v good, along with the food quality and service we received. We would definitely consider rebooking.

Alan – Reviewed 23 May 2023

Excellent

Fantastic couple of days at the Hotel. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The Sports Bar and terrace were great for a pre-round coffee and post round/evening drinks. The food in the Lakes Restaurant was of the highest standard and was great to see high quality local produce. Best cheeseboard ever! Some of the group enjoyed the extra facilities like the gym/swimming pool and overall the whole group were happy with the stay and would certainly look to return at some point in the future, being a convenient 2hr drive from our hometown.

Simon – Reviewed 19 May 2023

Excellent

Very good and would return. All staff friendly and efficient.

Colin – Reviewed 11 May 2023

Excellent

Room was basic but had everything you’d need. Beds very comfortable. Can’t fault it.

Robert – Reviewed 2 May 2023

Excellent

Very easy check in, enjoyable stay with no problems at all.

Norman – Reviewed 27 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Exactly what we expected, functional without the fuss

Chris – Reviewed 13 Apr 2023

Excellent

Hotel was great 👍

Jack – Reviewed 8 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Food and accommodation very good as always

Gary – Reviewed 4 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Alec – Reviewed 4 Apr 2023

6.0

Good

Steve – Reviewed 29 Mar 2023

Excellent

I have been here a number of times over the past couple of years. Probably the best venue for a golf trip that you can have. Rooms are great, the staff are great and the food is superb. The golf courses are challenging especially in the winter when it starts to get wet under foot.

Mark – Reviewed 25 Nov 2022

8.0

Very Good

Staff excellent . Evening meal OK could've been better.

Steve – Reviewed 8 Nov 2022

Excellent

Jamie – Reviewed 8 Nov 2022

Excellent

Staff very friendly and helpful . Nice room overlooking the 9th hole . Bathroom was a bit chilly could of done with a radiator or larger heated towel rail in their . All very nice and clean

Jackie – Reviewed 1 Nov 2022

8.0

Very Good

Very friendly and organised staff, food delicious

Dot – Reviewed 26 Oct 2022

Excellent

Very welcoming by the staff.Lovely clean cosy hotel room.I am unable to find fault my party loved every minute.

Clyde – Reviewed 19 Oct 2022

Excellent

Excellent twin rooms very large and comfortable with tea, coffee, biscuits laid out every day Hotel in good condition and all staff very helpful and polite

Keith – Reviewed 18 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Beautiful setting and great facility. Caters well for ladies golf and staff are helpful and professional.

Julie – Reviewed 18 Oct 2022

Excellent

Fantastic all round, very very pleased.

Martin – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

The staff at Stoke by Nayland we excellent and facility's also

Barry – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

Excellent

Richard – Reviewed 4 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Hotel is good with plenty of facilities. Restaurant and bars provided a nice ambiance and it was nice that the staff provided a small area solely for our party of 24, the staff could not do enough for us . The rooms are very comfortable. The pro shop is well stocked and staff very helpful.

Steve – Reviewed 8 Sep 2022

Excellent

Hotel is as close to perfect as you can get. Rooms very comfortable, Restaurant and dining experience very good. Bars very hospitable well stocked and the staff are excellent. Didn't use spa facilities but certain if the rest of the hotel is anything to go by they would be 1st class

Carl – Reviewed 6 Sep 2022

Excellent

Andrew – Reviewed 3 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

One of the restaurants was closed and we were not advised of this until we were about to go to dinner.The restaurant we did use was absolutely fine.

David – Reviewed 14 Jul 2022

Excellent

Really enjoyable, well organised and well looked after. No complaints at all.

Tom – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

Excellent

Sunjae – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

Excellent

Excellent hotel and facilities. Full breakfast and a wide choice of meals for golfers. Staff were excellent in all matters and in dealing with any problems.

John – Reviewed 9 Jul 2022

Excellent

13 OF US STAYED AT THE HOTEL AND WE ALL REALLY ENJOYED ALL THE FACILITIES. FOOD WAS SO MUCH BETTER THAN LAST YEAR AND WE WERE IN THE MAIN RESTAURANT SO WE COULD ACTUALLY HEAR OURSELVES. ONLY DOWN SIDE WAS THE BAR SERVICE WAS SO SLOW. THE OUTSIDE TABLES WERE REALLY DIRTY WHENEVER WE DECIDED TO SIT OUTSIDE.

Jenny – Reviewed 21 Jun 2022

Excellent

Excellent experience throughout our stay right from an enthusiastic welcome, great service, food, customer service and excellent golf courses.

Paul – Reviewed 19 Jun 2022

Excellent

The two courses were in good condition with challenging holes beautiful setting The hotel was good clean and modern pool and spa excellent food good in restaurant and sports bar would defiantly recommend this venue

Bob – Reviewed 8 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

A nice hotel with everything you need on site Staff incredibly friendly and helpful Food in Lakes restaurant was brilliant although may be a little ‘arty farty’ for some people Food in Sports bar brilliant and good portions but a little pricey

Keith – Reviewed 1 Jun 2022

Excellent

Fast and efficient check-in, very comfortable room and sparklingly clean bathroom. Great golf courses, friendly staff and superb food so very happy with this package deal.

Dennis – Reviewed 28 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Our room was very tired with ceiling panels removed and we did ask for them to be put back but they weren’t. Room was not very clean cobwebs and dust behind curtains. Packet of biscuits open and one biscuit removed. No tissues or water or note paper

Susan – Reviewed 28 May 2022

Excellent

The Hotel staff were all friendly. The rooms were clean and comfortable.A nice relaxed atmosphere. Would visit again.

Steve – Reviewed 28 May 2022

Excellent

Good quality hotel with great staff - especially reception team and pro shop (couldn't be more helpful and welcoming.) Relaxed atmosphere all around, bars and restaurants good. Great for a golf break.

