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Our game was ruined by there being far too many players on the course. From the 3rd tee onwards we waited on every tee. From the 9th hole there were 2 groups waiting on the tees. We were caught up by a 4 ball who seemed to enjoy hitting balls at us. 8 minutes tee times is ridiculous on a course that busy. We walked off from the 16th tee.
The course itself is good with wide fairways but if you do go into the rough it's long and you probably won't find your ball. There is plenty of ball collecting lakes as well. The online cost of £18 is very attractive and if you don't mind taking forever to play your round then go for it. Personally it's not for us.

If you are young and fit ignore all this ! There are a few hints as to what you are about face as you drive up the steep narrow drive into the sloping car park. You then have a steep walk past the clubhouse to the first tee which for the man is up a stepped path. Halfway along the first fairway to the right is the 17th green. Up the steep slope behind that is the par 3 18th tee with the green being on the left of the first fairway. Trying not to hit the 4 ball on the 17th green or those on the 18th tee I aimed my tee shot down the left and watched it disappear into the thick rough never to be seen again. The 2nd tee shot was up over the bank where I lost my first ball ! I didn't find that one either !! The fairway fell away steeply down to the green. The 3rd and 4th are steep up hill tee shots. There's a sign pointing you in the direction of the 5th tee which is hidden from view about 100 yards away. The 5th plays back across the 4th fairway with the green bring to the far side of the 4th tee. The 6th tee was back up the hill !! I stood on the 7th tee which is directly above the 1st green looking across to the green 177 yards away which is just above the 18th tee !! By now I was shattered and we sat on a bench and watch a group of walkers down below us staggering up the 1st fairway. I knew exactly how they felt. After the 7th we were on the high flatter part of the course and the breeze had now turned into a wind. There are some long holes up there and the fairways hadn't been cut. The par 3 14th was straight into the wind. It's only 167 yards but I used a wood ! The 15th and 16th run along the edge of the cliff. The 16th tee shot is over the 15th green !! The 16th green is down a very steep slope with a great view along the coast. I can't say I've ever played a hole quite like that ! If you have never played the 17th before then it's unplayable. Expect to lose your ball. Especially if you follow the instructions on the tee board. I staggered up the sleep slope to the 18th tee !!
If you play this course do yourself a favour and hire a buggy and you will probably enjoy the experience. There are notice boards on every tee telling you how to play the hole and the staff and members are very friendly. Shame the clubhouse was shut when we finished so we couldn't recover with a drink.

Enjoyable course with interesting layout. Great views of the Lakeland hills. Not a long course with tree lined fairways but each hole had it's own interest. Will play it again. They were working on the greens when we played so we gave it a low rating otherwise it would have been higher.

Being a 2 ball following a 3 ball it would have been nice if they had let us play through rather than have us wait on every tee while they looked for their ball in the trees. Apart from that the course was in good condition and the staff were very helpful and the food was good. I think it was a bit over priced compared to other hot deals.
Overall it was an enjoyable day out.

The fairways hadn't been cut so only half the ball was visible so there was no running and it was difficult or not possible to use fairway woods and the rough was a hack out job. It was also difficult to find the ball as the course was covered in daisies. We were following a society and had to wait on every tee. We won't be rushing back. Didn't bother going into the bar.

This is the second time I've played the course and I found it harder than the first. For the older golfer ( me) a buggy would be very useful. Every hole has its own interest and challenges. Trying to pick the right club on the 15th to a green well down below. Playing over the pond on to the 17th are just 2. We played off winter tees and it would be a completely different challenge from the proper tees. We came off the course at 16.45 and the kitchen was shut so we couldn't get any food which was disappointing. It's a good course with friendly staff and I can recommend it.