Longhirst Hall Hotel & Golf - The Lakes Course

I haven’t played here for a while but this is a great but difficult course. Out in the countryside, it has some stunning holes with plenty of tricky ones. Water is on almost every hole which is great as you have to really think about club selection and line as you can’t just whip out your driver and blast it anywhere because it will more than likely end up in the drink. For me the 17th is one of the best, where the green is basically a landing strip between two ponds. If your brave and a long hitter, you could reach the front of the green with driver from the tee, but it has massive risk/reward. The greens were a bit furry and slow from what I remember and we were waiting on most holes for the group in front but we still managed a round in just under 3 1/2 hours. Will definitely come again.

Multiple times I have played the Lakes course. Got to be honest, was probably the worst I have seen the course condition in. Greens were not the best (needed a cut and was very bobbly) the fairways were not great too. Was quite surprised as it's always been to the highest standards and i also was expecting the course to look better than what it did since they has been no golf for months.

Some really good open fairways, but watch out for the water. Great stroke index one. Plenty of chances to open the shoulders, but watch out on some. Great for all levels.

Again played the lakes . due to recent rain the course played very long & tough but again the fairways and recently tined greens were spot on .
The greens are fast---kept on putting 10ft past.
All staff as usual were good and met Glen --the ranger
whos got all the stories in the world .--great stuff !!
My caddy ( the wife ) again showed me up by knocking in 3 x 40 ft putts---only cost wine for lesson
I will be back to try again.
Recommend this course to all .

There are very few courses in NE England with this type of lakes based layout. Challenging and interesting and generally well maintained. Greens need some improvement and were the only negative aspect.

Excellent course and clubhouse, very friendly staff and made to feel welcome.

Overall a well kept and enjoyable course to play on.

First time playing ‘the lakes’ course today and was very impressed, the course conditions were fantastic and even in strong wind and very tricky holes was extremely enjoyable to play! Started off on the range which is great value and a very good bacon sandwich and coffee before tee off! Will be back very soon to play again!

Played the lakes course for the first time in few years and was impressed in the improvement of the layout. Played tricky in stiff wind as some holes are really tight and need straight shots off the tee. Greens were in good fast condition too.
Well worth £20 green fee

Hadn't played in ages so found this quite a challenge. Lovely greens although rather a lot of Goose and swan poo. But very good value on the hot deal

As ever, this course was in pristine condition, rivalling any Of the top class courses I’ve ever had the privilege of playing. The greens are so good it’s unbelievable that anyone has ever played on them..! Players seem only too happy to repair pitch marks (as they should...!) As it only makes sense to keep the already outstanding greens In as good a condition as possible.
I love this course, and it is slowly becoming my number 1 choice whenever we can avoid those nasty storms...
A brilliant round, very friendly and helpful staff, and a good pint in the 19th.
Wonderful...!

First time at the Lakes & Wow what a great course great set up outstanding fairways. stunning greens and competition speed loved the whole day and course