9.0

Excellent

Overall Rating for The Dorset Golf & Country Club Resort

Staff

9.0

Location

9.2

Room comfort

9.0

Facilities

9.0

Quality of bars & restaurants

8.8

Value for money

9.4

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8.0

Very Good

Really good value for money

Stuart – Reviewed 2 Jul 2024

Excellent

10th time here and the standard still the same high quality. The good and choices to be had was excellent along with the courteous and friendly staff

David – Reviewed 21 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

The log cabins have everything you need and are clean and tidy. Staff in the bar and restaurant are always helpful, no table service for drinks whilst eating was a surprise this year.

Ian – Reviewed 14 Jun 2024

Excellent

Fantastic place food was excellent and staff were very helpful and friendly

Robert – Reviewed 10 Jun 2024

Excellent

Craig – Reviewed 26 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

The room was nice but a bit basic - needs a bit of modernisation. It was clean but very hot.

Fran – Reviewed 19 May 2024

Excellent

staff helpful and courteous.Food good and varied. Bed too short and soft, 1st floor rooms really hot

Bryan – Reviewed 23 Jun 2023

Excellent

Again we stayed in three lodges and found them to be clean very well appointed for our needs. The food at dinner and breakfast and choices our group of 16 found very good on each day. Since this was our third time at Dorset every thing about the resort runs very smoothly, golf, bar and food, plus the 3 golf courses are in good condition.

Ian – Reviewed 9 Jun 2023

Excellent

Great value... great people.... everything you could wish for... couldn't fault a thing thanks. ..

Christopher – Reviewed 22 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Great chalets with good facilities, distance from the course and restaurant was perhaps a little further than anticipated

Andrew – Reviewed 30 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

One night stay 2 rounds of golf. Very pleasant staff and very good food. Lodges were lovely.

Dave – Reviewed 7 Nov 2022

Excellent

Superb stayed in the oaklands cottage sleeping 8

Trevor – Reviewed 24 Oct 2022

Excellent

We stayed in one of the lodges again which u cannot fault the are amazing The food is superb and staff are fantastic I cannot recommend enough We are booking again for the 3rd time in a year it’s that good

Shaun – Reviewed 27 Sep 2022

Excellent

Group of 9 golfers on tour. Rooms,all facilities and golf courses were excellent. Wide fairways for the most part and massive greens. Food was good too. Will be going back next year

Barry – Reviewed 20 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Tony – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

Excellent

Excellent as always 👌

Timothy – Reviewed 24 Jun 2022

Excellent

Excellent facilities, rooms were very good, food was very good, some members of staff could try to smile a bit, receptionist were very good, looking forward to going back one day. Golf courses were very good.

Paul – Reviewed 21 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - food was very good, staff very helpful and pleasant and enjoyed the course. Would recommend and will probably return.

Jeff – Reviewed 18 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Very good hotel , rooms a bit small , very clean

Melvin – Reviewed 24 May 2022

Excellent

The Lodge accommodation was to expectation

Peter – Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

Excellent

We stayed in one of the lodges which are superb and I cannot fault them in any way, the whole place is awesome and amazing value for money

Shaun – Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

Excellent

Great stay. Staff were polite,pleasant,efficient. Good system for meals(pre booking dinner) and food plentiful and tasty. Good breakfast. Felt safe with procedures in place in these strange times. Would recommend for a break. Gym facilities small but sufficient. Big bowling event so didn’t get to sample that. Would go again

Sheena – Reviewed 21 Nov 2021

Excellent

All good

Chris – Reviewed 18 Nov 2021

Excellent

Our lodge was well appointed comfortable. The bars and restaurants were well run with pleasant and helpful staff. Food quality excellent overall

Charles – Reviewed 17 Oct 2021

Excellent

Superb accommodation. We stayed in one of the lodges for one night and it had everything we needed for the 8 of us. 2nd time visiting and I would expect a 3rd is not too far away!

James – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

Excellent

The Woodland Cottage was perfect for our party. The other lodges were good but this was a step up. Food was reasonable and office on arrival really helpful. Shame about availability of buggy when one of our party got injured but there we go.

Thomas – Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

All the staff were really friendly and helpful and the catering was good too. The only thing I would say is that the lounge chairs would be more comfortable if they were normal indoor furniture and not conservatory furniture with saggy cushions.

