1 Night, 2 Rounds
Thorpeness Golf Club is home to an incredible s golf course, designed by James Braid, who is renowned for some of Scotland's best layouts, including Carnoustie. In the heart of Suffolk, Braid has created a magical golf course, where golfers will wind their way through stunning heathland while contending with gorse, heather and pine trees. Thorpeness Hotel is located on England’s majestic east coast, nestled in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and only 5 minutes from the beach. The hotel offers golfers charming bedrooms, with Ogilvie’s Grill House on hand to provide delicious meals.
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1 Night, 2 Rounds
2 Nights, 3 Rounds
This Suffolk gem is heathland in style, and though not long - measuring 6,432 from the tips - is a fantastic test. Visiting golfers will be charmed as the layout winds its way through silver birch and pine, gorse and heather, in a fashion reminiscent of the world-renowned courses at Sunningdale and Woodhall Spa. The sandy soil gives Thorpeness a superb links accent, while the course's quality has been recognised with the award of a number of regional, national and international tournaments.
The charming Suffolk landscape makes for a delightful setting, while on the course itself Braid has created a great variety of holes. Some of the best are the signature 3rd, where a good drive is the key to negotiating the sharp dog-leg right, the short 7th, where a poorly-struck iron will disturb the lilies that cruise the lake, and the terrific closing hole, which demands two great shots to find the green, under the watchful gaze of the famous windmill.
James Braid's famous creativity is extremely evident at Thorpeness, and his tremendous course makes this an educated choice for your next golf holiday.
It is crucial to avoid the bunkers at Thorpeness, which are built in the true links style with steep faces.
| Par | 70 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | James Braid |
| Opened in | 1922 |
| Blue | 6,444 yards |
|---|---|
| White | 6,290 yards |
| Yellow | 6,080 yards |
| Red | 5,460 yards |
Just ten minutes walk from the superb beach on Suffolk's famous coastline, the hotel prides itself on providing traditional hospitality for all those fortunate enough to visit. The thirty guest rooms are extremely comfortable, and all overlook either the Meare or the golf course. Old-fashioned values like personal, attentive service are married perfectly with modern comforts in the hotel, and the warm welcome will ensure that all visitors will be put at ease immediately upon arrival.
During the winter months, the golf course's sandy turf remains perfectly playable, while the open fires will be roaring in the lounge to greet the hardy golfer's return, emphasising perfectly the charm inherent in a Thorpeness golf break.
Overlooking the 3rd tee, Thorpeness' restaurant is a sumptuous experience, where the ever-changing menu reflects the fresh and seasonal local produce.
The Patio Bar serves drinks and fine light snacks, including homemade Thorpeness fishcakes.
Hotel guests are welcome to rack up the balls for a few frames of snooker, or use the golf simulator, while the Meare and its surroundings offer a variety of pursuits: try rowing, tennis, boating, fishing, cycling or clay pigeon shooting.
Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club is ideally located along the picturesque Suffolk coastline, offering guests a serene escape just a five-minute stroll from the sandy beach.
Address: Thorpeness, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP16 4NH
Adrian
✓17 Mar 2026
Lovely course. Food was great and stay was very relaxing. I would go again.
Frank
✓16 Mar 2026
Fantastic accommodation and great food. highly recommend
Nanako
✓25 Feb 2026
I love it, I have a great stay. Recommendation for the hotel is to put some hooks in the room, as my jacket was wet and I didn’t want to hang it in the wardrobe or place it in the chai all damp
Colin
✓20 Feb 2026
Been going there for over 15 years sometimes 3 times a year. Rooms are adequate but could do with new furniture and fixtures.
Ian
✓17 Feb 2026
Graeme
✓12 Nov 2025
Excellent location for Golf and a few drinks with mates
Arthur
✓30 Oct 2025
Terence
✓17 Oct 2025
Traditional resort hotel and clubhouse. Physically rather ‘tired’ and in need of some TLC ! Room was sizeable and clean. Dinner was enjoyable and menu had a reasonable range of options for each course.
Cathy
✓14 Oct 2025
Excellent as always
Dan
✓23 Sep 2025
Adrian
✓17 Mar 2026
Very challenging with the wind made it a very hard course.
Frank
✓16 Mar 2026
Greens were a bit bad but only due to the time of year
Nanako
✓25 Feb 2026
I have such a great time I want to come back in the summer, I talk with the staff and they say it gets lively, lol
Colin
✓20 Feb 2026
Considering the amount of rain over the recent period course was very good but there were many bunkers not in play due to refurbishing.
Ian
✓17 Feb 2026
Graeme
✓12 Nov 2025
There is a lot of gorse which slows the round down. Our 2 last fourballs came down the 18th in the dark but really enjoyed gthe challange and the course was in good condition for the time of year
Arthur
✓30 Oct 2025
Terence
✓17 Oct 2025
Interesting course with some nice holes. Greens were in excellent condition, but fairways very patchy and most bunkers seriously in need of attention, due to lack of sand, raking and poor definition. Pro shop staff pleasant and helpful.
Cathy
✓14 Oct 2025
Greens very good. Bunkers very hard to get out of.
Dan
✓23 Sep 2025
Good layout let down by really poor conditioning. Fairways understandable, but tee boxes and bunkers were terrible! Greens ran ok, looked good if a bit slow. Needs some TLC to do justice to an interesting and good test of a course
Check-in from 2pm | Check-out from 10am
7-10am
Smart Casual
Ogilvie’s
No
Yes
No caddies available
No tee times before 9:30am 7 days a weeks
There is 1 bar on site
There is complimentary parking
