1 Night, 2 Rounds
Set in the North Wessex Downs, Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club is a cracking option if you want a proper golf escape in the South of England, without a long trek. You're roughly an hour from London but it feels a world away once you're out on the property.
It's a neat set-up for groups and weekenders, pairing 4-star accommodation with 27 holes on site, plus the sort of facilities that make the trip easy from the moment you arrive. The clubhouse looks out across the course, there's a driving range for loosening up and the restaurant and bar are ideal for the post-round recap.
Location-wise, you're right on the edge of Berkshire and Hampshire, so it works well for mixed groups coming from different directions. If you like variety across a couple of rounds, the three loops of nine mean you can mix and match without feeling like you're just repeating the same day twice.
The hotel picked up TripAdvisor's 2020 Travellers' Choice award thanks to a genuinely peaceful atmosphere and staff who know how to look after golfers. With 40 en-suite rooms presented to 4-star standard, the property combines quality accommodation with direct access to the golf, making it ideal for weekend breaks, society trips or longer stays exploring the best of southern England golf.
Who is this for?
Golfers or golf groups seeking a convenient, high-quality golf break within easy reach of London, combining championship-standard golf with comfortable resort accommodation and excellent facilities.
Who is it best for?
Societies and groups wanting variety in their golf, couples looking for a relaxed weekend break with quality dining and peaceful surroundings, and golfers who appreciate the flexibility of three distinct nine-hole loops that can be mixed and matched across multiple rounds.
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Sandford Springs Golf Club makes great use of its enviable location to offer a trio of superb 9-hole courses – The Park, The Wood and The Lakes – all are distinctly different and provide great enjoyment.
Located between Basingstoke and Newbury, the course was laid out by Hawtree & Son (founder members of the British Institute of Golf Course Architects). The original 18-hole were officially opened by Sir Nick Faldo and Bernard Gallagher OBE in 1989, the final 9-holes were finished in the summer of 1991.
The signature hole is the 9th hole on The Park Course – a short downhill par-4 which requires an accurate long iron from the tee followed by a good approach to a putting surface which is guarded by two lakes. However it is possible for the long hitters to carry the 270 yards over water!
With its mature trees creating a naturally scuplted challenge, accuracy is required to negotiate the avenues of The Woods, arguably the most difficult of Sandford Springs' three nines.
Strategy, placement and ball-striking are all examined fully on the Park, which, upon climbing to its highest levels, is commonly buffeted by strong prevailing winds that help make it more of a links test.
The water is everywhere at The Lakes! The opening four holes provide a tough start to any round - be it your initial induction or when commencing the back nine.
The accommodation at Sandford Springs Hotel delivers exactly what golfers need after a day on the course: spacious, well-appointed rooms with views over the fairways, modern amenities and a genuinely peaceful atmosphere. All 40 rooms are en suite and presented to 4-star standard, with a mix of twin and double configurations to suit different group makeups. For larger parties or families, interconnecting rooms are available, and there's a suite for those wanting a bit more space.
Every room comes with the modern essentials you'd expect, including TV, WiFi and aircon. The staff consistently earn praise for being helpful with the little things that make group trips run smoothly, whether that's arranging tee times, accommodating dietary requirements or just making sure everything's sorted so you can focus on your golf.
The hotel's position on the estate means you're never far from the action. Step out of your room and you're looking straight onto the golf course, with the clubhouse, driving range and first tees all within easy walking distance. It's this convenience that makes Sandford Springs particularly popular with societies and groups who want to maximise their time on the course without the hassle of transfers or lengthy walks between accommodation and golf.
Off the course, the hotel's restaurant and bar provide the same panoramic views across the fairways, making them ideal spots to relax with a drink and dissect the day's round. The restaurant serves a menu that works well for post-round meals, with a range that covers everything from hearty options to lighter choices. The bar is well stocked and offers a comfortable, sociable space where groups can gather without feeling cramped or rushed.
For golfers travelling as part of a larger group or society, the mix of room types and interconnecting options makes organising accommodation straightforward. Twin rooms are perfect for friends sharing, doubles suit couples and the interconnecting rooms work well for families or groups who want to stay close together. The suite offers a touch more luxury for captains, competition winners or anyone treating themselves to something special.
