Witney Lakes Resort
Course Information
Witney Lakes Golf Club, Oxfordshire is an 18 hole, par 71 (6645 yard), resort, parkland golf course designed by Simon Gidman in 1999.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6645 yards | Resort | Parkland
Witney Lakes Resort Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Downs Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX8 5SY United Kingdom
Tel: 01993 779000
Golf Pro: Adam Souter
Website: https://www.witney-lakes.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Witney Lakes Resort Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Witney Lakes Resort. 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 Witney Lakes Resort.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.77
AVERAGE RATING 3.8
(based on 111 reviews)
5 star
31
4 star
38
3 star
32
2 star
9
1 star
1
HIGHLY RATED
100%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Located on the edge of the Cotswolds and only 15 minutes drive from the Oxford Hotel, this 6,500 yard lakeland course was designed by the internationally renowned architect, Simon Gidman. Hazards include no less than five lakes, 67 bunkers as well as natural hedgerows, gorse, tall grass and trees. Each hole poses a different challenge and a number stand out including the 187 yard 8th - a par 3 over water with trees encroaching to the left of the green - a shot that needs accuracy and distance control.
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A Oakham rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 16 2025
Enjoyed playing here
I am an occasional visitor to the area. I booked directly with the club , can only do 3 days in advance but still got my preferred tee time . Warm welcome , facilities and parking good. Members friendly . Pleasant course , bunkers aplenty and water to avoid. Reasonably and realistically priced for a 1 ball for afternoon session. Not too busy. 3 hours for 18 holes. Course Map on score card was helpful and holes clearly numbered.Reviewer Rating
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Paul R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2023
good course
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Show moreShane B rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 22 2022
Dry Whitney Lakes
Very friendly atmosphere, course dry, green fantasticJust club closed early knowing it's summer time
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Show moreIan C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2022
First time playing for a few years and course is very good with soft true greens - but over priced
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Show moreMartin K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 7 2021
very tidy,friendly club
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Show moreDucklington rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2021
Very Average
Prices have sky rocketed in recent months for a round plus an extra £1 on a bucket of 50 balls now making it £7.Just checked on their website and they wanted £90 for a one or two ball.
The course is very average,there has been some improvements to the greens but the fairways are still poor and the price there asking is way too high for this course.
I do not recommend playing this course until they drop the price to about £25 in the week, that's all it's worth.
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Show moreShane B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2021
Awesome Witney Lakes
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Show moreJason H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 17 2020
Very good place To play golf can bit wet but that is why it is called Witney lakes a lot of time has gone in to make it a better round of golf
(Round played: Dec 2020 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15)
(Round played: Dec 2020 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15)
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Show moreVic F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 7 2020
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Show moreStuart M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2020
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Show moreRobert J rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 20 2020
We have played the course many times and think it is excellent in every way but because of very wet conditions and the Coronavirus situation we did use all of the facilities. The club had made some changes on the course re the virus - no rakes, ball washing facility taped up so as not to use and the holes were inverted so that putts would not drop and stayed within easy access - all appreciated. Staff as usual great but although the greens were excellent even though they had been sanded, lots of the course was very wet and probably should not have been open. Because of this I think the price should have been lowered. Will always return and play again as it is a great course
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Show moreMark A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 9 2020
A nice course but not a wow course
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Show moreCraig H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 8 2019
Good course
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Show moreBruce H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2019
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Show moreRobert J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 2 2019
Booked the round via Teetimes/Golf Now but the course had not received any notification of it. Fortunately there was space to go out as per our required time and the staff in the clubhouse were very helpful and said they would have words. Course looking really good, greens immaculate, some bare patches on the left and right of the fairway leaving a few awkward lies on occasions. Clubhouse busy but the staff were really friendly and a good breakfast finished off the day.
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Show moreMartin K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2019
Geese poo on the 18th
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Mark D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 29 2019
Country Club Golf Course
Woodland course, with several water hazard holes. Challenging & enjoyable. As it's a leisure/country club first & foremost, the golf club side has a sterile feel to it. Good mixture of Par 3s, 4s & 5s. One downside is that there is a poultry farm very close by, and the stink is sometimes quite overpowering, especially when wet, and the wind is blowing towards you!..Reviewer Rating
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Show moreNeville S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2019
Lovely Course
For a course that has 'lakes' in the name, I maybe expected to see more water. It is still a nice course though. It's fairly flat, so very easy walking. There are a couple of holes where they could certainly provide a sign to get you to the next tee the (the 9th and 17th, I think).The fairways mostly seem fairly wide from the tee, but the 2nd cut creeps in a lot closer to the middle than you may think. Having played it only the once I didn't remember too many of the holes, but the par 3 8th (water from tee to green) and the par 4 18th (water and clubhouse left of the green) appeared to be the nicest looking. The whole course will test you though.
