8.2

Very Good

Overall Rating for Wensum Valley Golf and Country Club

Staff

8.8

Location

8.8

Room comfort

7.8

Facilities

8.0

Quality of bars & restaurants

8.4

Value for money

8.8

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6.0

Good

The rooms are basic 3* small 16 inch TV. However clean and tidy.

Ranbhere – Reviewed 11 Jul 2023

Excellent

Wayne – Reviewed 26 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

Only issue is that it was very noisy all night long. Hotel needs an upgrade as very worn. Staff great

Graham – Reviewed 26 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

I would probably say that the facilities are now getting a little tired, but still a good location for Golf Societies or Groups travelling to play golf together. Service was overall good, and food was good too.

Paul – Reviewed 19 Jun 2023

Excellent

Really liked this place. Would’ve been all 5 stars if it hadn’t been for one member of staff who was plainly rude!! Otherwise, great place with lots of things to do after golf!!

James – Reviewed 14 May 2023

Excellent

Nothing too much trouble for any of the staff. Breakfast - cereals, juices, toast, jams pastries with full English very good, and 3 course evening meal with good variety on the menu list. Amenities (Swimming pool in particular) perfect after a day’s golfing Lunch time menu was reasonably priced and beer prices were below what I was expecting working out on par with pub prices All round, no complaints and would book again

Gary – Reviewed 9 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Rooms were looking tired, the beds and in particular the mattress wasn’t very firm but almost no existent, not that you want a TV in your room but one bigger than a laptop screen might be better when your 15ft away on your bed, bathroom albeit efficient was again tired looking, signs of a flood or water damage to the corridor carpet as well

Kevin – Reviewed 8 May 2023

Excellent

Wensum is a quality place. Two nice courses with a very interesting back 9 on the Wensum. It is never overly busy, rarely a queue out on the course to play. The bar staff and restaurant staff cannot be more helpful and reception staff are exceptional - cannot do enough for you. The onion rings are brilliant!!

Kevin – Reviewed 4 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Bob – Reviewed 9 Oct 2022

6.0

Good

Staff were accommodating however they had a wedding on which took up all of their time. Our dinner got moved back to later due to lack of staff and then we waited a while for dinner anyway. Food was average, breakfast was poor.

Matthew – Reviewed 16 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

Marcel – Reviewed 6 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Really happy with everything bar was great for a big group and the food was lovely. Our only grumble would be the rooms were very hot with heating on in the hall way on a 20°+ day

Thomas – Reviewed 17 May 2022

4.0

Average

The hotel is very old fashioned, doesn't appear to Have been changed for 20-30 years. Large bar with sky sports, food was average.

David – Reviewed 10 May 2022

Excellent

Oliver – Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

The decor is straight out of the eighties, but the rooms and bar/restaurant are extremely clean and tidy. Staff are friendly and cooperative, meals were tasty and well presented.

Bill – Reviewed 9 Apr 2022

Excellent

Great accommodation for us golfers

Steven – Reviewed 26 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Clean rooms plumbing bit dated but worked , bars open late good food good service . Valley course nice wensum course between hole 13 and 16 not so nice overall good value

Denis – Reviewed 4 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Derek – Reviewed 2 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Hotel rooms are very dated but everywhere else was fine.

Dan – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Robert – Reviewed 18 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Not a pretty building for sure..but rooms were large, good shower, tea/coffee in room. Food was ok..good breakfast. Service was ok, too. Definitely good value.

Ben – Reviewed 7 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Great hotel staff - very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent - good choice and well cooked.

Warwick – Reviewed 28 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Food was excellent, bar service a little slow due to covid restrictions as table service only. Overall very good.

Dirk – Reviewed 6 Jul 2021

Excellent

Hotel and staff were great Covid-19 made things awkward but we with the help of the staff made the best of it

Craig – Reviewed 7 Oct 2020

6.0

Good

The stay in the hotel was fine, although a little dated in the rooms. Food was generally very good and staff very pleasant.

