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Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Since opening in 1972, Stoke by Nayland's two championship golf courses have steadily established a superb reputation, and have now been designated an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. These superb golf courses are a regular venue for PGA Europro Tour events, while they also staged the prestigious PGA Seniors' Championship in 2006.

Found just 20-minutes north of Colchester, Stoke by Nayland is surrounded by acres of pure English countryside, the ideal location for a country escape for golfers across the UK. The enchanting hotel is surrounded by lakes and woodland, treating guests to first-class comfort and service in a peaceful setting.

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Golf Courses at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Gainsborough Course

The par-71 Gainsborough Course measures over 7000 yards from the championship markers, and the tremendous rolling countryside is home to a truly spectacular layout, which is designed around the four expansive lakes that can wreak havoc with your scorecard.

It is essential to drive the ball well around the Gainsborough, as being out of position off the tee will make scoring exceptionally difficult. The highlight is the awe-inspiring 10th, where golfers must play their drive and approach shot over the same lake.

Course Information

Par 71
Designed by Dave Thomas, Peter Alliss
Opened for play 1972

Tees

Black 6,730 yards SSS 71.0
White 6,234 yards SSS 70.8
Green 5,846 yards SSS 68.9 (M) 74.9 (L)
Yellow 5,322 yards SSS 65.9 (M) 70.9 (L)
Blue 4,012 yards SSS 64.2

Constable Course

The Constable Course measuring at just over 6,400 yards and a par of 72 is similarly stunning, but is arguably tighter off the tee, owing to the mature woodland that skirts many fairways. There are several water hazards to be negotiated, and like the Gainsborough, retaining your concentration to the last is important; the closing hole is an exacting par-4, requiring a good drive over a large lake before you attack the plateau green.

Stoke by Nayland's superb golf complex also offers first-class tuition, while the overall package makes it an educated choice for your society or corporate golf outing and is now the site for one of Lee Westwood golf schools'.

Take your inspiration from the renowned Constable and Gainsborough, after whom the courses are named, and use all your artistic creativity to negotiate the great variety of holes at Stoke by Nayland.

Course Information

Par 72
Designed by Dave Thomas, Peter Alliss
Opened for play 1979

Tees

White 6,419 yards SSS 72.1
Green 6,091 yards SSS 70.1 (M) 76.0 (L)
Yellow 5,683 yards SSS 68.4 (M) 73.5 (L)
Blue 4,070 yards SSS 65.4

Accommodation at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

Stoke by Nayland is set within 500 acres of Constable country, and the resort is widely regarded to be one of the most beautiful in England's East. The hotel is located amidst the stunning lakes and woodland that characterise the estate, over which many of the rooms enjoy spectacular views.

The superbly furnished and decorated guest rooms are spacious, and are fitted with direct dial telephone, satellite television and an internet connection. The hotel is currently undergoing a renovation and extension programme, which upon completion will result in a total of 78 fantastic bedrooms.

These improvements will only serve to embellish the quality of a golf break at Stoke by Nayland, elevating the accommodation to a standard on par with the outstanding golf courses.

Food & Drink

The Lakes Restaurant offers two AA Rosette cuisine with stunning views of the lake and golf course greens. The south-facing terrace is popular for summer pre-dinner drinks. For casual dining, try the Peake Bistro, and the 24-hour Lounge Bar is perfect for evening refreshments.

Leisure Facilities

The ‘Peake Spa' is regarded as one of East Anglia's premier relaxation centres, whose 11 treatment rooms are home to speciality health and beauty therapy, including aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage, manicures, pedicures, electrolysis, St. Tropez tanning, and waxing. The facility has also recently introduced Rasoul mud therapy, an exfoliation treatment inherited from the ancient Egyptians. The superb gym is fitted with Technogym ‘Excite' equipment for the best in cardiovascular training, while there are numerous scheduled classes such as spinning, Tai Bo, pilates, karate, dance and much more. The leisure club boasts a swimming pool, steam room, sauna, spa pool, solarium and squash courts.

How to get to Stoke by Nayland

The Stoke by Nayland Hotel is nestled in the picturesque village of Leavenheath, a charming locale that straddles the border between the historic counties of Essex and Suffolk. This makes it an ideal destination for travelers from near and far being less than an hour's drive from London Stansted Airport.

