Bramshaw Golf Club and Bell Inn Stay and Play Review

Bramshaw Golf Club and Bell Inn Stay and Play Review

Peacefully situated in the heart of the beautiful New Forest yet only minutes away from the M27, the Bell Inn dates back to the 18th-century and has 26 comfortable and stylish rooms. It is a perfect golfing destination for couples and groups, with not one but two very enjoyable courses under the same, new ownership. The inn and both courses – Bramshaw Golf Club – were acquired in the summer of 2021 by Stellar Asset Management. Their burgeoning portfolio includes many hotels including the excellent Murrayshall Country House Hotel and Golf Club in Scotland.

At the inn’s centre is a lively bar area serving local ales and a wide choice of wines and spirits. Excellent dining is available in a variety of settings, formal or informal, and there are stay and play packages available throughout the year which offer great value for money.

The building is packed with character, with plenty of large and small public spaces, nooks and crannies. The mouth-watering and very well-priced menu concentrates on local produce and has something for everyone.

When it is time for some privacy, the bedrooms are well sized at the same time as being cosy and comfortable.

The two 18-hole layouts at Bramshaw could hardly be more different from one another. The Manor Course opened about 50 years ago and is a fine parkland layout which runs through majestic woodland four times that age. It is a longer course than its older sibling, and the holes are mainly bordered by mature, specimen trees meaning that straight driving is more important here. Holes one to six work their way to the northernmost part of the property, seven to eleven return you almost to the clubhouse, and the final loop of seven twists and turns offering plenty of variety all the…