Vale Royal Abbey

We stayed at The Mere hotel and had two rounds of golf included in the package and after playing our first round we were so disapppinted we decided to look for another local course to play the following day. We came across this one and it didn’t disappoint us, outstanding course, fairways perfect, greens perfect and some of the holes were an absolute joy to play.

We will definitely return,

Staff very friendly and helpful

Course in good condition we arrived a bit early and were told that all tee times were booked before us so we couldn’t go out early

The four ball that went out before us let us through on the 1st as they were looking for a ball after that we had a clear run to the end

Quality course and something for everyone 3.5 hours for 18 holes is acceptable

20 years since I have played here and what a difference. The layout is excellent and the greens were outstanding.

The definition of the holes with the development of the natural undulations and growth of the planting make this a real must with the only slight disappointment being the 10th and the sand in the bunkers which was really dense and made it very difficult and the number of them meant you are bound to find a few on your visit.

Staff really friendly too.

Buy a course planner as there is plenty of trouble waiting for you that is not necessarily obvious from the tee

We look to play a different course each week or each couple of weeks and so are able to compare from experience. Course was in great condition given the recent hot conditions, greens were very good and running at a good pace. Friendly and helpful staff, thank you to Brian the assistant Pro & the bar staff for looking after us. Would recommend and will play again.

Overall very good value for money. Only critisism was there were no course maps available.

After being a member here for the best of ten years, I fancied trying it again after an 8 year absence. I was extremely impressed with the way the course has matured and the greens are now of an extremely high standard. Pace of play was fine as we weren't in any rush as the weather conditions were perfect later into the round when it started to slow slightly. The course is now a credit to the area and truly a challenging setup to play. My playing partner who hadn't played the course before was suitably impressed, and we both agreed to return again.

Played this course for first time,Pro in shop not very helpful,but apart from that a fabulous course in top condition considering the wet winter we've just had,greens in top notch condition,lots of sand,will definitely be going back,an excellent test

Great course very friendly staff absolutely nothing to dislike about this venue

Will definitely play this again in the summer I bet the greens are like lightning

If you are within 30 miles of here make an effort and come play you won’t be disappointed

Brilliant course and the service was excellent

Excellent value for money and pace of play was very reasonable considering the amount of 4 balls on the course

The course itself was in good condition the fairways were quite dry and the Greens were very good

The wettest parts of the course were the pathways between the holes

The course offers something for everyone regardless of ability

This is our first time here but definitely not going to be the last

Highly recommend this place to anyone well worth a game

Played here a few times one of the best courses around greens were fast and true ball still getting run out on the fairways lovely setting good practice facilities just got caught behind a couple of slow three balls I think they were playing a comp but that is the first time it's been that slow played it about 7 times now always good.

Given the recent wet weather we've had in the past few weeks/months the course was in brilliant condition, the fairways were excellent and the greens were fantastic, highly recommend this course. The overall facilities and the staff from the pro's shop to the bar staff were great.

An absolutely fantastic course, would very much recommend that you play it, awesome.

Course in fantastic condition,late for tee time professional very helpful could not have been more helpful excellent

played this course many times over the years but would have to say i was dissapointed this time!

fairways and greens were in excellent condition as always but the first cut of rough was far to long searching for balls that shouldnt be lost slowed the game right up, also it was very slow going took 5 & 1/2 hours to complete and we were waiting on every tee box

hopefully just a one off

Great all round. From the proshop to leaving the course I couldn't fault anything. Proshop staff were really friendly and helpful. The Course itself was in great condition and well looked after. Beautiful surroundings in the heart of Cheshire. Definitely worth playing no matter the cost.

Played as a 2 ball with my wife on a sunny day sandwiched between 2 x 3 balls.

Pace of play was good overall once away from the 2nd and 3rd blind shot holes.

Course is your typical 90s design with large bunkers. Greens were true and a good pace. Fairways well looked after.

Par 4 variations from 280 yard short to 450 yard long gives plenty of food for thought when plotting your way around.

All in all a very good days golf.