Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf and Spa

LOCATED in the tranquil countryside of Norfolk, the Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf and Spa is home to two magnificent 18-hole championship courses. The Valley layout was designed by renowned course architect Frank Pennink and is a stern test even for the most experienced of players. Opened in 1977, the par-72 course is littered with water hazards, and a wayward approach shot as early as the par-4 second could see you take a drop. A mere seven years after opening, the course began hosting European PGA Satellite Tour events and is a long-time fixture on the Norfolk Open rota. The Donald Steele design Hill course is a slightly more forgiving layout and is perfectly suited for less experienced players. It offers 6,495 yards of wide fairways and magnificent views of the surrounding area. [gallery ids="eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvbmNnLWxpdmUtYXNzZXRzLmFtczMuY2RuLmRpZ2l0YWxvY2VhbnNwYWNlcy5jb21cL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMTFcLzEwXC81MjB4MzMwLTFfNi5qcGciLCJ0aXRsZSI6IkJhcm5oYW0gQnJvb20gSG90ZWwsIEdvbGYgJmFtcDsgU3BhLCBOb3Jmb2xrIiwiY2FwdGlvbiI6IiIsImFsdCI6IiIsImRlc2NyaXB0aW9uIjoiIn0=,eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvbmNnLWxpdmUtYXNzZXRzLmFtczMuY2RuLmRpZ2l0YWxvY2VhbnNwYWNlcy5jb21cL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMTFcLzEwXC81MjB4MzMwLTJfNy5qcGciLCJ0aXRsZSI6IkJhcm5oYW0gQnJvb20gSG90ZWwsIEdvbGYgJmFtcDsgU3BhLCBOb3Jmb2xrIiwiY2FwdGlvbiI6IiIsImFsdCI6IiIsImRlc2NyaXB0aW9uIjoiIn0=,eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvbmNnLWxpdmUtYXNzZXRzLmFtczMuY2RuLmRpZ2l0YWxvY2VhbnNwYWNlcy5jb21cL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMTFcLzEwXC81MjB4MzMwLTNfNC5qcGciLCJ0aXRsZSI6IkJhcm5oYW0gQnJvb20gSG90ZWwsIEdvbGYgJmFtcDsgU3BhLCBOb3Jmb2xrIiwiY2FwdGlvbiI6IiIsImFsdCI6IiIsImRlc2NyaXB0aW9uIjoiIn0=,eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvbmNnLWxpdmUtYXNzZXRzLmFtczMuY2RuLmRpZ2l0YWxvY2VhbnNwYWNlcy5jb21cL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMTFcLzEwXC81MjB4MzMwLTRfMC5qcGciLCJ0aXRsZSI6IkJhcm5oYW0gQnJvb20gSG90ZWwsIEdvbGYgJmFtcDsgU3BhLCBOb3Jmb2xrIiwiY2FwdGlvbiI6IiIsImFsdCI6IiIsImRlc2NyaXB0aW9uIjoiIn0=,eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvbmNnLWxpdmUtYXNzZXRzLmFtczMuY2RuLmRpZ2l0YWxvY2VhbnNwYWNlcy5jb21cL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMTFcLzEwXC81MjB4MzMwXzcuanBnIiwidGl0bGUiOiJCYXJuaGFtIEJyb29tIEhvdGVsLCBHb2xmICZhbXA7IFNwYSwgTm9yZm9sayIsImNhcHRpb24iOiIiLCJhbHQiOiIiLCJkZXNjcmlwdGlvbiI6IiJ9"]

The resort boasts a superb range of practice facilities and marshals both of its courses to prevent slow play.

However, the distinctly links flavour of the course keeps the more accomplished golfer happy, as the strong breezes and carefully-placed bunkers ensure that the layout is no pushover. Its growing reputation was rewarded in 2006 when it staged the Norfolk PGA Stroke Play championship. The resort also boasts a superb range of practice facilities and marshals both of its courses to prevent slow play. The adjacent four-star hotel makes this the perfect base for a golfing break in Norfolk. 46 stylish rooms, an award-winning restaurant and a well-stocked fitness suite perfectly complement the playing facilities. A range of winter packages are available, with competitive rates that allow guests to sample every aspect of this wonderful location. Barnham Broom lies a mile and a half off the A47 for those travelling from the East Midlands and is five minutes from the A11 for those making their way from London.