Luke – Reviewed 16 May 2022

Excellent

Great hotel! The staff a friendly in which ever part you are in. Bar, Resturants, Spa and the Hotel. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the rooms massive. The food was really nice. Considering dinner was for 16 of us, each meal really hit the mark. Especially the roast beef on Sunday. Breakfast was buffet style with good quality ingredients.

Will – Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

Excellent

I have said it before - I don't really want to because the more I say the less likely I am to get a booking when I want one. Needless to say - 'outstanding value' all round.

John – Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

Excellent

Very friendly staff, room good, sports bar good, restaurant good, spa good just really good overall

Ross – Reviewed 31 Mar 2022

Excellent

Hotel rooms just refurbished 5star

Mike – Reviewed 23 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Hotel was lovely Very clean and good value

Bob – Reviewed 21 Mar 2022

Excellent

Friendly staff and great hotel

Danny – Reviewed 18 Jan 2022

8.0

Very Good

When we arrived, check-in was easy and uncomplicated. Friendly receptionist, explained dining time etc. Breakfast had plenty of cold & hot choices.

Angela – Reviewed 20 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

The Hotel was lovely and the staff were great, the bar and restaurant were very nice and the food was excellent. only down point was the Spa facilities - when we went in all the beds were either being used or had wet towels and rubbish on them so we spent a few minutes in the pool and then decided to head out and have a drink as just did not feel comfortable!! Cannot fault the service and the food, we had a lovely evening and would go back just to stop at the hotel

Troy – Reviewed 9 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very comfortable clean Hotel.

David – Reviewed 7 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

A good golfing hotel with good facility

John – Reviewed 31 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very busy hotel so had to upgrade to a superior room not sure what the advantages were! Room was ok, bed very comfortable, the main criticism is the food, the standard buffet was not very popular, Luke warm food not great quality, upgraded to the restaurant the second night with a £29.50 allowance ( the buffet was worth £2.50) chose chicken pie (£18) which was ok but not a “pie” but the size of a sausage roll, very disappointing for a main meal, the sweet was nice and much larger than the main course. Generally the staff were very good particularly the golf staff, the odd grumpy one in the breakfast restaurant is normal. A large very nice venue.

Leon – Reviewed 22 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Our stay for one night was comfortable and as expected. Lakes restaurant was of good quality in all aspects. However in my opinion slightly overpriced.

Richard – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

Excellent

Had a fantastic weekend for my captains away weekend, come to this venue a lot as both courses are great, rooms are spot on, food is very good and choices for every one, and the staff are very well organised and always alert, great stay will definitely be coming back many times

Daniel – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Although only giving a 3 star for value, it deserves more, but not quite a 4. Reason being is that on the occasion we changed restaurants to the a la carte, some items, especially the main courses seemed well over priced. The food was beautifully presented, tasted good but for value there needed to be more on the plate. Can’t fault the quality of the room, the cleanliness and the staff who were very polite and seem to general care about our needs.

Kathy – Reviewed 12 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

James – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

Excellent

Just a bit disappointed with the food even though we went to the Lakes restaurant for dinner

Lynda – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

Excellent

The whole resort was perfect for what our group wanted. Friendly and accommodating with a nice array of places to eat and drink after the round.

Kevin – Reviewed 16 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Some issues with dining due wife not being able to get upstairs and staff not able to bring food down. Also cutlery and plates checked to be clean.

Martin – Reviewed 3 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

The staff was really friendly and accommodating. The room was really clean and spacious with comfortable bed but unfortunately I gave a 3 on comfort only because of the noise due to a very loud wedding party under our windows. We had to call reception to check at what time the party would be over as we had an early start the next morning! The hotel should have planned for guests of the party to book rooms on our side and make sure we had a room on the other side of the corridor which was much quieter! The coffee at breakfast was very weak, tasting like coloured hot water. The toasts were dry and cold. And the breakfast was a buffet rather than table service which makes the 4 stars over-rated. I would recommend the dinner at the ‘Lake restaurant ‘ which was delicious and the selection of wine is excellent.

Marie-Paule – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

4.0

Average

Reception staff messed up on our room booking. Not impressed!

James – Reviewed 28 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Comfortable,clean and very welcoming. I have to say the staff were exceptional. The food was excellent

Mike – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

Excellent

In these Covid days I was not expecting the service to be brilliant but how wrong was I. Probably my favourite golf break I have done this year and I’ve done 5 so far. Loved everything about this venue and the staff were so friendly and helpful 10/10 👍👍

Robert – Reviewed 21 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

We had a very enjoyable few days we would go back next year, The only thing was the waiting time for the evening meal! it took far to long…. I hope this improves with time given the circumstances.

Jeanette – Reviewed 15 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

The service in the restaurant in the evening was extremely slow taking a hour for our desserts to arrive and the lady in the pro shop couldn't have been more unhelpful even if she tried. However the bar staff and the staff in the sports bar were excellent.

Neil – Reviewed 12 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Good stay but staffing seems to be a problem? Breakfast very underwhelming, definitely need to improve the buffet! Bar & restaurant food good though

Patricia – Reviewed 22 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Hotel rooms were lovely. Volume in the restaurant was horrendous. Couldn't hear ourselves think. Cannot understand why the football was in the restaurant, can understand it being on the in bar etc, but was so loud as no carpet or curtains to absorb the sound. Food was well below par from what we have had before, portions were tiny too and very limited choice. Lunch in the sports bar, orders were slow or forgotten, that was when you found someone who could actually serve you and ordering too so long. Tables were dirty and sticky on the patio.

Jenny – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

Excellent

Denis – Reviewed 28 Jun 2021

Excellent

Even in difficult covid times Stoke By Nayland managed to deliver an excellent experience. Staff were excellent , warm , friendly and helpful. Rooms were cleaned to a very high standard and the food ( Both breakfasts and evening meal ) could not have been any better!

Michael – Reviewed 28 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Nice hotel, good size rooms, good food. Only gripe is that service in sports bar was very slow. Appreciate it was table service but was annoying seeing your drinks sat on bar for 20 mins waiting for someone to pick tgrm up and deliver to uour table.