Annie – Reviewed 20 Sep 2021

Excellent

The lodges are excellent and very spacious for three couples sharing. Tea, coffee and milk is provided which is a nice touch. We were a group of 12 couples who enjoy an annual golf break together and our experience at the Dorset Resort proved to be the best so far. The staff never missed a step, providing excellent service and always helpful. Both breakfast and dinner very good. We played all three nine holes courses over two days which were in good condition and very interesting. Our group will return!

Andy – Reviewed 1 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

The hotel is opposite the golf complex - the food & bar facilities located in the club house were very good. it was excellent value for money as it was a Sunday Driver. the facilities are excellent for groups/societies etc.

Tim – Reviewed 18 Aug 2021

4.0

Average

Very dated

Mike – Reviewed 30 Jun 2021

Excellent

Overall a great weekend staff were great friendly and very helpful, lovely food , the course was immaculate and the 3 accommodation plots were stunning myself and the 15 other people that went would all recommend and go back to the Dorset again 5star service

Simon – Reviewed 29 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

Nice well laid out rooms, could have done with being slightly larger as we had lots to dry as it rained. Having said that they were clean, comfortable and well finished.

Mark – Reviewed 2 Nov 2020

Excellent

Possibly the best facility I have been to in 10 years of YGT trips. Lodges were excellent, food was good, staff were friendly and helpful

Andy – Reviewed 28 Oct 2020

Excellent

The best of everything in one place !! Even with the restrictions of COVID-19

Kevin – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

The food was brilliant, good selection. We stayed in a lodge, which was very nice to have your own space. Only down side is that golf buggies can not be taken to lodges. Meaning you have to either walk your clubs to clubhouse or use car each day to transport clubs. Some sort of club store would be good.

Martin – Reviewed 2 Sep 2019

Excellent

We stayed in the bungalow lodge away from the hotel which was amazing - lots of room and everything you could need.

Wayne – Reviewed 5 Aug 2019

6.0

Good

The staff at the hotel very over officious. I found them to be at times rude, but this was only the staff in the clubhouse, the guys in the pro shop and the starter extremely helpful. The room was extremely hot and stuffy although they did provide a fan it was insufficient. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere so venturing out for evening drinks or entertainment was off the cards due to the cost and duration of travel.

Doug – Reviewed 9 Jul 2019

Excellent

Warm welcome, clean, tidy, efficient.

James – Reviewed 28 Jun 2019

Excellent

The self catering wood lodges were ideal for a large group as they had plenty of communal space for everyone to get together after the days golf. They were well equipped, in really good condition and the beds were comfortable. The meals served in the restaurant were excellent, not fine dining but good quality and substantial, just what's needed after a day out on the course, we certainly didn't go hungry!

Russell – Reviewed 18 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

The lodges are great, they cater for all, very roomy, great value, if i was being honest, there looking a bit dated furniture wise

Jamie – Reviewed 11 Jun 2019

Excellent

8 ladies stayed in 2 lodges.Fabulous ,clean and roomy. Slight issue with pathway going out of bungalow lodge.Due to slabs being the same colour 1 lady didn`t see the step and fell down injuring shoulder and missing out on 2nd days golf.Incident reported.

Trevor – Reviewed 19 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

The accommodation was very good although, we both thought the mattresses were far too soft(worn). The shower was good but very noisy.(water pump).

Nigel – Reviewed 24 Oct 2018

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8.6

Very Good

Overall Rating for All courses

Condition overall

8.2

Condition of greens

8.4

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Slow About right Quick

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9.0

Value for money

9.0

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6.0

Good

Woodland was pretty tight but good fun and enjoyable. Some of the other golfers crossing other tee boxes and fairways gets a bit nervy and people hitting others balls is a bit frustrating (please suggest to golfers to CHECK its 100% their ball).

Stuart – Reviewed 2 Jul 2024

8.0

Very Good

A bit slow on the first day as a group had arrived late but the weather was good so didn’t really matter. There were preferred lies on the fairway mainly due to the wet spring but didn’t really need them. Nice to see that they don’t stop trying to improve the courses as lots of irrigation work being carried out. Didn’t affect out play as only 1 temporary green and that was on our last day.

David – Reviewed 21 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

Some irrigation work on fairways and greens but only effected one green, lots of work in progress on the bunkers but none of this took enjoyment away from the golf. We had one of our party who became unwell and the resort first air responder looked after him till the ambulance arrived, our thanks to the resort should be noted.

Ian – Reviewed 14 Jun 2024

Excellent

For the amount of people playing the course it was very good indeed well done the ground staff

Robert – Reviewed 10 Jun 2024

Excellent

Craig – Reviewed 26 May 2024

Excellent

The first round on Tuesday was very slow - too many people on the course. Second day was the same. Thursday & Friday was much better.

