1 Night, 2 Rounds
Nestled among a thousand acres of stunning Cheshire landscape, Carden Park brings you the very best that the English countryside has to offer. With two championship parkland golf courses and a 4-star luxury hotel, this beautiful estate is the ideal spot for your golf break.
The headline course is The Nicklaus, famously designed by Jack and his son, this superb layout unfolds around the estate, with spectacular views over the Welsh hills. The Cheshire Course is a worthy neighbour, packed with dramatic views and natural hazards, it makes for exciting play.
Located just 30-minutes from Chester and 20-minutes from Wrexham in Wales, Carden Park is easy to get to and boasts plenty of places to go when you aren’t on the fairways.
1 Night, 2 Rounds
2 Nights, 3 Rounds
3 Nights, 4 Rounds
The Nicklaus course, designed by the great Jack Nicklaus and his son Steve, unfolds beautifully in the stunning setting of Carden Park. The layout can stretch to 7,045 yards but even from forward tees, there's more than enough challenge even for the best players in the world.
With several ‘double option’ holes such as 7th and 15th which offer a choice of fairways from which to approach the green. The Nicklaus course offers a scenic yet strategic test of golf where position more than length is crucial.
A Longest Drive competition is recommended on the 4th, with the 16th ideal for Nearest the Pin. An average fourball can expect to complete the Nicklaus Course in around 4 ¾ hours.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Jack Nicklaus, Steve Nicklaus |
| Opened for play | 1998 |
| Black | 7,045 yards | SSS 74.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,628 yards | SSS 72.0 |
| White | 6,302 yards | SSS 70.4 |
| Yellow | 5,906 yards | SSS 69.0 |
| Red | 5,211 yards | SSS 70.1 |
The 6,653 yard, par 72 Championship Cheshire course hikes through the wooded fells behind the Clubhouse. A wealth of natural hazards make this a highly technical course and will test your skills throughout. Building to a dramatic and scenic finish, with tough 16th and 17th holes followed by the 18th tee atop sandstone cliffs overlooking the resort and Welsh hills. It certainly ensures a round of golf to remember.
A Longest Drive competition is ideal on the 9th hole, with the 15th proving popular for Nearest the Pin, which keeps even the flagging players competitive spirits up right until your return to the Clubhouse. An average fourball can expect to complete the Cheshire Course in 4 ½ hours.
The Carden Park driving range boasts 11 covered bays and
fitting studio plus enjoy a short game area that features a chipping green with 2 greenside bunkers and 2 practice putting greens.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Alan Higgins |
| Opened for play | 1993 |
| Blue | 6,824 yards | SSS 73.7 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,653 yards | SSS 73.1 |
| Yellow | 6,348 yards | SSS 68.4 |
| Red | 5,666 yards | SSS 73.8 |
As you enter the spectacular mile long drive your first experience is the amazing Cheshire countryside and wonderful view of the hotel nestling in over 1000 acres of estate. The hotel has 198 wonderfully appointed rooms, with views over the Nicklaus Course or the gorgeous Cheshire countryside.
The classic king and twin rooms feature en-suite bath and power shower, flat-screen TV with satellite, coffee and tea facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi. Many of the rooms have views over the Nicklaus Course or the gorgeous Cheshire countryside.
There are five dining areas to choose from: Jack’s Bar, Redmond’s Brasserie, The Vines, Morgan’s Bar, and Goldie’s Lounge. Each has its own distinct atmosphere, along with a variety of food and drink options.
Located in the clubhouse, Jack's Bar offers stunning views of the Cheshire Course for both golfers and non-golfers. Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere while indulging in a bacon sandwich or seasonal light bites. The Vines restaurant, with Two AA Rosettes, serves fine dining options including an eight-course tasting menu that will delight your taste buds. Inspired by the nearby vineyard, the restaurant uses fresh local ingredients.
Redmond's Brasserie is a popular choice for diners, offering a relaxed atmosphere suitable for different tastes and group sizes. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of delicious dishes, including succulent steaks, grilled items, and traditional favorites like beer-battered haddock with chips and our signature Carden steak burger.
Morgan’s and Goldie’s Lounge serve as the central gathering spot for all guests at the resort, offering a welcoming atmosphere, friendly company, and the occasional drink to ensure a memorable stay.
The Hotel Leisure Club was renovated in 2020 and now faetures a modern gym, spin studio, swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, and steam room for guests to relax.
