Set in 230 acres of Lancashire countryside and just seven miles from Blackpool's famous promenade, Village Hotel Herons Reach is a very easy north-west stay-and-play option. You've got the course on your doorstep, a modern hotel for the night and plenty to do when the golf's done, whether that's a quiet pint or the bright lights of the seafront.
The parkland course is a Peter Alliss and Clive Clark design and it's water, water and more water that shapes the round. Lakes, streams and ponds come into play on twelve holes, so it's less about smashing driver everywhere and more about picking the right club, committing to your line and taking your chances when they're there. If you're the sort who likes a course to keep you honest, you'll enjoy it. If you're having a wobbly day off the tee, it's the sort of course where a little restraint saves strokes and golf balls.
Off the course, Blackpool is ten minutes away by car for arcades, the Tower and a lively night out. If your group is mixed, Blackpool Zoo and the Model Village & Gardens are within walking distance, which makes this a practical base even when not everyone is golfing.
Who is this for?
Golfers who want an easy, no-faff Blackpool base with on-site golf and plenty to do after the round.
Who is it best for?
Societies and groups who value simple logistics, decent leisure facilities and nightlife within a short taxi ride.
