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4.8
232 Reviews (232)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
97.4%
Recommend this course
228 out of 232 reviews
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4.8
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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4.8
35 Reviews (35)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
97.1%
Recommend this course
34 out of 35 reviews
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Course Highlights
This stunning Northumberland links course delivers breathtaking coastal views and impressive greens that consistently run true. The layout offers exceptional value, with friendly staff and a smooth pace enhancing every round.
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Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6287 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Course Details

Year Built 1900
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1922) Jonathan Gaunt (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 24
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Showers, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.8
232 Reviews (232)

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun to play

Really enjoyed the course. Course management was key in a strong wind. Club selection into the wind was challenging. Greens were true and had some interesting borrows,even on short putts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Dunstanburgh Links Course

A stunningly beautiful course with some challenging holes and exceptional scenery.

Accuracy was a must on this undulating links course with deep rough and bunkers, although the beautiful summers afternoon was a must for golfing 🏌️

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

After play facilities

A great course, lots of challenges. Well done for the condition of the greens especially.

The only let down was no toilets available at the end of nearly 5 hours out on the course. The clubhouse was shut and no alternatives were provided.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Too Round

Great course with stunning views - on the more difficult side

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic course

The greens were in great condition and running pretty quick. Some really interesting holes and very friendly staff and members. Excellent value for money. Look forward to playing again one day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wow just keep coming back

The sixth year back fir a holiday just to play this course. Just keeps getting better. Always a challenge but just great course. Played with members who were great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

It's a little dog tracky, as in the fairways are some what shared and cross over each other, but not as bad as some I've seen, still really enjoyed the course, and for the price it was fantastic, I will be going back again, very picturesque

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Thankfully great weather

I have walked along the course many times when visiting the area and it always looks well maintained and interesting to play so brought my clubs this time and booked on through Golf now. The greens were in great condition and the fairways ran very well. Thankfully the weather was very kind. Definitely a must if you are in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Walked

Oh boy, what views!

Great course. Basic out and back layout. Right on the coast so wind might be a factor. Superb links conditions, hard fairways and firm greens means you need to control your ball or off it goes. Some severe run offs to greens and a few hidden fairway make a decent test.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very enjoyable

Enjoyable round of golf at Dunstanburgh. Quite busy but not held up. Spectacular scenery with impressive views towards Dunstanburgh Castle. Challenging course with some interesting greens and bunkers that will cause distress!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A gem of a links

Excellent value for a stunning course - being used to Lancashire & north Wales coastal green fees up to £200 a round this place is a revelation £30 a round and the most enjoyable round of golf ever- helped by stunning views on every hole and fantastic conditions.

Post round menu not extensive but can recommend the lemon cake staff were lovely- if you’re visiting with a non golfer it’s a great walk too along the coast for them to enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Dunstanburgh is Magical

This isn't an easy course but if you wanted to have an amazing walk whole playing or spoiling a round of golf ... lol ... this is a great place to do it.

Stunning views, up's and down's along the way with one of the UK's best coastlines running the length of the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course conditions, challenging due to the wind,

A beautiful, scenic course. Challenging for any level of player. Look forward to the next time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good day

We stumbled on some great weather for the end of Feb course was in great condition for February greens were good as always food after was good and staff were very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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