Tony – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

Excellent

Food and staff were very good - New covid rules les took some getting used too and staff were always helpful and polite when we forgot

Ian – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Under Covid guidelines we felt very safe and the staff were excellent. Waitress service at tables was 1st class. On a hot day if anything as rooms face the afternoon sun air conditioning would have been good but otherwise very happy.

Paul – Reviewed 26 Sep 2020

Excellent

Great place for a golf weekend, the staff were fantastic, all really friendly and very happy to join in with the fun.

David – Reviewed 17 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

comfortabl,staff very helpfull,clean and food very good

Graham – Reviewed 29 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Nice hotel rooms nothing special but adequate for a nights sleep between rounds

Tim – Reviewed 17 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

We had a great time all in all, however we all felt that the rooms and the facilities that we used felt alittle dated. The snooker room was very dark and dingy. Staff were ever so friendly food was good. Bearing the above in mind we still felt we got good value for money.

Ian – Reviewed 25 Sep 2019

Excellent

The hotel and stay was excellant value .

Mick – Reviewed 21 Aug 2019

6.0

Good

The hotel and golf courses were pleasant. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, and the meals represented good value for money. However the decor and lighting are tired and the overall impression is rather gloomy. Our room was a really good size but the lighting was abysmal and extremely inadequate in the bathroom. The overall impression was outdated and tired. The corridor outside the room needed a good vacuum but this did not happen once during our four day stay. Overall if you are looking for a good value break without any bells or whistles, this venue would be a pleasant choice.

Mary – Reviewed 16 Aug 2019

Excellent

The staff are friendly and approachable the room was clean and spacious

Howard – Reviewed 10 Aug 2019

Excellent

Every single member of staff were superb. Food was great, atmosphere was first class.

Martyn – Reviewed 20 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

The hotel and staff and food was very lovely apart from the pro shop were 1 member of staff was very unhelpful and been told how tee time was wrong when I have it in an e Mail that it was earlier it was only when an other member came in and was very helpful that we got of earlier add to this a few of my group got a bit uptight so all in all the hotel and hotel staff were lovely but as for the staff in pro shop not for us again my group have now told me to not use your golf travel thank you

Harry – Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

The hotel looking at value for money is super!! The location with its 36 holes and service was fantastic!

Marek – Reviewed 26 May 2019

Excellent

Second visit to wensum valley and all very good. Clean, comfortable and good food. Very good value for money Nd will certainly consider a return visit.

David – Reviewed 31 Oct 2018

Excellent

I took 12 golfers for 3 days golf which included 2 nights in the hotel,it was fantastic. This hotel has everything that we all needed

Peter – Reviewed 6 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Just back from a very relaxing weekend at the Wensum Valley Golf and Country Club. The Ritz it ain't but for the money, we were all delighted with the setup and the stay. The hotel, though a little tired, is clean and comfortable. The food however, is outstanding and the 'carvery' on Saturday night superb. Alongside the two courses, The Valley and The Wensum are a real test for all abilities as it was for our party [hcps 6 - 28]. Also has a first class, well stocked pro shop with a very helpful team of people.

Martin – Reviewed 26 Sep 2018

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7.8

Good

Overall Rating for All courses

Condition overall

7.4

Condition of greens

7.2

Speed of round

Slow About right Quick

Facilities

7.8

Value for money

8.2

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6.0

Good

Overall the two courses are fine the valley course is shorter and greens driveable from the yellow tees.

Ranbhere – Reviewed 11 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

The greens are slow and fringe has poor grass.

Ranbhere – Reviewed 11 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

Wayne – Reviewed 26 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Wayne – Reviewed 26 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

Graham – Reviewed 26 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

Graham – Reviewed 26 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

After playing and speaking with several members, whilst the course was overall ok and good for our purpose I would say that the fairways, greens & bunkers could do with a bit of attention. Definitely the trickier & longer of the 2 courses with a lot of water on the back 9. It is always difficult to get adequate maintenance completed when traffic levels are high and facilities are used by lots of visiting societies.