Fran – Reviewed 19 May 2024

Excellent

fortunately the bunkers were out of play this year due to heavy rainfall. The holes were interesting and varied.

Bryan – Reviewed 23 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Considering the amount of use and the dry weather we have been having, all three courses were in good condition. Some of our group needed to have buggies which they have plenty at the resort and are in good condition. The green staff were constantly working to keep the courses in good condition.

Ian – Reviewed 9 Jun 2023

Excellent

Great condition.. good facilities...some lovely holes

Christopher – Reviewed 22 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

We loved the layout of the course. The wide fairways gave everyone a chance though the number and size of bunkers made every approach shot a real challenge. Condition of the fairways was excellent. Many of the greens were at the early season maintenance stage and were a little slow and bumpy. The bunkers also lacked some sand. Overall though a very enjoyable experience

Andrew – Reviewed 30 Apr 2023

6.0

Good

Greens on the Woodland course had been spiked so not great, Lakeland greens were much better. Overall an enjoyable round.

Bob – Reviewed 21 Mar 2023

8.0

Very Good

Very poor weather so greens had a lot of surface water. Despite that course was in good condition as were the greens

Dave – Reviewed 7 Nov 2022

Excellent

Fantastic 3 nines woodland nice tricky 9 holes right club selection required did not need the driver that often Parkland bit more open and very nice Superb lovely 9 holes plenty of water to catch you out but keep it straight and it was fine

Trevor – Reviewed 24 Oct 2022

Excellent

Amazing courses, testing for all golfers, in amazing condition and just love playing them Wish I lived closer as I would be a member without a doubt

Shaun – Reviewed 27 Sep 2022

Excellent

Greens a bit slow after recent rain but they were true and massive. Easy to 3 putt. Course was in excellent condition

Barry – Reviewed 20 Sep 2022

Excellent

Tony – Reviewed 12 Jul 2022

8.0

Very Good

Very good, but a regular course ranger would certainly speed things up!!

Timothy – Reviewed 24 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

😂😂 I had a nightmare weekend, my golf was well below my usual game, however it was a fantastic experience.

Paul – Reviewed 21 Jun 2022

Excellent

Would have liked to play each nine twice rather then one three times and another once.

Jeff – Reviewed 18 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Lovely course , well kept , very poor bunkers which the club acknowledges

Melvin – Reviewed 24 May 2022

6.0

Good

It was to slow to many people. It looked like they had tried to cram in a third nine and it didn’t work

Paul – Reviewed 24 May 2022

Excellent

Course was in good condition Rating for greens was due to recent work with sand and hollows still in place. Having said that I understand that this work is carried out in the spring and did not detract from the overall golfing experience

Peter – Reviewed 13 Apr 2022

Excellent

Awesome courses and in superb condition, greens being readied for the season but that said it did not disappoint as so professionally done, we aim to go back in the summer and play when at their best

Shaun – Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Courses are nice and condition great especially for time of year. No complaints. First day round in a 2 ball behind 20 4ball Texas scramble-very slow but advised to move to 3rd course for second nine-only ones on this so sailed round. Other days rounds no hold ups. Enjoyed the golf and would go again. Very peaceful and remote

Sheena – Reviewed 21 Nov 2021

Excellent

Well laid out

Chris – Reviewed 18 Nov 2021

Excellent

Neil – Reviewed 9 Nov 2021

8.0

Very Good

Course in good condition. 3 different and interesting courses made it fun

Charles – Reviewed 17 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Great course with all 3 nines offering something different and a new challenge. Course in great condition, apart from the bunkers which were unplayable. Offered a good test for our whole party whose handicaps ranged from 8 to 28

James – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

We had bad weather so course was decent considering. It had a starter but needed to be better managed at the end of 9 holes as you moved to your second 9. Seemed a free for all - on the Sunday we waited 20 mins to play our 10th which was disappointing.

Thomas – Reviewed 6 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

The courses were varied, interesting and quite challenging. Signage between holes could be a lot clearer which would speed up people moving between holes. As there are obviously a lot of "non-golfers" using the course it does make it slow and you find people wandering around on your hole without looking. Not sure if any instructions are given to groups before teeing off as we didn't get any, although we are from a golf club but a few safety instructions should be mandatory. Enjoyable golf despite this.

Annie – Reviewed 20 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Dennis – Reviewed 14 Sep 2021

Excellent

The courses are challenging and interesting with three nine hole tracks. We played Woodlands and Parklands on day one and Lakeland and Parklands on day two with each track nine holes. Eighteen holes took around five hours with the resort very popular.

