Best Places and Services in Sawley, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful course, very well looked after. Great setting and views. Greens are excellent, manicured fairways. Some parts of the rough are punishing!!!! I’ll just have to learn to drive straighter . Would definitely go back

Rating: 5 / 5

Ian Walley is 10/10. Been to him for a year now for lessons. Understands what you want, where you are with your game & every lesson is worthwhile. Makes it very simple & enjoyable.

Rating: 5 / 5

The staff were really friendly, the course was in excellent condition and the Lady Vice Captain was very welcoming as well. A really good afternoon of golf.

Rating: 5 / 5

Loved this course. Immaculate condition and a friendly welcome. Fairly generous fairways but enough of a challenge for a mid-handicap golfer. Favourite holes were 7 (par 3 over water), 10 (downhill par 4 with a narrow green next to water) & 11 (long uphill par 3).

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

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: 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

Apart from being a very fine course, due credit must be paid to the Head Professional Tim Coxon. Probably the finest in the East Midlands. Outstanding service.

Rating: 5 / 5

Played in their Senior Men's 4BBB Open and must be one of the best Golf Courses in the Midlands. All of the Tees, Fairways, Bunkers and especially the Greens, were in excellent condition. Really helpful in the Pro-Shop and also the Bar / Restaurant, with good 'home cooked' food. Back later in the year for their Mixed Open.

Rating: 4 / 5

Been walking for years love it but concerned about the barb wire what's been put up along the lane no reason for it very dangerous for children horses dogs etc

Rating: 5 / 5

Willesley Park Golf Club was chosen to be a Captains away day. A breakfast starter before our round of golf was first class. The golf course was in good condition and certainly makes you think. Highly recommended for an away day.

Rating: 5 / 5

So I have officially been here twice now not for the golf but for the food and service absolutely 1000/10, 5star, the food is always so amazing and tasty and the service is brilliant so friendly honestly makes you feel like your with family. When I now think of Sunday lunch this is my first choice x

Rating: 5 / 5

Been a member here for 25years. The coarse is tight with small greens and not long.Visitors usually find it difficult to play to their handicaps. Five years on its still tough here after the remodeling of holes.The good thing is the new Steward and his wife are ace and so is their Sunday lunches. Give it a go you'll not regret it.🥘It's got tougher with the aging process.,🧑‍🦯

Rating: 5 / 5

Gorgeous little course, tight and tricky. Staff are amazing and food great

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for a carvery as part of a group, it wasn't our first and it won't be our last. The staff are brilliant, the atmosphere equally so, the food is top notch and the drinks also. I can't praise the stewards too much. We can't make the December carvery but will be there January, February and so on. We'll worth a visit but the Carvery needs to be pre booked.

Rating: 4 / 5

Played today, course in good shape despite mid winter. Winter tees but all greens apart from 8th at the bottom of the hill which was a little soggy were in very good condition. Very well looked after, must better state than many surrounding courses costing 3 times the price. Always enjoy a stroll round to blow out the cobwebs.

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent little gem of a course. I have played many courses in the Derbyshire area and this is easily the best maintained. The greens are like carpets and the fairways are in exceptional condition. Will definitely be back

Rating: 5 / 5

Great course for beginners to intermediates at the sport good course lay out with a decent amount of obstacles and undulating ground to navigate staff really friendly and welcoming definitely will go again soon.

Rating: 5 / 5

I played here a couple of days ago, and the course was excellent, a real hidden gem. The condition of the course was superb, and everyone involved with the course was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Played in the Kestrel today and the course was in superb condition. Greens are receptive and fast, bunkers have sand in. All in all it was a real treat. The course has some stunning holes and there aren't any duds. I enjoyed it so much I'd considering defecting from my current club if there was bike parking (I prefer to enjoy 2 pints after my round!), which brings me to my final compliment: the bar has well kept real ale. Play here, you'll enjoy it!

Rating: 5 / 5

Great course, facilties, bar, food, beer, and all reasonably priced. Love the back to back 5s to start, then to follow that Holes 4 and 5 are spectacular back to back 3s. Would highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Played a society day at Erewash Valley Golf Club excellent day out. Staff and members friendly and welcoming. Played mid July during the heat wave, course in good nick, very challenging course with a variety of holes, especially Valley par 3's (4+5). Well worth a visit and return

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a great breakfast here with family after my father's funeral. It was his club for 40 years and it seemed appropriate. Food was great. Nice place. Good staff. Great service.

Rating: 5 / 5

Love playing derby golf club its a real good challenge on the front 9 and a bit easier on the back 9

Rating: 5 / 5

Since being taken over by a private company 3 years ago, the course is living up to its true potential. There's more to do, but as membership grows, investment grows too.

Rating: 5 / 5

Good local golf club reasonable rates and hire of equipment available there is a club we’re drinks and food are available

Rating: 5 / 5

Decent course at a decent price. Got a small range, 3-par and a main 9-hole course. I'm a beginner and enjoyed all of them.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little course which is cheap and cheerful. Green keepers were out in force this morning at 9am tending to the greens. It’s not perfect, but the atmosphere is great and “fun golf” with my boys is always a laugh.

Rating: 4 / 5

Seems to be a very good atmosphere, all round. But no menus at the moment 🥪🥗🌯🍰🍪