Paul – Reviewed 19 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

After playing and speaking with several members, whilst the course was overall ok and good for our purpose I would say that the fairways, greens & bunkers could do with a bit of attention. It is always difficult to get adequate maintenance completed when traffic levels are high and facilities are used by lots of visiting societies.

Paul – Reviewed 19 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Nice course. Some nice early holes and then the crazy back 9!! Shame that we’ve had so much recent rain as the water holes were a bit boggy. In the summer I could imagine that that stretch could be incredible to play!!

James – Reviewed 14 May 2023

Excellent

Was told this is the lesser of the two courses but preferred it to the Wensum. Lots of rain recently, so the spiked greens hadn’t recovered and were bobbly. But understandable. Overall really nice course with some lovely looking holes!!

James – Reviewed 14 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Wensum Course longer than the Valley course with good drives and very good approach shots needed to get you anywhere near close to the green. Bit of work taking place on the course but this would be expected for the time of you. A few holes play along by the River Wensum with lots wildlife around. Tight fairways on a few holes on the course so not always a driver off the tee. This course could be a long walk if you are carrying so would recommend a trolley (powered) or maybe even a buggy if you intend to play this course a couple of times over 3 days or so.

Gary – Reviewed 9 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Greens had recently been worked on sanded so were a bit unpredictable. However, I am sure that there will be an improvement over the next month or so. Played from the yellows so many of the greens could be reached in regulation, lots of movement on the greens made it very challenging. Very good.

Gary – Reviewed 9 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Kevin – Reviewed 8 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Kevin – Reviewed 8 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Nice course. Lots of tree lined holes. Green in fair condition but some were different to others in terms of how recently they had been cut and rolled.

Kevin – Reviewed 4 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyable - the green varied in upkeep and some if the cup hole immediate surroundings played like a comedy crazy golf course where the ball seemed to detour, last second, from any angle of approach. It is heavily used and it shows in places but these are not complaints, just observations. Both courses are well worth playing. The back 9 is a real test due to the water.

Kevin – Reviewed 4 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Bob – Reviewed 9 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Bob – Reviewed 9 Oct 2022

Excellent

A lot easier than its sibling course. Short, gettable par 4's (off the tee) and 5's in 2 shots. Shame the last 2 holes has OB everywhere as it made the end of our match very boring hitting irons off the tee! But in good nick.

Matthew – Reviewed 16 Aug 2022

Excellent

Great course in great condition. lots of water spread over 6 holes on the back. People complained about it but it just required some decent well thought out shots. Driving range needs updating but the course was great.

Matthew – Reviewed 16 Aug 2022

8.0

Very Good

Marcel – Reviewed 6 Jun 2022

6.0

Good

Marcel – Reviewed 6 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Thomas – Reviewed 17 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Thomas – Reviewed 17 May 2022

6.0

Good

Lovely pay out but you'll need a course planner, a lot of blind holes. Greens were terrible, awful condition and very slopey. Range is tired, putting green average. Pro shop very good. No half way house

David – Reviewed 10 May 2022

6.0

Good

David – Reviewed 10 May 2022

Excellent

Oliver – Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

Excellent

Oliver – Reviewed 12 Apr 2022

Excellent

We initially planned to play the Wensum course twice, but because of weather conditions we changed to the less demanding Valley course. Holes 1-10 similar to the Valley, holes 11-16 are the real signature of this course, water everywhere which you have to plot your way over and around, would have preferred to play it again but weather conditions became to bad with wind and rain which would have taken the enjoyment out of our final round

Bill – Reviewed 9 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

We played the Valley course three times during our stay, tee to green was forgiving but interesting, the greens were difficult to judge initially because of the numerous undulations and pin positions.

Bill – Reviewed 9 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Played 'Wensum'. Early season green conditions as usual just needed to settle. Course tough in strong winds but lovely to play. A good challenge

Alan – Reviewed 6 Apr 2022

Excellent

Great golf course

Steven – Reviewed 26 Oct 2021

Excellent

Great golf course

Steven – Reviewed 26 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Denis – Reviewed 4 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Denis – Reviewed 4 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Derek – Reviewed 2 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

A good course

Dan – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Lovely course just very slow

Dan – Reviewed 25 Aug 2021

Excellent

Robert – Reviewed 18 Aug 2021

Excellent

Robert – Reviewed 18 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Not as pretty or as well manicured as Wensum course but still enjoyable to play..except for crazy 90degree dogleg 17th...

