The Best Golf Courses in Ancaster, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Staying with my lifetime best friends and just treated them to Sunday lunch at the carvery. They live 7mins away and have never been before. Have to say it was just 5 star in every way, hospitality, food, wine and hospitality again. Thanks folks, Sue and Simon will be back. For me 6,600 miles is a bit of a treck for lunch.

My first half round in 15 years was at Pottergate and i thoroughly enjoyed it. A beautifully maintained course. The other golfers we bumped into were all pleasant too. And we saw a stoat. I’ll be back!

Stayed there for a week with some friends, friendliest staff, spacious rooms with extremely comfortable beds. Can't wait to visit again! Honourable mention to Richard who was so lovely to us all!

Amazing Stay at the Golfer’s Retreat - Customer Service was great. We went up as 4 couples for a Staycation and stayed 4 nights with spacious rooms each with their own en-suite. The host was very responsive and ensured we had an amazing stay. Sunday Carvery was great to finish off our stay and we were able to use the BBQ grill for a sunset BBQ as a group.

We attended a function here and stayed the night. The lady on reception was lovely and got us checked in quickly. The room was large, nice and clean, with all the expected facilities excepted. The function room was a good size and had the bar in the room, I like this as it keeps people together instead of everyone spreading out all over the place. The food was good and served at a good pace, getting all the guests fed quickly. Last orders at the bar was 11:45, which was a little early, and there was no guest bar for an after-hours drink. Breakfast was buffet style, items were being topped up all the time, which meant some item ran out for a short period, but at least they were cooked fresh, breakfast was really good. Staff couldn't do enough for you.

We stayed for a couple of nights during half term. Being a long way from a major road the hotel was extremely quiet; we had a terrific night's sleep in a huge comfy bed. As there is hardly any light pollution the stars look fantastic over the dark golf course at night, which also provides a nice view from the rooms and restaurant. The bar and restaurant were great for both breakfasts and dinners. The food was delicious and the portions large, with local ales on draught too! A dart board and pool table kept my 10 year old entertained until bedtime! The room was large, clean and very comfortable, with a nice bathroom with a bath. The staff were super efficient and friendly. For value for money I'd rate this hotel very highly and would definitely come back.

2 great courses one each day, in excellent condition, rooms were spacious and view was the 10 th hole. Breakfast was superb all you can eat and a great verity was available, evening meal was outstanding and again a great choice of food. Staff could not do enough and all smiled, best two days golf this year and looking forward to going again.

Arrived early Friday morning, had a small breakfast. Played Friday pm Saturday Sunday am. To very nice evening meals ( white bait and scampi not up to standard not that I had it. General view of most who chose it) breakfast OK good choice cereal fruit and pastries. Plenty tea or coffee. 2 course both challenging in different ways. Staff couldn't have been friendlier or helpfully. Rooms perfect for purpose. 🥰💞 thanks to all of you guys at Greetham.

I really like this golf course and as I’m a high handicapper I’m not too worried about the greens etc. they have been doing a lot of work putting in lakes and they are going to change some of the holes soon. The old club house is under renovation but the driving range has been refurbished and there is a little bar and outside area there which is where all the golf activities are based. The staff are very helpful and Mark the Pro is really friendly too. I’m sure the course will continue to improve, I’m particularly hopeful once the changes to the course are complete they will sort out the tee boxes as some are quite uneven.

I have been having regular lessons with Nick Garland at Woolfox for the last 18 months or so and can easily say he is the best pro I have ever worked with on my game. Nick is incredibly easy going and approachable making lessons enjoyable and a good laugh. Would highly recommend him if you are looking for a pro who is friendly, approachable and makes what can seem a very difficult game a simple one!

Went for birthday brunch. Venue clean and not crowded, we had the breakfast which was very nice but not sure of the spiced baked beans

First time there. The moment I turned into the car park and saw the clubhouse and green I knew it was going to be a great place.

Lovely place and very friendly members. Course is tough but fair. Played in 50kph winds in the morning. My ham eggs and chips was very good.

I have found Sleaford golf club the one of the friendliest and most inviting golf clubs in Lincolnshire! Being from the South of England I have struggled to make connections in my new town but after playing a match against Sleaford for my current club I have been invited on numerous occasions by this year captain, Paul, to play and get to know the members. The course is a fantastic layout and I have enjoyed it every time I’ve played it - plus you can see it’s constantly improving. I will be joining at the end of the year, as an overall experience this has been more inviting and is what I was looking for when we moved to the area. Great people and a great course!

Played at Sleaford golf club for the first time today, certainly won't be the last. The greens are amazing, so true and roll perfectly, you feel like you can hole them from all distances. Easily as good as the likes of hollinwell and coxmoor in Nottinghamshire, or horsley lodge and Breadsall priory in Derbyshire etc. The fairways are generous but stray off them and the aestheticly pleasing whispy rough hurts, as it should. Royal st george's style! Throughly enjoyed the golf course. The members we spoke to were welcoming and helpful. Lovely surroundings too, enjoying a drink outside the clubhouse and watching players hit onto the lovely 18th Green. You won't be disappointed!

This is a good golf course for beginners usually well kept but when we went it was not cut very well and the greens needed rolling. Not a very busy place but quite a good course. Cheap to play 5 quid for adults then 1 quid for under 16.

Great price at £5 for 12 holes. Perfect for beginners with a mixture of short par 4's and par 3's. Fairways and greens are a good standard.

