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4.1
176 Reviews (176)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
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3 Stars
18
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
84.9%
Recommend this course
155 out of 176 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.4%
Recommend this course
19 out of 22 reviews
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4.2
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.4%
Recommend this course
32 out of 35 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Parkland
Par 69
Length 5925 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Also known as Bells Hotel & Country Club.

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Forest of Dean Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School/Academy Yes - "SJ Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Bowls
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4.1
176 Reviews (176)
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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t play in the winter

Have played the course many times and this was to be the last until spring next year. Unfortunately the heavy rain on the Tuesday had affected the course in many places and as trolleys had not been banned there was a lot of damage from them. Greens were very slow and needed a cut. Pro shop and clubhouse staff very friendly. Price was very cheap, so can’t complain of the value. Would recommend giving it a miss until spring but really like the course regardless of the negative comments

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

First time here and it was spectacular nice course layout ,excellent and quick greens,course in great condition, enjoyed in greatly and will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

This course is great value for the price. Varied holes offer plenty of challenge which make it fun to play. I enjoy playing here. The only thing that could make this course better is the quality of staff - they are frequently not overly polite or easily findable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never again

I really don't like leaving negative feedback but feel I need to on this occasion. Round was cheap and pro was helpful and friendly. Didn't think it'd be too busy on a Wednesday afternoon. How wrong I was! I think the reason for all the waiting was the fact that the grass was extremely long everywhere. If you were just off the greens then you had a job to find your ball. We were constantly held up and after the 12th we decided enough was enough. Have played here before, although not in the last few years. Greens were dead, will not be back, sorry.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Fun, Forgiving Set Up

Really enjoyed playing this course, not particularly long and you are not punished harshly for tee shots landing off the fairway. Surprised by the pace of the greens initially, first couple of holes in particular played quick for us but once we adapted they played nicely.

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

In the Forrest

Super course with a good variety of holes to suit everyone's game

Good layout and extremely good value for money if you get the HOT DEAL

Would highly recommend it be given a go

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over booked

Arrived at the 1st tee 20 minutes before our booking time only to find 2 societies in front of us. There were 7 fourballs fortunately 3 of the fourballs went to the 10th tee. Once we got started we were constantly waiting for the societies in front of us. So our 3 and a half hour round turned into a 5 hour round.

The course itself was well presented as always but I think they need to look at their booking system.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Forest of Dean Course

We played on Sunday 14th May 2017. The course was well kept and interesting.

There was a Society event just ahead of our people so everything backed up from time to time. When we got to the 18th tee there were three groups waiting to tee off!

I will play there again but will check for Society events and/or play mid week in future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely location

When I played early on a Friday afternoon the course was quiet. The fairways and greens were well maintained. I came away with a particularly good impression, partly because I played so well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Love This Course

The second time back in a month to this lovely little gem nestled in the Forest of Dean.

A great find via Tee Off Times.

Great course, value for money and really genuine friendly staff and members.

David Morris in the Pro Shop is a credit to his profession and the club itself.

Only a 40 minute drive from Bristol and well worth the visit.

Will be going back on a regular basis.

You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

Great course to walk

1st class course if you suffer from bad knee's like I do, lovely lay out and very friendly members that were happy to give advise

Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens very good ,fairwaysOk 4 April look forward to playing a game here later in year

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

We were

we were slightly late teeing off but luckily it didnt matter . Although we saw a fair few golfers to start with we were soon by ourselves . Course was in good condition and had been tidied up since last we played although greens were a bit bumpy . Didnt use amenities so cant comment

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Surprisingly well-maintained

Calm and mild day after heavy rain, so course playing long. Smooth, slow greens and little run. Water features clear and attractive. Surrounded by mature woodland, varied, strategically challenging holes. Part of golf, bowls hotel complex. Great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

Pretty and challenging

We played on a lovely sunny day marred by strong winds. The course was well set out with several challenging holes, particularly a couple of the par 3s. some blind fairways so watch out for following drives.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth playing forest of Dean

Course great but greens patchy and not true but lovely course and well worth money

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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