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Alan Cooke (England) 06/11/07

We played three of the courses during a 3 night, long weekend (as we have done many times) and, as before, were impressed by the value and also the changes that have taken place.

The new course, 'Kigbeare', is longer than the other courses and quite dramatic in places - the par 3 3rd and the par 5 16th in particular if I remember correctly. There are quite a few 'blind drives' that may not appeal to all golfers, but I enjoyed them. The greens on this course are large and much quicker than the others. Due to the long distances between green to tee, buggies are mandatory for this course.

'Oakwood'is also a good course but, to be frank, at this time of year, and bearing in mind the amount of 'traffic' that it has probably experienced this summer, some of the greens are slow, damaged, and need attention.

'Pines' is OK, but not my favourite layout. However, as distances between green to tee are shorter here, walking is the best option.

As there are 4 long 18 hole courses here plus an 18 hole par 3, and as our costs included 'full board' accommodation, my ratings are based on the total package.

Overall, we would recommend Ashbury to anybody with the following caveats:

(1) The accommodation is not sophistocated but clean and comfortable

(2) The food is varied, appetising and plentiful, but not 'cordon bleu'

(3) The courses are of different standards and style, but there is sufficient choice to suit most

Buggies are available at very low cost, but have to keep to the buggy paths. As a result, depending on how accurate you are, walking can be quicker and involve less distance.

Value for Money	10
Challenge	7
Off Course	7

Gordon Johnson (England) 10/10/07

We visited this course first weekend in October with a party of 16. All I can say is what a place. If it's a golfing holiday your after this place is superb. We stopped in the Ashbury Hotel , the rooms are basic but it's the value for money, convenience and the facilities that make this place special. There's no hassle travelling from hotel to courses, evreything is excellent value, the food wasn't bad at all. We had three nights stop , breakfast, lunch and dinner , Day one 18 holes on Beeches, Day two 18 holes Asbury then 9 Holes Kigbere, Day three 18 holes Kigbere then final day 18 holes on the Pines all for £200 a man ! The Kigbere being the better of the courses in terms of condition and difficulty. The greens on the Beeches were damp and very wooley. Overall this place is a gem the facilities in the evening are also fantastic sports bars, swimming pool, sauna, ten pin bowling, crown bowling, playsations. Are we going back ? too right we are even with the long drive from Sheffield I don't know of any other place like it.

Value for Money	10
Challenge	7
Off Course	10

Kevin Hewitt (Wales) 23/07/07

A group of us visited this place on 20, 21 & 22 July 2007, playing the Pines Course, Beeches Course and the new Kigbeare Course during our stay.

The Pines Course was in poor condition - it being very wet with very soft greens making some shot selections a lottery, and the holes on the front nine are a little too close together for comfort - I could see there being problems when the place gets busy.

The other two courses were excellent with the Kigbeare being very impressive considering it has only been open since this March. The par 3 holes on both the Beeches and Kigbeare were very strong holes with shots across valley and over water, and some equally impressive par 4s and par 5s, the one which stood out for me were the Par 4 10th and 11th on Beeches, the 10th including a severe 180 foot drop, and the 11th being a lengthy tree-lined affair, and the Par 4 2nd & Par 5 16th on Kigbeare, the 2nd being a lengthy par 4 along a valley with out-of-bounds along the right, and the 16th being a long par 5 with a blind up-hill tee-shot, a further blind second shot and then a drop of about 100 feet for the third shot.

The hilly nature of the Beeches and Kigbeare courses mean that a buggy is essential, in fact they are compulsary.

Overall impressions were that the complesx is impressive - most of the add-ons were very cheap, e.g. course planners for each course only cost 50p! buggies were only £8 to hire, food was reasonable at £4 a head. All of the courses have good signage including information regrading pin positions on each hole.

When I return to the complex I would probably just concentrate on the Beeches and Kigbeare Courses as they are so much better than the Pines.

Value for Money	10
Challenge	9
Off Course	10

N Franklin (Wales) 02/06/07

I have been to Ashbury for the past 2 years and will be returning with a group of 23 others in Mid June for my 3rd time, I love this place it is excellent value for money, and you have now got an extra course to choose from. I am not a regular golfer but do enjoy the golf and the other facilities Ashbury has to offer. I think the Buggies are a great idea, especially Beeches which is the Hilliest of them all!!!

Value for Money	10
Challenge	7
Off Course	10

John Greenwell (England) 08/09/06

played and stayed here with my socierty a few times in the past 3 years.

as previous comments the greens are slowish but it makes it easy to stop a ball on.

fairways ok and lots of usefull signs on each tee to help you round.

purporse built alternitive greens a good idea but are very small in size, there was 6 in use over all the courses when we last went.

some holes very close to each other and can be very dangerous to play at times.

a buggy is a must as these courses are very hilly so playing two rounds a day while pulling your trolley is not a good idea.

we never had any over long rounds, as buggys speed the travel time to your ball up.

take three or so clubs with you if ball away from buggy path to save walking back and fourth.

rooms suitable for weeks stay.

food fine but limited choice on table de-hote menu.

lots to do after golf done for the day with bars and swimming pools. indoor bowls and snooker.

tenpin bowling ally and course fishing all available and at no extra cost.

a top place for socierty groups just make sure you get a club locker, these where like gold dust on our visits.

Value for Money	8
Challenge	6
Off Course	10

K Riley (England) 14/05/06

I have been to Ashbury 11 times which is testament to the set up. Considering the cost, the extras you get in term of facilities and the four (soon to be five) courses to choice from, its a great society venue. You may want to avoid it a weekends between Easter & Sept if you're a 2 ball as the courses do get very busy and 5 hours rounds can be the norm if you're behind large societies. Indeed the pro-shop aren't keen to send out 2 balls on weekend mornings at all. It is a victim of its own succesful format, but as the golf doesn't cost you extra over the daily tariff, its difficult to complain. The courses are at least okay and reasonably varied (back nine of Beeches is best, closely followed by back nine Oakwood, Pines is clearly the weakest). Tees and fairways are okay, but greens are generally very slow. The problems regards congested holes is far better now than it was 10 years ago and yes buggies can be a pain at times (but they're cheap and optional). Overall, a good venue, best as a group and possibly best in early Spring / late Autumn when the courses are quieter.

Value for Money	8
Challenge	6
Off Course	9