Hawkstone Park Hotel, Golf & Country Club

The on-site Hawkstone Park Hotel has 66 refurbished bedrooms, which makes life easy for a golf break. You're based on the estate, so there's no faff with taxis or driving between rounds, and you can finish up, grab a drink and be back in your room in minutes.

Rooms are modern, comfortable and geared towards short-stay weekends, with flat-screen satellite TVs and the sort of layout that works well for golf buddies sharing. If you're making a bit more of an occasion, there are superior rooms and suites that give you extra space to spread out, especially handy if you're travelling with a partner rather than a full-on society gang.

The hotel sits right on the estate, so you're never more than a few minutes from the first tee or the 19th hole. That proximity is a real bonus when you're juggling early tee times or want to nip back to your room between rounds. For groups, it also means you can keep everyone together rather than splitting the party across different hotels in nearby towns.

Standard rooms are well equipped for golfers. There's space to store clubs and kit without tripping over everything, and the bathrooms are modern and functional. The superior rooms and suites add a bit more floor space and, in some cases, better views over the estate, which is worth considering if you're celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary.

Food & Drink

Breakfast is served early enough to accommodate morning tee times, which is often overlooked at golf hotels but makes a big difference when you're trying to get 18 holes in before lunch. The hotel staff are used to dealing with golf groups, so check-in and luggage handling tend to be straightforward even when you've got a full society arriving at once.

For groups, the big advantage here is that everything is in one place. You can keep the trip relaxed, avoid splitting the party across different hotels and actually enjoy the evenings together, whether that's talking through the day's best and worst swings or planning which course you're taking on in the morning.

The 1792 Bar & Grill is the resort's main restaurant, known particularly for its extravagant Sunday lunches that draw locals and visitors alike. The menu focuses on quality ingredients and hearty portions, perfect after a long day walking the undulating fairways of the Hawkstone or Championship courses.

For something lighter, Lyles Bar offers a relaxed setting with views over the 18th green of the Hawkstone Course. After your round, it's the natural place to settle in with a pint and watch other groups finish their rounds. The bar serves a range of drinks and lighter fare, making it a popular gathering point for societies and groups throughout the day.

Leisure Facilities

Beyond the golf, Hawkstone Park offers one of England's most unique attractions. The 18th century Hawkstone Park Follies are a Grade I listed landscape of cliffs, crags, caves, woodland and ancient monuments that draw thousands of visitors each year. Highlights include the Swiss Bridge, a vintage wooden structure spanning a deep chasm, and the Monument, a 100-foot column offering views across 13 counties.

The Follies overlook both the Hawkstone and Championship courses, and exploring the 100 acres of dramatic Shropshire countryside is an experience in itself. Between tee times or on a rest day, it's worth setting aside a couple of hours to walk the trails and take in the views. You don't often get the chance to combine serious golf with genuine historical exploration, all within the same estate.

For those wanting to venture further afield, the historic town of Shrewsbury is just a 30-minute drive south. The town offers a castle, a cathedral and a wide variety of bars, restaurants and shops, making it a solid option for an evening out or a rest day between rounds.

Hawkstone Park is located in Weston-under-Redcastle, North Shropshire, half an hour's drive north of Shrewsbury and an hour south of Manchester. The resort is accessible from the M6 and M54, making it a straightforward destination for golfers travelling from across the North West, Midlands and beyond.

Address: Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UY