Paul – Reviewed 23 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

The rooms are a good size the bed is huge. Everything you need is provided

Ann – Reviewed 15 Oct 2020

6.0

Good

We experienced problems with one of our rooms. The problem was dealt with immediately. The Manager talked to us later in the day with a personal apology and compensation. All staff genuine in "getting it right". Security outstanding as a few rooms did not follow hotel rules. Very professional. Only the Gym was not fully on top of Covid requirements.

Pamela – Reviewed 13 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Overall the hotel was very good and the rooms comfortable. The rooms had tea and coffee available and the beds were comfortable. Shower and bathroom were nice with a good amount of hot water. Also there was an iron and board in the room which is always good to know. The service was very good in the restaurant and the bar and the staff were polite and prompt with food and drinks. The only real let down was the sports bar where the service was terrible. The staff were very aggressive with their tone about table service only and doing the track and trace system. We sat down the 1st day hoping to grab a quick bite to eat and drink before we played but we’re basically ignored for the 20 mins we waited. We eventually left without speaking to anyone or getting menus and the table was filthy. The 2nd time after our second days play we sat again and waited for a while on a dirty table until eventually I sat with my hand up for 5 mins and then called out loudly for some kind of service. Not good!!!!

Andrew – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Very unfortunate timing but predictable with the weather.Out of 36 holes booked only 9 played due to weather conditions. We went expecting the worst and we were not disappointed. We would go again in better weather.

Kenneth – Reviewed 4 Mar 2020

2.0

Poor

Matthew – Reviewed 26 Feb 2020

6.0

Good

Hotel was very nice albeit very busy in the bar. Rooms were big and clean, food was excellent and service was good. The golf was disappointing, the course was too busy and play was slow. Took over 4.5hrs on Sun and our last groups did not finish their rounds as the lights had gone. We needed to allow for 5hrs of light. On Monday it took around 2hrs for the first 6 holes. Not good at all, as I got a bit of flack for the organisation.

Sunil – Reviewed 30 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Changed the room because original was cold appreciate the swift response from staff

Steve – Reviewed 30 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great facilities

John – Reviewed 27 Oct 2019

Excellent

Very comfortable rooms, spacious and well lit. The group were very plaeased with the whole experience except for one minor hiccup. The roomimg list did not get to the Hotel, despite my efforts to do so on the day before we arrived. I had called the hotel to check and they had nothing and was told I had to do it through YGT. This I did and was told by YGT that I had to enter the details on the booking webpage and it would then go direct to the Hotel. As a result, on my arrival , I had to email the list from my phone to reception. Despite checking that all was in order, some of the rooms were mixed up , with a couple in a twin room instead of a double nd 2 sharing twins actually had double beds. That said, the hotel sorted it as quickly as they could. The catering was very well organised for our group and the food was very good. The Spa worked well for the non players and a good time was had by all!

Larry – Reviewed 9 Oct 2019

Excellent

The staff were extremely helpful Rooms lovely except water isn't supplied in rooms No air conditioner but a fan instead on a timer which is noisy. Superb welcome with a welcome pack and a full explanation on the course and where everything was situated.

Rosemary – Reviewed 31 Aug 2019

Excellent

Ticked all the boxes for a couple of nights One of the group ordered 2 large brand's asked 'good ' brandy but was only told the price once they were poured, told £50 if it was to be that price should have been warned or given a price list. It wasn't the Ritz!

Brian – Reviewed 18 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

The rooms were ok but the bars had a lack of staff. The breakfast was also disappointing. A lot of us ordered poached eggs with most of them being hard.

Leonard – Reviewed 1 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Tony – Reviewed 18 Jul 2019

Excellent

James – Reviewed 19 Jun 2019

6.0

Good

Nice hotel.great for golf weekends.not somewhere you would take your wife..

Gary – Reviewed 3 Apr 2019

Excellent

We got upgraded to one of the lodges and WOW they are fantastic. I think we shall be booking them for our future visits Staff, as usual, cannot do enough for you.

David – Reviewed 21 Nov 2018

8.0

Very Good

Great facilities hotel close to needing a refurb otherwise it would be a five star

John – Reviewed 30 Oct 2018

Excellent

Helpful, friendly and efficient staff. Excellent food.

Judith – Reviewed 7 Oct 2018

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8.4

Very Good

Overall Rating for All courses

Condition overall

8.2

Condition of greens

8.0

Speed of round

Slow About right Quick

Facilities

8.6

Value for money

8.6

Difficulty

Easy Average Hard

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Excellent

Again, another great course. Halfway house was available on this course, however there were limited options.

George – Reviewed 27 Aug 2024

Excellent

Lovely course with some interesting holes. Only criticism would be lack of half way house which you'd probably expect on a resort course.

George – Reviewed 27 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

Great course, not quite as challenging as the Constable but still quite a handful

David – Reviewed 19 Aug 2024

Excellent

Tough course in immaculate condition. Playing the par 3 18th with several societies betting on whether you’re going to clear the lake is an experience 😁

David – Reviewed 19 Aug 2024

Excellent

This course was in excellent condition

Rita – Reviewed 10 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

The condition of the tee boxes were very poor

Rita – Reviewed 10 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

We would recommend this course and will be returning soon.

Robbie – Reviewed 7 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

A challenging but enjoyable course in really good condition.

Robbie – Reviewed 7 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

Keith – Reviewed 25 Jul 2024

8.0

Very Good

Keith – Reviewed 25 Jul 2024

Excellent

Barry – Reviewed 2 Jul 2024

Excellent

Barry – Reviewed 2 Jul 2024

Excellent

Great course. Buggies advised. Thoroughly enjoyed it

Tony – Reviewed 17 Jun 2024

Excellent

Great fun. Very playable. Buggies advised as a long walk.

