1 Night, 2 Rounds
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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1 Night, 2 Rounds
2 Nights, 3 Rounds
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.
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Dave Thomas, Peter Alliss |
| Opened for play | 1972 |
| 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 |
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.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Dave Thomas, Peter Alliss |
| Opened for play | 1979 |
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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
Shane
✓27 Apr 2026
Amazing weekend away at the Stokeby Nayland resort. We played both the Gainsborough and Constable courses which were in amazing condition in April. Staff were very very friendly and helpful and facilities were fantastic
Daniel
✓13 Apr 2026
Fantastic experience. I cant thank the staff enough, when we were playing golf one of the staff came out to find me and asked what my group would like for dinner as they were going to be busy and wanted to get out order ready so we didn't have an extended wait time ..... great touch. The whole group found that the trip was outstanding.
Steve
✓31 Mar 2026
Was excellent will be coming again
John
✓26 Mar 2026
Excellent facilities, all staff most friendly and obliging both in hotel and golf pro shop. Two very contrasting golf courses highlighted by their respective whs ratings. Only disappointed was buggies being restricted to dedicated pathways. Understand the reasons for this was recent bad weather, but meant for several of us Senior seniors who are dependent on buggies having several long walks across fairways carrying several clubs to reach where our ball had landed. But we understand why this was rule was necessary at this time of the year
Ian
✓24 Mar 2026
The room was large, with a massive double bed which was very comfortable, and lead to a great night's sleep.
Louis
✓12 Nov 2025
Lovely hotel! Beds nice and comfy! Great sports bar, the pool table needs to have maintenance work done.
Ian
✓22 Oct 2025
Incredible venue, clean and the staff were attentive and helpful, especially in the restaurant. And the food was amazing.
Peter
✓1 Oct 2025
Good standard generally with food and staff outstanding.
Harvey
✓24 Sep 2025
Staff were excellent all very polite and professional
Terry
✓24 Sep 2025
Caters well for large groups with lots of bars and food outlets. Spa adds to stay. Staff very friendly. Rooms are a bit tired, basic and old fashioned.
Shane
✓27 Apr 2026
Shane
✓27 Apr 2026
We had to tee off 1 hour late but only found out when we go to the first tee, the pro shop didn’t say anything. Apart from that we have no complaints at all
Daniel
✓13 Apr 2026
Was a great course with some fantastic holes. A difficult course and I would recommend a buggy for this course, there is quite a bit of walking between some of the holes. The only downside is the greens had just been done the week before but this is required and didn't have a massive negative effect or take away for the round.
Daniel
✓13 Apr 2026
A fantastic course, difficult but it may have been harder as I was very poor in the round. The layout is pretty straight forward, very Hilly and up and down. Everything was in great condition.
Steve
✓31 Mar 2026
Same again was excellent really enjoyed it will be visiting again
Steve
✓31 Mar 2026
Was very good some good challenging holes will be visiting again
John
✓26 Mar 2026
Same comments apply re my ratings of the course whilst using a buggy and my age
John
✓26 Mar 2026
My ratings are those of a nearly 80 yr old senior golfer who required needing a buggy. Previously mentioned problem of limited access for buggies which all went towards why round was long
Ian
✓24 Mar 2026
Challenging course with some visually brilliant holes. Again similar to Constable hardly any ball washers.
Ian
✓24 Mar 2026
Everything was fine, some challenging tee shots. Could do with some ball cleaners at each tee.
Check-in from 2pm | Check-out from 11am
7-10am on weekdays, 7:30-10:30am on weekends
Smart Casual
Lakes Restaurant
Yes
Yes
No caddies available
Visitors tee times are available from 12pm in Summer and 11am in Winter
There are 2 bars on site
There is complimentary car parking
