1 Night, 2 Rounds
You're just outside Towcester in rural Northamptonshire, about half an hour from Northampton and Milton Keynes. Whittlebury Park is handy for the M1 and M40 too, which is a small win when you're trying to get eight lads, four tee times and a boot full of clubs to the same place without drama.
The resort itself is built around a classical Georgian manor set in 700 acres of historic parkland. You get 36 holes of championship golf split into four distinct nine-hole loops, meaning you can mix and match your rounds and play different combinations each day. That variety is genuinely useful if you're staying for more than one night and want to keep things fresh, particularly for groups where half the party wants a sterner test and the other half prefers a slightly friendlier combination.
Off the course, there's a large spa with heat-and-ice experiences, a modern leisure club, and a range of dining options that go well beyond the usual clubhouse fare. The setting is peaceful, the facilities are genuinely four-star, and the whole place is geared towards both golf breaks and longer stays where the multiple loops, spa and dining variety make repeat days worthwhile.
Who is this for?
Golfers who want a proper UK resort break with loads of golf on-site, plus a spa and pool good enough to keep non-golfers smiling. It works well for societies, couples and groups who want variety in their golf without having to drive between courses.
Who is it best for?
Groups and societies staying two or three nights. The four nine-hole loops let you mix up your 18s, so repeat rounds don't feel like repeats. Mid-to-low handicappers who enjoy testing their game across different layouts will get the most out of it, as will anyone organising a trip where half the party wants serious golf and the other half wants spa time, a pool and decent food.
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1 Night, 2 Rounds
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Whittlebury Park Golf Club offers 36 holes of fantastic championship golf made up of four sets of 9 holes, guests are welcome to play different combinations to make up 18 holes or simply enjoy a quick round of 9 holes. The golf club has a rich history as at one point it formed part of the Royal Whittlewood Forest, which is home to red deer and was once a Royal Hunting Forest.
The Royal Whittlewood course is cleverly integrated into the natural landscape and plays around the remaining parts of the ancient Royal Whittlewood Forest. The area has an abundance of flora and fauna, which made the forest a favourite hunting ground of Medieval Kings.
| Par | 36 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Cameron Sinclair |
| Opened for play | 1992 |
| White | 3,323 yards | Par 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 3,123 yards | Par 36 |
| Red | 2,839 yards | Par 37 |
The Grand Prix course runs alongside the famous Silverstone Racing Circuit and features a number of water hazards, undulating fairways and interesting approaches to the greens.
| Par | 36 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Cameron Sinclair |
| Opened for play | 1992 |
| White | 3,339 yards | Par 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 3,149 yards | Par 36 |
| Red | 2,904 yards | Par 37 |
The 1905 course provides an enjoyable round of golf through the natural oaks and lakes. Details of the original course and its layout, built in 1905, can be found in the St. Andrews library.
| Par | 36 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Cameron Sinclair |
| Opened for play | 1992 |
| White | 3,256 yards | Par 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 3,083 yards | Par 36 |
| Red | 2,842 yards | Par 37 |
The Wedgewood Course is a shorter and less testing course perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their game whilst enjoying a relaxed round of golf.
| Par | 36 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Cameron Sinclair |
| Opened for play | 1992 |
| White | 1,877 yards | Par 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 1,484 yards | Par 30 |
| Red | 1,433 yards | Par 30 |
All rooms are decorated in an elegant, understated style with the kind of modern amenities you'd expect from a four-star resort: internet access, plasma TV with Freeview, hospitality tray and en-suite bathroom. The standard rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, but if you're after more space, the suites come with a separate lounge and dining area, plus bathrooms fitted with Jacuzzi spa baths, double showers and designer toiletries from Elemis or Molton Brown.
The dining options here are varied enough to keep things interesting over a few nights. Murrays is the fine-dining option, holding two AA Rosettes and serving modern takes on classic British dishes. It's the kind of place you'd book for a proper sit-down meal after a good round. Before or after, you can have a drink in the Silverstone Bar, which is lined with motor racing memorabilia, a nod to the nearby circuit.
For something more relaxed, Bentley's offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes, while Aston's blends classic and contemporary cuisine in a less formal setting. If you're spending time by the pool, the Terrace Bar serves light snacks and healthier options throughout the day, so you don't have to leave the leisure area to grab lunch.
All guests get complimentary access to the leisure facilities, which include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool spa and a well-equipped Cybex gym. It's a solid set-up if you want to loosen up before a round or recover afterwards, and it's one of the reasons Whittlebury Park works so well for mixed groups where not everyone is playing 36 holes a day.
The spa itself is a step up from the usual hotel offering. It's built around a series of heat-and-ice experiences, taking your body through sudden temperature changes designed to invigorate and reset you. You'll find aromatherapy crystal steam rooms, an ice cave and a range of soothing therapies and ancient bathing rituals. If you're the type who likes to combine golf with proper relaxation, or if you're travelling with non-golfers who want something to do while you're out on the course, the spa is a genuine draw rather than just a box-ticking facility.
Chris
✓18 Oct 2019
Check-in was easy, rooms were very comfortable, restaurant very good, breakfast was excellent, drinks were a bit expensive. The staff you could not fault. Very good overall.