Tony – Reviewed 17 Jun 2024

Excellent

Excellent course We found this course easier then Constable

Raymond – Reviewed 12 Jun 2024

Excellent

Very Difficult Definitely need a Buggy

Raymond – Reviewed 12 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

Better for playing twice, as most of our group scored better after the first day.Harder than Constable, we thought, but a fair challenge. V pleasant mature countryside with plenty of water and slopes to contend with.

Michael – Reviewed 7 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

A busy 'society' course, hence the slow round (5 hrs). A pleasant country setting with hills and dales to keep you fit. Bunkers were poorly maintained ( not much sand) , and the greens were average.

Michael – Reviewed 7 Jun 2024

Excellent

The course was in good condition considering the amount of rain.Including the overnight delude

Steven – Reviewed 23 May 2024

Excellent

The course was in good condition considering the amount of rain.Including the overnight delude.

Steven – Reviewed 23 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

Stunning course,slow greens.

Paul – Reviewed 22 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

Great course,slow greens.

Paul – Reviewed 22 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

Good course conditions despite the amount of rain we have had. Greens were in good condition. You need to book a buggy if you are not too fit. Very undulating but great testy course. I think that £40 for a buggy is a bit steep but as I stated above you need to hire one if you are not fit enough to walk the course so we either book one or walk. Captive audience .

Cliff – Reviewed 9 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

Good course conditions despite the amount of rain we have had. Greens were in good condition.

Cliff – Reviewed 9 May 2024

Excellent

Harder of the 2 courses in my opinion. Good test of golf. One particularly boggy tee, but not surprising given recent weather conditions. Some ball washers on the complex could do with topping up or replacing - just a minor observation.

Nick – Reviewed 9 May 2024

Excellent

A nice layout. Not too long. Some areas were very soft as a result of a long winter and first quarter of rain, but that didn’t distract. Coffee at the half way house was welcome. The green staff were working to upgrade several bunkers on both courses.

Nick – Reviewed 9 May 2024

Excellent

lots of water and the course was extremely hilly, difficult for a high handicapper

Peter – Reviewed 1 May 2024

Excellent

quite a difficult course with hazards exactly where you don't want them

Peter – Reviewed 1 May 2024

Excellent

Fantastic

Richard – Reviewed 30 Apr 2024

Excellent

Great course, which brings us back year after year

Richard – Reviewed 30 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

also beautiful geography. Slow again with carts on paths and rough only. Buggy price a bit high at £40 a round.

Martyn – Reviewed 18 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

beautiful course, a bit slow because it was carts on paths only due to rain.

Martyn – Reviewed 18 Apr 2024

Excellent

Great course battled high winds and rain but really enjoyed playing this course

Robert – Reviewed 10 Apr 2024

Excellent

Great course but greens needed work . We do realise that due to weather recently it’s been difficult to maintain works .

Robert – Reviewed 10 Apr 2024

Excellent

Barry – Reviewed 9 Apr 2024

Excellent

Barry – Reviewed 9 Apr 2024

Excellent

Excellent course one of my favourites. Challenging but very enjoyable

Andrew – Reviewed 8 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

Considering how wet it’s been was surprising good

Andrew – Reviewed 8 Apr 2024

8.0

Very Good

Good day was had with friends

Keith – Reviewed 26 Mar 2024

Excellent

Considering the amount of rain we have had recently course was in good condition apart from the greens,which is understandable for this time of year.Time on the course was great with friends

Keith – Reviewed 26 Mar 2024

6.0

Good

Similar to other course but not as bad both courses weren’t great both so muddy greens better on this course plus our buggies with winter wheels on have to stay near the path but they are renting buggies out which haven’t got winter wheels on and there all over the course not sure we will be playing here again

Gary – Reviewed 29 Dec 2023

4.0

Average

Course shouldn’t of been open even members were saying the same course was practically un playable tea boxes fairways and green pure mud could barely take a shot and greens were in terrible condition

Gary – Reviewed 29 Dec 2023

8.0

Very Good

Overall a well kept course but due to the time of year the greens were very poor and had just been treated. For such a hilly undulating course the drainage in the valleys was fantastic!!

James – Reviewed 19 Oct 2023

6.0

Good

Overall a well kept course but due to the time of year the greens were very poor and had just been treated. For such a hilly undulating course the drainage in the valleys was fantastic!!

James – Reviewed 19 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Good speed course less busy. Quite hilly but in good condition apart from greens again diseased. More water to hit over which is harder for high handicappers. Beautiful trees everywhere. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Geraldine – Reviewed 18 Oct 2023

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyed but as a two ball extremely slow. Think we chose a bad day. Better signage would help. Greens were diseased and bumpy.

Geraldine – Reviewed 18 Oct 2023

6.0

Good

Same as the Constable the course layout was good & some great holes on it but at a push only 70% of the greens were in good condition with not so many chunks out of them, The half way hut was a massive dissapiontment as they had no food snack of any kind according to the chap working there they has sold out the day before but for some reason not bothered to restock even though he had been there all day so why not get new supplies sent downit only takes a phone call!! little details like that leave a bad taste ion your mouth that they knew how busy the ocurse was but didn't think to ensure these bits were covered!

James – Reviewed 11 Oct 2023

6.0

Good

A good course with some really interesting holes but unfortunately that is where it ends. The greens were bismal, appreciated they had performed some maintenance on them but there were so many chunks out of the greens, you never got a smooth putt, due to either the track lines on the greens or the chunks missing, so very frustrating. The tyees hadn't been cut so many of the tee positions the grass was longer than the fiarway & in some cases standing on the tee you couldn't tell the difference between fairway & rough due to no definition to the fairway cut in. Only 5% of all the ball washers had water in them & at the apparent half way shop? there was no food or drink's available if needed.