Ben – Reviewed 7 Aug 2021

Excellent

A really pretty course; challenging but achievable holes. Lot of fun to play

Ben – Reviewed 7 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Second half with lots or water!!!!

Warwick – Reviewed 28 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Warwick – Reviewed 28 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

We thought the better of the 2 courses, condition overall was okay, difficult undulating greens, better than the Wensum course.

Dirk – Reviewed 6 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Difficult course off the whites, tree lined and slow greens. Took 5 hours due to poor golfers in front.

Dirk – Reviewed 6 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Valley course was a quite a bit better with difficult greens enjoyed that more would have preferred to play this one twice Great views of the surrounding countryside

Craig – Reviewed 7 Oct 2020

4.0

Average

Wensum main course was tiered not in good condition we were told there had been a problem with the sprinkler system installed even so fairways were poor and the ruff untidy So bad that the second time we played it we agreed to pick and place through the whole course

Craig – Reviewed 7 Oct 2020

6.0

Good

Better than the Valley Course and despite the rain the Greens had held up well although a bit bumpy. Some nice challenging holes on the back 9 where you need to think about what club you need to hit to avoid the water. As with the valley course, for nearest the pin and longest drive markers we had to carry them so for a society day out, they don't really cater for making it a welcome experience.

Tony – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

2.0

Poor

Very disappointed with this course and the staff in the club shop. There had been a lot of rain that morning and the day before and i know that can't be helped, but when asking in the club shop how the course was playing he responded "a bit wet in places, but its the best draining course in the area so playing well" On asking for a couple of holes for nearest pin, he recommended them. I asked if they would take the markers out, they said no, we would have to carry them. On heading out to the course there were 15 / 18 temp greens that he failed to mention. We also reserved 2 buggies and understand they couldn't go out because of the weather, so 2 of our group asked for trolleys and were told to come and get them before they tee off as we were having lunch first. On going to get the trollies, they had all gone. This resulted in one of our group not being able to finish the round due to his back with having to carry and he was unable to play the following day - A little care and attention from the staff make a big difference to the experience and has now resulted in us never returning to this golf course. Temp greens were also a rough patch of fairway that were patchy grass and mud - again, a bit of care to rope these areas off when not in use would help protect the temp greens.

Tony – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

2.0

Poor

Day 3 windy and all the greens were open however in poor condition with moss and diesease. Driving raneg tokens bought only to find range closed and then unable to get a refund so had to buy balls instead ! Weekend spent in hotel was great golf course however was a really poor expeience

Ian – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

2.0

Poor

Day 1 Told course was open despite howling gales, heavy rain and trees being blown over - No refund. Day 2 Course open Flags were on 1st and 18th greens the rest of them were temporary greens which looked like ploughed fields

Ian – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

As the other course bare patchy fairways with lift and place. Greens again the same not running true. With the lack of rain in the area unfortunately there's not much you can do unless you can water fairways high is impossible. Perhaps best to play these two courses let Spring

Paul – Reviewed 26 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

The fairways were very dry and bare of grass in places. Lift and place in summer was actioned because of the dry bare earth on fairways. The greens didn't run true but I think they had been holotined recently. Could have been a lot better

Paul – Reviewed 26 Sep 2020

Excellent

Nice course, the shorter of the two. Not a Hughes amount of water which is a refreshing break from the Wensum

David – Reviewed 17 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

The only reason I wasn’t impressed with the greens was that it looked like they had only just worked on them to get them ready. So the aerated holes were still visible and it was tough to put round and over them. The back nine of this course if a real challenge.

