Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa sits in 300 acres of Norfolk countryside and if you like your golf breaks with a bit of everything, it's a cracking shout. You're around 20 minutes to Norwich city centre, often nearer 15 to the outskirts, so it works just as well for a weekend society trip as it does for a couples' escape with spa time built in.
On the golf front you've got 36 holes across two very different courses. Pennink is the headline act, running alongside the River Yare in places, with tight, tree-lined corridors and greens that can get a bit sly if you're on the wrong tier. Steel is the friendlier-looking sibling, but it still asks the question, especially when you start flirting with the bunkers and the risk-reward lines.
Away from the course there's plenty to keep non-golfers happy, or to help golfers recover from 36 holes. The Spa offers a full treatment menu and The Edge fitness centre covers the basics and then some, with a gym, indoor pool, sauna, steam room plus squash and tennis. Food is strong too, from the Brasserie for a proper sit-down meal to the Sports Bar when you want something relaxed with the golf on.
If you want a UK break that mixes genuine golf with solid facilities and easy access to Norwich, Barnham Broom ticks a lot of boxes.
Who is this for?
Golfers or groups seeking a quality UK golf break that combines two contrasting championship courses with luxury hotel facilities, spa treatments and easy access to Norwich city centre and the wider Norfolk countryside.
Who is it best for?
Mid-to-low handicappers who want to test themselves on the Pennink Course, couples looking to pair golf with spa relaxation and fine dining, mixed-ability groups wanting variety, and societies or groups wanting strong practice facilities and a sociable resort atmosphere within easy reach of East Anglia's attractions.
