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The area had rain all week and a really heavy downpour the day before and we wondered if the course would be open.

It was not only open but the greens and fairways were in really good nick all things considering.

On top of that it was blowing a gale but it was a really enjoyable round.

The course was busy and we managed to get our 3 ball round in just over 3 hours.

This course is one of the oldest in England and is set on the Northumberland coast line overlooking the North Sea. However, unlike most coastal courses this is not a links course but parkland.

It's a tough start with the first two longish par fours with blind approach shots followed by a long par four across the burn and then a dog leg par 4.

These lead you one of the prettiest holes you will ever play - a 165 yrd par 3 that runs along the beach.

The course is an absoljute gem and would recommend it to anyone.

Heard really good reviews of Arcott so was really looking forward to playing and I have to say the course stood up to the praise.

Parkland course with quite a few dog legs and a lot of tee boxes in an alley of trees.

The course isn't overly long but you have to think your way round every hole. The greens were very receptive but care had to be taken on virtually every putt.

The pro shop and club house staff were extremely helpful and very friendly.

Will certainly be heading back and would recommend.

A really nice local course, plenty to keep your mind busy and if you lose focus then there is plenty of trouble to find and if you miss the trouble then the bunkers have enough breaks to run up the three putts.

Only minor point was the condition of the bunkers but there had been significant heavy rain leading up to the day.