James – Reviewed 11 Oct 2023

2.0

Poor

Slowest round of golf we've ever played. Teed off at 1.24pm, leaving us 5 hours before sunset. Took us 90 minutes to play 4 holes, backed up as soon as we got onto the 2nd. Called the pro shop but never saw a marshal on the course to speed things up. Only managed to play 15 holes before it got dark, would have taken over 6 hours to play 18 holes which isn't acceptable even on a busy day at a resort course. Having spoken to some members it seems that the main focus is getting as many people through the doors. Will not be returning to either course.

Lewis – Reviewed 9 Oct 2023

4.0

Average

Very slow round of golf, over 5 and a half hours. Our 3 groups had to wait on every tee box and often we were all waiting together because of the pace of play. Greens in average condition but we expected this having been contacted before the trip.

Lewis – Reviewed 9 Oct 2023

Excellent

Chloe – Reviewed 31 Aug 2023

Excellent

Chloe – Reviewed 31 Aug 2023

Excellent

Good course in good condition, enjoyed playing

Simon – Reviewed 24 Aug 2023

Excellent

Enjoyed playing course, condition was off course was good, a few tricky holes, but a fair test.

Simon – Reviewed 24 Aug 2023

6.0

Good

Nearly 6 hours for a round is unacceptable. We had to skip 2 holes it was so slow. No Marshall in evidence. Needs better course management and stronger intervention by officials.

Mike – Reviewed 16 Aug 2023

8.0

Very Good

Good course, v slow going. Half way house toilet was disgustingly dirty.

Mike – Reviewed 16 Aug 2023

Excellent

I felt this one was shorter and was a bit easier for me as I had less club in. There was however more trees at points and I did find a fair few of them, making it harder for my next shot but was happy with how I played.

Henry – Reviewed 14 Aug 2023

Excellent

Had a good game round here. Had played before so was starting to remember some of the holes again. There was some easy holes but plenty of hard ones too. Definitely much better with a buggy

Henry – Reviewed 14 Aug 2023

Excellent

Alan – Reviewed 11 Jul 2023

Excellent

Alan – Reviewed 11 Jul 2023

Excellent

Joan – Reviewed 13 Jun 2023

Excellent

Joan – Reviewed 13 Jun 2023

Excellent

Paul – Reviewed 13 Jun 2023

Excellent

a mobile drinks cart would have been ideal (especially given then excessive heat)

Paul – Reviewed 13 Jun 2023

Excellent

same as above, halfway house was closed but still was a great day

Jim – Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

Excellent

with 52 golfers it would have been nice to have split the group in half and played both courses at the same time and and reversed it the next day other wise fantastic

Jim – Reviewed 12 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Slower than Constable. Bit busy in areas where there are adjacent fairways/ tees

Keith – Reviewed 26 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Long round impacts overall rating

Keith – Reviewed 26 May 2023

Excellent

Again lovely course.Some bunkers required some sand.

Steve – Reviewed 25 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Cracking course, Some Bunkers needed sand.

Steve – Reviewed 25 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Found it to be a course that offered a little more diversity, and more challenging - but v enjoyable. Buggies were a v good recommendation

Alan – Reviewed 23 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Really enjoyed the course overall - and pleased with the condition.

Alan – Reviewed 23 May 2023

Excellent

This course definitely felt harder than the Gainsborough, but the conditions were more challenging due to the storm and heavy rainfall on the previous evening making everything damper. Like the Gainsborough, each hole presented a different challenge, but a lovely setting overall.

Simon – Reviewed 19 May 2023

Excellent

Whilst I chose "average" for the level of difficulty, the water got to us one by one over the two rounds we played on this course. It was a great recommendation for the 10th tee from the Marshall, playing over the lake for our tee shots. This course had everything with each hole presenting a different challenge.

Simon – Reviewed 19 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Colin – Reviewed 11 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Lovely course. However tee boxes quite cut up and a lack of working ball cleaners around the courses. I recognise that recent weather conditions will have hampered the green staff. These comments apply to Constable also.

Colin – Reviewed 11 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Although I had said i preferred the Constable, the Gainsborough is also an excellent course. Thoroughly enjoyed playing the Gainsborough, excellent.

Robert – Reviewed 2 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Probably my favourite of the two courses. Very enjoyable and challenging. Loved it

Robert – Reviewed 2 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

The widest fairways of the two courses but that didn't make it any easier...great test of golf.

Norman – Reviewed 27 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Got caught behind a society...so took over 5 hours...these things happen. Course more hilly than imagined but a great test.

Norman – Reviewed 27 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

The shorter but more interesting of the two courses at Stoke by Nyland. It was very wet and boggy in some places and very slow due to the number of players on the course.

Chris – Reviewed 13 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Nice course with room to swing your club and let go! We played (two of us) when the course was quite wet due to the recent poor weather, nonetheless we enjoyed the course. Its a long walk though so buggy is recommended.

Chris – Reviewed 13 Apr 2023

Excellent

Same Greens had been spiked very close to when we travelled other than that good course definitely a better course than Gainsborough

Jack – Reviewed 8 Apr 2023

6.0

Good

Green had been spiked so hard when on Green

Jack – Reviewed 8 Apr 2023

4.0

Average

Course was in a shocking bad condition, have stayed and played many times before and never been as disappointed. Fairways very poor and not been cut for ages, bunkers either full of water or not raked in days. Greens just as bad, wont be playing again there. This was opinion of all the group so will go elsewhere next time.

Gary – Reviewed 4 Apr 2023

4.0

Average

Gary – Reviewed 4 Apr 2023

6.0

Good

Another slow round 4 1/2 hours

Alec – Reviewed 4 Apr 2023

4.0

Average

Lot more hills than originally thought. Very slow round 4 3/4 hours

Alec – Reviewed 4 Apr 2023

Excellent

The golf was good allowing for recent weather. But issue with room in that having a quick shower caused the bathroom to be flooded the design of the shower floor seems to be badly floored which meant we dare not use the shower the following morning.

Steve – Reviewed 29 Mar 2023

6.0

Good

Due to heavy rain the course had become very soggy, the constable course had a buggy ban so had to play the Gainsborough 3 times with the buggy path rule. Still a good test and enjoyable.

