25 UK Golf Resorts You Must Visit in 2025
By: Kieran Clark | Wed 20 Nov 2024
Are you someone who regularly embarks on golf breaks? If the answer is yes, then we have something here for you, and if you're not a keen traveller, then we believe that the prospect of discovering the following resorts might just change that.
We have been looking at recommendations from our travel partners Golfbreaks to see which destinations throughout the UK should be on your list to experience in 2025.
From venues with championship history to tranquil and scenic corners of the country that you hadn't considered before, whether it be in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you have our guarantee that there will be a place to whet your appetite.
Start exploring below and plan your next golf break in the UK today!
England
The depth of brilliant golf courses in England is arguably unrivalled on the planet and that status can also be showcased in the quality of its numerous resorts that offer multiple layouts we reckon that you will absolutely love.
The Belfry
The glorious history of the Ryder Cup surrounds this venue and its landmark Brabazon Course, which retains a place at the forefront of professional golf as host of the British Masters. Despite it being over two decades since Europe last triumphed here, it's a resort that continues to draw thousands annually, with its adjacent Derby and PGA National layouts also being popular additions to complete a memorable golf break.
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Forest of Arden Resort
Located within acres of Warwickshire woodlands, Forest of Arden is another destination with a prestigious past, with its signature Arden Course having previously staged both the British Masters and English Open. You can play it - and its sibling Aylesford Course - while staying in truly relaxing surroundings in what is a huge favourite venue with golfers.
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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Moving up to Northumberland, Slaley Hall is a jewel in the North of England, being home to a pair of tremendous golf courses, the Hunting and the Priestman, while the luxurious Edwardian mansion itself offers a choice of 137 elegant rooms. This is a classy destination to experience.
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Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Lincolnshire is where you will discover Forest Pines, which is definitely worth a visit. Its unique Championship Course has 27 holes to choose from, meaning you can play different combinations of nine holes to make each round a little different. Beyond the golf, the quality of accommodation, restaurants and spa facilities make this a brilliant destination for either groups or couples.
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East Sussex National Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
This is a popular spot in the South East of England for members of the Golfshake Community, and it's easy to see why that is the case. East Sussex National has two superb, championship standard golf courses that will challenge all levels of player, while the venue itself has drawn visitors for decades - and for very good reason. We like it here, and you will too.
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Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Returning to Lincolnshire, ensuring that it's accessible to golfers from across England, this is an idyllic lakeside resort and the perfect spot for a touch of tranquility. The golf isn't bad either, as the two courses here are testing and brilliantly conditioned, making this the ideal place to visit for a two-day break.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott, Breadsall Priory Country Club
Close to Derby, this is a gem in the Midlands, featuring a pair of fabulous courses that take full advantage of the landscape, not to mention recently refurbished accommodation facilities that make this a venue where history is blended with modern amenities. You can also enjoy the indoor pool, gym and relaxing spa, which ensure that Breadsall Priory is the ideal place to unwind.
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Old Thorns Hotel & Resort
Sprawled out across majestic Hampshire countryside, Old Thorns has been a favourite with the Golfshake Community for years, regularly standing alongside the highest-rated venues in the country. If you haven't yet experienced it for yourself, then we suggest that 2025 should be the time to see what the hype is all about!
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Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Located on the outskirts of Leeds, in the style of several of these featured destinations, Oulton Hall is a converted mansion from centuries past, with the variety of rooms available ensuring that all groups can be catered for, while the luxurious spa and on-site leisure facilities are worth a visit by themselves. But for golfers, there is a Dave Thomas-designed course to stick your teeth into.
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Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa
Situated in peaceful Berkshire, this is the golf break for those who value a chilled pace of life. The course here isn't brutally testing, but is nonetheless a fun treat, while the accommodation, dining options, health and spa facilities are of an excellent standard.
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The Oxfordshire Golf, Hotel & Spa
Having opened a little over a decade ago, the hotel and spa at The Oxfordshire wonderfully complement the golf course, which is a big, rolling American parkland-style layout that has staged prestigious events and continues to present a thrilling challenge to the visiting golfers who take it on.
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Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club
For luxury in Hertfordshire, it doesn't get better than Hanbury Manor, which provides fantastic accommodation within a stunning country house, while the golf course itself (designed by the Nicklaus Group) has been a venue on the European Tour and delivers a test that keen plays will relish.
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Scotland
Scotland is the Home of Golf - so it's no surprise that it has many incredible resorts dotted across the country! We'd encourage you to put the following venues on your list to visit at some point, whether it be in 2025 or beyond.