The relaxing Spa at Carden, opened in 2020, offering a luxurious five-star experience with a spa garden and indoor thermal facilities for visitors to enjoy tranquility.
Carden Park is located in Broxton, just 20 minutes south east of Chester and only 50 minutes from Manchester International Airport.
Address: Broxton Rd, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9DQ
Ian David
✓14 Feb 2020
Fantastic Hotel & Excellent Service
George
✓8 Oct 2019
Hotel facilities were perfect, very comfy beds for a great nights sleep. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Russell
✓1 Oct 2019
Food and drink overpriced even for a hotel but not unexpected
Tom
✓1 Oct 2019
Everything good only problem was fine dining in restaurant which didn't suit my wife and I and wasn't good value for us.
Jenny
✓29 Sep 2019
Delightful hotel with extremely helpful staff. A most enjoyable stay.
Valerie
✓13 Sep 2019
Beautiful hotel in a fabulous setting but disappointed with the golf experience. The greens were not in very good condition. I played here a few years ago and they were much better then. Also, there was no course management, we were behind several groups of hackers with no course etiquette, consequently me and my mate had one five and a half hour round and one four and three quarters.
Michele
✓4 Sep 2019
Great place didn’t stay in hotel we stayed in one of the apartments that’s was excellent very comfortable and all you needed, bit of a walk from the hotel, we eat in the vines restaurant food good & staff friendly. But got woken by a few lady guests and men friends laughing and drinking till about 1am they had no respect for the other guests in the apartment block. So a very bad night had by all.
Christine
✓2 Sep 2019
Staff were very polite and helpful room was realy great very spacious and clean overall it was excellent
Gavin
✓19 Aug 2019
Very nice hotel . Friendly and helpful staff. Nice room. All good
David
✓18 Aug 2019
Quality but bar prices a little steep. All meals were very good . Decent choices but £25 allowance limited these. Upgraded without cost to courtyard room which was great - small private balcony for drinks etc. Nice.
Martin
✓14 Aug 2019
Great hotel. We were a mixed couples party of 10, and have had an annual trip for the last five years to different golf resorts. Everyone said the hotel was the best yet! One night wasn’t enough to enjoy the full facilities. Great rooms and good food. Ate well for the £25 allowance included in YGT package.
Andy
✓16 Jul 2019
Absolutely fist class venue
Bob
✓8 Jul 2019
Excellent hotel, good food and friendly staff
Steve
✓5 Jul 2019
Great facilities, helpful & friendly staff in all departments of the Hotel
David
✓24 May 2019
lovely hotel, we went as a group of 8 on a golfing weekend and were all impressed with the facilities, staff and general standard of the hotel.
Robert
✓21 May 2019
Nearly everything was spot on. Rooms, staff and quality were excellent. Having an agreement for a 3 course meal off the menu, we were restricted to £25 maximum spend per person. This equates to less than 2 courses depending on your choice and certainly not 3 courses.
Michael
✓15 May 2019
Could not fault accommodation, a quality 4**** hotel. Everyone helpful, well trained and polite. Only complaint was that drink prices were excessive
Ros
✓17 Apr 2019
Comfortable hotel with good facilities, only downside was the prices at the bar
Robert
✓30 Oct 2018
Very good but some of the party found the food average only. Excellent breakfast for all.
Andy
✓16 Oct 2018
Very relaxing stay in excellent facilities.
Jackie
✓12 Oct 2018
Fantastic hotel staff were very helpful all in all a great place would highly recommend
Ian David
✓14 Feb 2020
Excellent well presented course considering the time of year.
George
✓8 Oct 2019
Great course would love to play again.
George
✓8 Oct 2019
Very nice course. Par 3 start is always a tricky one mind.
Russell
✓1 Oct 2019
Russell
✓1 Oct 2019
Tom
✓1 Oct 2019
To clarify we were in a 2 ball and it took 4h 30m but we followed a party so accepted it would be slow. The course again was in good condition considering the overnight weather. Greens a little slower than the Nicklaus but still good. We found this course was not as demanding thank goodness but thoroughly enjoyable and more picturesque. Worth another visit to see if we can play them better!
Tom
✓1 Oct 2019
To clarify above speed was about right we played 2pm it took 3h 45m (2 ball). The course is difficult greens very undulating and fast. That said really enjoyed the afternoon.
Jenny
✓29 Sep 2019
Enjoyable
Jenny
✓29 Sep 2019
Bad signage so got lost a couple of times.