David – Reviewed 17 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

nice coarse, would be really tough off whites or black tees, much better than valley

Graham – Reviewed 29 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

played late October after a lot of rain, coarses were very wet and greens very soft , but still enjoyed it played the wensom coarse in a strong wind of the yellows was a good test, whites would have been to tough for some of the higher handicappers, look forward to coming back and playing it in the summer valley coarse nowere near as good as wensom, but a good warm up

Graham – Reviewed 29 Oct 2019

6.0

Good

Disappointed as many greens were not in use flag put in front of green on fairway no attempt to cut or roll around this new position very poor other course I’ve played make more of an effort of this not told this either when we picked our cards up .

Tim – Reviewed 17 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Valley course was in good condition some greens were soft and hard to read would like to go back in summer play the course when in mint condition

Tim – Reviewed 17 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

The facitities offered were good, buggies good value. The course was playing quite difficult as the fairways were very dry and mainly lined with pine trees. if you played a shot off line there was not a lot stopping the ball running underneath them. Greens were not bad but not very receptive.

Ian – Reviewed 25 Sep 2019

6.0

Good

Ian – Reviewed 25 Sep 2019

Excellent

More marke posts required along the side of the course as sat nav signals not always picked up.

Mick – Reviewed 21 Aug 2019

6.0

Good

If I had one complaint it is that the sat nav distance finder was not picking up this is usual at this course so I think the course should have more distance markers along the side of the course in the form of posts. Other than that it was a pleasing experiance

Mick – Reviewed 21 Aug 2019

6.0

Good

The course is pleasant without any memorable holes. It was not particularly challenging but a pleasant and gentle round. Once again due to the time of year and weather conditions, the fairways were hard and patchy.

Mary – Reviewed 16 Aug 2019

6.0

Good

The fairways are forgiving and not particularly challenging. Because of the time of year and the weather, they were extremely hard and fairly worn. The greens were fine, Overall a pleasant course.

Mary – Reviewed 16 Aug 2019

Excellent

Can be frustrating as a good drive can find itself rolling down the slopes into the trees. Try to be below the pin as the sloping greens take no prisoners

Howard – Reviewed 10 Aug 2019

Excellent

The first 9 was a chance to get a good score the second 9 are mainly over water accuracy and course craft required

Howard – Reviewed 10 Aug 2019

Excellent

Superb track, quality green with slope that meant you had to think!!!

Martyn – Reviewed 20 Jun 2019

Excellent

Water holes a bit of a let down but course was in great nick.

Martyn – Reviewed 20 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Harry – Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Very good course and we are think of going back soon

Harry – Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great place, had Lota of fun with the unlimited golf package! George at Yourgolftravel was verry helpfull and verry professional. For this reason for sure we will Travel with him, again!

Marek – Reviewed 26 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Averything was perfect however they could consider a nobile catering cervice in the courses.

Marek – Reviewed 26 May 2019

Excellent

David – Reviewed 31 Oct 2018

Excellent

Played both courses and the valley course is very playable by all standards of golfers. Very good greens which you have to respect. The wensum course is harder especially the back nine with all the water. Thoroughly enjoyed both courses.

David – Reviewed 31 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Good course but you need to be able to read the greens then be able to putt !! ,

Peter – Reviewed 6 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Long coarse as most of the players are over 75, we always play off the red tees which helps, we always have a great and fun experience. Watch out for the water holes.

Peter – Reviewed 6 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Martin – Reviewed 26 Sep 2018

8.0

Very Good

Apart from a large group of 24 holding us up hugely on the back 9, the Valley course proved very popular with all our group. A good test for all abilities like ours [hcps 6 - 28]. Wensum was slightly disappointing. Some of the fairways were in poor nick and the greens had just been top dressed with sand. The holes around the water section 11 - 16 were difficult to navigate. Overall, Valley 7.5/10; Wensum 6/10. Pro Shop staff 10/10

Martin – Reviewed 26 Sep 2018

Excellent

Everything was good. A little slow, but worth the wait at times. It was a very busy day on the course. Unfortunately our last group out on the course were getting abuse from their following group about the speed of play; which had filtered down through all of our seven groups from in front. In general we all loved the course.

Tony – Reviewed 13 Sep 2018

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