Vale Royal Abbey
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Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club, Cheshire is an 18 hole, par 72 (6,465yards), private, parkland golf course designed by Simon Gidman.
Contact Information
Vale Royal Drive, Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2BA United Kingdom
Tel: 01606 301291Golf Pro: Ben Derbyshire | Tel: 01606 301291 option 4
Website: http://www.vra.co.uk
Tee Time Information
- Midweek Guide: £47.50 per round *
- Weekend Guide: £55.00 per round *
Book online: with Teeofftimes.co.uk
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Course Information:
18 holes | Par 72 | 6,465 yards | Private | Parkland
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- Societies Accepted to Play
- 7 Day Membership Available
Vale Royal Abbey Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.74
from 66
4.74
from 66
Average Ratings
4.49 ... Overall Rating
4.60 ... The Course
4.48 ... Course Cond.
4.33 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.17 ... VFM
4.49 ... Overall Rating
4.60 ... The Course
4.48 ... Course Cond.
4.33 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.17 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.30 ... Pace of play
4.38 ... Hospitality.
3.86 ... Prac. Facil.
3.76 ... Food + Drink
4.30 ... Pace of play
4.38 ... Hospitality.
3.86 ... Prac. Facil.
3.76 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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66 ratings & 54 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 74 out of 2074.
HIGHLY RATED - 98% would play again or recommend
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Highly Recommended 2018
What the club says: Vale Royal Abbey golf course has individually characteristic holes providing a true golfing test. The Course requires imaginative shot making with every club in the bag whilst remaining enjoyable to play for all standards of golfer. The course is 6,465 yards in length from the white tees, 6,197 from the yellow tees and 5,579 from the red tees.
Golf Course Reviews for Vale Royal Abbey
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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
Reviewed Apr 11 2019 by Keith S - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic
Signs showing direction to each tee would help for newcomersFairways and greens excellent
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 92 Handicap: 24)
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Reviewed Apr 5 2019 by Andy W - rated 5 out of 5 Outstanding
After a full days rain the day before, the course was in outstanding condition.Easily the best greens I've played on this year.
It's a great layout, with superb views of the Abbey & 'must play' if you're in the area.
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 92 Handicap: 11.9)
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Reviewed Mar 27 2019 by Jeff D - rated 5 out of 5 Loved everything about this place
Great foodWarm welcome
Superb course
Well maintained
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Reviewed Mar 27 2019 by Jeff D - rated 5 out of 5 Loved everything about this place
Great foodWarm welcome
Superb course
Well maintained
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Reviewed Jan 1 2019 by Sman - rated 4 out of 5 Vale Royal is a lovely track, and will get better with time given it still needs time to establish and mature. Stands up well to rain with good drainage. It doesn’t come close to the quality on offer at nearby Sandiway or Delamere; but those 2 aside, it’s as good as any other course in Cheshire
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Reviewed Oct 11 2018 by Wayne P - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Sep 30 2018 by Rob G - rated 5 out of 5 Lovely late autumn evenings golf, virtually had the course to ourselves. Interesting course and a decent challenge
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: 21.2)
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Reviewed Sep 17 2018 by Martin W - rated 5 out of 5 Golf plus local history
Booked a great deal via Teeofftimes for a 4 Ball to play this beautiful parkland Course. Impressive entrance via Vale Royal Drive to the imposing Stately Home. The parkland course has plenty of challenges with well placed bunkers and trees. Greens and fairways were in great condition - can?t believe there weren?t more people playing it on a Saturday afternoon so no hold ups.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Aug 31 2018 by Andy W - rated 5 out of 5 Superb, as ever
As ever, in excellent condition.Not the longest course, but you have to play smart to score well.
