1 Night, 2 Rounds
Set in the heart of Hertfordshire's countryside, Hanbury Manor is a Jacobean-style manor house spread across more than 200 acres of parkland, just 25 miles north of central London. If you're coming for the golf, you'll be well looked after, but it also works brilliantly as a spa-and-country-house break for non-golfers or mixed groups.
On site you'll find 161 rooms and suites, two bars and restaurants, a spa and leisure club with a modern fitness centre and 13 meeting and event spaces. Golf is the headline act, with a championship course redesigned by Jack Nicklaus II from a Harry Vardon original design, plus a pro shop and an indoor simulator for warm-ups or coaching.
The course has a strong tournament record, hosting the English Open three times as well as the 2023 and 2024 Legends Tour and, most recently, the 2025 Rose Ladies Open. Located just 25 miles north of central London, Hanbury Manor is a favourite for those looking to swap the capital for a countryside escape without a long drive.
Who is this for?
Golf groups and societies who want a quality parkland course with great on-site facilities, plus couples and mixed groups where some will play and others will head to the spa.
Who is it best for?
London and South East golfers after a weekend break with minimal travel time, mid-handicappers who enjoy a championship-style test and corporate parties combining meetings with golf.
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The course was originally conceived by Harry Vardon, winner of a record six Open Championships, who designed the holes to fit around the elegant family home in 1890. Since then, Jack Nicklaus Junior was commissioned to reinvigorate the course and make sure that it was relevant to the rigours of the modern professional game.
The result is astounding, as the 7,052 layout is now among the country's elite and is a true pleasure to play. The mature trees and expanses of water that characterise the estate make for a spectacular landscape, helping to explain why Hanbury Manor is regarded as one of the finest destinations for a golf break in all of England. In 2025, Hanbury Manor was proudly inducted into the prestigious Eminent Collection by the respected 59club.
On the tough 8th, be sure to hit the fairway, otherwise your approach to the closely guarded plateau green will be even more difficult, and could end in a watery grave.
The Legends Tour has visited Hanbury Manor in 2023 & 2024 while the Rose Ladies Open was held there in 2025.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Harry Vardon, Jack Nicklaus II |
| Opened in | 1991 |
| Blue | 7,052 yards | SSS 74 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,678 yards | SSS 72 |
| Yellow | 6,124 yards | SSS 70 |
| Red | 5,360 yards | SSS 71 |
Hanbury Manor is often described as 'London's Country Retreat', and it's easy to see why. The opulent hotel and estate sit just 25 miles from the city's hub, tucked away in Ware, Hertfordshire, within a 200-acre estate that enchants guests with fragrant walled gardens and a striking Jacobean-style mansion house.
The 161 guest bedrooms all offer deluxe accommodation across three distinct areas: the Manor House, Orchard Wing and Garden Court. Manor House rooms deliver the full country-house experience, with period features, elegant furnishings and views over the estate. The Orchard Wing offers a more contemporary feel with modern comforts and easy access to the leisure facilities, while Garden Court rooms provide a quieter, parkland setting ideal for those who want a peaceful base after a day on the course.
The public areas are delightfully elegant, not least the library, whose panelled walls reflect the light from the roaring open fire during the winter months. After 18 holes, the library is a cracking spot for a quiet drink, especially in winter when the fire's going and you can settle in with a view over the estate.
Set within the 19th‑century Hanbury Manor estate in Hertfordshire, Zodiac pays homage to its storied past with a contemporary dining experience that is rooted in British heritage and shaped by the seasons. Led by Executive Chef Craig Oakley, the seasonal menu ensures dishes feel familiar yet elevated. Refined but never formal, Zodiac pairs timeless British cuisine with a warm, inviting ambience
Vardons is ideal for post-golf drinks and snacks, featuring light fare for all-day dining in a casual setting, with multiple screens showing live sport throughout the day. Head out onto the terrace to enjoy breath-taking golf course views paired with a light breeze, perfect for dining al fresco when the weather allows.
The spa at Hanbury Manor reflects the same premium quality witnessed throughout the resort, with the best in wellness and beauty therapy available including massages, pedicures, manicures, facials, body wraps and scrubs. Visitors will find a superb leisure centre including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms, whirlpool and relaxation lounge, while the fitness centre has the latest Technogym equipment featuring cardio and weights areas, plus aerobic and group cycling studios, with a full schedule of classes.
