Stoke by Nayland Golf Club
Course Information
Stoke by Nayland Golf Club, Essex has 36 holes. An 18 hole, par 72 (6544 yard) Constable course and 18 hole, par 71 (6345 yard) Gainsborough Course. A private, parkland golf course established in 1972
36 holes | Par Constable Course 72; Gainsborough Course 71 | Constable Course 6544; Gainsborough Course 63 yards | Private | Parkland
Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ United Kingdom
Tel: 01206 262836
Website: https://www.stokebynayland.com/golf
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Stoke by Nayland Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club. Explore detailed insights on the golf course, including course conditions, value for money, and pace of play from the latest reviews and feedback in 2025. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.17
AVERAGE RATING 3.9
(based on 233 reviews)
5 star
75
4 star
99
3 star
43
2 star
13
1 star
5
HIGHLY RATED
95%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Set amidst 300 acres of some of the most picturesque countryside to be found in Suffolk, Stoke by Nayland Golf Club lives up to its founder, Devora Peake's description as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the family businesses. Established in 1972, the two 18-hole championship golf courses were created in a designated "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" and provide some of the finest golfing facilities in the East of England. The Club enjoys a superb reputation and is a regular venue for prestigious Pro-Ams, County, National and International Championships, and corporate golfing events. Stoke by Nayland's international profile has been raised by the worldwide television coverage of its prestigious PGA European Senior Tour events as well as the PGA Europro Tour.
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Chris H rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 5 2025
Not the ?championship? experience it claims to be.
Played the Gainsborough Saturday and Constable Sunday over the bank holiday.Positives - greens were superb and very well looked after
Negatives - tee times too close together (8mins per 4ball), multiple societies with no on course Marshalls speeding up play resulted in near 5 hr rounds. There are areas of the course requiring some serious TLC such as the bare areas around greens, path tracks and areas between holes. We stayed in the lodges and the potholes are 4? deep
Nice enough course but ?60 green feet is excessive
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Clive S rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 3 2024
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Ralph P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2024
Played both courses via society stay over 2 days. Both in good condition as per usual and each course presents a different test. Well looked after by the venue as per previous visits. Dinner was especially good. Will be back in due course.
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Nick R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2024
Gainsborough course was a great challenge with many variations in the challenge plus greens actually move too!
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Nick R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2024
Gainsborough course was a great challenge with many variations in the challenge plus greens actually move too!
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James S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2024
Long carry from car park
Both courses were in good condition, despite heavy rain showers. Some strange breaks on greens but an overall good test. Only gripe is being made to carry my bag so far to reach the buggy.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreAndrew G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 22 2024
Both courses are kept well. Both courses have their own challenges. Having drink and snack stops half way round was very plesant
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Show moreRobert S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 14 2024
Gainsborough course has a few hills . Coffee shop half way round with toilets. The greens not as good as the Constable course.. Challenging course with some nice holes lovely par 3 to end over water..
Very good food with bar. Driving range as you drive in on the left..hotel facilities on site.
Very good food with bar. Driving range as you drive in on the left..hotel facilities on site.
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Show moreChris G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 9 2024
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Show moreSteve M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2024
Tough conditions
The rain has taken its toll on all courses. The conditions made a tough course unenjoyable.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreSteve M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 7 2024
Tough conditions
The rain has taken its toll on all courses. The conditions made a tough course unenjoyable.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreAndy D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 2 2024
Lovely course. Both the Gainsborough and Constable are worth playing. Lots of interesting challenges and home layouts.
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Andy D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 2 2024
Lovely course. Both the Gainsborough and Constable are worth playing. Lots of interesting challenges and home layouts.
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Laurie C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 22 2023
Stoke By Nayland Sunday /Monday November
We went for an overnight stay from Sunday to Monday. The facilities are excellent and the courses are interesting with some challenging holes. Having said that I'm not sure this a course to play in the winter. The constable was very wet underfoot and muddy in lots of places. Rain and wind stopped us from playing the Gainsborough on the Monday. However the manager gave us a voucher to return for another game which was very fair. I am looking forward to playing the courses again this summer.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreRobert S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2023
The greens had been treated with sand and slit . But poor greens before this. Should be a discount until greens are sorted out.
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Show moreJohn S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 6 2023
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Show moreEddie A rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 6 2023
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GR. Sussex rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 7 2023
Pretty good
Loads of good stuff.Only played golf so can’t comment on the hotel.
But pro shop excellent, bar reception excellent as we’re overall facilities.
Played the Gainsborough course.
Some lovely holes, and greens mostly very good, although some quite patchy - probably leather jacket damage. Fairways good, but many of the bunkers in poor condition. Needs looking at- bit of weed killer and some more sand!
Quite slow.
Overall happy.
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Show moredave fear rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 8 2023
A Good venue with excellent hospitality facilites , played the Gainsborough course and found this to be a good challenge, the fairways and greens were very good although some of the teeboxes were in poor condition and the bunkers were full of compacted hard sand .
this course is very hilly and beware that some of the paths between the holes are in a very poor condition indeed and really need urgent rectification
this course is very hilly and beware that some of the paths between the holes are in a very poor condition indeed and really need urgent rectification
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Show moreSimon B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2023
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Show moreRobert G rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2023
Good layout friendly people lovely food really enjoyable club. Course is hilly so a buggy is advisable would return
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Show moreThomas M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2023
Challenging course in beautiful setting of Dedham Vale and Stour Valley. Course is hilly with some long walks between tees; buggies may be advisable for those who would prefer them. Golf resort was welcoming and staff in the pro shop and hotel were always helpful. Rooms were clean and very comfortable and food options in the restaurant and sport bar were good also. Complex accommodates smaller and large golf groups with two courses available in a lovely country setting.
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Show morePaul T rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 31 2023
Great venue and courses, greens well paced good sports bar and very friendly service staff with good food as well. A great place to go for a short golf break.
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Show moreNigel D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2023
A challenging course for the time of year
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Ray R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 24 2023
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Graham C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 11 2023
Well worth a visit
Really helpful, friendly staff. Knowledgeable in the pro shop and very helpful concerning tee times. We arrived after a morning of heavy rain and they had switched us to the Gainsborough course as we couldn’t use buggy on Constable course really thoughtful much appreciated. Food in Sports bar and the Lakes restaurant was excellent. Would recommend and we are definitely coming againReviewer Rating
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Show moreRalph P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2023
Played both the Constable and Gainsborough over 2 days. Both in reasonable nick though greens have recently been tined and sanded so were a little random in places, but that work has to be done around this time of year. Little wet in places given the recent rain but otherwise well looked after. Hotel room, food and bar were all decent. Always enjoy coming here.
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Show moreTom P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 23 2023
Although we’ve had lots of rain the course has held up really well, greens were a little difficult after the work that’s been carried out on them but still very good taking the weather into consideration
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Show moreA Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2023
This is a great course that is well-maintained. It offers two different courses that will challenge your skills. The facilities are also great, with a clubhouse, shop, and accommodation.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 7 2023
Well kept , excellent true greens, flat tees, challenging character holes, very good accommodation/bar/restaurant.
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Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
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 Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
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 Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Stoke by Nayland Golf Club for further details.
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