Valerie
✓13 Sep 2019
Expected, better conditions and someone needs to manage the extremely slow play
Valerie
✓13 Sep 2019
five and a half hours , no course management. Disappointing if you are a half decent player
Michele
✓4 Sep 2019
Very slow round of golf that didn’t help our game, we came off on the 15th as we got fed up
Michele
✓4 Sep 2019
Great course in great condition, bit slow play on back 9.
Christine
✓2 Sep 2019
This course was a little easier than the nicklaus course the 18th was a very picturess the view from the18th was amazing overall another great course
Christine
✓2 Sep 2019
The course was a very demanding course but extremely enjoyable
Gavin
✓19 Aug 2019
Really enjoyed this beautiful course.
Gavin
✓19 Aug 2019
Very enjoyable
David
✓18 Aug 2019
Top class. Clearly the flagship course for the resort and maintained accordingly. Delighted we were.able to play this course twice in our 3 round deal. All 4 players thought this was the Best layout in the best condition.
David
✓18 Aug 2019
Course looked a little tired . Greens excellent but fairways and tees needed a bit of tlc.Setting as ever beautiful.
Martin
✓14 Aug 2019
Everyone enjoyed the Nicklaus course over the Cheshire. A fair and interesting test. Far better presented. Easier on the legs!
Martin
✓14 Aug 2019
Average rating for difficulty of the course is my rating as 5 handicapper. The ladies in our party found it difficult and a v long walk. My trolley battery gave up after 16 holes. First time. Nuff said! I played this course a few years ago and thought the condition was better then. Fairways needed a cut and lacked definition. Tees needed a cut. Bunker surrounds have been left to grow out a la Pinehust. Didn’t work for me sadly. Condition of course maybe down to weather before our arrival. A lot of bunkers were GUR.
Andy
✓16 Jul 2019
Excellent design
Andy
✓16 Jul 2019
Good course but needs work
Bob
✓8 Jul 2019
Course was excellent and the preferred course of the party and quite a bit flatter but long and we were all glad we used buggies. Only quibble was people not using buggies slowing the round up and if you want buggies make sure you book in advance.
Bob
✓8 Jul 2019
Course in excellent condition and harder than it first appears. We were glad we used buggies but people that walk slow the round up quite a bit.
Steve
✓5 Jul 2019
Great course in very good condition, with some difficult holes. Lots of bunkers & water, so club selection key. Well stocked Halfway House if refreshments required.
Steve
✓5 Jul 2019
There is a distance between some of the greens & the next T so I would recommend hiring a buggy, especially if like me you are an older golfer (68) However the bubby hire rate is a bit steep at £30. There is also a Half-Way House on the course which was closed when we passed around 15.30pm.
David
✓24 May 2019
Lovely course, first cut still a bit long which meant it played very hard if you missed a fairway.We went as a group of 8 and played both courses and everyone in the group preferred the Cheshire.
David
✓24 May 2019
First cut was too long, if you just missed the fairway you were unfairly penalised by the length of the first cut.Otherwise a lovely course with a great 17th hole.
Robert
✓21 May 2019
Lovely picturesque course. Some tricky holes that required good course management. Really enjoyed it.
Robert
✓21 May 2019
Greens not as slick and true as The Cheshire course. Overall though in good condition and enjoyed by all.
Michael
✓15 May 2019
Same as Cheshire course
Michael
✓15 May 2019
Every hole different, excellent 3 finishing holes wi the rhododendrons out. Small complaint, hence 4****, some of the bunkers were short of sand
Ros
✓17 Apr 2019
Ros
✓17 Apr 2019
Robert
✓30 Oct 2018
Generally the course was fine but the greens had just been “holler tined” and were unreliable. However, at this time of year this treatment is necessary although we should have been informed, by the club, and perhaps a reduction of the fee. However we enjoyed the experience.
Andy
✓16 Oct 2018
Course was presented a lot better than the Cheshire
Andy
✓16 Oct 2018
The course wasn't in the best condition - no defined fairways. Slightly dissapointing from a previous visit
Jackie
✓12 Oct 2018
Loved this course very pretty some lovely holes
Jackie
✓12 Oct 2018
Tees not great but still enjoyable back 9 was really nice
Check-in from 3pm | Check out 11am
Mon-Fri 7-10am | Sat & Sun 7am-10:30am
Smart Casual
Redmond’s Restaurant
There are 4 bars on site
Free on street parking or garages for £1.75 per night
