Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club
Price Guide: £££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Golfshake Review
Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club, Northumberland is an 18 hole, par 70 (6374 yard), private, links golf course designed by James Braid in 1900.
Contact Information
, Embleton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3XQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01665 576562Website: http://www.dunstanburgh.com
Tee Time Information
- Midweek Guide: £26.00 per round; £32:00 per day *
- Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round, £38.00 per day weekends *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Course Information:
18 holes | Par 70 | 6374 yards | Private | Links
View more Northumberland Golf Clubs
Visitors: The course is reserved between
08.30 - 09.30am Saturdays and
07.00 - 10.00am on Sundays for club competitions.
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.72
from 121
4.72
from 121
Average Ratings
4.43 ... Overall Rating
4.59 ... The Course
4.50 ... Course Cond.
4.13 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.28 ... VFM
4.43 ... Overall Rating
4.59 ... The Course
4.50 ... Course Cond.
4.13 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.28 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.44 ... Pace of play
4.83 ... Hospitality.
2.94 ... Prac. Facil.
4.39 ... Food + Drink
4.44 ... Pace of play
4.83 ... Hospitality.
2.94 ... Prac. Facil.
4.39 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
|(0)|(9)|(52)|(61)&chxr=0,1,5&chxs=1,676767,11.5,-0.5,l,676767&chxt=y,r&chbh=14,2,0&chs=145x90&cht=bhs&chco=FF9900,FFEBCC&chd=t:50,43,7,0,0|50,57,93,100,100&chg=-1,0)
121 ratings & 69 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 84 out of 1971.
HIGHLY RATED - 98% would play again or recommend
Played this course? Tell us what you thought: Submit your review now >>
What the club says: Welcome to what many consider is the friendliest golf course in Northumberland. Dunstanburgh Castle nestles in Embleton Bay near Alnwick and boasts to being one of the finest courses in the area. There are holes to challenge golfers of all skill levels and ages. It is a traditional links course, created by the great golf course architect, James Braid. Set amongst beautiful scenery on the North-East coast of Northumberland's Heritage Coastline, you will enjoy a visit which will stay with you forever.
Read our full reviewGolf Course Reviews for Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club
Sort by: Date | Review Rank | Rated High | Rated Low
The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Reviewed Sep 17 2018 by Gary M - rated 4 out of 5 Challenging course
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Food & Drink
Rate Helpful
Reviewed Aug 26 2018 by Steve R - rated 4 out of 5 View more
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Aug 15 2018 by Ian E - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic place to come to
This place has the wow factor nothing was too much of a bother for staff they were brilliant. Course was in great condition definitely coming back hereCourse (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Aug 4 2018 by David E - rated 5 out of 5 Excellent value for money
Superb value for money at ?15 after 4pm. Greens and fairways were excellent and clearly looked after well. Each hole offered great challenge with unrivaled views especially towards the castle.Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Jul 26 2018 by Danny K - rated 5 out of 5 Hidden Gem
What an amazing golf course Dunstanburgh is! Very challenging but very enjoyable! Anyone heading up the North east coast should drop in for a round. Also an absolute bargain at ?27!Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Jul 13 2018 by Michael B - rated 4 out of 5 Tough Test
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Apr 18 2018 by Andrew H - rated 5 out of 5 Great Course - great deal
Fantastic value at a great course. Wet in parts due to amount of rain around but greens were perfect. Great service in the bar and lovely food(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 21)
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Mar 27 2018 by Peter - rated 5 out of 5 What A Course.
Played the course on Saturday. The Wednesday before I played The Filly at Close House. Dunstanburgh absolutely blew it out the water. Considering all the snow we've had I couldn't believe the standard of the course. Greens and fairways were the best I've seen so far this year.We were lucky that there was hardly any wind, as on a windy day it would be a different animal. the Par 4, 6th Hole is up there with the best holes I've played. I could not rave about the course anymore. I liked it that much that I plan on joining this season and I live the best part of 50 miles away.
Staff and members were also very friendly everyone seemed to want to say hello which made it an even better experience.
Well done to all involved at Dunstanburgh!!!
