Best Places and Services in Sawley, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Love it, John V changed my life! Making golf seem simple and coaching someone un gifted like me! The course, food are amazing. The back 9 is epic! Pay the money and go. Oh try the home cooks chips and say hello to the very friendly staff.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely stunning place - course and greens were in amazing condition, pro shop and club house staff were very welcoming and the scenery whilst you play is glorious. It's a tough track where the heather will punish wayward shots, but not overly long so (if only I could putt!) birdie opportunities are there to be had.

Rating: 5 / 5

One of the best kept courses in the midlands, neat and tidy tee boxes,fast running fairways, excellent green's.

Rating: 5 / 5

An excellent test of golf with great true running greens and fantastic day out. Practice facilities are good, driving range, chipping and putting. Not an easy track with plenty of heather, long grass off the fairways, but suits a long straight drive.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice to finally play a full 18 holes of golf after all the rain we have had. It's a lovely course in fantastic shape, greens nice and fast, coffee and a bacon cob,spot on!

Rating: 4 / 5

Lingdale Golf Club, nestled in the picturesque Charnwood Forest, offers a memorable golfing experience. The course's design is both challenging and engaging, with the front nine featuring undulating terrain and tree-lined fairways that require strategic play. The back nine presents elevation changes and well-placed hazards, keeping golfers on their toes throughout the round. While the club's secluded location provides a tranquil setting, it does come with the drawback of limited mobile phone reception. This can be a minor inconvenience for those needing to stay connected. On the plus side, the clubhouse serves excellent food, making it a great spot to relax after a round. The staff are friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. Overall, Lingdale Golf Club is a delightful course that offers a unique and enjoyable round of golf. Its thoughtful design and quality amenities make it well worth a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely course. Variety of holes with up and down, left and right turns. Not too many bunkers which I liked Mostly a even course (left-right) although a couple of holes with some lean on them Well maintained course, especially given the current wet conditions. Great views and wonderful lighting across the course, nice trail through trees too

Rating: 5 / 5

A gourmet feast to tantalise the taste buds which doesnt break the bank. Attended the Gourmet Night with Paul and Ali Leary and it exceeded expectations, overall nobody in my party had a bad word to say. The food was brilliant and well presented, all five courses really hit the spot but for me the two stand out dishes were the starter of duck and the main of beef. Will definitely be looking to attend another of these events in the future.

Rating: 4 / 5

A fantastic 18 hole golf course, lovely scenery and Deer watching as you play which is fantastic. It's just a shame that they don't reduce the green fees over the winter months like most courses as it gets very boggy.

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful place. My sister viewed here for a potential wedding venue. The grounds are beautiful, the staff are friendly and the coffee is the best tasting coffee I’ve ever tasted. Just wow. I will be back to eat.

Rating: 5 / 5

The champagne breakfast was 10 out of 10. The food was superb, the staff friendly and attentive, without being intrusive. There was plenty to choose from on the menu, something for everyone, and if you had any dietary requirements, those were catered for too. The atmosphere of the Dovecote was relaxed and unrushed. Thank you for a lovely and enjoyable meal.

Rating: 5 / 5

Just arrived back after a 4 night stay. I can only describe the experience from the minute I arrived until the minute I left as Wonderful, Magical, Cosy, Home from Home, All Team Members ho above and beyond, so friendly and absolutely nothing is too much trouble. I would like to thank 3 people in particular, and this is in no way a reflection as these were the main people who assisted me during my 4 night stay. Tracy, Debbie, Lisa. I would love to put each of them forward for a staff award if you have one. I can't wait to stay again in 5 weeks as I never feel like I am away from home when staying at Morley Hayes it really is home from home. Thanks again ☺️

Rating: 5 / 5

A very picturesque course and only a little hilly. Reasonably priced golf and refreshments with great, friendly staff. Definitely recommend a visit.

Rating: 4 / 5

We had a family birthday in meal, there were 19 of us. The room is okay if a little bare with not much atmosphere. The view out across the golf course was good. The menu was good with everybody finding things they liked, there were plenty of gluten free options for those that needed them. The quality of the food was good across all 3 courses and nit to expensive. 2 courses for £17 3 courses for £22. There is no bar in the dining room, so you had to go to the bar for them. The staff were friendly and attentive. Overall a pleasant place to eat as a large group.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely course , for the amount of rain we've had was it was dry all round. Greens were small but tricky which is a nice challenge. Lads in the society rated it up there

Rating: 5 / 5

Dinner dance on a Saturday evening food excellent as always, good dj, nice dance floor and fairly well priced wine. Always friendly and professional staff.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a brilliant day today at SONTW Golf club.the hospitatly all round was 1st class from the moment we arrived as a society and long after we had finished. The course in my opinion was immaculate with greens that had ya thinking. The sun being out all day made for a great day. Well worth a visit with society highly recommended date of visit 26/6/24 on behalf of Amber valley PGC

