If golf is your game then a stay in Northumberland means you will quite literally be spoilt for choice with nearby courses offering everything from scenic and picturesque to wild and remote and even some internationally renowned. Our courses are varied and offer something for everyone and Northumberland promises courses suitable for all abilities and budgets. So whether you’re looking to just try your hand at golf or just give your clubs an airing whilst holidaying in Northumberland or if you’ re hoping for a different course and different challenge each day, then we can definitely oblige.
Allendale golf course sits amongst the hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and at it’s highest point reaches 1374ft and is one of highest courses in England. It’s position ensures a remote yet beautiful aspect with fawn and fauna in abundance so don’t be surprised if the odd hare or deer takes interest if you’re nearing the rough.
The picturesque North Tyne Valley is home to Bellingham golf course, a highly regarded 18 hole, 70 par course which provides breathtaking views over the valley and towards Kielder. With a mix of par threes, long par fives and some challenging par fours, you’re assured variation until the very last putt.
The local town of Hexham boasts not one but two courses, Tynedale a 9 hole course that sits neatly on Tyne Green, it provides a small tree lined and almost flat course. To the west of the town you will find Hexham Golf Club which is set in acres of pretty countryside overlooking the River Tyne. The Club offers a stunning and memorable venue, with what is said to be the best opening hole in the County and then follows up with a challenge on every green. If you want to brush up on what’s in store hole by hole, their website provides top tips and even ensures you know where to enjoy the best views.
Northumberland also lays claim to championship courses, Slaley Hall, a 36 hole golf complex with their USGA standard, multi championship ‘Hunting Course’ and set on higher slightly windier ground their ‘Priestman Course’ which has hosted many European Tours. Both Hunting and Priestman offer a challenging but scenic round.
Matfen Hall lies only a 15 minute drive from St Oswald’s and boasts a stunning 27 hole Championship course across beautiful classic parkland incorporating some challenging water features and is regarded as one of the finest courses in Northumberland.
Further East along the Tyne Valley you will find not one but two Lee Westwood courses in the grounds of Close House near Wylam, the Colt Course and the Filly Course alongside a 9 hole Yearling course. Close House was developed by local businessman Graham Wylie who has ensured it has a place on the global golf map and and has hosted the European British Masters and is the only PGA Academy in the North East of England.
Wherever you choose to play you will be sure of a warm welcome to the course and of course to the 19th hole, you will be playing surrounded by vistas that are so staggeringly beautiful you might struggle to keep your eye on the ball! Book your stay in Heavenfield Cottage, take your pick from our fantastic golfing offer, arrange those tee off times and enjoy golf Northumberland style!