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Europe won the Solheim Cup for the first time in 1992 at Dalmahoy, located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, and golfers have flocked to play the Championship East Course ever since. When staying here in one of the superb 215 rooms and suites, you can also play the fantastic West Course, which consists of some brilliant holes to complete a two-round break to savour in the shadow of Scotland's capital.
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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa
Just over the border into Scotland, you will find Cardrona located near the town of Peebles. There are 99 luxury guestrooms to pick from, with dining and leisure facilities to enjoy too, while the course itself can measure over 7,000 yards from the back tees, making it a formidable test in a scenic landscape.
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Fairmont St Andrews
Overlooking the historic and famed town of St Andrews, the Fairmont is a spectacular base from which to explore the area, providing the quality and hospitality you would expect from a five-star venue. There are two golf courses to play here, namely the Kittocks and Torrance, both of which offer an examination for all golfers alongside stunning vistas towards the skyline of the spiritual Home of Golf.
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Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort
Have you been to the Highlands of Scotland? Now is your chance. Head up the A9 and experience this welcoming venue that is home to the striking Spey Valley Golf Course that takes you through trees along the banks of the River Spey. It's also the perfect location to explore the surrounding area and see what makes the Highlands truly breathtaking.
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The Gleneagles Resort
Resorts don't come more iconic or supreme than Gleneagles, which is located in the heart of Scotland and stands alongside the finest venues anywhere on the planet. It just has to be experienced. And for golfers, it's special, as you can play the revered King's and Queen's golf courses (both designed by James Braid) or the PGA Centenary created by Jack Nicklaus that has staged both the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup.
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Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa
Carnoustie is one of the most respected championship venues in the game - and for good reason. You'll have seen the distinctive hotel resting behind the 18th green during an Open, and here is your opportunity to stay there while playing the brilliantly laid out Championship Course, or the adjacent Burnside and Buddon layouts. This is the destination for the golfing purists out there.
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Murrayshall Country Estate
Finally, we move to glorious Perthshire and Murrayshall, where you can sample one of the modern and spacious rooms, before taking on the beautifully tranquil golf course. Being located just three miles from the centre of Perth, this charming hotel is continually growing in popularity with visitors who often return for more.
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Wales
Wales is a truly underrated golf destination. The standard of courses throughout the nation is noteworthy - and these resorts deliver an experience to rival anywhere else in the United Kingdom.
Celtic Manor Resort
It was back in 2010 when Colin Montgomerie's European team won a dramatic, nail-biting Ryder Cup, which has ensured that the Twenty Ten Course will forever hold a place in the minds of golf fans. You could experience this wonderful resort and play the iconic layout yourself alongside the sibling Roman Road and Montgomerie courses, which come together to make Celtic Manor one of the UK's best venues.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott, St Pierre Country Club
Located on the Welsh side of the Severn Bridge, St Pierre was refurbished in 2023, meaning that it's looking better than ever and its many guestrooms are ready to embrace you warmly. The Old Course here staged the Solheim Cup back in 1996, while the Mathern Course is a more forgiving layout to play. Combined, they make this an ideal destination for a two-round break in Wales.
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The Vale Resort
You will find The Vale between Cardiff and Bridgend, benefiting from its location in rural Glamorgan, with the facilities here being award-winning during recent years. For golfers, there are two outstanding courses to play, with the Lake being celebrated for its design and the Wales National being famed for its length, as it measures 7,433 from the championship tees.
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Northern Ireland
The spotlight will be on Northern Ireland in 2025 as the Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush, but there is far more to golf here than just legendary links courses, as these highly recommended resorts illustrate.
Lough Erne Golf Resort
This is a place where luxury and comfort are at the forefront, with guests at Lough Erne having the opportunity to experience five-star facilities and service. The golf course isn't bad either, designed by Nick Faldo, which runs alongside the river and takes you into scenic woodlands too, making for an undeniably memorable round of golf.
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Galgorm Resort
Just 30 miles north of Belfast, Galgorm enjoys a lush setting with the River Maine flowing through the estate, making this a tranquil place to unwind. The Galgorm Castle golf course has championship pedigree, having staged the Irish Open in 2020 and the ISPS Handa World Invitational in more recent years. You can sample all of this for yourself in 2025!
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Roe Park Resort
With 118 luxurious rooms, an immaculate spa and exceptional facilities, Roe Park lives up to its four-star rating, while the golf course itself is rather good too, taking you through the beautiful countryside of the Roe Valley with views of the mountains to the south and the sea to the north, making this destination a genuine feast for the senses.
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