Manor House - Wiltshire - England

very much agree with the review of 17/04/12; an average course with a couple of decent holes; too many better courses to give this anything more than a 3 ball. DB

Sorry, but this course is not worthy of being on this Website. The walks are too long, too many average holes, the only holes of note are typical Peter Alliss comedy holes. The 17th is pretty but not really a golf hole. The best par 3 was the 11th or 2nd (they keep changing the nines around , can't keep up) but they are putting a new bunker in just where the perfect tee shot lands, now the hole will be impossible, the ball will pitch on the steep down slope and shoot across the green into some bushes on the left and will probably be lost. The par 5 3rd or12th is a pretty valley hole but doesn't play like a good golf hole, you can't hit driver, ground too slopey. One of the par 3's has a sand waste area tee to green but then changes to proper bunkering when it gets to the green, what's that all about. This is probably the 5th best course in Wiltshire after Cumberwell, Tidworth, High Post and Bowood. Anyway the food is cracking, Get Martin Hawtree in to design it properly then you will have a great course , Good luck Castle Combe.

Very impressed. Played 2 weeks ago and much better than I was expecting. An interesting design that should appeal to all handicap levels, with a drivable par 4 that every course should have (the course actually has at least 2). I do however have a few negatives: It's been said many times but you would have to have youth and fitness on your side to attempt to walk this course, there are some serious distances and elevation changes between holes. The par 3 17th is a fun hole and beautiful to look at but is not even close to being one of the best par 3's in the world, also I'd say that the 18th isn't even the prettiest finishing hole in Wiltshire never mind the country (both descriptions coming from the course guide). To conclude I'd say price wise it's on the money (apart from the almost compulsory buggy which you feel you're being fleeced for), design is interesting and condition was great for mid March. Unless you can run a marathon in under 3 hours don't try and walk it, but do make the effort to play it. Leagues ahead of sister course Mannings Heath

Nice course, but absolutely agree with the comments about the routing. Some long and steep walks between several greens and tees. Course marketing is also a bit over the top - the 17th is a good short par 3, but very definitely not "one of the top 10 par 3s in the world".

I returned to the Manor House last week after a six-year gap and thoroughly enjoyed the round in breezy but dry conditions. We took a buggy as my playing partner was nursing a leg injury and can confirm that the rule is still to keep buggies on the paths despite the dry weather. I’m not a lover of buggies, less so when they have to be kept on the paths, but I certainly wasn’t complaining when we were whizzing along, making short work of the very long walks between some greens and tees. For me, the routing is the biggest issue at the Manor; the course itself is varied and at times very exciting. One or two holes could at best be described as barely average but the majority are decent golf holes. It’s the routing that lets it down and will always prevent the course from being top class in my opinion. The course was in excellent shape and the greens were running at a slippery 10.5 on the stimp according the guys in the pro shop. These were some of the slipperiest greens I’ve played on this year, so well done to the green keepers. Service, as has already been mentioned in reviews below, is exceptional and this improves the overall experience. The Manor House is an above average golf course at a facility where the service is excellent and this is a great mix for a short break and one that I’ve enjoyed.

The Manor House Golf Course is simply Stunning. Myself and a ground of friends went on a very good deal to stay at the new Waterful lodge which is superbly placed next to the 18th green. The course was just magical with my favourite being the 17th (Par 3). The guys in the pro shop were extremely helpful and i definatl recomend a bite to eat in the woodbury restaurant. Cant wait to go back!

I visited the Manor House Golf club with a few of my friends and we were welcomed by the most friendly staff. They looked after us for the duration of the day and every request was met with a smile. The Course itself was truly beautiful but challenging. If you do go to this wonderful club house i would definitely recommend having a bite to eat in the Woodbury, the food here is delicious and the service is fantastic! I will definitely be returning in the near future.

This is one special venue...Played it a couple of years ago and loved it then...but after recent visit felt compelled to share with the rest of the golfing world. Stunning holes, stunning views and in amazing condition...undoubtably the best golf course in the West/South West. No wonder they have a membership waiting list!

Loved this course, interesting par 3s and immaculate conditioning from tee to green. Staff very attentive and friendly and the food in the club house was just perfect after 18 holes. We stayed in the Manor House hotel and loved its character, customer service and, not to mention, great restaurant. Will definitely return.

Played course in January after a spell of very wet weather, however I found the course in super condition, particularly the greens. A real mixture of holes with some real gems, 8th is a cracker and 2 of the par 3's, the 2nd and 17th are brilliant. Received a wonderful welcome from all staff and members, a definate must play course and deserves a higher ranking, I played Bowood a day before and Manor House is miles ahead in every department. A buggy is essential though!!