Andy – Reviewed 1 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

3 different 9 holes - considering the amount of golf played here the course was in good condition. Each 9 had different challenges which was good - speed of play was acceptable albeit a bit slow at times.

Tim – Reviewed 18 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Nice courses-3 nines

Chris – Reviewed 6 Aug 2021

Excellent

Very slow play

Mike – Reviewed 30 Jun 2021

Excellent

When we arrived we were told by the club pro it was club championship weekend and the course was in great condition that was a understatement the course was immaculate 👍🏻👌🏻

Simon – Reviewed 29 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

Golf courses were all very wet due to the amount of heavy showers during our stay, some greens had standing water however it was all open, played well considering the rain and was a pleasure to play on. No buggies was the right decision considering the rain fall.

Mark – Reviewed 2 Nov 2020

8.0

Very Good

Greens were consistent and true. fairways were generally good. tee are was also well maintained.

Andy – Reviewed 28 Oct 2020

Excellent

Plenty of variety with the three different courses, well layout and made you plot your way around !!

Kevin – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Very good golf course and very busy, you can tell it’s a busy visiting course, the condition was ok bearing in mind it has been dry, preferred lies on fairways says it all. Overall not bad

Mike – Reviewed 2 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

The rounds where good. Signage needs up dating and routes for buggies need to be better. Overall good courses, but Woodland is just like they had some extra land and put in a few holes.

Martin – Reviewed 2 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

3 nine hole loops 1-18 are the championship course which was decent and a good course for all standards 19-27 was a tighter but shorter 9 - but all in good condition and an enjoyable course

Wayne – Reviewed 5 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

The course on the hallway is in pretty good condition, greens were pretty good. The difference between the rough and the fairways was sometimes not obvious. The putting green was perfectly adequate didn’t use the driving range but looked pretty basic. One area of the course that needs further development would be the bunkers, a number of occasion there was hardly any sand and unfortunately potentially damaged one of my clubs by hitting a stone. On our second round my group unfortunately was stuck behind some very slow golfers so 18 holes for eight of us took us nearly 5 hours which I thought was unacceptable. Satisfied I went, however, I don’t think I need to return.

Doug – Reviewed 9 Jul 2019

Excellent

Disciplined from the tee then good scoring was insured, fantastic respective greens, large & undulating but most important than ran really well and true.

James – Reviewed 28 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

The fact that the course was made up of 3 separate 9 hole courses was ideal for a 2 night 3 round stay as it gave plenty of variation. Our group was made up of mid to high handicaps and all agreed it provided enough of a challenge for the lower handicaps but not too much for the high handicaps to cope with. Lots of bunkers though, which we all found our way into at some point and some were hard to get out of, but then I guess that's the point! The only reason for 4 starts on the overall condition is that the condition of some of the greens and fairways on the Woodland course were not quite as good as the other 2 courses. some of the fairways were a bit bare and the outer area on some of the greens was a bit patchy. In general though it didn't affect the run of the ball so definitely not a round spoiler. The Lakeland and Parkland courses however, were in excellent condition and really played well, quite surprising considering the amount of rain there was in the couple of weeks before we played, we were expecting a waterlogged course but it just wasn't. Overall the whole group very much enjoyed the golf.

Russell – Reviewed 18 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

I would say , the green this year were great, they have been slower in past years, a massive pat on the back to the green keepers this year, there were true with a nice members slope rating

Jamie – Reviewed 11 Jun 2019

Excellent

Loved the challenge.Even par 3`s weren`t easy.If the oaks didn`t get you then the bunkers were the greens back up. Will be back.

Trevor – Reviewed 19 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

We both enjoyed our golf,but we were behind a lot of 4 balls which slowed the pace of our rounds considerably. This is not a complaint just an observation. The courses were in very good condition.

Nigel – Reviewed 24 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

Excellent facilities and fairways/greens in very good condition. Very nice clubhouse with reasonably priced drinks

Bob – Reviewed 2 Oct 2018

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Par	36
Designed by	Martin Hawtree
Opened for play	1991

Blue	3,510 yards
White	3,306 yards
Yellow	3,117 yards
Red	2,721 yards

Par	36
Designed by	Martin Hawtree
Opened for play	1991

Blue	3,517 yards
White	3,309 yards
Yellow	3,065 yards
Red	2,748 yards

Par	33
Designed by	Martin Hawtree
Opened for play	1991

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