Chris
✓18 Mar 2020
Great venue, well looked after, the long wet season meant the courses were a bit boggy in places but playable, greens had not suffered. Overall not a bad weekend at all.
Stephen
✓22 Jan 2020
Three excellent 9 holes courses. Hotel comfortable and food a good standard. Another great trip arranged by YGT
Tony
✓1 Nov 2019
Excellent service, superb staff and very good rooms, the only negative point being the width of the single beds (narrow for most reasonably built men). The breakfast was very good and the evening meals, whilst very well presented, were very limited in choice but overall, my group was very impressed.
Peter
✓21 Oct 2019
Top quality hotel with large and quiet rooms. The food was also to a high standard.
Stuart
✓18 Jul 2019
Clean large comfortable rooms. Hotel would have scored five stars if after golf facilities were more available. Only one small snooker/pool table to entertain our group throughout the evenings. Swimming pool would be a great investment for this venue.
Alick
✓17 Jul 2019
Spacious room with a large bath/shower room. Dinner at the clubhouse was excellent and the prices of drinks were reasonable
Allan
✓17 Jul 2019
Rooms excellent. Clean and spacious. Staff friendly. Food good. No complaints.
Stuart
✓16 Jul 2019
The hotel upgraded me and my room mate to a suite - always the best way to treat the organiser! This was luxurious, and feedback from others in our group was also very good. Very pleasant bar area with good value food.
Neil
✓14 Jul 2019
We had a very enjoyable stay. the staff and facilities were 1st rate. Drink and snack prices were slightly punchy but considering the area acceptable.
Tina
✓6 Jul 2019
Everything was perfect. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food great.
Chris
✓18 Mar 2020
Not too crowded. Wet under foot but still playable. Open enough for a miss hit ball
Stephen
✓22 Jan 2020
All three 9’s were in great condition. Greens were very good. Courses a reasonable test.
Tony
✓1 Nov 2019
We played three rounds at the end of the wettest October known but were lucky enough to have selected three dry (but cold) days! The biggest problem for us was the amount of leaves on the first and second cut, which made finding balls quite frequently very difficult but we fully appreciated that 'leaves' can always be a nuisance this time of year. However, the ground-staff's use of a blower could have made things better, but there was no evidence of use. The greens were good, giving respect to previous weather conditions - the course consisting mainly of very long par four's which played impossibly long. The 'Park' nine attracted some criticism for being wide, somewhat bland and generally unexciting to play but overall and with due allowance for the time of year, it was an agreeable experience to play.
Peter
✓21 Oct 2019
Despite the amount of rain in previous days, indeed weeks, the course was in superb condition and a credit to the ground staff. We were lucky to have 3 mostly dry days.
Stuart
✓18 Jul 2019
Beautiful laid out three nine courses, the Parks, Woods and Lakes. We found the Parks the easier of the three nines, and the Woods the hardest, not as much water on the Lakes as we thought there would be. Greens on all three courses were superb, ultra fast and true. Fairways and tees also excellect. All my group would definitely go back to Sandford Springs to play, as we all thought this was one of the best courses we have played.
Alick
✓17 Jul 2019
Three very different 9 hole courses each having some interesting holes. Our group of 4 all enjoyed playing the various combinations and are planning to return to Sandford Springs soon.
Allan
✓17 Jul 2019
Three nines. All very different but all a good challenge. Greens good as coincided with club champs. Excellent reception in pro shop. Staff friendly. Not too busy. Everyone wanted to return.
Stuart
✓16 Jul 2019
With 3 different start points you don't get stuck behind others for long, and vice versa. Some tricky holes but course isn't massively long. Greens in excellent condition.
Neil
✓14 Jul 2019
being 3 nine holes there were some hold ups going from 9 to 10 but on the whole the staff did their best to keep things moving. we thought the greens were good and fast but could use some extra water in the current weather.
Tina
✓6 Jul 2019
The courses are well kept = lovely greens, if a bit fast, and beautiful flowers around the tees. Lovely wide fairways but some well placed bunkers. Well organised with a starter to see you all off and a halfway house. Will definitely return.
Check-in from 3pm | Check-out from 11am
7-10am on weekdays, 7-10:30 on weeknds
Casual
Yes
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£50 plus discretionary
Tee times for visitors are available from 10am
There is 1 bar on site
There is complimentary car parking