Mark – Reviewed 25 Nov 2022

8.0

Very Good

Course and buggies very good . Starter on first day didn't seem very happy. But second day a different chap who was excellent. Pro shop staff very helpful.

Steve – Reviewed 8 Nov 2022

Excellent

Jamie – Reviewed 8 Nov 2022

Excellent

Another lovely course it was raining first thing but soon stopped thought the Gainsborough was hilly this course has more. It’s a challenging one and think had more water on it . Very enjoyable game

Jackie – Reviewed 1 Nov 2022

Excellent

Lovely course didn’t expect to have a great score as first time on here . Greens in great condition was a bit of slow play but not a problem weather was great A lot of hills to hit up or down nice wide fairways I got the course book that was helpful will be playing this one again

Jackie – Reviewed 1 Nov 2022

8.0

Very Good

Tricker than it looks!

Dot – Reviewed 26 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Could have better signage for direction between the holes. A lot of bunkers GUP but work has to be done sometime!

Dot – Reviewed 26 Oct 2022

Excellent

Loved everything about this course I would play it over and over again.

Clyde – Reviewed 19 Oct 2022

Excellent

Tough enjoyable track with superb greens.

Clyde – Reviewed 19 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Too many on the course and slow rounds with lack of knowledge of the course Sometimes backed up on the tee with 3 groups

Keith – Reviewed 18 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

As first time on the course for many members some difficulties with knowledge of the course

Keith – Reviewed 18 Oct 2022

Excellent

Long course, hilly but wide fairways. Very enjoyable, distances are generous between holes.

Julie – Reviewed 18 Oct 2022

Excellent

very well maintained, tight course, challenging but very enjoyable.

Julie – Reviewed 18 Oct 2022

Excellent

Enjoyed this course, great condition, we had a great day

Martin – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

Excellent

Good all round condition, great day.

Martin – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

A good course with difficult holes again work being done on the course as described above

Barry – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Good golf although there was a lot of work being carried out on the course I would guess mainly because of the long hot summer we had.

Barry – Reviewed 10 Oct 2022

Excellent

Richard – Reviewed 4 Oct 2022

Excellent

Richard – Reviewed 4 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

The starter provides you all you need to know. Pace of play was slower than I would like because the group in front took longer than there 3 minutes to look for balls. I purely marked the condition of the course down due to the drought the greens though were very good. Lots of big dips to play across on some holes making it play long.

Steve – Reviewed 8 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Steve – Reviewed 8 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

As previous course.

Carl – Reviewed 6 Sep 2022

6.0

Good

Course is tough but a lot of that is down to the conditions, with the drought conditions in the UK the fairways are backed hard so never sure where the ball would end up hard fairways that undulate caused good shots to be punished on some holes. Also a lot of holes are played blind so a bit hit and hope.

Carl – Reviewed 6 Sep 2022

Excellent

Bunkers need improvement

Andrew – Reviewed 3 Aug 2022

Excellent

Bunkers need improvement

Andrew – Reviewed 3 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

The lack of rain recently made for unpredictable bounces and it was very difficult to keep the ball on the fairway.

David – Reviewed 14 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

On one of the days we were moved from Gainsborough to constable but only after checking in the pro shop.There were about six groups waiting on the first tee and we were very late to tee off.As this booking had been made nine months ago we were not impressed with the way we were treated.

David – Reviewed 14 Jul 2022

Excellent

Good driving course, mixture of challenges, and very hilly!

Tom – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

Excellent

Very busy, but a good challenge with a mixture of holes.

Tom – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Sunjae – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Sunjae – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Same review as the Constable course.

John – Reviewed 9 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Poor condition of tee boxes and huge animal holes that presented a danger to health and safety if you caught you foot in one. Fairways and greens were very good. Poor signage for distances and directions.

John – Reviewed 9 Jul 2022

Excellent

First day the round was over 5 hours!! was way too slow for a 3 ball.

Jenny – Reviewed 21 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Hardest of the 2 courses and a would recommend a buggy if playing a few games in a week.

Paul – Reviewed 19 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Easiest of the 2 courses with good challenges.

Paul – Reviewed 19 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Good

Bob – Reviewed 8 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Good

Bob – Reviewed 8 Jun 2022

Excellent

The better of the 2 courses in my opinion Some really tough holes mixed in with some forgiving Very hilly in places so would recommend a buggy for those not used to it Quite a few blind shots so recommend a course planner or use of GPS

Keith – Reviewed 1 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Decent course with nice true running greens Good rest of golf and stamina as quite hilly on few holes

Keith – Reviewed 1 Jun 2022

Excellent

Superb course with a mixture of relatively easy and some very tough but fair holes. Of the two courses, this was by far our favourite.

Dennis – Reviewed 28 May 2022

Excellent

Too many golfers of limited ability out on the course, causing 4 good players (6, 10, 11 & 16 h'cap) to wait up to 10 mins every shot and resulting in a 5-hour round...

Dennis – Reviewed 28 May 2022

Excellent

Great round of golf

Susan – Reviewed 28 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

First round great. 2nd round followed ladies invitation comp. After 4.5 hours we left the course at 15. Men behind us hitting balls through us!!!!

Susan – Reviewed 28 May 2022

Excellent

Again course in good condition and cracking greens.Had to think on some Tee shots.

Steve – Reviewed 28 May 2022

Excellent

Lots more blind tee shots and more challenging if you don't know the course as a few times we thought we were in good position off the tee only to realise we probably weren't. Again, similar views throughout the course and a joy to play. In fantastic condition.

Luke – Reviewed 16 May 2022

Excellent

The stand out course of the two for me. The four of us all play off between 14 - 19 and we all agreed it was pitched perfectly for that handicap. Great balance of challenging, yet not too punishing, with lots of interesting, varied holes. Visually, its your classic parkland course with tree lined fairways, enough water to keep you thinking but good scoring possible.

