Rudding Park is a proper all-rounder for a UK golf break. You've got a Martin Hawtree-designed championship course laid out across mature 19th-century parkland, plus a six-hole short course, driving range and plenty of space to dial things in before the first tee.
The championship course is strategic rather than brutal. The bunkering asks the right questions, the tree-lined holes frame shots nicely and the routing makes good use of the natural shape of the land. If you're a mid-handicapper you won't feel like you're being mugged all day, but you'll still need to think your way round if you want to score.
What really sets Rudding Park apart is that it's not just "golf and bed". The hotel and spa offering is strong enough to keep non-golfers happy, and the food is genuinely a reason to visit in its own right. You're also only three miles from Harrogate, so if the group fancies a wander, a coffee or a change of scene after golf, it's easy.
Rudding Park was named Best Hotel in England at the 2018 Visit England Awards for Excellence, which gives you a decent clue about the standard across the resort.
Who is this for? Golfers wanting a high-quality UK stay-and-play break with great practice options, strong dining and a proper resort feel.
Who is it best for? Mixed-ability groups, societies and couples who want parkland golf, a spa and somewhere you'll actually enjoy hanging around after the round.
