Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa Hotel - Red Course

I have not played at Hellidon Lakes for over a year, it is usually in good condition but you don't know until you play.

Well, in addition to it being a nice day for golf I have to say that the course is in excellent condition.

The Pro shop was not open and we checked in at hotel reception. There are a few layout changes since we last played which are not posted but they may be regarded as improvements by many.

The rolling hills make this quite physically challenging for older players and anyone with disabilities and although buggies are available driving them needs close attention.

This has got to be regarded as one of the best courses in the area with a challenging layout and a fantastic location at a very reasonable price

Course condition average at best - greens one of the slowest I’ve ever played. The course is quite short with many driveable par 4s, and many holes uninspiring in terms of hazards and layout. The real problem was the pace of play. It took us over 6 hours to finish our round. There was a 40-minute wait on the tee box of the par3 10th and at least a 5/10 minute wait on every other tee box.

Hard slog without a buggy for my buddy

But overall not to bad.

Bit wet in places , and quite hilly.

Also the yellow tee is not clearly marked so played from the wrong place.

Would play there again but with a buggy

Nice course in very good condition for early March , however the golf shop was closed and the bar not open till 10 so couldn’t get breakfast and only a friendly staff member going above and beyond meant we got a coffee !

Interesting course to play.

But pace of play too long 5 hours to get round ☹️

Nice friendly pro shop and felt welcome when we decided to play Hellidon as a 4 ball due to competition tee reservation at our own course.

It was blowing a gale and winter sun in your eyes but still nice day out, green staff grit and polite trying to keep leaves off fairway.

Course was very well maintained and everyone was very friendly. Front 9 was much better than back 9, but overall a good round. Some interesting and challenging holes

A very well laid out course set in beautiful surroundings, some short par 4s but quite testing, the greens were punched but I understand that’s protecting them in winter conditions, didn’t go in the clubhouse so can’t comment, will definitely visit again in the Sumer.

Hotel, bar and staff were great but the course is unloved. General quality was just shabby. Greens were ok but ridiculously sloped so at times an excellent putt just ran away from the pin uncontrollably. Far too many areas of the fairway unkempt. Just disappointing. At £20 on a Sunday afternoon, great value but won’t go back. Staverton only 4miles away is loved

Played on a Sunday large groups of very slow senior groups of "5 Balls". Not sure the course manager was fully aware of the situation. But the course is in great condition, best it's been for a long while, worth playing and good value for money.

A fairly challenging course in places, in great condition given the recent weather with brilliant greens.

With a little more care cutting the grass and defining the fairways this course great. Few areas in need of repair, good greenkeeper would sort it out.

Not a members club, very quiet on a Saturday morning.