Luke – Reviewed 16 May 2022

Excellent

Will – Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Will – Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

Excellent

John – Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

John – Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

Excellent

Very good course, a little easier than the Constable course again greens a little slow but apart from that good course again

Ross – Reviewed 31 Mar 2022

Excellent

Very nice course, green were a little slow but apart from that really good

Ross – Reviewed 31 Mar 2022

Excellent

Course in very good condition but greens had just been drilled and dressed otherwise they would have been in great condition

Mike – Reviewed 23 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Course in good condition for time of year the greens had just been hollow drilled and dressed otherwise would have been very good

Mike – Reviewed 23 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

All golfers enjoyed the course Shame the greens we’re bumpy Due to work going on getting them ready for the summer . But all golfers enjoyed the weekend

Bob – Reviewed 21 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Greens were bumpy due to work going on to get them ready for the summer But all golfers enjoyed the weekend

Bob – Reviewed 21 Mar 2022

Excellent

Danny – Reviewed 18 Jan 2022

Excellent

Great challenge, would be incredible in the summer but held up in the winter really well

Danny – Reviewed 18 Jan 2022

Excellent

This course was a challenge, as we were carrying it felt a long walk between some of the holes. Reconstruction of the mens 12th tee box so on a temp tee box which was full of rabbit holes, health & safety would have had a field day! Overall we enjoyed the mini break.

Angela – Reviewed 20 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

As it was the middle of November - couldn't fault the course overall. Very damp in the shaded fairways.

Angela – Reviewed 20 Nov 2021

4.0

Average

I have to say the golf was not a highlight of the weekend, the course was not in great condition, greens were not great, fairways were poor and it was ridiculously slow - we only just managed to get 18 holes in before dark and cant say we necessarily enjoyed the round

Troy – Reviewed 9 Nov 2021

6.0

Good

Very enjoyable but preferred the Constable

David – Reviewed 7 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very good course.

David – Reviewed 7 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

A loverly challenging course but still scorable

John – Reviewed 31 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Good course but greens had just been micro bored

John – Reviewed 31 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Interesting and hilly first few holes but turns into a flat basic golf course.

Leon – Reviewed 22 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Quite hilly course with quick greens but very busy so 5 hour + rounds normal for both courses. Water featured on a few holes but not a major problem. Preferred this course.

Leon – Reviewed 22 Oct 2021

Excellent

4 hour round on the Monday morning was acceptable and enjoyable. The course is demanding for its slope rating.

Richard – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

The round was excessively slow. We started at 13.28pm, by 17.15pm we had only reached the 15th tee. We abandoned the round as we would not have been able to complete the round in daylight. A large party of ladies seemed to be the problem playing excessively slowly. There were no marshals on the course.

Richard – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

Excellent

Another great course

Daniel – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Thoroughly enjoyable golf course

Daniel – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Similar comments to the other course regarding tee boxes and the doughnut effect on some of the holes. However the group found this course to be more interesting, with more water to work you way around and more scenic. I would like to say that the young lady that served us in the Pro Shop was extremely helpful, polite and patient. I’m sorry I didn’t get her name.

Kathy – Reviewed 12 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

It was a better than average hotel course. The amount of traffic that the course takes is telling on the tee boxes and on some of the greens where the hole looks to have formed a ‘doughnut’, making putting a little frustrating. Straight forward with few challenging holes.

Kathy – Reviewed 12 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Need a buggy to save your legs very up and down

James – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

James – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Slow round as we were behind 4 trolleys, (we were in buggy’s) - although I think they were being held up too. Buggy was awful, split seat and the foam underneath was soaking wet from the days before rain, even though we put a towel over it. We did complain but they didn’t say much, or take any money off the hire. We should have made more fuss really.

Lynda – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

The course was very long and ladies definitely need a buggy. I would mention this to anyone booking this course as you can’t hire them once you get there, there all taken. Long, long walk from green to tee on some holes and very hilly.

Lynda – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

Excellent

Another great course. Sadly the weather got the better of us after six holes and we had no option but to curtail our final round. We will be back to finish it and see the rest of the course though.

Kevin – Reviewed 16 Sep 2021

Excellent

Great course and a real test. The greens were fast and true and the fairways were in superb condition.

Kevin – Reviewed 16 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

Overall not a bad course. Buggy paths could do with some work done on them.

Martin – Reviewed 3 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

Overall not a bad course. Buggy paths could do with some work done on them.

Martin – Reviewed 3 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

There were a lot of crisscross between holes which makes the course more compact and more stressful as we had a lot of waiting time and we had to be aware of people teeing off from other tees.

Marie-Paule – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

Excellent

Marie-Paule – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Buggies sat tracked...Cut out with no explanation on usage! Bunkers overall very badly maintained. Animal earthworks eveywhere! No sand depth in most.

James – Reviewed 28 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

My preffered course. Plenty of challenges. Condition solely on day one. Cut on second day. Better.

James – Reviewed 28 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

The second hole is a marvel which descends deeply into a valley then climbs steeply into a protected green . Only the very longest of hitters will get there in two . The tenth played off the whites is scenic and a challenge. Almost as enjoyable as it’s sister course you won’t be disappointed

Mike – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

Excellent

The hardest decision is whether to buggy or not. This course is very steep in parts. Breathtaking layout and if unfamiliar you can find yourself in deep trouble . One of the best courses in Essex

Mike – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

Excellent

Loved it. Great course in great condition 10/10 👍

Robert – Reviewed 21 Aug 2021

Excellent

Great course in great condition 10/10 👍

Robert – Reviewed 21 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very good

Jeanette – Reviewed 15 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

goid

Jeanette – Reviewed 15 Aug 2021

Excellent

The only fault was the condition of the bunkers, could have done with a good rake. Picturesque course and a good challenge, enjoyed the undulating greens.