Address: Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ

Features

  • Jacuzzi
  • Fishing
  • Squash
  • Aerobics
  • Gymnasium
  • Beauty Salon
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Massage
  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Conference Facilities
  • Banqueting Facilities
  • BBQ
  • On-Site Parking
  • Golf Buggies
  • Driving Range
  • Pro Shop
  • Tuition
  • Putting Greens
  • Practice Area

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa Reviews

Overall rating: 7.8 / 10

Hotel reviews

8.2 8.2 / 10

Bar / Restaurant
8.6 / 10
Facilities
9.2 / 10
Location
9.2 / 10
Room comfort
9.2 / 10
Staff
9.4 / 10
Value for money
8.8 / 10

8 / 10

Very unfortunate timing but predictable with the weather.Out of 36 holes booked only 9 played due to weather conditions. We went expecting the worst and we were not disappointed. We would go again in better weather.

Kenneth Reviewed 4 Mar 2020

2 / 10

Matthew Reviewed 26 Feb 2020

6 / 10

Hotel was very nice albeit very busy in the bar. Rooms were big and clean, food was excellent and service was good. The golf was disappointing, the course was too busy and play was slow. Took over 4.5hrs on Sun and our last groups did not finish their rounds as the lights had gone. We needed to allow for 5hrs of light. On Monday it took around 2hrs for the first 6 holes. Not good at all, as I got a bit of flack for the organisation.

Sunil Reviewed 30 Oct 2019

8 / 10

Changed the room because original was cold appreciate the swift response from staff

Steve Reviewed 30 Oct 2019

8 / 10

Great facilities

John Reviewed 27 Oct 2019

10 / 10

Very comfortable rooms, spacious and well lit. The group were very plaeased with the whole experience except for one minor hiccup. The roomimg list did not get to the Hotel, despite my efforts to do so on the day before we arrived. I had called the hotel to check and they had nothing and was told I had to do it through YGT. This I did and was told by YGT that I had to enter the details on the booking webpage and it would then go direct to the Hotel. As a result, on my arrival , I had to email the list from my phone to reception. Despite checking that all was in order, some of the rooms were mixed up , with a couple in a twin room instead of a double nd 2 sharing twins actually had double beds. That said, the hotel sorted it as quickly as they could. The catering was very well organised for our group and the food was very good. The Spa worked well for the non players and a good time was had by all!

Larry Reviewed 9 Oct 2019

10 / 10

The staff were extremely helpful Rooms lovely except water isn't supplied in rooms No air conditioner but a fan instead on a timer which is noisy. Superb welcome with a welcome pack and a full explanation on the course and where everything was situated.

Rosemary Reviewed 31 Aug 2019

10 / 10

Ticked all the boxes for a couple of nights One of the group ordered 2 large brand's asked 'good ' brandy but was only told the price once they were poured, told £50 if it was to be that price should have been warned or given a price list. It wasn't the Ritz!

Brian Reviewed 18 Aug 2019

8 / 10

The rooms were ok but the bars had a lack of staff. The breakfast was also disappointing. A lot of us ordered poached eggs with most of them being hard.

Leonard Reviewed 1 Aug 2019

8 / 10

Tony Reviewed 18 Jul 2019

10 / 10

James Reviewed 19 Jun 2019

6 / 10

Nice hotel.great for golf weekends.not somewhere you would take your wife..

Gary Reviewed 3 Apr 2019

10 / 10

We got upgraded to one of the lodges and WOW they are fantastic. I think we shall be booking them for our future visits Staff, as usual, cannot do enough for you.

David Reviewed 21 Nov 2018

8 / 10

Great facilities hotel close to needing a refurb otherwise it would be a five star

John Reviewed 30 Oct 2018

10 / 10

Helpful, friendly and efficient staff. Excellent food.

Judith Reviewed 7 Oct 2018

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in from 2pm | Check-out from 11am

What time is breakfast?

7-10am on weekdays, 7:30-10:30am on weekends

What is the dress code for dinner?

Smart Casual

What restaurant do I need to book for dinner?

Lakes Restaurant

Is there a range on site?

Yes

Are there buggies available to hire?

Yes

How much is the fee for the caddies?

No caddies available

Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?

Visitors tee times are available from 12pm in Summer and 11am in Winter

How many bars are there?

There are 2 bars on site

Is there a charge for car parking on site?

There is complimentary car parking

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