The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club
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Course Information
The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure club boasts two courses. 18-Hole Lakes Course & 9-Hole Garden Course
27 holes | Par Lakes Course 72 ; Garden Course 71 | Lakes Course 6642; Garden Course 5842 yards | Resort | Parkland
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The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club Information & Reviews for 2025
Address: Vastern, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7PB United Kingdom
Tel: 01793 849999
Website: https://www.the-wiltshire.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Midweek Guide: £30 *
Weekend Guide: £35 *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 36
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £30 *
Weekend Guide: £35 *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.21
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
(based on 143 reviews)
5 star
25
4 star
56
3 star
40
2 star
11
1 star
11
RECOMMENDATIONS
89%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure club boasts two courses. The first, named ‘The Lakes’ course, an 18 hole, championship course originally designed by Peter Allis in 1991 and updated by William Swann in 2006. This challenging par 72 parkland course is filled with character due to its carefully shaped undulating fairways and mature signature trees and lakes. The second course, ‘The Garden’ course is a challenging 9 holes in its own right measuring over 3000 yards including a fabulous par 5 finish.
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Andy C rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 19 2025
Awful - avoid at all costs
Terrible course, worse hotel. Would recommend you avoid playing here. Everything about it was unacceptable.Reviewer Rating
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Andy C rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 25 2025
The Wiltshire
Nice and dry, the course is improving, work required on the greens to get them to a decent standard.Reviewer Rating
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rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 18 2025
Very poorly maintained course
The fairways on the 9 hole were decent, but every other aspect of the course was atrocious. Greens with huge scars in them and not a lot of grass. Putting was a total lottery where the ball may bobble. These clearly hadn't been maintained in months. No sand in the bunkers, just stones. Tee box's were in a poor state too. At £25 for 9 holes per person this is an absolute joke. I have played better municipal course for half the price. Spoke with the staff after walking off the course to ask for a refund and they refused - they were not interested in any kind of compensation.We checked out the greens in the 18 hole course and they were in an equally poor state. And absolute shambles of a course.
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Simon Olive rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 7 2024
Heartbreaking
Having been a Captain in this club’s heyday it was so sad & heart breaking to see the course so badly neglected and a clubhouse with zero atmosphere on a Friday afternoon. The greens looked like they were cut with a basic spear & Jackson lawn mower. No distinguishing fairway and light rough areas. Bunkers just impacted gravelly texture. Staffing levels bare skeleton on course & clubhouse.Reviewer Rating
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Andy C rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 30 2024
The Wiltshire
Despite the recent rain the course was playing well and still firm under foot. The greens were slow and a little fury but I imagine cutting them would be a challenge at the momentReviewer Rating
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Andy C rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 6 2024
The Wiltshire
So sad to write that the course is still not really playable because it is so wet underfoot. Every time hope of drying out properly comes, then does the next lot of rain. A real dry spell is needed. The green keeping team are working so hard, and the current conditions are totally out of their handsReviewer Rating
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Nicko B rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 5 2024
Awful
Created an account just to review course.Unplayable, whole place feels abandoned. Ridiculously wet, fairways like heavy rough, rough like a swamp.
Played a few holes but losing balls in the middle of the fairway consistently.
Groundskeeping staff at least have done their best with the greens but charging £40 a round here is ridiculous.
Probably could be a great course but would require investment and care.
Would rate a 0 if possible
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Tom rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 26 2024
Highly unsatisfactory
Lets start with arrival. No good sign posting to show you where you had to enter reception (they were using a different entrance on this day). Greeted by one bloke who is running the golf with no pro shop (who by the way had no idea about golf), and also running the bar area with 10-12 people already waiting for a coffee. 25 mins later we could finally move to the first tee. THE COURSE HAS TO BE CLOSED. We pre paid, and we were told after booking, that the course is extremely wet so if we change our mind we can re book for another day. Balls getting plugged on every shot, and i mean every shot. And this wasn't after any particularly heavy rain. 4 holes played we had had enough and asked for our money back because we didn't know it would be anywhere near this bad. Just to find out NO REFUNDS. No wonder they don't close the course because they already have your money. We had to drive over an hour to play and now have to come back and play that clown course again at a later date. Maybe put it on your website that the course is unplayable before you take peoples non-refundable money. Added note: The members hate it. They have gone from 350 members to 40 in 3 years. Says it all. Don't play here. £25 down the drain.Some positives:
Greens were actually very good, but that is clutching at straws due to the fact everything else was bad on the day.
Definitely has the makings of a good course but that's just because of the greens. Stones in bunkers and again, no sign posts to show where the next tee is.
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Andy C rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 10 2023
The Wiltshire
The course is in as good a condition now than it has been for a few years. The greenskeepers have done a fantastic job and it's a pleasure to play.Its a shame more people aren't playing the course, wish the management would get up to speed with how to run the club
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John/South East rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2023
Good but could be great.
I liked this course. It has interesting and varied holes, with some tricky greens set in the very pleasant Wiltshire countryside, and it's a good challenge for a recreational mid handicapper like me. The only negative is that it could do with some care and attention, especially the greens, which were not in great condition. The clubhouse has a large bar/dining area and there are good changing facilities, so no complaints there. I understand it has recently come under new ownership, so I would urge the new management to get the course into top condition because if you do, you'll have a suberb golfing venue.Reviewer Rating
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Andy C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2023
The Lakes
The course is in great condition and lots of work done by the greenkeepers. Getting back to the great days, will be amazing again if the progress continuesReviewer Rating
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Mr W rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2023
The wettest round of golf I've ever played. Course should have been closed... surly staff... awful!
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Les Liberda rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 21 2023
We played here today after a gap of some two years when the course was in much better condition. Today it should not have been open as there was surface water on all the fairways although the greens were ok. Also the grass has been left long on both the tees and the fairways making play extremely difficult. I believe that there are new owners and the hotel shows signs of wear and tear also facilities have been affected with kitchen closed this morning. We will not play here again.
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Andy C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 21 2023
The Wiltshire
I love the course and the price was good compared to what we have been told to pay previously for a round. The course is in great condition, best for this time of year for a long long time.Shame we followed the seniors, slowest round of golf ever, something to note for a Tuesday morning
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Andy C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 16 2022
The Wiltshire
First round at the club for a month or so, despite the dry weather in my opinion the course is in great condition. Greens were as fast as I've known them despite the birds doing the best to damage them!Reviewer Rating
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The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club 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 The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club?
No, we are unaware of a Pro Shop at this venue.
Are there changing facilities at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club.
Can you hire buggies at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure 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 The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club
Is there accommodation at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club?
Yes there is accommodation at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact The Wiltshire Golf & Leisure Club for further details.
