Cally Palace Hotel

I play off 11.1 so I am a reasonable player, mostly straight but not super-long. I play, and can score, on many different courses round the country.

The course in general was tidy, with the greens a fair pace and the rough not penal.

The first 12 holes were consistently fair, though some holes were quite tight driving.

Things degenerated on the 13th. The landing area for the second shot on the 13th was far too narrow - you had a choice between a pond on the right and thick rough on the left. Playing it for the first time, there was no obvious bailout option, which is not good design. Therafter, there were a few further examples e.g 18th drive, where the course seems to be maintained by non-golfers, with no acknowledgement of the need for a playable route. For high handicaps, I think this would be a depressing last 6 holes.

Overall, good 12 holes, 13th needs a rethink (clear the rough down the left, even if the lie would be uneven), trim overhanging branches near teeing areas. Ask a mid-handicap golfer if you need input!

Cally Palace Golf course was in great condition. Nice tee boxes, fairways recently cut. Greens very true but fairly flat

Layout is challenging with some super holes and being straight off the tee is needed in most holes as the first cut of rough often pinches into the fairway

The 13th par 5 is a scalextric hole but lots of fun

Really enjoyed the course even though my score was dire!

Great location and length of course with many challenges throughout the course. Whole course needs attention and obviously understaffed green keeper wise. Tee off areas and greens need a lot of work. The course has huge potential.

Most interesting and challenging course, well worth a visit although inclined to be soft at this time of year

We thoroughly enjoyed out three ball in this peaceful setting. Whilst we were not troubled by it , some of the walks from greens to the next tee were quite long. The greens needed attention but for £25 were more than adequate. We were all high handicappers and definitely lost a few balls,, but that was driver error as the fairways were well maintained

Good challenging and fun course to play, it’s not busy so no being held up or pushed by other groups, the only other golfers we seen we’re teeing off as we finished. £15 to play is a steal. Course was in good condition considering the rain it had, overall I would definitely recommend playing the Cally and I will definitely play again.

Reception staff lack a understanding and knowledge of golf and we’re uncooperative and unhelpful in making the booking.

The course is an excellent layout and it’s woodland views spectacular.

The course is under new ownership and there was evidence of more attention being paid to it than previously. There are some tough holes around the lake that would test anyone.

A good challenge for the average golfer ( 12-24 handicapper)

Lovely weather on this day which always helps. The facilities are excellent in the hotel but a little pricey.

Well worth a visit. I hope Bespoke Hotels invest in it going forward as it has lots of potential if looked after.

A course of narrow fairways lined by mature trees. Great views when the trees were not in evidence and vistas unfolded. Underfoot conditions rather soggy after a wet month but not sure how well the course stands up to bad weather generally. 13th hole needs a bit of a rethink , perhaps moving the tee or cutting the rough differently. At the moment it's not a fair test. The 15th could do with a marker to guide to the hole which is entirely hidden from the middle of the fairway. Overall the greens were OK and fairways quite good but both needed a bit more love and care. The bunkers were very poorly prepared. A great pity on a course with lots of potential.

The new owners and ground staff have done a great job of looking after this course. Everything was just perfect. Great value for money. Challenging course with every hole different from the others. The flow of the course is just perfect. Greens nice and flat. The views are wonderful as you travel around the course. A must play if you visit the area. A very must play again if like us you live nearby.

Well what a surprise Cally Palace was! Course in great condition Looked like it had just been mowed. Hence fairways lovely and short and stripey Greens played better than they looked. Fairly flat (that suits me)

Bunkers in great condition too

As mentioned in other reviews 13th is signature hole but loads of other good ones - 3rd over water to the green

Closing stretch from 13 onwards is tricky and 18th very much risk and reward short par 4

Highly recommend this course at £14.99 and had it all to myself. Plus the cricket ground behind 13th tee- bliss

Really enjoyed my solo round today!

The course was in great condition. It was a great challenge and really enjoyed the layout. Accuracy off the tee is key and you are rewarded for good placement. Would love to play it again with that knowledge.

The par 5s especially were great fun and a real test. I found the last 3 holes the biggest test to a good score. Need to stay switched on till the end!

It was great value for money with the "hot deal". Although, I would have felt different paying full price. The greens weren't in the best condition but that's to be expected and didn't detract from a really enjoyable round.

Cracking course in a cracking setting!

A really nice layout, lots of relatively short par 3s and par 4s, then they throw on a 580yd par 5 and another that closely skirts the lake. It was really quiet, we only saw one other player, so I suspect that they don't have a lot of money to spend on the course - the fairways were good, the rough trimmed but some of the greens were suffering from bare patches and moss. Had a drink afterwards on the terrace. Hope they can keep up to the course, would play it again.

I was on holiday nearby and booked a hot deal at £14.99 and it was a bargain.

Signed in at reception, the young lad was very helpful and as my first time provided me with a course guide which was handy.

Lovely course, nice layout and variety of holes, 13 was tough! Greens were nice and running true

Finished the 18th and walk past back of the hall, there a nice bar/ outdoor area for post round beer

I'd recommend and definitely play it again