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There is so much to do in and around the Cotswold Water Park, from walking and cycling on the miles of trails, taking to the water for a variety of water sports, or simply relaxing with a good book, as you enjoy the wonderful wildlife and peace and quiet. If you have an avid golfer among your party, you will be pleased to hear there is plenty to keep them happy too!
We are based in an enviable location surrounded by several different golf courses, all offering a great round of golf in a variety of stunning locations.
Here’s just a few of the Cotswolds golf courses our team of golf aficionado’s recommend.
South Cerney Golf Course
From just £16 a round, the South Cerney Golf Course offers players an enjoyable Pay & Play round of 18 holes. Consisting of a flat and forgiving course, it attracts many golfers (both on holiday and living locally) to return time and time again.
The comfortable and stylish clubhouse offers visitors a warm welcome from friendly helpful staff, together with some gorgeous food being served (do check out their menu).
Whether you’re a golf pro or just starting out, South Cerney’s golf course is one not to be missed. For golfing beginners there is also the opportunity to pick up useful tips from the club’s professional golf coaches.
With a pro shop on hand in case you’ve forgotten anything, plus 2 driving ranges (both outdoor and indoor) you’ll have plenty of time to improve your game before hitting the fairways!
Distance from Orion Holidays HQ in the Water Park:
- 2.3 miles
Travelling Times (estimated):
- 5 minutes by car
Course Opening Times:
Monday – Friday 7:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday* 6:30am – 6:00pm
Driving Range Opening times:
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6:30pm
Saturday – Sunday 7:00am – 6:00pm*
Last Baskets served 30 minutes before closing
* Includes Bank Holidays
Contact Details:
Website: https://www.southcerneygolfcourse.co.uk/
Email: info@southcerneygolfcourse.co.uk
Telephone: 01285 861001
South Cerney Golf Course
Northmoor Lane
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 5QD
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Oaksey Park Golf & Leisure Estate
Situated just 5 miles South-West of Cirencester and close to the Cotswold Water Park, The Oaksey Park Golf & Leisure Estate can be found just over the Gloucestershire border, in Wiltshire.
Having been established since 1999 the club offers a well-respected 9-hole, par 35 golf course – an enjoyable challenge to golfers of any level. With stunning floor to ceiling windows, the beautiful clubhouse & restaurant offers visitors a fantastic view over the course for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Everyone is welcome at Oaksey Park but please note there is a requirement to book in advance.
Distance from Orion Holidays HQ in the Water Park:
- 5.9 miles
Travelling Times (estimated):
- 12 minutes by car
Opening Hours:
7 days a week 8am to 7pm
(Summer Opening Hours)
Contact Details:
Website: https://www.oakseygolfclub.co.uk/
Email: oakseypark1@gmail.com
Telephone: 01666 577995
Oaksey Golf Club
Oaksey Park
Oaksey
Near Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 9SB
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Cirencester Golf Club
Cirencester Golf Club is a superb club offering players a challenging woodland course with some hard, fast, and true greens kept in 5-star condition. We highly recommend you try this course. It has magnificent views but, from experience, it can look a bit intimidating to the occasional golfer.
There’s a driving range to help you warm up and a bar in the clubhouse to grab a drink afterwards whether congratulations or commiserations are the order of the day!
The staff in the brilliant clubhouse and well stocked pro shop are all very friendly and there’s a great menu to choose from too in the bar (note there is a dress code). We’d certainly put this golf course near Cirencester on your to do list next time you’re staying in the Cotswold Water Park.
Distance from Orion Holidays HQ in the Water Park:
- 6.8 miles
Travelling Times (estimated):
- 12 minutes by car
Opening Hours
7 days a week 8am to 6pm
(Summer Opening Hours)
Contact Details
Website: https://www.cirencestergolfclub.co.uk/
Email: info@cirencestergolfclub.co.uk
Telephone: 01285 652465
Cirencester Golf Club
Cheltenham Road
Bagendon
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 7BH
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Westonbirt Golf Club
We love Westonbirt’s Golf course, we really do! Many say it’s a course ONLY for beginners (there are no bunkers or water hazards to trip you up), but it can offer an experienced player some real challenges at times too. Players may find the fairways narrow in places, so accuracy is required.
The course is set in the grounds of Westonbirt School, within a scenic parkland surrounded by trees. With two 200-yard holes and the rest being a mix of par 3’s and 4’s there is something for everyone. You can pay for 9 holes or 18 (as there are double tees on all holes).
It’s a reasonably priced round of golf in our opinion, with plenty of trees to catch you out. You do need to be mindful of the rough, there’s lots of long grass which can be very time consuming to lose your ball in!
There is an occasional burger van, but there are no other facilities, so we recommend you take some snacks and drinks just in case.
Word of warning, if you are playing in the Autumn or Winter and it’s been raining you may want to take a stout pair of golf shoes as the course can get rather muddy and water sodden in places. All in all, a great small and scenic golf course that’s suitable for everyone.
Do note for Pay and Play visitors you will need to book and pay online in advance:
Distance from Orion Holidays HQ in the Water Park:
- 18.3 miles
Travelling Times (estimated):
- 30 minutes by car
Opening Hours:
7 days a week
Contact Details:
Website: https://westonbirt.org/westonbirt-golf-course/ or https://www.westonbirtgolfclub.co.uk/
Email: contact@westonbirtgolfclub.co.uk
Telephone: 01666 881404
Westonbirt
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QG
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Brinkworth Golf Club
Set in 150 acres of scenic Wiltshire countryside, Brinkworth Golf Club, offers an enticing 18-hole, par 70 course with a decent number of beautiful but tricky holes that are worth every penny!
Having been extensively overhauled over the past 3 years, the greens are now in top notch condition with good grass coverage and running true. With a long par 4 and plenty of bunkers and ponds it provides a challenge to anyone looking to have a great game of golf.
The club prides itself on offering great value for money for 18 holes and with its location in beautiful North Wiltshire the club attracts many golfers, new and old alike. With a stunning bright and modern clubhouse that has a great atmosphere and staffed by a friendly team there isn’t much to dislike in the bar, or indeed, out on the fairways!
Distance from Orion Holidays HQ in the Water Park:
- 12 miles
Travelling Times (estimated):
- 21 minutes by car
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 7am to 5pm
Friday 7am to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday 7am to 6pm
Contact Details
Website: https://www.brinkworthgolfclub.com/
Email: info@brinkworthgolfclub.com
Telephone: 01666 510277
Longmans Farm
Brinkworth
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 5DG
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Do let us know how you get on if you decide to play a round of golf at any of the clubs or courses listed above, we’d love to hear how you got on!
Fancy a Golfing Break in The Cotswolds?
With so many great golf courses within a short distance of the Cotswold Water Park and a wide range of luxury self-catering accommodation, it really is a great place to stay for a Golfing break. There’s also plenty of other activities for the non-golfers amongst your party.
