18th and the clubhouse at Vale Royal Abbey
A view of the 18th green and bunkers with the beautiful clubhouse at Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club Club
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4.4
204 Reviews (204)
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
95.5%
Recommend this course
196 out of 204 reviews
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4.6
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.3
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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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

4.4
204 Reviews (204)
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Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Superb greens

Course was in great condition and the greens were superb. Only one complaint some of the bunkers need more sand in them, that didn’t spoil our round 👍

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course in great condition, fair challenge

Really enjoyed my round at Vale Royal, despite there being a lot of rain in the week the course was in superb condition. Flat, green tee boxes, short fairways, graded rough and fast greens throughout the course!

Quite boggy in places, mostly in the rough but didn’t affect the enjoyment.

I like the layout of the course as it makes you think about shots and ball placement- took irons off the tee on several par 4s due to very well placed hazards. There are a good mix of tough holes and opportunities and it’s refreshing to play a course where Driver off the tee is not an automatic decision.

Would love to play Vale Abbey again and highly recommend it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Mr tadhg Darcy

I love vale royal abbey it's just a great place to be, I play there as often as I can and wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very nice course

Very nice course in very good condition. Some very interesting holes. Looking forward to my next visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fabulous course

Played in wonderful sunshine with a mid afternoon tee time.

This course was in magnificent condition and must have been really well cared for during the horrific winter/early spring we’ve had. Finally some roll on drives and being that 20-30 yards closer to the greens make all the difference. Greens were a good speed, not rapid by any means but it’s still early in the season. Even bunkers, which seem to be neglected at a lot of courses these days, were excellent!

A thoroughly enjoyable round of golf and an absolute bargain on a hot deal!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Had a lovely day at a wonderful course . Everything was top notch greens fairways bunkers ( I went in many ) . Course is on another level. I've played many courses and this is certainly in the top 10.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Top class course.

Beautiful course superbly maintained some very interesting holes . No over long out to difficult . I really enjoyed it. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food and drink prices reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Can not fault this course

Can not fault this course as always greens are so good we love this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Considering the ampunt of rain

Considering the amount of rain we've had the course was very good and the greens were incredible fair play to the green staff ...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Divot problem

This must be the only club in Cheshire that the members do not replace their divots, the first hole was absolutely destroyed and trying to find a position that you could play from without a divot was troublesome.

The divots continued to be an issue throughout, which shocks me considering the price at peak time is £59

Won’t be playing here again

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course

For the weather we have had, what a course greens running true. Fairways very good no standing water. Definitely recommend and go back. Paul

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course to play in the winter fantastic greens and fairways were bone dry fella in the shop said all tee boxes were open but a few holes was off mats but can’t complain lovely lay out and fantastic course 100 percent be back to play .

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

Little gem

Great track! Would happily play again! Infact im back in summer will be awesome on a sunny Saturday! Pint back at 19 was reasonable priced too

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great setting and course

I would recommend this course to all golfers that are looking for a challenge in great surroundings. Considering the time of year, the course was in excellent condition, especially the greens. Look forward to returning in the summer

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