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Mar 23 2018 by Paul W - rated 5 out of 5 Always in great condition
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Jan 24 2018 by Newcastle - rated 5 out of 5 Bushidoson
Best on coast! Toughest test of golf on the Northumberland coast, other than perhaps Goswick off medal tees. Superb green staff keep the course in great condition, greens are fantastic. Warm welcome, great staff, ales and food. Practice area for 10/10Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Jan 24 2018 by Robert C - rated 5 out of 5 review of course
Friendly staff, course in great condition fot time of year, will definately be going back to play again(Round played: Jan 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: 28)
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Dec 22 2017 by Greggs Norman - rated 5 out of 5 The best greens I’ve played on this year
Played this course many years ago and couldn’t remember how good of a course this is,the greens are the best I’ve played on all year,great condition for the time of year.a real gem not to be missed.Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Nov 15 2017 by Alan H - rated 5 out of 5 Best in the NE!!!
It's a 90min drive for me but whenever I can, I come here. Lovely food and friendly service, course always immaculate and it's dog friendly. I love it an my black lab loves it.(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 14.7)
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Nov 10 2017 by Lynn Montgomery - rated 5 out of 5 Ms.
I loved playing this wonderful links course; looking forward to returning. It is a challenging course by the North Sea, with beautiful surroundings. I found it listed as a National Trust Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The clubhouse is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff. The course is very well looked after by the greenkeepers.Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Sep 25 2017 by Ian S - rated 5 out of 5 Course in excellent condition especially the greens. Really enjoyed the course and would definitely recommend
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 87 Handicap: 18.4)
View more(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 87 Handicap: 18.4)
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Jul 21 2017 by Kevin S - rated 4 out of 5 Great track. Highly recommended. Played on a nice calm day. Members friendly. Superb layout. Particularly love the 13th
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 78 Handicap: 7.4)
View more(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 78 Handicap: 7.4)
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Jul 13 2017 by Mark P - rated 5 out of 5 Beautiful Course
As ever the course was stunning, the views are amazing, all in all just fabulous golf. If you come to Northumberland you have to play here!(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 85 Handicap: 12.9)
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed Jun 13 2017 by David B - rated 5 out of 5 Brillian Links course
a really fantastic links course, with stunning scenery and some wonderful views. Greens were in terrific condition.(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 91 Handicap: 13.4)
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Reviewed May 20 2017 by Aidan D - rated 5 out of 5 Just had one of my most pleasant days on a golf course at Dunstanburgh - I really can't recommend it highly enough.
The course is a superb links - a good, fair test of golf. It was in excellent condition. We played several other courses in the area over the week we visited and Dunstanburgh's greens were by far the best.
The club is friendly, staff incredibly pleasant and helpful. The food, which was included in the deal we booked, was excellent.
All in all, a completely faultless golf club which offers outstanding value. I genuinely cannot wait to play it again.
View moreThe course is a superb links - a good, fair test of golf. It was in excellent condition. We played several other courses in the area over the week we visited and Dunstanburgh's greens were by far the best.
The club is friendly, staff incredibly pleasant and helpful. The food, which was included in the deal we booked, was excellent.
All in all, a completely faultless golf club which offers outstanding value. I genuinely cannot wait to play it again.
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Reviewed May 16 2017 by Alan H - rated 5 out of 5 Probably my favourite golf course in the North East. Great everything with fantastic greens and well worth a visit with the food package included. Loads of walkers which gives it such a friendly feel and could even take my well behaved black lab around the course with me. Played 0930 sat morning and nobody in front of us all the way around. Find it and try it.
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 12.1)
Course (layout/challlenge)
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Nearby
 | Seahouses Golf Club from 44 reviews Distance 4.92 miles |
 | Alnmouth Village Golf Club from 27 reviews Distance 7.87 miles |
 | Alnwick Castle Golf Club from 78 reviewsDistance 8.55 miles |
Plan Your Next Round
Warkworth Golf ClubNorthumberland from £7.00 Save 10%
Alnwick Castle Golf Club
Northumberland from £10.00 Save 10%
Seahouses Golf Club
Northumberland from £14.00 Save 20%
Plan your next golf break with Golfbreaks.com
