Vale Resort
Course Information
The Vale Resort, in the Vale of Glamorgan, is a 36 hole club with the 18 hole, par 73 (7433 yard) Wales National Course and the 18 hole, par 72 (6346 yard) Lake Course. A resort, parkland golf course.
36 holes | Par Wales National 73; Lake Course 72 | Wales National 7433; Lake Course 6346 yards | Resort | Parkland
About Vale Resort
Golf Club Overview
Address: Hensol Park, Hensol, Mid Glamorgan, CF72 8JY United Kingdom
Tel: 01443 665899
Golf Pro: Noel Werner | Tel: 01443 665899
Website: https://www.valeresort.com
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Vale Resort and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
Midweek Guide: Lakes: FROM £50.00 Wales National:FROM £35 *
Weekend Guide: Lakes: FROM £50.00 Wales National: FROM £50.00 *
- 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.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| The Lake Course | White | 72 | 72 [127] | 6304 | ||
| The Lake Course | Yellow | 72 | 70 [124] | 5986 | ||
| The Lake Course | Red | 74 | 74 [137] | 5745 | ||
| wales national | Blue | 73 | 75.3 [128] | 7433 | ||
| wales national | White | 73 | 73.2 [125] | 6987 | ||
| wales national | Yellow | 73 | 71.6 [120] | 6617 | ||
| wales national | Red | 75 | 75 [132] | 5863 | ||
Vale Resort Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.14
AVERAGE RATING 4.2
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What the club says: The Vale Resort has two 18 hole championship courses. The Wales National is one of the longest golf courses outside of the USA - at 7,433 yards and par 73 off the championship tees. It opened in June 2003 by Great Britain Olympic gold medalist Sir Steve Redgrave and has hosted multiple Europro and Challenge Tour events. The aptly named Lake Course (par 72) is dominated by a 20-acre lake and has water coming into play on 12 of its holes.
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John H rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 23 2025
Challenging course
Good course, very challenging in latter first 9, plenty of water! Would recommend to visit and play here.Reviewer Rating
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Mathew E rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 27 2025
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Daniel B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 8 2025
Good challenging course with some tough holes but also achievable holes. Would 100% play here again
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CS/South East rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 29 2024
Splendid scenery, varied challenge up and down hill but fair.
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Warren B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2024
Great resort with 2 courses that are well worth playing, courses are in the best condition of any UK resort i have played.
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Rich Williams rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2024
Great for time of year
Played the lakes course on Sunday and was in excellent condition considering all the rain the UK has had. 4 guys with no gimmies and still got around in 4hrs.Reviewer Rating
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Dena S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 23 2023
Lakes - vale resort
Greens were horrendously slow as not cut down enough and very wetReviewer Rating
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Mark H rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 16 2023
Great resort, both courses are challenging and enjoyable to play. Well worth a visit and would definitely play again.
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Neil G rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2023
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Kevin B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 31 2023
Lovely complex and great courses to play. Very long as has been wet in Glamorgan for a few weeks so found it a real challenge not the best round ever.
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Neil G rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 22 2023
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Ralph P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2023
Hadn't been here for a few years. Both courses in good nick though greens bit slower than anticipated. National course is extremely long off even off the Yellows. Lakes more technical in nature. Both well worth playing. Hotel also nice and excellent dinner on the night between rounds.
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Warren B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 1 2023
Great resort, both courses are as good as each other & food & hotel golf facilities all good , well worth a visit
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William O rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2023
Excellent 2 days of golf and hotel service and facilities very good.
Down side the club house bar closed to early at 1800hrs
Down side the club house bar closed to early at 1800hrs
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John R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2023
Stayed and played both courses everything spot on course held up to the weather ..........................
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2023
This course is a hidden gem! The greens, fairways, and surroundings are well-kept and provide a great challenge.
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Nigel J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 24 2022
Long Track
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Barry M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2022
The hole set up is fantastic, great courses great food and accomodations friendly and helpful staff.
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Tom W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2022
Really fun
Really fun course, would like to play it again now knowing the course lay out as there are quite a few blind shots.There are also some very sloped fairways that you think you've played a good shot only to find that you have run down the hill 40 feet!!!
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Antony B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2022
Enjoyable Course to play
Very nice course to play, not easy and lots of doglegs. In very good condition, the greens were slow, but just as well.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 10 2022
Difficult without being impossible
Very nicely laid out, difficult without being impossible for mid to high handicappers. It was in nice condition when we played in OctoberReviewer Rating
Nicholas M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2021
Beautiful course
Beautiful but challenging.........................................................
Will definitely visit again.
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 105 Handicap: 26.4)
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Andrew M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 29 2021
Magnificent Course.
If you have never played this then get it on your bucket list. There are some truly amazing holes on this course, the 2nd, 5th, just to name 2 on the front 9. Several dogleg style holes so club choice is deffo something you have to choose carefully. You also have the option of a second course if you stay for a couple of days like we did. Get in your car and get down there pronto.Reviewer Rating
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Thomas R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 5 2021
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Tyrone K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 31 2021
2 Good Courses
Played The National 1st and this is a long course to play and can be difficult at times if you're not long off the tee.The Lakes Course is a much nicer course to play but again some really tricky holes and a lovely par 3 to test your skills.
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Glen M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 22 2021
Very enjoyable
We played this course twice. One after a 3 day downpour which made the greens very slow, bumpy and unimpressed but after two days of sun it was like a completely different course and fantastic.Reviewer Rating
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Cheltenham rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 16 2021
Very Enjoyable Course
We played The National and found it an excellent course. The green fee was very reasonable for such a quality well maintained layout. I would recommend a buggy as there is quite a distance from green to next tee. All aspects were good, tees, fairways and greens. Signage is OK, but we got lost looking for the 17th tee. The course Marshall is a real character, very friendly, helped make our day. The food and drinks are good here. Would recommend it wholeheartedly.Reviewer Rating
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Peter W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 4 2021
Fantastic
Great Hotel and two wonderful golf coursesReviewer Rating
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Andrew B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2021
Great courses in fantastic condition with some challenging holes
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Paul C rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2021
Great condition but design is unnecessarily penal - mid to high handicappers dont need to miss fairway by more than a few yards on many holes (sometimes on both sides) to be OB or lose a ball, racking up penalty shots without being all that wayward.
Approached bar afterwards and was told to sit down and wait for table service, waited 20 minutes for service, couldnt get attention of staff though there were plenty around, so gave up and went to a pub instead!
(Round played: Jul 2021 - Score: 102 Handicap: 17.9)
Approached bar afterwards and was told to sit down and wait for table service, waited 20 minutes for service, couldnt get attention of staff though there were plenty around, so gave up and went to a pub instead!
(Round played: Jul 2021 - Score: 102 Handicap: 17.9)
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Vale Resort Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Vale Resort?
Yes there is a driving range at Vale Resort which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Vale Resort?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Vale Resort.
Is there a golf pro shop at Vale 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 Vale Resort?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Vale Resort.
Can you hire buggies at Vale 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 Vale Resort?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Vale Resort prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Vale Resort?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Vale Resort?
Yes you can order food for dining at Vale Resort
Is there accommodation at Vale Resort?
Yes there is accommodation at Vale Resort. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Vale Resort?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Vale Resort for further details.
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