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4.8
234 Reviews (234)
5 Stars
184
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
97.4%
Recommend this course
230 out of 234 reviews
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4.8
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.8
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
97.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 37 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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4.8
234 Reviews (234)

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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic course

Brilliant setting. Course in fantasy condition and the best greens played this year. Highly recommended

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

A gem

Delightful course in excellent condition. Would however benefit from fairway markers (100 and 150 yards- not all players have gps) and a better pocket map.

Will play again

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

Fabulous Course

First time I’ve played Dunstanburgh Castle after hearing so many good reviews over the years. Absolutely stunning links course with fabulous views of the Northumberland coastline. The only negative was the parking around the clubhouse, it was absolutely terrible and for such a prestigious course it was a let down, however please don’t let this put you off playing one of the jewels in the crown of Northumberland’s finest courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not as good as usual

One of my favourite links course and somewhere I always recommend to other golfers.

However.

Greens not as good as normal and the main disappointment was finishing our round at 16.10 and club hose was closed!!!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Brutal weather

The weather was cold and got colder after the first 9.

We were a 2 ball following a 4 ball and waited on every hole. Greens we’re in good condition

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

Course and staff excellent

Golf course was excellent , we were disappointed that from 4.30 there wasn't any food or coffee available .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Brilliant Course

Love this course. Greens were excellent and consistent course in great condition. A real test of golf, not the longest of courses but the views are beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great links course

Ecellent conditions for play; a bit of a headwind on the last 5 holes made it more challenging. Course in excellent condition although quite a lot of divots in some 'popular' areas where shots tend to gather.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Course

As it happens I couldn’t play due to testing positive for COVID.

I emailed the course and they said there would be no issue re-booking so I’ll re-arrange.

However I have played this course a few times before and not only is it always in impeccable condition, it’s an absolutely stunning setting.

If you’ve never been I suggest you book. The staff are always excellent and you won’t be disappointed.

Value for money is phenomenal too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of the best courses in the area.

This course is outstanding. A beautiful setting, great holes, excellent condition, friendly golfers and staff.

I have played here a few times and I always enjoy my round, no matter what the weather. Thinking course where you don't just try and bomb it off the tee. Always a challenge and even more so if the weather is bad

Staff are great and the food in the clubhouse is excellent. This and Goswick Park are the best courses in the area in my opinion and you can play here for half the price of Goswick

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Today's golf trip

Played here 27th Feb bit windy but bright sunny day but course n greens were in great nick, wind made it more difficult but course was great as always never been disappointed when visit here and will be back again

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

none starter

I booked up the day before as I imagine many do... Unfortunately I did not get a confirmation email to confirm the booking.. as a result i tried calling the course many times in the morning to no avail.

as a result I did not travel the hour long journey through fear of being a wasted journey.

I called the club today to try and rearrange the booking but got met with "we cant match prices of golf now so not our problem"

I understand I share the blame and accept I've lost £55 as a result but if it was me I'd go out of my way to help and show people that golf is a class above the rest...

Conditions Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a stunning setting

Course held up well from lots of rain - great welcome and greens were fantastic for a wet February- wish I could keep this course a secret !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging links

Pretty short with only one par 5, but some extremely challenging holes. Positioning your tee shot is much more important than length here. Shame you don’t see much of the beautiful seaside but other castle views were awesome. We played in quite nice weather but still got the windy blasts on the back nine.

Greens were awesome for January and we only had to play off a couple of tee mats.

Pre round snacks were good staff friendly and pace of play pretty good. Even though we were being pushed by single players behind.

Overall I’d go back again and hope for a warm day!

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