How to get to Hanbury Manor
Hanbury Manor is located in Ware, Hertfordshire, only two miles north of Hertford and just an hour's drive from central London.
Address: Cambridge Road, Thundridge, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0SD
Trevor
✓20 Oct 2019
This is the third Marriot mini golf holiday we have had. The others were St.Pierre and Forest of Arden. This was by far the worst from a golfing point of view as basically this is a members golf club which tolerates guests from the hotel up to a point.
Ray
✓9 Oct 2019
Excellent hotel....only downside is long walks to everything internally due to the size of the buildings.... a small price to pay really.
Dee
✓25 Sep 2019
Very pleasant and comfortable stay in interesting surroundings. I would have liked done information on the history of the manor. In addition, the walk from room to restaurant was rather long and would have been very challenging if it had been wet
Raymond
✓12 Sep 2019
Wonderfull building lots of charm and grandeur, staff very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent and varied and catered easily for dietary needs. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
James
✓27 Aug 2019
The staff were appalling, too few and completely overwhelmed and under trained. The service was slow and inept a great shame.
Paul
✓21 Aug 2019
Played for our family Shield last weekend at Hanbury Manor hotel and golf. Hotel and golf course absolutely brilliant. One of our families best weekends ever. 👍
Andrew
✓5 Aug 2019
Room was comfortable and quiet, air con would have been great.
Mary
✓24 Jul 2019
The staff were brilliant, friendly, attentive and very efficient. We couldn't fault them . The spa was clean and lovely. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and our meals were delicious.
Grant
✓26 Jun 2019
I how stayed at this hotel many times since it opened in the late 80's and am pleased to report that my stay on this occasion was as good as any that I have previously enjoyed. Great staff, comfortable rooms, fantastic dinner and breakfast, plus the golf course in superb condition.
Tom
✓29 May 2019
Couldn’t have asked for a better hotel to stay in. The food, staff and facilities were all very good and would highly recommend coming here. I will definitely be back!
Trevor
✓20 Oct 2019
Very disappointing. You cannot play until the afternoon and then only from the 1st tee. Visitors car park is a long walk to the pro shop. Member is near but barriers prevent use to guests. Whilst agreeing that the conditions were not conducive to allowing buggies, members were allowed buggies for medical conditions. The Vardon restaurant which serves as the 19th only allowed guests to have a table in the corner with most tables were reserved but unoccupied by members.
Ray
✓9 Oct 2019
Very good layout and excellent greens normally...……..unfortunately they had been hollow tined and sanded a week before which was unfortunate. Also long walks between the two 9 holes....a buggy would have been useful.
Dee
✓25 Sep 2019
Loved the golf and environment.However, the course signage was very very poor. We couldn't find the WC at halfway house on day one...we made more effort in asking where they were on day two...just halfway house is not enough.in addition we played the 17th thinking it was the 15th....nothing to tell us differently.
Raymond
✓12 Sep 2019
Beautiful course very well maintained,even bunkers were superb. Greens were a joy (fast). The course was a joy with the open but challenging front nine and the tree lined challenge of the old Verdon back nine. We will revisit this venue good golfing challenge. (13hcp)
James
✓27 Aug 2019
Paul
✓21 Aug 2019
Great course and absolutely immaculate. Greens the best I’ve ever played 🏌️♂️
Andrew
✓5 Aug 2019
Fairways and greens in great condition, some treatment to the greens last week which affected them slightly hence 4 stars. Great course, pleasure to play.
Mary
✓24 Jul 2019
We had a range of handicaps playing from 8 to 24 but all the ladies enjoyed the challenge of the course and everyone said they would like to play it again!
Grant
✓26 Jun 2019
A great Jack Nicklaus design, superb condition, combination of challenging holes for all levels of golfer, depending on which tees you play from. The yellows make the course too short for single figure handicaps, the whites offer a far more enjoyable challenge and for those really wanting to play a Championship course, play from the Blue tees.
Tom
✓29 May 2019
I’ve played quite a few courses round the world but this was up there with the best condition course I’ve ever played on. The course is set out for all skill levels and the pace of play was very good on my visit considering 170 tee’d off in one day
