Vale Royal Abbey
Aerial view from Vale Royal Abbey.
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4.5
212 Reviews (212)
5 Stars
149
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
95.4%
Recommend this course
204 out of 212 reviews
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4.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
4.9
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.6
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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Course Highlights
Vale Royal's thoughtfully designed layout consistently impresses with firm, fast greens and well-maintained fairways that reward returning visitors. Welcoming staff and outstanding value for the quality on offer make this course easy to recommend.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6463 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round
Architect Simon Gidman (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.5
212 Reviews (212)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Didn't help that we had all winter greens which should have been told when booked

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A Gem

Excellent condition for Feb. No temps greens excellent. Quite a few blind shots so a course planner advised. Well mapped out hole to hole and tee boxes excellent. Nice touch on par 3''s with marker board and marker if your in a nearest the pin competition. Every hole has clean ball facility. Deffo back in summer.

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

Great Course wI'll be back again soon

Had a great round today at Vale Royal Abbey first time ever played the course in very good condition, greens were very challenging but can't fault the condition of the course for the time of year can't imagine what the greens would be like in the summer as they were fast today, Will be back very soon great place for a golf day out

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Played in Feb 17.

Considering the weather in the previous weeks, No winter tees and no winter greens.

Greens are in great condition for the time of the year.

Fairways in great condition.

A nice treat. A hidden treasure.

Would play again.

Played with a couple of members who guided me on the holes and how to approach which very helpful otherwise there was no chance of scoring well.

Some holes are tricky and challenging. A course guide is recommended if playing for the first time. A GPS watch is not enough.

HCap: 24 Score:90

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I've played Vale Royal before but not for a while and today just confirmed what I already knew . This is a superb golf course for all levels of golfer and in great condition for the time of year and compared to other courses I've recently played ! Staff are really friendly and welcoming and I'd definitely play there again !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Course in great condition given overnight rain. On full greens and tees ball rarely required cleaning as fairways in good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable days golf

Course was in excellent condition even though it was October

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

Best Iv played!!

Fantastic course *****

I played this course in October and I must say the greens were the best Iv played all season second to Wimslow GC!!

Finding the next tee box can be tricky and isn't well sign posted but that's my only problem with the course. Everything else is perfect including the staff who are very welcoming!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

4 BALL MAYEM

PACE OF PLAY WAS SLOW DUE TO 2 X 4BALLS IN FRONT OF US .....TURNED A 3.5 HOUR ROUND INTO A 5 HOUR ROUND. BUT COURSE AND VALUE WAS VERY GOOD....WILL DEF PLAY AGAIN

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Excellent

I don't normally leave reviews but for this course, it well deserves it.

Driving up to the manor house in its surroundings can be a little daunting, however, the golf pro was extremely friendly and engaging which put us at ease.

Course was just as described. A fair amount of tough, moderate and "easy" holes allowed for a great balance.

Course was in superb condition and we will definitely be back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Wonderful layout

This was the second time played and just as enjoyable . Lovely course with some very challenging holes . We walked around and towards the end felt the effects of its length - clocking around 6.5 miles in total . Condition was excellent with outstanding greens and some great design features . Food was also good and prices reasonable .

Overall a really nice experience and one which will be repeated .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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