The Best Golf Resorts in England
Featured UK golf resorts in England from the staff at Greatest Golf Resorts…
The United Kingdom is known for it’s golf history and it’s golf resorts ….
The United Kingdom is known for its rich history and stunning landscapes, and it’s no surprise that it’s also home to some of the most prestigious golf courses and resorts in the world. Golf enthusiasts from around the globe flock to the UK to experience the challenging fairways and breathtaking views offered by these renowned courses. From the legendary St Andrews in Scotland, often referred to as the birthplace of golf, to the iconic Royal Birkdale in England, each course offers a unique and unforgettable golfing experience. However, it’s not just the courses that make the UK a golfer’s paradise; it’s the luxurious golf resorts that provide an unparalleled level of comfort and relaxation. Many of these resort properties boast top-notch golf facilities, luxurious accommodations, world-class dining options, and spa and wellness centers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual golfer, playing a round of golf in the UK and staying at one of its resorts is an experience that combines sport, leisure, and luxury like no other. Below are some of our featured golf resorts in England.
Featured golf resorts in England:
Delta Hotels Breadsall Priory Country Club – Derby
The Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club, a charming four-star retreat set in the peaceful Derbyshire countryside near Derby, England, blends historic charm—dating back to 1260—with modern comforts across stylish rooms and suites offering scenic views, plush amenities, and easy access to 300 acres of sprawling parkland. Guests enjoy a full-service spa for relaxing treatments, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, fitness center with classes, tennis courts, multiple dining options featuring British cuisine at the Cast Iron Bar & Grill, and a tranquil garden setting ideal for unwinding. Its standout golf facilities feature two distinct 18-hole courses: the Championship Priory Course, and the Moorland Course, a well-designed parkland alternative offering enjoyable rounds for different skill levels. Supported by a driving range, putting green, pro shop, PGA instruction, and convenient golf packages or breaks for hotel guests, these courses deliver high-quality, scenic golfing experiences seamlessly integrated with the resort’s spa and country club ambiance.
Macdonald Portal Golf & Spa Resort, Cheshire
The Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa, a luxurious four-star retreat nestled in the rolling Cheshire countryside near Tarporley, England, offers a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation with stylish rooms and suites featuring modern comforts, scenic views, and easy access to tranquil gardens. Guests enjoy an extensive leisure complex including an indoor 20-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym, spa treatments, tennis courts, multiple on-site restaurants and bars serving fresh seasonal cuisine, and a vibrant atmosphere ideal for both leisure stays and golf breaks. Its premier golf facilities boast 45 holes across three courses: the demanding Championship Course, a challenging parkland layout, the Premier Course, and the shorter Arderne 9-hole course, perfect for beginners, practice, or quicker rounds. Supported by Europe’s largest indoor golf academy, a well-stocked pro shop, driving range, putting greens, PGA instruction, and convenient golf packages for hotel guests, these well-maintained courses deliver scenic, high-quality play in a welcoming resort setting.
Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa, Northumberland
The Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa, a luxurious four-star country house retreat set within 450 acres of beautiful Northumberland parkland near Morpeth, England, combines historic charm with modern sophistication through elegant rooms and suites offering plush comforts and scenic views. Guests enjoy a state-of-the-art spa with indoor pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym, tennis courts, relaxing treatments, award-winning dining at the on-site restaurant, casual pub meals at The Linden Tree, and peaceful grounds perfect for walks or unwinding. Its premier golf facilities feature an impressive 18-hole championship course designed by Jonathan Gaunt, weaving through stunning countryside. Supported by practice areas, a pro shop, PGA instruction and convenient golf breaks or packages for hotel guests. This well-maintained layout seamlessly integrates with the resort’s spa and leisure offerings for an ideal countryside golf escape.
Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa, Shropshire
The Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa, a luxurious four-star retreat set in the peaceful rolling countryside of North Shropshire near Whitchurch, England. Combining modern elegance with serene surroundings across acres of landscaped gardens, offering stylish rooms and suites with plush comforts and scenic views. Guests enjoy a comprehensive leisure complex featuring a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gym, spa treatments, tennis courts, and multiple dining options with fresh, seasonal cuisine in relaxed or fine-dining settings, plus proximity to the market town for added exploration. Its standout golf facilities include two on-site 18-hole courses: the Championship Emerald Course, and the shorter Sapphire Course. Supported by a pro shop, driving range, putting greens, PGA instruction, and convenient tee-time booking or golf break packages for hotel guests. These well-maintained courses deliver an enjoyable, scenic golfing experience seamlessly integrated with the resort’s spa and country club ambiance.
Delta Hotels Worsley Park Country Club – Manchester
The Delta Hotels by Marriott Worsley Park Country Club, a stylish four-star retreat set in 200 acres of picturesque Cheshire parkland near Manchester, England, blends historic Victorian charm with modern comforts through elegant rooms and suites offering scenic views, plush amenities, and proximity to attractions like the Trafford Centre. Guests enjoy a comprehensive leisure experience with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, fitness center, full-service Spa of Senses for relaxing treatments, tennis courts, multiple dining venues featuring fresh seasonal cuisine, and tranquil gardens ideal for unwinding. Its premier golf facilities center on an acclaimed 18-hole PGA Championship course masterfully designed by European Golf Design in association with Michael King (and contributions from Ross McMurray), delivering a challenging yet rewarding layout and beautiful inland parkland scenery suited to golfers of all levels. This top-rated North England course provides an unforgettable, high-quality golfing escape seamlessly integrated with the resort’s spa and country club ambiance.
Delta Hotels Tudor Park Country Club – Bearsted, Maidstone
Nestled in the picturesque Kent countryside near Maidstone—known as the “Garden of England”—the Delta Hotels Tudor Park Country Club provides a refined country retreat just 30 miles from London and close to attractions like Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. Guests enjoy comfortable rooms, an indoor pool, full-service spa, fitness centre, tennis courts, and dining at the signature restaurant, all set amid hundreds of acres of parkland. Golfers benefit from the on-site 18-hole championship course, a par-70 layout designed by Donald Steel, which winds through an ancestral deer park with mature pine trees, long narrow fairways, rolling greens, and sweeping views of the Maidstone landscape—having hosted events like the PGA EuroPro Tour.
Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club – Hertfordshire
The Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club, a historic Jacobean-style manor house set on 200 acres of rolling Hertfordshire countryside near Ware, just 25 miles north of central London, offers an elegant countryside retreat with charming rooms and spacious suites. Guests enjoy a full-service spa, heated indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre, tennis facilities, and two restaurants serving refined British and international cuisine, creating a perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and recreation. Its premier golf facilities centre on the acclaimed 18-hole championship course, the first designed by Jack Nicklaus II, which blends strategic parkland holes with historic Victorian-era elements, delivering challenging play with tree-lined fairways, well-placed bunkers, excellent USGA greens, and year-round playability for golfers of all levels.
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield
An award-winning hotel and resort in the heart of the country in Royal Sutton Coldfield. With over 300 rooms and suites, multiple restaurants and bars, a leisure club and The Belfry Spa this resort has everything you need for a great vacation and golf experience. For the avid golfer The Belfry’s golf courses have hosted the Ryder Cup four times and attract players from all over the UK and beyond.
The Grove, Hertfordshire
The Grove is a five-star hotel and home to a luxurious spa, multiple restaurants and a championship golf course just outside of London. For golfers, you can follow in the steps of Tiger Woods who won the World Golf Championship here in 2006.
For those traveling to England it is easy to find great golf resort options at a variety of price points. For additional information please see the England Golf Resorts or other UK listings in our International Golf Resorts Directory.