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Cleeve Hill Golf Club

4.2   Golfshake Golf Course Rating 79 reviews | Post Review | Website
Price Guide: ££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Course Information

Cleeve Hill Golf Club, Gloucester is an 18 hole, par 71 (6411 yard), public, heathland golf course established 1927.

18 holes | Par 71 | 6411 yards | Public | Heathland


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Address: , Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL52 3PW United Kingdom

Tel: 01242 672025

Golf Pro: David Finch | Tel: 01242 672592

Website: http://www.cleevehillgolfclub.co.uk/


Golf Club Facilities

Golf shop  Golf Shop
Changing rooms  Changing
Clubhouse  Clubhouse
Bar  Bar
Food  Dining
Function Room Hire  Function Room

Midweek Guide: £15.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £18.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £15.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £18.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.


Review Information


GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.24

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

 

AVERAGE RATING 4.3
(based on 79 reviews)

5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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HIGHLY RATED

98%

would play again or recommend


4.4

The Course

4.2

Course Conditions

4.5

Value For Money

4.6

Pace of Play

3.9

Facilities & Service

4.5

Hospitality

2.9

Practice Facilities

3.7

Food & Drink

What the club says: Cleeve Hill is a magnificent heath land course located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. From a commanding position in the Cotswolds, breathtaking views are available over an area taking in the Forest of Dean, Severn Vale, the Malverns - and beyond to the Black Mountains and the Brecons.

Set in 1,000 acres of Cleeve Common, the truly awesome vistas from the course embrace 10,000 years of human occupation - with prehistoric and Roman settlements punctuating a landscape rich in wild flowers. Rare orchids, the Roman snail and various species of butterfly bring added fascination to the scene. For golfers about their business, the setting is idyllic, inspiring and refreshing.

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Steve Jones, Newbury rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 14 2024

As nature intended golf to be....

First time for me at Cleeve Hill. I couldn't believe that it faced closure just a few years ago. Old Tom's layout stands the test of time in all weathers- yes, we had all four seasons during our round. Wonderful elevated tees and few bushes and trees offer the novel experience, for me, of being able to find your ball fairly easily. We finished in glorious sunshine elated but exhausted!

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Robin G rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 30 2024

Can't beat this course

This course has wonderful views around Gloucestershire from all the tees. The course is in marvellously good nick. Plus, the variety of challenges presented to us over the course are amazing. No two holes are the same!

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Andrew Picken rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 26 2024

Must have golfing experience

This is old school golf played at an improving venue with far sighted management and ownership. From the depths of possible closure to a reinvigorated set up. I had never heard of the venue until the campaign to save it and I have them made it a priority to experience the courses in all its glories. Painted stone tee markers plus yardage markers Jean from granite this is not manicured golf. Usually the common is mown and managed by the sheep that free roam with greens protected by small fences. This is an astonishing venue with views over 5 counties in a clear day. Green complexes have been created from medieval castle grounds and history oozes over shot. There are a couple of blind shots but they are well sign posted. Greens are true and fair with protections built into them by the courses designers. I loved the Cleeve experience and cannot wait to return to test myself again. There are loads of local pubs and hotels nearby making a two day trip easily achievable. 100% recommend a return visit. If you are interested in golf course architecture this is a must play venue. I LOVED IT

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Simon M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 4 2024

Exposed to the wind. Some excellent holes. 2 tough par 3s on the back 9, one after the other. Well worth a visit.

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Robin G rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 27 2024

never fails to impress

Four of us set out at 10:30 on a windy but dry day and had a wonderful entertaining walk around the course ending at half three.

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Neville S rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 7 2023

Gorgeous Views

If your legs are up for the challenge, and this course isn't easy walking, then you'll be rewarded with a lovely course and some outstanding views.

The greens, tees and fairways are good rather than outstanding, but some of the holes are really pretty. The holes I loved were all downhill, 9, 10, 17 & 18, but the views as you work your way down to the 13th are stunning.

The fairways are all pretty wide and the greens aren't the trickiest you'll play, so the main protection is when the wind blows. There's little to protect you from it.

The clubhouse certainly has seen better days, but there was a warm welcome there and in the pro shop.

I would absolutely recommend Cleeve Hill.

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Tim / Cirencester rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 6 2023

Cleeve Hill GC

You feel as if you are stepping back in time playing a hill top links style course where man and nature have worked together to shape a challenging and at times exhilarating golfing experience. Lots of different challenges on almost every hole. Several blind shots where accuracy is rewarded. Most rough not too punitive whilst the small greens are well guarded but true and can be read with confidence. The 13th is a simply stunning hole - one of the best I have ever played whilst the long uphill par 3 16th is as tough as they get, well it was for me! Not everyone will like Cleeve Hill because it is not a manicured, antiseptic parkland course. There is plenty of gorse, plenty of rabbit scratchings, sheep dung and every green is protected by low electric cords but I guess (apart from the electricity) this is how most heathland courses appeared in 1927 when Cleeve Hill opened. So, if you want to feel invigorated, challenged, amused and wowed in equal measure whilst taking in some stunning views then you must play here at least once.

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Richard T rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 21 2023

Brilliant day out

Hill-top links golf at its best.

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Robin G rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 12 2023

perfect conditions despite wet weather

we played in the afternoon to take advantge of twilight rates. information about availability of food at cafe and restaurant was absolutely abysmal and how the cafe could be closed on a school holiday Monday beats me! Despite info to the contrary, the kitchen was serving up bacon and sausage baps at lunchtime so we could have enjoyed a bap before venturing out onto the course. Which was magnificient when all around were carry only or even closed. Great tees, fairways and greens.

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Adam C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 31 2023

amazing course

Amazing course, great views when the clag cleared. Will definitely be back for another round when the weather gets better. Great winter price too.

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Kevin H rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 19 2022

best value top 100 course around?

Cleeve is a great experience, and the club have improved the conditioning significantly in recent times. 100% recommend.

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Tim L rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 17 2022

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Robin G rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 29 2022

a great day out

Setting off just after one to tackle all 18 holes taking advantage of the twilight rate. The fairways are grand, the greens remarkable and the views terrific. We were all back by quarter to six as night fell! and found the clubhouse and toilets all shut. A great experience from the off. Before we left we visited the Cotswold Hill Cafe which is now part of the Golf complex; a touch pricey but welcome nevertheless as the canteen is closed at the club. Pizzas are on the menu so fab.

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Bruce H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 2 2022

Very Challenging!!

A very challenging course for a high handicapper but ver enjoyable with fantastic views.

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Alan S rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 28 2022

What a mad, weird amazing course this is!! Plays like an inland links, greens looked awful but ran pretty true. Very difficult to hold the greens with approach shots - maybe go for bump n runs!! The views go on for miles, truly beautiful. It’s a tough walk, and very hilly. Definitely one to tick off the list.

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