Great service from all the staff as usual
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 12.8)
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Reviewed Jul 20 2018 by Stephen A - rated 4 out of 5 Lovely Course
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Reviewed Jun 19 2018 by Neill F - rated 4 out of 5 Nice Course
Fairways running very quick so tricky club selections. Greens not so fast but receptive and true.(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 97 Handicap: 20.2)
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Reviewed Jun 9 2018 by Leo L - rated 5 out of 5 Lovely condition
Society day. Great open parkland course in top notch condition. Well received in clubhouse. Good practice facilities.(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 92 Handicap: 17.2)
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Reviewed May 27 2018 by Sean R - rated 5 out of 5 Great
Course in perfect condition, well worth the green fee. Would recommend and will definitely visit again.(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 100 Handicap: )
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Reviewed May 8 2018 by Brian W - rated 4 out of 5 Very good course
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Reviewed Nov 15 2017 by Pj F - rated 5 out of 5 How anybody can have any complaints about this course at this time of year is beyond me. I played this course 2 days ago after 2 solid nights of torrential rain, I was genuinely expecting the course to be closed like most of the other courses in the area, but instead they were letting buggies out. The 1st and 9th holes are admittedly bordering on waterlogged but the rest of the course is perfectly fine. The layout of the course is great, some lovely holes. The greens for the time of year are pretty quick and true.
Its silly to complain about 2 wet holes in november after 2 solid days of consistently heavy rain. My only ‘complaint’ about this course is maybe the greens could have been designed with a tad more break and undulation. Overall a brilliant course
View moreIts silly to complain about 2 wet holes in november after 2 solid days of consistently heavy rain. My only ‘complaint’ about this course is maybe the greens could have been designed with a tad more break and undulation. Overall a brilliant course
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Reviewed Nov 14 2017 by John/ Liverpool - rated 1 out of 5 Terrible course
Let me start by saying 8 had booked to play but one had to drop out on the day.the pro in the shop was adamant we paid extra for having a 3 ball instead of a 4 ball he also said the course was in great condition. We paid and teed off the first hole was completely waterlogged and the rest of the course wasn't much better. I went to ring the bell to let golfers behind on the 3rd it was safe to go but the bell was on the floor. After our round we had a drink in the spike bar and we were told by a member to remove our cap . It had been a very cold day and the hospitality we were shown was nothing short of frosty.£28.50 for there is £28.50 wasted in my opinionCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Oct 17 2017 by Andy W - rated 4 out of 5 Immaculate
A quality golf course. Always in immaculate condition.There isn't a bad hole on this course, every hole has a little test or two to get you thinking.
As to a previous comment, I wouldn't call 4 blind drives too many!
Great reception in the shop & the clubhouse.
A MUST play course.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 80 Handicap: 11.3)
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Reviewed Sep 4 2017 by Paul - rated 5 out of 5 Excellent course.
Really enjoyed our day at Vale Royal Abbey golf club.The course it`s self is in excellent condition especially the greens which are fast and true.
The overall facilities are spot on.
All the staff from the lads in the Pro`s shop to the girls running the bar/food were friendly and helpful.
Would highly recommend a visit to Vale R A.
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Reviewed Aug 14 2017 by John B - rated 5 out of 5 Utterly Brilliant
What a fantastic place to play golf! Fairways wide open, rough not long enough to hide your ball and slow down a round. Bunkers EVERYWHERE and big bunkers!!!!The greens had been hollow tined the week I played and had healed up nicely and there was only a bit of SAND, take note our greenkeepers, SAND left on them. Perfect roll and FAST! Be careful when putting, read the green first. A few walks between holes. Toilets half way round but you need the code, so get from the Pro before setting out. Watch out for the 8th? with the lake on the left hand side. Play to the ridge on the right otherwise you may catch the steep slope off the left of the green and....lost ball. Top notch course. Give yourself a treat and go and play it. I paid £20 for the round due to it being "maintenance week". BARGIN !
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Reviewed Aug 10 2017 by David M - rated 5 out of 5 Lovely looking place
Helpful pro
V Good practice facilities
Good tees, fairways greens
Good food, not overly priced
Well worth a visit
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 11.9)
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V Good practice facilities
Good tees, fairways greens
Good food, not overly priced
Well worth a visit
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 11.9)
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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
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