The Warwickshire

The Warwickshire is one of several venues on the NCG Top 100s: GB&I Golf Resorts list that has several golf courses. There are two 18-hole layouts and a par 3 course, while the hotel has more than 50 glorious rooms. Throw in a health club and you’ve got almost everything you could possibly wish for at the West Midlands venue.

When it comes to golf, The Warwickshire has a little bit of everything. The Earls Course and the Kings Course are the two 18-hole offerings, with the former being the layout that runs through mature woodlands, while the Kings Course is more of an American parkland-style track, with wider fairways and more water to avoid. The golf doesn’t stop there, with a 9-hole par 3 course, and a driving range to boot.

The Warwickshire’s Hotel offers more than 50 gloriously appointed rooms for those staying the night, coming in Twin and Double forms, along with Superior and Deluxe offerings as well. The venue is also home to a Health Club, with a fully equipped gym, fitness classes, indoor pool and even personal training on offer. 

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The Warwickshire, like a number of venues on the NCG Top 100s: Golf Resorts list, can boast two 18-hole courses. The venue plays host to the Earls Course and the Kings Course, while there is also a 9-hole par-3 course – the Castle Course – on site as well.

Earls Course 

The Earls Course is the tighter of the two layouts at The Warwickshire, with tree-lined fairways and plenty of water hazards to catch you out. Mature woodlands are on show throughout the front nine, before the course opens out into slightly more undulating terrain on the back side of the golf course.

After a tricky start, the 4th then comes into view – the monster on the Earls Course. Off the back tees, it is a par 5 that pushes towards 640 yards. It plays that long thanks to a sharp dog-leg right which comes after the drive. If you can reach the corner, you will have more of a view of the rest of the hole – not that you will be tempted into going for the green. Three bunkers guard the right side of the putting surface, one that is long and narrow.

The back nine also begins with a lengthy par 5 – pushing towards the 600-yard mark. Like the 4th, it plays as a dog-leg right, with the boundary of the property coming into play on both the second and third shots. The 11th is one of the signature holes on the Earls Course – a 170-yard par 3 that is played to an island green. Although the water is not directly next to the green, the runoffs from the putting surface will take any ball missing the green down towards the drink.

The Earls finishes with another great par 5, one that firstly moves to the left, before then turning to the right towards the green. Trees sit on the left side of the fairway so anything pulled to that side will be in danger. Anything pushed right will leave a longer second, and possibly third, to the final green.

Kings Course 

As described on The Warwickshire’s website, the Kings Course “requires you to use your brain more than your brawn”. It is shorter than the Earls Course but still measures a hefty 6,800 from the White tees. The course is more in the American parkland style, and there is plenty of water that must be avoided throughout a round.

The par 3s offer a range of challenges on the Kings Course. The 4th is the easiest of the lot, playing just 160 yards and all over dry land. The 12th is the longest of the 3s at well over 200 yards, with some maybe having to play it as a short par 4. Then, you’ve got the 8th and 17th – both featuring the dreaded hazards. The former is the longer of the two, and is played entirely over water, to a green that is also guarded by five bunkers. Then, the penultimate hole also makes you hit over the drink, with long being the safe play.

The last of the 3s is sandwiched by a great pair of par 5s, with the closing stretch on the Kings Course separating the good from the bad. 16 is a proper double dog-leg, in opposite directions. Off the tee, it moves round to the right, before a 90-degree turn to the left. Thanks to the second change in direction, you might be tempted to cut across the water and go for the green, instead of playing down the right side before knocking a wedge on. Like the Earls, the Kings also finishes with a par 5, one that is much more straight forward – though it is almost 600 yards!

Castle Course 

The Castle Course is the 9-hole par-3 offering at The Warwickshire, and is the perfect spot for those trying to learn the nuances of the game. With holes measuring from 90 up to 200 yards, and with greens and fairways cut exactly as you will find on the two 18-hole layouts, it also works as a nice warm-up. The Castle Course sits at the west of the property, alongside the Strike Shack – the venue’s driving range.

After a long day on the golf course, you’ll be looking for a good night’s sleep. That is on offer in the form of more than 50 rooms in the hotel at The Warwickshire. There are plenty of options, with golf breaks – including tee times and discounted rates – on offer for those looking to make the most of their stay.

The standard offering in the hotel comes in the form of either a Twin Room or a Double Room. Each of these is gloriously appointed, but if you want that extra level of luxury, then The Warwickshire has you covered. There are also Superior and Deluxe Rooms for those added comforts and touches.

The Health Club at The Warwickshire is perfect for those looking to stay in shape, and for those looking to unwind. For the latter, there is the indoor pool, while for those that want to work out, there are fitness classes and a fully equipped gym.

There are also a range of memberships available, including personal training, family memberships and more, giving the flexibility for those that need it.

Where is The Warwickshire?

The Warwickshire is, as you might expect, based in the English county of Warwickshire in the West Midlands. The venue sits in the village of Leek Wootton, a few miles north of the city of Warwick, just off the A46. The city of Birmingham is within 20 miles to the northwest, while Coventry is only ten miles from The Warwickshire.

What is the nearest airport and station to The Warwickshire?

Thanks to its proximity to the city, the nearest airport to The Warwickshire is Birmingham International Airport. The venue is less than 15 miles from the airport, which is one of the busiest in the United Kingdom. For those visiting by train, the nearest station is in Warwick – with trains running on a regular basis between Birmingham and London.

What golf facilities does The Warwickshire offer?

Along with the two stunning 18-hole courses, the venue is also home to the ‘Strike Shack’. The ‘Strike Shack’ is a driving range with TopTracer technology, heated bays, and as part of the clubhouse, food can be ordered to the bays. There is also a nine-hole par 3 course – the Castle Course – which offers the perfect place for golfers to learn their trade, or to warm up prior to a round on either the Earls Course or the Kings Course.

Does The Warwickshire offer golf lessons?

The Golf Academy at The Warwickshire is the perfect place for those looking for lessons and tuition. One-to-one coaching is available, along with group coaching, kids coaching and even on-course lessons.

What are the green fees at The Warwickshire?

The price of a green fee at The Warwickshire changes throughout the year, depending on the season. It is also different depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend.

For more information on current green fees at The Warwickshire, visit their booking website here. 

What accommodation is on offer at The Warwickshire?

The hotel at The Warwickshire is the place to stay at the resort. It is the home to more than 50 lovely rooms, which come in a range of forms. There are Twin and Double Rooms in the standard form, along with Deluxe and Superior offerings as well, which have that extra layer of class.

What other resorts are nearby?

The location of The Warwickshire puts it within reach of several other venues on the NCG Top 100s: Golf Resorts list. The Belfry, Forest of Arden, Hellidon Lakes, Tewkesbury Park, Heythrop Park and Staverton Park are all within an hour of The Warwickshire.