Hellidon Lakes Hotel is set in the heart of Northamptonshire, with lakes and rolling countryside giving the place a properly peaceful feel the moment you arrive. It's one of those Midlands golf breaks that's easy to reach from across the UK, then somehow feels like you've escaped everyday life once you're on site.
The headline is the golf, and the name gives you a fair clue what to expect. Water features influence many of the key shots here, so you'll be picking lines and clubs carefully rather than just swinging away. Get it right and it's hugely enjoyable, especially for groups who like a bit of tactical golf and a course that asks you to think.
Off the course, it's a true stay-and-play setup. You've got comfortable rooms, proper dining options and a bowling alley for a competitive evening when the clubs are back in the boot. For societies and mixed-ability groups, that convenience is a big plus. Fewer taxis, fewer plans, more time spent doing what you came for.
Who is this for?
Groups who want an easy-to-reach Midlands stay-and-play resort with a course shaped by water, plus enough extras to keep the evenings sorted without leaving the property.
Who is it best for?
Societies and mid-handicappers who enjoy plotting their way round, and anyone who values convenience, decent dining and a no-faff setup in Northamptonshire.
