1 Night, 2 Rounds
Tucked into the heart of the New Forest National Park, The Bell Inn is the sort of place that makes the real world feel a long way off. Ponies wander the lanes, ancient woodland frames the horizon and the pace of life slows to something far more civilised. For a UK golf break, it ticks the big boxes: character, comfort and great golf on the doorstep.
The Bell Inn is home to Bramshaw Golf Club, which gives you two distinct courses from one base. That suits a weekend where you want variety without spending half your trip in the car. If you fancy a third round, sister venue Paultons Golf Centre adds a modern 18-hole Championship course within easy reach, so you can mix up the challenge across your stay.
Bramshaw's Forest Course is the headline act. Dating back to 1865, it is the oldest course at The Bell Inn and the oldest in all of Hampshire, and it has aged beautifully. It is classic, understated golf that works with the natural landscape rather than trying to overpower it, the kind of round that stays with you long after you have handed in the card.
When the last putt drops, it is a short stroll back to the Grade II listed country inn for a well-earned pint, a hearty meal and a comfortable night's sleep. We have sent plenty of golfers here and the verdict is always the same: the post-round debrief is half the fun.
Who is this for?
Golfers looking for a traditional New Forest base with golf on site, a characterful inn and a bar made for replaying the round.
Who is it best for?
Couples, friends and golf societies planning a weekend or short break who want variety across two Bramshaw courses, with an easy option to add Paultons nearby. Leave the spreadsheets to us and we will tailor nights, rounds and dates to suit your group.
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Bramshaw's Forest Course is the oldest in Hampshire, having been constructed on common
land in 1865. The idyllic landscape dictates the style of the course, which encompasses numerous humps, hollows and meandering streams. The heathland of the New Forest make the course relatively open, but the small targets and tight fairways ensure that this a considerable test.
For anyone who's played common land golf, the Forest Course is golf in its purest form. While ponies and cattle graze on the heath, golfers are eased in to their round on a tricky front nine which is followed up by a trio of testing long par fours on the homeward stretch. Although the course appears short on the card, three of the five par-threes measure over 200 yards and pinpoint accuracy is required to negotiate the many streams and small greens. Whilst approach shots need to be accurate, off the tee you’ll be met with friendly wide open fairways. When you play can you spot the big 5? Deer, Pigs, Cows, Donkeys, New Forest Ponies.
The Manor Course, opened in 1970, has added considerably to Bramshaw Golf Club, and is
entirely different in style to its neighbour; the Manor is carved into the mature woodland of a 200 year-old hardwood plantation, and as a result accurate driving is the most valuable asset. The gently undulating fairways lead to some of the best putting surfaces in the South.
This array of options makes the Bell Inn an extremely interesting option for your next golf break in the South.
Just a 10 minute drive away is Paultons Golf Centre, the jewel in the crown at here the stunning Championship course which measures 6,238 yards off the back tees. It provides sweeping, open fairways along with woodland scenery, delivering a fun and rewarding challenge for golfers of all abilities.
Why not warm up on our ball tracing technology driving range or our 6 hole academy
course?
The Bell Inn dates back to 1782 and it still feels like a genuine country inn, not a generic hotel that could be anywhere. You get the character you want from a New Forest stay alongside the modern comforts that matter after 18 or 36 holes. It is peaceful once you arrive, yet the motorway network keeps the journey straightforward, which makes a Friday after-work check-in realistic. Arrive, unpack and you could be on the course without a long slog.
There are 26 en-suite guest bedrooms, each set up for a comfortable golf weekend. Expect a good bed, a hot shower and the sort of quiet that helps you sleep after a day in the fresh forest air. Practical touches include flat screen televisions and wireless internet connectivity, so you can check the forecast, settle the scores or catch up with the highlights before dinner. Traditional character sits comfortably alongside the modern amenities, and the compact size of the inn means you will feel at home within minutes.
Downstairs is where the place comes into its own for golf groups. The public areas are welcoming and intimate, the bar is steps from your room and you will quickly find a favourite corner for the post-round recap. The Bell Inn has been a popular free house for over two centuries and it takes its drinks seriously, with a fine range of wines and quality ales. A well-kept pint after a testing back nine does wonders for the mood of a fourball.
Food is a big part of the appeal. The kitchen is recognised for quality local food, which makes dinner an easy decision with no taxis and no extra planning needed. For groups, private dining is available on request, handy if you are marking a birthday, an annual society trip or simply want your own space to settle the day's bets. In the summer months you can eat al fresco, weather permitting, and there are few better ways to finish a round than a drink and a meal outside in the New Forest air.
If you want a base that keeps the golf simple, the evenings sociable and the whole trip easy to organise, The Bell Inn is a very safe pick. The golf is on site, the bar is close and the team behind the scenes at Your Golf Travel can do the legwork on the rest.
Helen
✓19 Apr 2026
Lovely staff. Comfortable rooms. Food is good quality but menu in the evening is limited
James
✓19 Jun 2025
Staff in particular, food, settings absolutely fantastic.
Ian
✓25 May 2025
I think this is an overpriced venue, the food was fine but the venue was somehow lacking in professionalism, for the money we paid there are far more venues offering much better value for money. It was quiet and pleasant which is a plus but the stay was not as smooth and hassle free as it should have been (buggies restricted to winter mode so couldn’t go off the cart paths. We were told we needed to come out of the lounge because the staff needed to close it (at 11.30 pm) not ideal. No one had heard of the bar discount and I had to keep contacting YGT to get it sorted out. The manor course however is lovely.
Gerard
✓3 Apr 2024
John
✓14 Sep 2023
Tony
✓13 Sep 2023
Rooms were comfortable and location very good for golf. Booked half board but that means £25 toward evening meal which limits you unless happy to spend the extra on starters, desert and sides. Cannot praise the team highly enough. Fantastic service from front of house, restaurant & Bar staff through to the Kitchen Team and housekeeping, all excellent. Be sure to double check your hill when checking out to ensure the £25 meal allowance has been taken off. Would stay here if visiting the area again in the future.
Tom
✓28 Sep 2022
It is a very nice Inn in a beautiful part of the New Forrest. It is quiet so not great for big groups or someone wanting a bit more on the social side. The issues they have are with their staff. There was one excellent staff member called Jamie who was phenomenal. The rest of the staff in the bar & restaurant where either absent, seemingly intoxicated or not very competent. I think it is hard to get good staff at the moment and you definitely feel The Bell Inn is a victim of that as they are so close to nailing it. The food is truly excellent.
Martin
✓18 Nov 2019
upgradeed to superior room, problem with the shower having zero pressure, quickly sorted. Food and drinks first class, staff very friendly. No complaints we will return
Brian
✓20 Jun 2019
This is a great place to stay and not just for the golf, our room was a good size for 2 guys at over 6'. The staff were very friendly and helpful there was never any waiting for service. but the big winner for both of us was the restaurant and food (albeit a pricey) both dinner and breakfast
Peter
✓7 May 2019
A well presented hotel. Food very good.
James
✓19 Jun 2025
James
✓19 Jun 2025
Desperate for some rain to help course.
Ian
✓25 May 2025
Lovely course, greens sanded which was unfortunate. Some GUR but on the whole very well kept .
Ian
✓25 May 2025
Poor condition on the front nine but the back nine was lovely.
