MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Course Information
MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa, Cheshire is a 45 hole course with the 18 hole Championship Course par 73, 7037 yards and the 18 hole Premier Course par 71, 6582 yards, resort, parkland golf course
Other holes | Par Championship Course 73; Premier Course 71 | Championship Course 7037; Premier Course 6582 yards | Resort | Parkland
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MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa Information & Reviews for 2025
Address: Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0DJ United Kingdom
Tel: 01829 733884
Golf Pro: A. Hill / R. Shutt / J. Statham
Golf Club Facilities
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Midweek Guide: £50.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £50.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.91
AVERAGE RATING 4
(based on 408 reviews)
5 star
132
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189
3 star
63
2 star
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What the club says: Set in the heart of the rolling Cheshire countryside, the 18-hole Championship and Premier Golf Courses and 9-hole Arderne course have established Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa as a distinctive world class championship golf venue.
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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
Matt W rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 8 2025
Good round, some poor greens that have been airated but not rolled. Fairways rolled well. Would play again.
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Peter N rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 4 2025
Great layout very challenging course with fantastic views
The greens had a good pace and were true and ran really well
The tee boxes were well kept and nice to have a half way house
The greens had a good pace and were true and ran really well
The tee boxes were well kept and nice to have a half way house
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Ed M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 3 2025
Championship course at 6500 yards off the yellow
Championship course at 6500 yards off the yellow is Open parkland tree course with a good design. Some undulating Greens. Fairways, bunkers & greens were in good condition for spring. The 1st cut was sticky & thick. For me as a short hitter I found it long but enjoyable. There’s a practise area putting green, chipping green, driving nets. Good pro-shop house. The only bad thing was price at the bar over £8 for paint of Peroni @ 7 Apr 2023Reviewer Rating
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Isaac U rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 12 2024
Portal premier course
Well I can honestly say I can't wait to try and play this course in the summer. Course was in good condition considering the time of the year. Hole 4 was cut very short, which we didn't realise so had to be played as a par 3 as opposed to a par 4. Other than that the course played well. Some interesting/challenging pin positions made for good fun when it came to nearest the pin.Reviewer Rating
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Luke H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 3 2024
A very nice and welcoming hotel with an very good golf course. Challenging and long, especially in the wet but in good condition despite the rain
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Dan T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2024
very good course, well kept and has a vice club house which has everything you need, would visit again
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Stephen B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2024
Beautiful
What an awesome course and a great hotel all 15 of us enjoyed dinner breakfast and the beer even though it was a bit expensive.Greens fairways were great.
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Chris M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2024
I genuinely believe it's the most underrated course in the country. Was in superb condition, every hole presents a genuine challenge and opportunity to score if you hit it in the right spots. I come here around 4 or 5 times a year, and have done for the past 6 years and get the same excitement to play it each time.
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Edward B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 22 2024
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2024
2 courses both in top class condition. Good food and drinks Well mannered and helpful staff
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Kendall E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2024
Golf buddies on tour
The course is brilliant. For a high handicapper like me the fairways are very forgiving seeing as I have a tendency to slice of the tee. There are some long holes with challenging bunkers and I got to play in most of them which was fun and challenging too. I?d recommend this place and will be back, we played the championship course and it's long but very good. Great facilities for warm up putting and chipping, could do with somewhere to warm up the driverReviewer Rating
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Christopher F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2024
Great weekend of golf, excellent practice facilities. Great golf course in excellent condition. Superb!
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Graham C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 11 2024
Tough course, don't let the benign first two holes fool you. Course was very heavy underfoot but not surprising after the rain we've had.
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Wirral rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 19 2023
Matt
Played ‘the Premier’ on Sat 18th Nov, paid £30.There wasn’t much ‘Premier’ about it.
Don’t waste your money, course was an absolute shambles, it should of been shut. Was like playing in a mud bath.
Poorly stocked pro shop, and lack of course info pre Tee off.
Probably better in the summer but I won’t be back. Shame.
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Sean M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 3 2023
Great little course, not very tough and greens in good condition
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MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa Facilities & Frequently Asked Questions
The following information is subject to change and based on the latest updates and checks on Golfshake from the golf club, golf facility or venue.
Is there a driving range at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes there is a driving range at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Is there a golf pro shop at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
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 MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Can you hire buggies at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
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 MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes you can order food for dining at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa
Is there accommodation at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes there is accommodation at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa for further details.
