Potters Five Lakes Resort
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Course Information
Five Lakes Resort, Essex is a 18 hole par 72 (6767 yard) Lakes Course (Neil Coles). A resort, parkland golf course
18 holes | Par Lakes Course 72 | Lakes Course 6767 yards | Resort | Parkland
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Potters Five Lakes Resort Information & Reviews for 2025
Address: Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX United Kingdom
Tel: 01621 862426
Golf Pro: Craig Lockwood
Website: http://www.pottersresorts.com
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Midweek Guide: From £27.50 per round *
Weekend Guide: From £35.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: From £27.50 per round *
Weekend Guide: From £35.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.66
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
(based on 300 reviews)
5 star
54
4 star
111
3 star
86
2 star
28
1 star
24
RECOMMENDATIONS
86%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The Lakes Course (Five Lakes Resort). This course, designed by Neil Coles, is used annually for regional PGA events and was the venue for the Nick Faldo Challenge. The course provides a testing examination for the better player as well as an enjoyable round for all standards. Water features strongly in the overall design of the Lakes Course, coming in to play on ten of the holes.
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William B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2025
Course in great condition seeing no rain of note for couple of weeks, some interesting water holes, overall great. Some Garmin watches may get confused as the first hole used to be the 10th so start watch on 10th & should be ok for front 9, then on back 9 start at 1 not 10. Clubhouse good with excellent food & friendly members & staff, found a bit expensive ?55 after 8.30, so we teed off before 8.30 ?45.
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CW -Essex rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 21 2024
Poor experience.
Greens bumpy with many bare patches on every one. We got a deal at £15 per round which was overpriced. £70 for a round at peak times in unbelievably poor value. Won’t be back.Reviewer Rating
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Stephen P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 28 2024
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David E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 22 2024
Potters
Our first visit to potters and it was well received. The conditions due to the weather was very boggy but course was in part challengingReviewer Rating
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Robert S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 20 2024
Easy walking course. With water hazards along the fairways. The bunkers need more sand it's just a layer of sand on clay so you can not play a proper bunker shot. The greens are fine. The course was wet when we played so would be better in the summer as the holes are long and with no run on the ball it leaves a long second shot.
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Ian D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 11 2024
A challenging course, where you are encouraged to hit the ball straight, as there is not much room for error. Some very tricky technical holes, and all the greens are kept to a very high standard.
The greenkeepers keep the fairways, very clean and striped. And the bunkers have "GOOD" sand which begs you to hit through it. Overall I would say this course is a good test, which is built around a number of lakes. Not a hilly course, but lots of twist and turns ahead of you.
The greenkeepers keep the fairways, very clean and striped. And the bunkers have "GOOD" sand which begs you to hit through it. Overall I would say this course is a good test, which is built around a number of lakes. Not a hilly course, but lots of twist and turns ahead of you.
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Nick S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 15 2023
Played this course a few times after lockdown. Nice course.
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Stewart H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 6 2023
Great Greens
Challenging for high handicappers to play to their handicaps. Greens are well maintained and great to hit into.Reviewer Rating
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Stewart H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 4 2023
Great Greens
Challenging for high handicappers to play to their handicaps. Greens are well maintained and great to hit into.Reviewer Rating
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Simon B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 1 2023
Great layout
Great layout, and good value as got a 30 perc discount. Course was very busy as it was a 12.30 tee time. Very slow pace of play in front. Course in great condition. But wouldnt, in my opinion, be worth paying ?40 a round as it should have been.Reviewer Rating
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Bob rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2023
Have played this course a few times, also the other one ('Links', so inappropriately named and was a complete dog-track).
Glad the 'Links' has been dug up, de-comissioned, put out of its misery.
Pleased to hear that some money is now being spent on the Lakes course. Hopefully on the tees, fairawys, bunkers and greens. Otherwise it's fine. It will take some time to reverse many years of poor maintenace. I hope it will be successful because it is a good design and layout.
The pro shop there is great, fiendly and well-stocked. But nothing else for anyone wishing for any other club experience.
Glad the 'Links' has been dug up, de-comissioned, put out of its misery.
Pleased to hear that some money is now being spent on the Lakes course. Hopefully on the tees, fairawys, bunkers and greens. Otherwise it's fine. It will take some time to reverse many years of poor maintenace. I hope it will be successful because it is a good design and layout.
The pro shop there is great, fiendly and well-stocked. But nothing else for anyone wishing for any other club experience.
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Patrick C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2023
Good solid course
Some challenging holes and great layout. Fairways were generally good (with some serious damage from winter). The rough was good and has a lot of thicker stuff. As the name eludes, there is a fair amount of water but they could be incorporated a bit better on some of the pat 3s. The tee boxes were in great condition. The bunkers had some stones and the edges were not well kept. Greens were rock hard, considering this round was at the start of June I?d hate to play them towards the end of the summer.Shout out to Dave in the pro shop. He was lovely, welcoming and very easy to chat to.
Food in the golf section was terrible. I spoke with another table and they were disappointed with their food. My chicken wasn't fully cooked and the bar was empty to begin with so didn't want to raise anything.
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Stewart H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 18 2023
Five Lakes
Greens are really good, the work they are putting in will make it one of the best courses in the region.Reviewer Rating
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Tom P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 5 2023
Course was in good condition and seems to be getting better and better the more we play it, looking forward to summer rounds
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Andy T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 20 2023
First time since the Potters takeover
Booked as a threesome on Saturday morning. Looking forward to seeing the changes that Potters have made to Five Lakes. Much better Pro Shop very pleasant welcome talked to one or two ladies members who said the changes were for the better..First up the Tenth is now the first, very windy conditions and a lost ball on the first tee. Great...not
Anyway the course and greens were very good and as good as I remebered, challenging and scenic. Some very thick temporary tee boxes (where you cannot actually put a tee into? Anyways had a really enjoyable round with some old friends, my golf was not good but I enjoyed the Potters course and the new Bar and restuarant (panini and coffee was nice) . Would definiitely come again but maybe during the week.
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Potters Five Lakes Resort Facilities & Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
Yes there is a driving range at Potters Five Lakes Resort which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Potters Five Lakes Resort.
Is there a golf pro shop at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Potters Five Lakes Resort.
Can you hire buggies at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
Yes you can order food for dining at Potters Five Lakes Resort
Is there accommodation at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
Yes there is accommodation at Potters Five Lakes Resort. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Potters Five Lakes Resort?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Potters Five Lakes Resort for further details.