Great little 12 hole course. Ideal with beginners and when the wind gets up experienced players alike

Great little 12 hole course, Brilliant test of your short game and putting. £5 to play...what a bargain. I do this at least 2 times a week

Went along with my son, who is just taking up the game. We went on the 9 hole short course and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Warm welcome and no pressure golf....thank you

Well impressed with this course. Played on Sunday and £10 for 18 holes was the cheapest I have ever paid! The greens were a little rough but the course was a great design with even some par 5 holes. Everyone I met on the course were lovely and was clearly signposted where the next hole is (a pet hate of mine on some courses when you have never played!) Also, unrelated but got my first ever birdie on the 17th hole. Got this close (photo) from 150 yards ❤️

We have been coming here for the last 9 years. This year (2022) in June will be our 10th Year. We cut our Golfing teeth on these courses and enjoy coming back every year. The value for money is incredible and if you want a quiet, no frills, no snobbery golf weekend away with friends this place is a pure hidden Gem! The owners are friendly and helpful. Places like this just don't exist anymore. The Grenville course is a great place to learn with its open fairways. The Main course is a challenge with a slope index of 143! The greens run true and there are some really interesting holes you will just never see on a modern course. This is the only course I've played where you have to T off over bushes and trees and lay up in front of a green surrounded by a hedge!! You will not find better value Golf in the UK. It's not Augusta but then again Augusta isn't Millfield!!

Just spent a couple of days at Millfield and stayed in one of the chalets. Exceptionally clean accommodation and had everything we needed for the night. The course itself is good and you really can’t grumble at the price. Staff are friendly and there’s no airs and graces. Will return. Thanks

Such a lovely experience. Room was lovely and evening meal was faultless as was the staff . Bathsheba was my therapist. The massage was wonderful and Bathsheba made the experience extra special. Felt like I'd known her forever and had such a giggle. The staff gave exceptional service and nothing was too much trouble. We would definitely visit again. Thank you

Just got back from a two night stay, nice friendly staff, our evening meal was delicious! We had a very relaxing stay, plus an excellent facial and back massage by a lovely lady named Deidre- thankyou! The gym is good and we enjoyed the spa. Our room was nice and warm and homely but the only thing that let it down was how thin the walls are! You can literally hear a pin drop in the room next door, thus were woke up by the people in the next room faffing about in the morning - the only reason we wouldn’t return.

We had a two night stay. The spa treatments were amazing, the hotel was lovely, and the staff were great. But we were disappointed with the very limited vegan menu. It only covered two meals, I had the same lunch both days. The restaurant wouldn't do anything different for the second evening meal, so we ordered a takeaway from a local curry house, which was amazing.

We were here for a spa day and it didn't disappoint. Use of the swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna and relaxation room. Ours also included an afternoon tea plus 2 x 25min treatments of choice. My companion is dairy free and the afternoon tea for her was just as good as mine. Very accommodating. The staff were also really friendly. Lovely day all round

The hotel needs an update as it is getting very tired in places. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. Bar prices were a bit steep but the food was good especially the breakfast. The golf courses were both in reasonable condition and proved a good test of golf.

Lucky enough to play the lakes course twice for work, the course was in incredible condition, plenty of fairways to attack, some stunning water holes. Hotel is amazing too, looks incredibly chique and food was amazing. Would definitely go back

Played the Lakes Course after the recent cold snap, so everything (tees, greens, lakes, bunkers, fairways and rough! 😂) were frozen. Despite the recent horrendous weather, the course was in excellent condition. Really interesting layout, no two holes are the same, and as suggested in the name of this particular course, plenty of water to navigate around! The staff we encountered in the golf shop and in the bar afterwards were very friendly, polite and helpful, and the interior of the hotel/bar/restaurant is on par with The Belfry - Very stylish and classy, with a welcoming vibe to the entire complex. Looking forward to coming back in the spring when it's a bit warmer!

We’ve just had the most relaxing morning at the spa. I had accidentally booked the wrong date when we turned up (thanks spa breaks) and was gutted, as we had planned this as a treat for my mother who has just retried. The staff without hesitation told us we could attend that morning, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this. The staff in general were extremely friendly, much more so than other spas I’ve been to over the years, and went out of their way to help you and have genuine interactions with you, which for me, is a huge part of the spa experience - you want to feel welcome, so you can feel instantly relaxed. The facilities were great, especially on a sunny day, and we all had the most relaxing and enjoyable time,. It’s a fairly small spa, but the quality of the sauna, steam, pools etc. make it feel luxurious and worth every penny. The lunch was exquisite, sometimes they can feel a bit slap dash or you’re present with a buffet bar, but not this place with a team of excellent chefs on hand, it feel like an up market restaurant, adorned with teddy couches and a decour that was eloquent and zen. Thank you to the staff for making our retirement treat a wonderful experience, I’ve left her with two very happy and relaxed women, so I would highly recommend and will certainly be returning.

Absolutely stunning place! 💜 The facilities are top notch and deserve to be visited. Beautiful interior in a Scandinavian style, very clean and well maintained. The staff is amazing, everyone has been so welcoming and lovely 🥰 Highly recommended!

An excellent experience from start to finish. The spa is clean and modern with great facilities. The outside infinity pool is a delight! The staff looked after us really well and as we had the twilight spa we had pizza in the oak room afterward which was delicious. Can’t wait to go back!

A wonderful experience at the Laceby Manor. Very beautiful settings and landscape. Instructions were very easy to follow. Me and the other half had a splendid few days away. Reason I’m giving it a 4* is because although the pods inside was very clean and tidy the negative was the outside of the pods as it was very dirty with cobwebs, spiders and random flies stuck near the entrance. If housekeeping could when tidying the pods clean the outside it would have gotten a 5* as that was the only negativity we had. Other than this I would recommend this to couples of even small families.