The course is certainly a pleasure to play, without ever really being spectacular. The tees and greens are in good condition, there are nice practice facilities to get you warmed up, and the clubhouse (part of the hotel) seemed nice enough too.
(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 109 Handicap: 21.6)
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Show moreGavin C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 1 2019
Very nice course
Witney Laked has certainly grown into itself since I played here first in the 90s, a very good course with varied holes and challenges. We didn't stay after the round due to timings.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreSimon M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 7 2019
Good holes
Good course layout with some good holes. Greens excellent. Fairways poor. In the summer would imagine will be bare. Requires investment in sorting out the fairways. If they do be a very good course.(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 101 Handicap: 18.3)
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Show moreRobert J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 1 2018
Considering the amount of rain we had for the previous 4 days before our round, I was not expecting too much from the course but was pleasantly surprised.
No lying water on the fairways or greens, some in a few bunkers but not an issue. Greens were immaculate and quite fast, difficult to read.
Clubhouse always friendly with a good breakfast even mid afternoon.
Would always recommend the course.
No lying water on the fairways or greens, some in a few bunkers but not an issue. Greens were immaculate and quite fast, difficult to read.
Clubhouse always friendly with a good breakfast even mid afternoon.
Would always recommend the course.
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Show moreNeil V rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 23 2018
Great condition the course was in the green were hard to read but good, I enjoyed my round and will play there again
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 96 Handicap: 29)
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 96 Handicap: 29)
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Show moreMark D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 1 2018
Cotswold Gem
A lovely course, with an excellent sports bar & restaurant.Driving range is light & airy, and it's all very friendly.
Some challenging holes, notably the par 3 8th over an interesting water hazard, the long par 3 12th, and the par 4 16th, with the green surrounded by bunkers & ditches. Some wide forgiving fairways, and some interesting dog-legs, with fairly tight pinch points along the way.
The 18th back into the clubhouse is scenic, and has a challenging water hazard to negotiate to get onto the green.
A very enjoyable round of golf, albeit during the summer drought, so in part looked quite brown and arid, but it has to be said that the tee-off areas, and the greens were in spanking condition.
?25 for 18 holes for the visitor (summer 2018).
Recommended.
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Show moreRhys S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2018
Fantastic course
Beautiful course, fantastic facilities. Expensive twilight fees only negativeReviewer Rating
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Show moreStuart P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 15 2018
A lovely course
A well cared for course with good tee boxes, fairways and greens. Little rough but a lot of trees to catch the wayward shot. Some water hazards and a decent variety of holes. well worth a visit.(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 96 Handicap: 21.2)
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Show moreMatthew F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 30 2018
Great nick and nice open course
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Show moreRichard K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 27 2018
Good course with nice shaped holes
Some good holes here of reasonable length, proper par 4?s with a drive and long iron into the green. Nice and tight now trees are growing and greens are ok. Only minor point is it is bit boggy in places but we have had a lot or rainReviewer Rating
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Show moreTony B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 19 2018
Witney Lakes, a little gem
First time playing here. Course drying out nicely. Some very picturesque holes. Some very narrow fairways, but then there some that are nearly 60 yards wide, so a good mix and challenge. A few holes have the aroma of pig farming, but thats normal out in the sticks !! Excellent facilities that you'd expect from a resort centre, spa, gym, etc. Friendly staff all around. Would go back again.(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 87 Handicap: 19.6)
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Show moreRobert J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 17 2017
Excellent course, allowing some leeway for wayward shots but also tight in places. Fairways in great condition, greens with some pace, plenty of sand in the bunkers. Rough did not cause us any problems and most of the leaves had been cleared away. Very friendly in the clubhouse and pro shop. Will always play again.
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Show moreJohn D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 13 2017
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Witney Lakes Resort Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Witney Lakes Resort?
Yes there is a driving range at Witney Lakes Resort which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Witney Lakes Resort?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Witney Lakes Resort.
Is there a golf pro shop at Witney Lakes Resort?
No, we are unaware of a Pro Shop at this venue.
Are there changing facilities at Witney Lakes Resort?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Witney Lakes Resort.
Can you hire buggies at Witney Lakes 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 Witney Lakes Resort?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Witney Lakes Resort?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Witney Lakes Resort?
Yes you can order food for dining at Witney Lakes Resort
Is there accommodation at Witney Lakes Resort?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Witney Lakes Resort?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Witney Lakes Resort for further details.
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