Rating: 5 / 5

Played today for the first time, I was looking forward to playing and wasn't disappointed, the course was in fantastic condition with lush fairways and superb greens, not a patch on my own course The Radcliffe-on-trent gc, after the game the bar staff couldn't have been more accommodating...all in all a great day was had by all 17 of our group...😀😀

Rating: 5 / 5

Held my 70th Birthday Lunch there on Sunday 2nd March. There were 15 of us (obviously we pre booked) including my two youngest grandchildren. The unanimous vote was, that that was the best carvery meal we've ever had. Absolutely delicious, freshly cooked, and presented by the very friendly chef. Who went the extra mile to cook a beautiful veggie meal for one of us and chicken nuggets for the wee ones. Excellent value for money. Heartily recommended. We'll definitely eat there again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place to play golf ⛳ Nice flat course that gives you value for your shots - but beware of the trees 🌳 Visited as part of a society & the hospitality & pie 🥧 & chips were great 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic course and in a great condition for the time of year. Pro shop even provided a cart at short notice which was superb. Greens and tee boxes are well presented and bunkers are stone free. Fairways were pristine and it was great to play a course where the long rough is a penalty, but possible to play from. Day wrapped up with a pint in the clubhouse, which has a very old school function room feel (in a good way), ended in a great visit for two soft southerners on a weekend away.

Rating: 5 / 5

Practice course currently hard as expected but such a great area. Looking forward to utilising this throughout my membership! New to the club. Very welcoming. All inclusive including seniors section! Extremely happy with all aspects of the professionalism to date and recommend this course for women and men.

Rating: 5 / 5

I've played this course quite a few times over recent years and I always find it an interesting challenge and mostly in good order except when the weather is very wet when some parts of the course get too boggy. I find the back nine more challenging and less forgiving of wayward shots but all the more satisfying if I manage to keep out of trouble. Clubhouse and bar also a pleasant experience. All round a good place for visiting golfers.

Rating: 5 / 5

Went here with family for the Sunday carvery, very nice good selection of meats (Beef, Turkey and Gammon) nice selection of vegetables and sauces, ample parking level access for wheelchairs but a bit tight in the restaurant area but room in the bar near the restaurant.

Rating: 5 / 5

An awesome experience. Stayed in the COUNTESS room, which was modern and uptodate. The courses are fantastic and suit a range of abilities. I would definitely recommend going there.

Rating: 5 / 5

I was guest at a friend's wedding reception here and all I can say is the scenery is amazing.. perfect for outdoor pictures. Inside has a spacious bar area and sitting area which can be transformed very quickly into a dance floor. Would highly recommend for a wedding reception.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place for a party, friendly staff, good for a golf match Card only! No cash, Upstairs bar had no lager so the staff had to run downstairs to facilitate, they did so with smiles.

Rating: 5 / 5

Our first time in the new restaurant and I have to say it didn’t disappoint. What a change, the design is a huge improvement from before, they’ve created a welcoming and contemporary restaurant which is matched with a varied and interesting menu. And so lovely to look out over the stunning golf course. The food was good, so was the service. Looking forward to our next visit, would definitely recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited the newly opened restaurant and was surprised with what a transformation from what it was before. It was much more atmospheric than before with a more welcoming vibe. Service was fast and attentive and food was excellent especially the wood fired pizza. All in all and excellent evening and will definitely be going back 10 out of 10

Rating: 5 / 5

Came her today for champagne breakfast for my wife's birthday, food was amazing although the portions were large, not a complaint! Service was excellent and staff very friendly and attentive. We've been before and would definitely come again. 100% recommend it. Well done everyone 👏 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

Four of us played today and had a fabulous time ! The staff were excellent as was the course and also our meals before and after our round ! Many thanks to Lynn, Colin and the club professional who were all very pleasant and helpful. We hope to return in warmer times but I'm sure with the same warm welcome ! Many thanks, Colin , Paul, Danny and Nathan .

Rating: 5 / 5

I played Coxmoor in September 2023. The course was in fantastic condition. Located in the "Golden Triangle" of Coxmoor G.C, Hollinwell G.C and Sherwood Forest G.C in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest. The views are stunning the holes are all individual with there own challengers with and the 18th has possibly the longest narrowest green in the county. The high quality a true Heathland course with heather, gorse, broom and grasses is reflected in the green fee but value for money it is well worth it. The club house has a very nice balcony that overlooks the 1st tee and 18th green so you can have refreshment and see how others get on. Practice facilities are very good with PXG having a demo day when I was there. The rating I give are always based on value for money for the quality of course condition, practice facilities, club house facilities including locker room changing/shower, food & drink, car parking.

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent course & practice facilities. Food was good and drinks reasonably priced, staff were very accomodating One of the nicest courses I have played, will be looking to come back again next year.