Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel

The Georgian hotel anchors the estate, a handsome building that sits above the fairways with views out over the course and surrounding woodland. Inside, the feel is traditional country-house comfort updated with modern conveniences: free Wi-Fi in public areas, well-appointed rooms across three accommodation grades, and a layout that makes it easy to move between golf, dining and leisure without feeling like you're navigating a conference centre.

Rooms are furnished to a high standard across all three levels, with the upper grades offering direct views over the golf course. Expect comfortable beds, decent space, and everything you need for a few nights away without unnecessary frills. The hotel's real strength is how it caters to different types of guest: golfers get quick access to the first tee and the pro shop, spa users have their own dedicated wellness centre, and everyone benefits from the same level of service and attention to detail.

The Country Club facilities are genuinely impressive and set Shaw Hill apart from many golf-focused venues. The spa and wellness centre is the sort of place non-golfers will happily spend an afternoon, with treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge, and all the usual thermal experiences done properly. The indoor pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi are complimentary for all guests, which means you can loosen up after 18 holes or simply unwind if you're not playing. It's a proper facility, not an afterthought, and that makes a real difference if you're travelling with partners or family who aren't as golf-obsessed as you are.

There's also a dedicated snooker and card room, a nice touch for groups who want a bit of variety in the evening. It's the sort of detail that shows Shaw Hill understands what makes a golf break work: quality golf is essential, but so is having something to do when you're not on the course. The balance here is spot on.

Dining is taken seriously. The restaurant serves modern British food with an emphasis on quality ingredients and proper technique, the kind of menu that works whether you're celebrating a tournament win or just want a good meal after a day on the course. The setting overlooks the grounds, which adds to the occasion, and service is attentive without being stuffy. For something more relaxed, the Vice Presidents Bar is exactly what you want after a round: a comfortable space to debrief with a pint in hand, swap stories, and settle any outstanding bets.

Shaw Hill's location makes it a smart base for exploring the north-west's golf. You're well placed for other quality courses in Lancashire and beyond, with plenty of options within easy reach if you want to build a multi-course trip. But the resort is self-contained enough that you don't need to leave: everything you want for a proper golf break is already here, and the woodland setting means you feel a long way from motorways and town centres even though you're not.

Fancy it? Include Shaw Hill near Chorley in your next UK golf break and we'll sort the tee times and the stay.

Bar / Restaurant

8.6 / 10

Facilities

10 / 10

Location

10 / 10

Room comfort

8.6 / 10

Staff

10 / 10

Value for money

8.6 / 10