The best AA-rated hotels for golf
Stay and play at these superb golf hotels
Summer is the perfect time to tee off on some of our best hotel golf courses, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and historic charm.
Discover our list of the best AA-rated hotels for your next golf holiday, including courses with sea views, rolling countryside, breathtaking views and tranquil retreats. Whether you're a seasoned player or a casual enthusiast, golfing at these courses offers a chance to brush up on your skills while relaxing and unwinding in beautiful settings.
England
Berkshire
Donnington Grove, Newbury (18 holes)
A beautiful property in a lovely location.
Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, Newbury (18 holes)
Charming and stylish Berkshire hotel that ticks all the right boxes.
The Vineyard, Newbury (9 holes)
A haven of style in the Berkshire countryside.
Cheshire
Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire’s Country Estate, Broxton (36 holes)
Very popular for the excellent spa and the golf course.
Mottram Hall, Mottram St Andrew (18 holes)
Georgian country house in 272 acres of parkland with comfortable luxury.
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
The Headland Hotel and Spa, Newquay (9 holes)
Grand Victorian hotel commanding impressive sea views.
Carlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell (18 holes)
Extensive grounds and facilities in jaw-dropping clifftop location.
Tregenna Castle Hotel, St Ives (18 holes)
Very good levels of quality and comfort in this lovely property.
St Mellion Estate, St Mellion (36 holes)
Perfect for a golfing break in the Cornish countryside.
China Fleet Country Club, Saltash (18 holes)
Charming hotel in beautifully presented grounds.
Budock Vean Hotel, Falmouth (9 holes)
A range of facilities, including elegant public areas.
Derbyshire
The Morley Hayes Hotel, Morley (27 holes)
High quality accommodation with a homely feel.
Devon
Bovey Castle, Moretonhampstead (18 holes)
Classic and peaceful countryside castle with an award-winning golf course.
Ashbury Hotel, Okehampton (99 holes)
Excellent leisure facilities and very close to Dartmoor.
Thurlestone Hotel, Thurlestone (9 holes)
Perennially popular hotel with views to die for.
County Durham
Rockliffe Hall, Darlington (18 holes)
Riverside estate with friendly and personal service.
Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spa, Durham (36 holes)
Tranquil retreat with two championship golf courses.
Hampshire
Sandford Springs Hotel and Golf Club, Kingsclere (27 holes)
Friendly hospitality in a lovely country location.
Old Thorns Hotel & Resort, Liphook (18 holes)
Tasteful and smart rooms in 400 acres of peaceful countryside.
Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, New Milton (9 holes)
Innovative country house hotel featuring eco-friendly tree house suites.
Hertfordshire
The Grove, Chandler's Cross (18 holes)
Historic hotel with cutting-edge features in rolling countryside.
Kent
Hythe Imperial, Hythe (9 holes)
Imposing hotel with luxurious bedrooms and its own Champagne bar.
London Beach Hotel, Spa & Country Club, Tenterden (9 holes)
Great views over the golf course and a welcoming spa.
Cave Hotel and Golf Resort, Faversham (18 holes)
Set amidst 167 acres of rolling countryside.
Lancashire
Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Centre, Garstang (18 holes)
Modern hotel in peaceful spot.
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green (9 holes)
Stunning modern hotel perfect for relaxing spa breaks.
Norfolk
Heacham Manor Hotel, Heacham (18 holes)
Beautifully restored 16th-century manor with dog-friendly suites.
Northamptonshire
Whittlebury Park, Whittlebury (36 holes)
First class leisure and business facilities in a Georgian-style house.
Northumberland
Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa, Matfen (27 holes)
Luxurious and elegant stately home set in 300 acres of countryside.
Surrey
Pennyhill Park, Exclusive Collection, Bagshot (9 holes)
Comfortable bedrooms and stylish bathrooms leave nothing to be desired.
Foxhills Club & Resort, Ottershaw (45 holes)
Attractive retreat with an abundance of leisure activities on offer.
East Sussex
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Forest Row (18 holes)
Classic luxury in the heart of the Ashdown Forest.
East Sussex National Golf Resort & Spa, Uckfield (36 holes)
Modern hotel with two championship golf courses.
Horsted Place, Uckfield (36 holes)
One of Britain’s finest examples of Gothic revivalist architecture.
West Sussex
The Goodwood Hotel, Goodwood (18 holes)
Home comforts in a top quality smart hotel.
Tyne & Wear
Mercure George Washington Hotel, Golf & Spa, Washington (18 holes)
Spacious hotel with an attentive team and a championship golf course.
Warwickshire
Draycote Hotel and Whitefields Golf Club, Thurlaston (18 holes)
Very popular, countryside hotel with easy access to the M45.
The Belfry, Wishaw (54 holes)
Home of Ryder Cup course, The Brabazon, this is one for the keen golfers.
West Midlands
New Hall Hotel & Spa, Royal Sutton Coldfield (9 holes)
The country’s oldest inhabited moated house oozes medieval charm.
East Riding of Yorkshire
Cave Castle Hotel & Country Club, South Cave (18 holes)
Lovely Victorian property with great leisure facilities.
North Yorkshire
Rudding Park, Harrogate (18 holes)
Stylish and contemporary luxury in beautiful parkland.
Swinton Park, Masham (9 holes)
Welcoming 17th-century castle exuding luxury and extravagance.
Wiltshire
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Calne (18 holes)
A championship course at a year-around resort.
The Manor House, an Exclusive Hotel & Golf Club, Castle Combe (18 holes)
Charming country house with impressive standards and outstanding food.
Worcestershire
Bank House Hotel, Spa & Golf Club, Bransford (18 holes)
Family-run hotel with a challenging course.
Channel Islands
Guernsey
St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, St Peter Port (9 holes)
The biggest hotel on the Channel Islands, with pleasant gardens.
Scotland
Fife
Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews (18 holes)
A must-visit for golfers in search of luxury and comfort.
Perth & Kinross
The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder (54 holes)
Internationally acclaimed peaceful retreat in glorious countryside.
Murrayshall Country Estate, Perth (36 holes)
Grand country house with classic and modern rooms and 2 golf courses.
West Dunbartonshire
Cameron House on Loch Lomond, Balloch (27 holes)
Beautifully located hotel with fine dining and top leisure facilities.
Wales
Caerphilly
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa, Maesycwmmer (18 holes)
Attractive hotel with an enviable range of facilities.
Newport
The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport (54 holes)
One for the keen golfers.
The Manor House, Newport (54 holes)
Traditional country house feel with a modern twist.
Northern Ireland
County Fermanagh
Galgorm, Ballymena (18 holes)
Private woodland and sweeping lawns beside the River Maine.
Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen (18 holes)
Tranquil resort featuring championship golf courses.