Keith
✓8 Oct 2019
Lovely hotel with plenty of character, nice bar and spa
David
✓25 Sep 2019
David
✓25 Sep 2019
All as it should be, only slight niggles were the room (and dining room) were very hot and the timer on for the light in the bathroon needs to be set for longer as it can't detect motion from the shower and therefore switches off when you are halfway through.
David
✓25 Sep 2019
Lovely hotel, with first class service, will definitely be back soon
Peter
✓11 Sep 2019
This venue was recommended to us by Barry at your golf travel and I'm pleased it was. A fantastic venue with excellent staff and facilities. Even though this is a big venue, there is more than enough staff to make sure you served quickly. Excellent value for money and extremely comfortable bedrooms. Great facilities at the hotel too. 10/10.
Richard
✓20 Aug 2019
Having read lots of negative reviews about the hotel I was keen go with an open mind and not let other opinions sway my experience. The hotel looks impressive and is exciting to enter, we were buzzing for our weekend! Unfortunately, immediately upon checking in they had no recollection of my booking! My heart sank. I had previously booked to stay in the Paddocks and after reading that most of the bad reviews come from people who have stayed there I decided to pay and upgrade to the main hotel. The receptionist told me they had no rooms available in the main hotel apart from shared Double bed rooms (I was travelling with my Father for his Father's Day present!) and they said they would offer me a refund of the upgrade. After a bit of a tussle back and forth with the receptionist (who all he seemed to say was "we have no rooms"), I said it was completely unacceptable and I was asked to sit and wait for "Dan". After about a 10 minute wait the receptionist called me over who said they have a double bed in a room which was made of two singles. I accepted the offer but was offered no compensation for the situation and left feeling completely underwhelmed. We ended up with a smaller room due to it being a double room and it also took a while for the mattresses to come. The house staff said "oh that's going to be a problem" when seeing they needed x 2 single beds and Dad and I ended up separating the beds and moving the double mattresses and bedding outside ourselves. The whole checkin procedure was disheartening and time wasting. The customer service was poor. Not everyone wants a refund offered immediately as that does not solve the current situation. The hotel should have sought extra compensation here I feel as that is NOT what you want on your first minute of people in the hotel. Throughout my stay, I saw multiple people in distress and one lady basically in tears at the spa making a complaint. SO - seems like the rumours are true. Sorry chaps! Additionally I will note, the hotel is clean, the bar staff and restaurant were all great. Food is also good and spa was a nice addition, although be prepared, twice I asked for a robe and there wasn't one and once they even didn't have a towel. Both are to be provided as part of your stay! In final, the check in procedure cast a shadow over the whole hotel and the weekend for me. We were always waiting for the next problem. Fortunately, the golf was superb and everyone in the Atrium and Golf house was fantastic!
Jane
✓12 Aug 2019
Thank you for arranging our stay. The hotel was clean, staff friendly, food good and the private dining room for the evening worked a treat for a group, the course was a good challenge. It was all topped off with good weather. Our group of 36 were all very happy! I'd happily return in the future :-)
Katie
✓28 Jul 2019
Fantastic place to stay in groups. Really well set up for groups and couldn’t do enough for us. Hotel rooms are good quality however we stayed in record high temperatures and there was no air conditioning at all in the hotel. The staff in the golf club house were terrible but the food and drinks were fine. The restaurant is vast and impersonal. Dinner food was great but breakfast was just ok.
Ian
✓3 Jul 2019
Really helpful staff, and good food. A large venue with plent6 of room.
Chris
✓18 Oct 2019
Due to bad weather conditions we were unable to play on The first day. The next two rounds the courses were open, though wet under foot in places the courses were in good condition and the greens were very good. The staff were most helpful.
Keith
✓8 Oct 2019
Decent course and the greens were epic!
David
✓25 Sep 2019
Good courses in nice condition just right level of difficulty for a mixed ability group such as ours.
David
✓25 Sep 2019
Peter
✓11 Sep 2019
Three nine hole courses of different difficulties. Excellent condition. Our society is a mixture of all handicaps. All 30 players were impressed with the course and the quality of the greens. Very helpful staff in club house. 10/10
Richard
✓20 Aug 2019
Fantastic golf all weekend! Superb greens and courses throughout! Very very enjoyable. 1905 - Easy Course Grand Prix - Medium Royal Whittlebury - Hard A great combination of interlinking 9's which made the golf interesting throughout. All staff in the clubhouses and golf house were very informative and helpful. Clubhouse and driving range could do with a bit of TLC. Definitely more grand from the outside! There were 2 weddings going on so half the clubhouse was off limits both days but It hardly affected us! Pro shop was closed all weekend, didn't see a soul go near it!
Jane
✓12 Aug 2019
Katie
✓28 Jul 2019
Great courses all 9 holes interlink really well providing a good variety for 3 days golfing. The caddy masters were great and flexible in advising which combinations to play. The only downside is the tremendous noise from silverstone race track next door.
Ian
✓3 Jul 2019
Our group agreed that the golf course set excellent challenges and variety for all levels. We will visit again!
Chris
✓25 Jun 2019
34 Golfers got them all round in 9 groups round in 5 and half hours. Course was in great condition especially the greens. We played 3 9 hole loops contrasting in difficulty something for every standard of golfer. To be honest a much better venue than I was expecting. Would defiantly go again
Check-in from 3pm | Check-out from 11am
7-9:30am on weekdays, 8-10:30am on weekends
Casual
Astons
Yes
Yes
There is 1 bar on site
There is complimentary parking
