Golf Weekends

A Round with Suffolk Character Cottages

With four golf courses nearby, Suffolk Character Cottages makes the perfect base for golfers of all levels. All distinctively different courses, there is something for everyone: two championship courses at Stoke By Nayland, the grand grounds of Hintlesham Hall, the beautiful Brett Vale and the quirky Newton Green.

Book direct or ask us to arrange when you stay with Suffolk Character Cottages.

Guests of Suffolk Character Cottages enjoy concessions and discounts.

Brett Vale Golf Club
18 hole course and Driving Range
Map - Noaks Road , Raydon, Ipswich, Suffolk , IP7 5LR
15 minutes drive from Suffolk Character Cottages
Tel: 01473 310718

Review: Interesting for its wildlife and layout this unpretentious course is just about golf. On the edge of Constable Country the epic vistas are a delight to any golfer.

Hintlesham Hall Golf Club
18 hole course with Driving Range
Map - Hintlesham, Suffolk, IP8 3JG.
10 minutes from Suffolk Character Cottages
Tel: 01473 652761

Review: With its splendid backdrop of Hintlesham Hall and 150 acres of Suffolk countryside, this course is set in a very 'Pride & Prejudice' setting.

Stoke By Nayland Golf Club
18 hole course with Driving Range
Map - Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ
10 minutes drive from Suffolk Character Cottages
Tel: 01206 262836

Review: Part of a modern style hotel & health complex this is a course for serious golfers who enjoy a challenging course. Set in 300 acres of Constable Country, the two 18-hole championship golf courses are created in a designated "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". A regular venue for prestigious Pro-Ams, County, National and International Championships, and corporate golfing events. Stoke by Nayland's international profile has been raised by the worldwide television coverage of its prestigious PGA European Senior Tour events as well as the PGA Europro Tour. Lovely stage like views of the course from the contemporary glass club house.

Newton Green Golf Club
18 hole course
Map - Newton Green, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0QN
15 mins from Suffolk Character Cottages
Tel: 01787 377217

Review: On the edge of the Sudbury Road, nevertheless popular. Patience and tidy golf is rewarded on the original part of the course, while golfers can open their shoulders more on the new section, which has two par fives, including one of over 550 yards. Par for the course is 69. Attractive to golfers seeking a quirky course.

Combined Courses

We can arrange for you to play all x4 courses during your stay subject to availability.

Round off your golf day with a Special Experience ~

Performance car - The perfect tee off: from the aristo Aston to the sporty Range Rover, we have the ideal conduit for guests and their golf clubs to arrive at the course in style.

Private Chef - What could better after breaking par? Returning from the 19th hole to a ready supper: drop off style food or fine dining with chef cooking for you at home. Even if you scored an eagle or an albatros don't worry it won't be on the menu!

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