Neil – Reviewed 12 Aug 2021

Excellent

Good golfing challenge and reasonable length. Condition of the course was good, with the execption of the bunkers, didn't look like they had been properly raked for quite some time

Neil – Reviewed 12 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Too many people booked in on the day very slow round!

Patricia – Reviewed 22 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Good course

Patricia – Reviewed 22 Jul 2021

Excellent

Again lovely course, and enjoyed playing it, but favour the Constable a little bit more.

Jenny – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

Excellent

Absolutely love playing this course.

Jenny – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

Excellent

Good nice holes good lay out

Denis – Reviewed 28 Jun 2021

Excellent

Good nice greens keep on fairway

Denis – Reviewed 28 Jun 2021

Excellent

Due to a lot of rain and constable being on 14 temporary greens we requested to play Gainsborough bot have days. Staff were very helpful and accommodated. Absolutely beautiful course. Played Green tees which made the course the right side of difficult especially as there was no run on the ball. Greens were very good despite the wet conditions. We do trips like this quite regularly and every one of the group agreed this was one of the best courses we had played and would definitely be coming back in the summer of 2021.

Michael – Reviewed 28 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Nice course but was very wet underfoot, especially on some of the tee boxes.

Paul – Reviewed 23 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

2 rounds on this course. 1st round was good but 2nd round hadvery slow group in front which had to be reported to on course staff.

Paul – Reviewed 23 Oct 2020

Excellent

Very slow as we were 2 ball in buggy being held up by 3/4 balls walking. The tee boxes in poor condition and very wet. Close to being closed as so wet .

Ann – Reviewed 15 Oct 2020

Excellent

Pamela – Reviewed 13 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Having pr-booked a buggy was given the only one without a top screen! As it was raining on that day was disappointed particularly that we had to encourage a price reduction on the next day. Everyone knew No. 33 was like that!

Pamela – Reviewed 13 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

A better course the the Gainsborough for sure, there were some testing holes and some elevated greens and tees. More water in play too. A stiff walk for those who like to walk but not too bad. Greens were good and true.

Andrew – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

The course was ok and there were some challenging holes but nothing overly great. It could be better with some titivating around the edges of bunkers etc as it was a little scruffy in places. The pace of play was the issue, we had to wait for EVERY shot and ended up taking 5.15mins to get round!!!!

Andrew – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

Very wet

Kenneth – Reviewed 4 Mar 2020

6.0

Good

Very wet

Kenneth – Reviewed 4 Mar 2020

2.0

Poor

As the above...

Matthew – Reviewed 26 Feb 2020

2.0

Poor

On the first day we had 16 temporary greens...on the second day 18 temporary greens. We asked why the course wasn’t shut and they said so people can’t claim money back. Thanks YGT.

Matthew – Reviewed 26 Feb 2020

8.0

Very Good

The golf was disappointing, the course was too busy and play was slow. Took over 4.5hrs on Sunday and our last groups did not finish their rounds as the lights had gone. We needed to have allowed for at least 5hrs of light. On Monday it took around 2hrs for the first 6 holes. There was no Marshall on the course on Monday.

Sunil – Reviewed 30 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

Too crowded only played 9 holes

Steve – Reviewed 30 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Lovely around course good enough for all standards of players

John – Reviewed 27 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great course

John – Reviewed 27 Oct 2019

Excellent

Of the two courses this was the preferred course by most of the group. There is a great deal of water in play and without a planner it was not easy to work out where best to hit to or layup, until it was too late! However, the scoring on this course was much better for the group than on the Constable.

Larry – Reviewed 9 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

The Front nine was particularly arduous, with a severly undulating layout. The back nine was less so, but definately the more difficult of the two courses. A good respite at the halfway encouraged us to play the back 9 despite the impending weather!

Larry – Reviewed 9 Oct 2019

Excellent

No halfway house and hard to find the right colour to tee off

Rosemary – Reviewed 31 Aug 2019

Excellent

The tee boxes are hard to find as the colours are bedded in the grass Direction from the to green not clear No halfway house during week for a big complex was very frustrating with a group.

Rosemary – Reviewed 31 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

In better condition

Brian – Reviewed 18 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Needed tidying up, greens very average

Brian – Reviewed 18 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Some found the course difficult especially the higher handicap players. There is also A lot of ducks mess especially around the waters edge and the Ladies teeing area on hole 18.

Leonard – Reviewed 1 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

The pack that we received on arrival was good and the Pro Shop were helpful although there was some confusion with the Price of the pre ordered buggies.The course was good and the halfway house on the first day was very welcoming.

Leonard – Reviewed 1 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Tony – Reviewed 18 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

Tony – Reviewed 18 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

James – Reviewed 19 Jun 2019

6.0

Good

James – Reviewed 19 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

The better of the two..really lovely course.wad up and down a lot .so would recommend buggies

Gary – Reviewed 3 Apr 2019

8.0

Very Good

Lovely course.but greens were being treated so a bit patchy

Gary – Reviewed 3 Apr 2019

8.0

Very Good

Typical resort course greens (long and bumpy) but otherwise the course played well (even if we didn't!) Beautiful views at this time of year too

David – Reviewed 21 Nov 2018

8.0

Very Good

Very good course but greens had been spiked

John – Reviewed 30 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Greens had been spiked

John – Reviewed 30 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Very pleasant - fun 18th

Judith – Reviewed 7 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

wide fairways, nice and hilly. Greens hadbeen aerated and so were a bit bumpy but has to be done

Judith – Reviewed 7 Oct 2018

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Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in from 2pm | Check-out from 11am

What time is breakfast?

7-10am on weekdays, 7:30-10:30am on weekends

What is the dress code for dinner?

Smart Casual

What restaurant do I need to book for dinner?

Lakes Restaurant

Is there a range on site?

Yes

Are there buggies available to hire?

Yes

How much is the fee for the caddies?

No caddies available

Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?

Visitors tee times are available from 12pm in Summer and 11am in Winter

How many bars are there?

There are 2 bars on site

Is there a charge for car parking on site?

There is complimentary car parking

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