Basset Down Golf Complex

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Course Information

Basset Down Golf Complex, Wiltshire is a 9 hole, par 72 (6184 yard), private, parkland golf course established in 2005.

9 holes | Par 72 | 6184 yards | Private | Parkland

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Address: Lower Salthrop, Bassett Down, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9QW United Kingdom

Tel: 01793 812336

Golf Pro: Ian Bolt & Swindon Premier Golf Academy | Tel: 01793 812336

Website: http://www.bassetdowngolfcourse.com/

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No juniors on the course before 12:00 at weekends. Dogs are allowed on the course, but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Midweek Guide: Standard £14.00 for 9 holes, special offers also available *

Weekend Guide: Standard £16.00 for 9 holes, special offers also available *

Societies Accepted to Play
Society Deals Available
Voucher Deals Available
7 Day Membership Available
5 Day Membership Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: Standard £14.00 for 9 holes, special offers also available *

Weekend Guide: Standard £16.00 for 9 holes, special offers also available *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Review Information

GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.04

AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 95 reviews)

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HIGHLY RATED

100%

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4.7

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4.3

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4.4

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What the club says: Set under the back drop of the North Chalk Downs on the edge of Swindon this family-run 9 hole course covers 100 acres of mature parkland. The natural contours of the land, mature trees and hedgerows make this an interesting course with many natural obstacles including water features, also bunkers and hazards. The complex also has a 20-bay floodlight driving range, licensed cafe and two footgolf courses.

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Ashley A rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 24 2022

Another great course to play on and the course is very challenging to work out all parts of ur game

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Andy B rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 14 2022

Fantastic course and facilities.

Played here twice now,
First time it was my 60th birthday and guess what I had a round of 60 ?.Brill.

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Tom B rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 13 2022

Lovely 9 hole course

Really enjoyed. Will be playing here for 9 holes ahead of Broome now. Will take advantage in the summer evenings

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Mark B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 27 2021

Gem of a place

The course is always in excellent condition. Staff are helpful, friendly and polite. New bar and restaurant is fantastic, being tastefully furnished and with a good range of tasty food, service is excellent too. I really enjoy playing here, even if my scores don't match my level of enjoyment

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Mark B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 19 2020

A Round

Course in excellent condition, the ground staff have used the close down to work well. The reception is as welcoming as always.

(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 104 Handicap: 23.6)

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Isabel R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 14 2020

Nine hole course well worth a visit

Undergoing extension to facilitates but still open.

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James G rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 2 2019

nice little course

nice course. greens and fairways were nice. Service was good and very friendly. Its quite a short course but is quite testing and overall very good value

(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 45 Handicap: )

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Isabel R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 12 2019

Good all round course

Hidden gem : 9 holes, well drained and in lovely condition. Home made cakes are to die for.

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Alex B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 11 2019

Why you should go to basset down golf complex

I thought it was very good as the greens were nice and fast and the course wasn't scuffed up. Also now that the course is tarmaced the course it's easier to push our trolleys along

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Alex B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 11 2019

Why you should go to basset down golf complex

I thought it was very good as the greens were nice and fast and the course wasn't scuffed up. Also now that the course is tarmaced the course it's easier to push our trolleys along

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Gillingham rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 20 2019

New holes open

Basset Down is quite a "new kid on the block" having opened in 2005 but is not sitting back on its laurels, for four new holes have come into play, and in fact are now the highlight of the course. Since opening, the site has attracted many golfers both to the fine chalkland based course, but also the fine driving range, and this combined with a very friendly reception, a basic but adequate bar and eating area has made it a welcome addition to the Wiltshire countryside.
As mentioned earlier, four new holes have come into play whilst work is afoot to build more with the aim of making it a full 18 holes in the next few years.
Whilst work is ongoing, the 2019 version starts with a real toughie, a dog leg right par 4 where the marker is the only clue and just aim for this is the only answer. At the dogleg, the green then comes into view to the right, a hummucky affair and well protected. The 2nd is a delightful short par 3, whilst the 3rd has water in front of the tee and to the left. Whilst this shouldn't really come into play, it doesn't half prey on the mind. Another well moulded green where a par is a bonus, and then to the 4th, the last of the newly opened holes, this a level and then slightly down hill approach through well mounded humps. These four holes in truth are now the highlight of the course, and would not be out of place on any course.
Over the road and it is to five of the original course, and whilst all very playable, do not have the same "gee feel!" as the first 4. The present 6th is a bit of a quandry hole for an exacting tee shot needs to be played to get sight of the sloping green which is over water and very well protected by large trees. 7 & 8 are two respectable longinsh par 4's whilst the current 9th hole is a short, but good par 5 down a rolling fairway.
Overall, a pleasant full length 9 hole course, where, if the newer holes being built are as good as the present first 4, then, it will become a fine full 18 in time.

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Christine B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 12 2018

Fabulous Course

Basset Down is a lovely course, the staff are fabulous, food and drink is excellent

(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 60 Handicap: )

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Neville S rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 3 2018

Friendly Course

Basset Down is a 9 Hole course that's not going to be the toughest challenge that you'll ever face. The fairways are mostly wide and welcoming, the bunkers are shallow and often hidden away to the sides of the greens, and if you play well then you're going to score well.

There are a couple of holes that will make you think, like the 2nd where the tee shot has to be in the right spot on the fairway to give you a short shot to the green, or the 7th where your tee shot has to find a gap between trees and bushes. Generally though the course is fairly open and probably better suited to mid and high handicap players.

I didn't see the course at it's best thanks to a lot of rain that's fallen over the weekend, but I was surprised to see that the greens and tees handled it far better than a lot of courses that I've played recently.

I imagine that the course is one that looks a lot better once the trees get some leaves on them, but there are some nice views and I imagine that the greens will be very good once Spring eventually gets here.

I'd just like to add what a pleasant & friendly welcome I got both before and after my round in the clubhouse.

(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 98 Handicap: 18.9)

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Andrew C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 20 2017

Lovely course

Nice course, incredibly friendly staff.

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Matt H rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 17 2017

Great course for getting into golf

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