By the GolfForKings editorial desk · Last reviewed June 2026
Who this trip suits
England does not have many true all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean sense, but its stay and play packages at dedicated golf hotels come remarkably close. Accommodation, rounds, breakfast and often dinner are bundled into one figure per person, and the best resorts put multiple courses within a short walk of your room. The format suits groups who want every decision made in advance so the only thing to argue about is the scorecard.
- Groups of four or more who want golf, meals and a bed under the same roof with no separate billing at the end of each day.
- Players with an ambition to tick off a Ryder Cup venue, specifically the Brabazon at The Belfry, which hosted four Ryder Cups.
- Couples and corporate parties who value spa access, fine dining and short transfers as much as the golf itself.
- Anyone who wants a domestic England golf trip that feels like a proper holiday rather than a day out.
- Those planning a corporate golf trip to England where all costs need to be confirmed in advance for sign off.
The courses to build around
Every resort below is a verified stay and play destination. Green fees and package ranges are indicative for the 2026 season from third party sources, not our pricing. Always confirm directly before booking.
The Belfry, Brabazon
Host of the 1985, 1989, 1993 and 2002 Ryder Cups, the Brabazon is the most storied resort course in England. The par four 10th, played across the lake, is one of the most recognized holes in the game. Stay and play packages include breakfast and resort facilities; 1 night with 2 rounds starts from around £229 per person (indicative, 2026, always confirm directly before booking).
Photo: The Belfry via Google.
Woburn Golf Club
Three championship courses cut through ancient forest near Milton Keynes. The Marquess is the most recent and widely regarded as the finest. Visitor day packages in high season include breakfast and a two course lunch; green fees for the Duke and Duchess courses run from around £115 in low season to £179 in peak months (indicative, 2026, always confirm directly before booking).
The Grove, Hertfordshire
A five star country house hotel with a single well regarded championship course, 25 miles north of London. Golf getaway packages include accommodation and breakfast, with spa access available. The course is closed for maintenance in late July 2026; check availability for your dates (indicative, 2026, always confirm directly before booking).
Rockliffe Hall, County Durham
A five star country retreat in County Durham with three restaurants and an award winning spa alongside its championship course, reputedly the longest in England. High season visitor fees run from around £125 Monday to Thursday and £150 Friday to Sunday (indicative, 2026, always confirm directly before booking).
Forest of Arden, Warwickshire
A 36 hole resort in ancient Warwickshire woodland, with the Arden course having hosted the British Masters three times. One night with two rounds starts from around £111 per person (indicative, 2026, always confirm directly before booking). Accessible from Birmingham in under 30 minutes.
Carden Park, Cheshire
Set in 1,000 acres of Cheshire countryside with two on site courses, a spa and AA Rosette dining. The Nicklaus course is the headline layout; the Cheshire course is more forgiving and suits mixed ability groups. One of the standout stay and play resorts in the north west of England.
Foxhills, Surrey
Two well regarded championship courses and a nine hole par three in 400 acres of Surrey countryside, consistently ranked among England's top resorts by Today's Golfer and Golf World. A strong choice for groups based in or around London who want to avoid motorway travel.
Slaley Hall, Northumberland
A landmark hotel in Northumberland with two courses and a spa, well regarded for group golf breaks in the north east. The Priestman course is the tougher of the two, a genuine test through moorland and mature woodland.
For a fuller ranked guide, see the best golf courses in England or explore how English resort golf compares to American stay and play.
A sample structure
A 4 night, 3 round itinerary anchored at The Belfry, with a road trip north to Woburn for the return. We adjust the order to match tee time availability, your handicaps and how much driving the group wants to do.
Arrive at The Belfry mid afternoon. Check in to the resort, a pre dinner warm up on the range, then dinner in the hotel. The Belfry has 319 rooms and full dining on site, so there is no need to leave the resort on the first evening.
Morning tee time on the Brabazon. Walk the 10th across the lake and the closing stretch that has decided four Ryder Cups. Afternoon at leisure: spa, pool or the resort's practice area. The full English breakfast is included in stay and play packages.
Second round: the PGA National course at The Belfry for a change of pace, or a 40 minute drive to Forest of Arden for the Arden course and its British Masters history. Either keeps the group within the Warwickshire corridor. Dinner back at The Belfry or at the Forest of Arden hotel if you spend the night there instead.
Drive to Woburn in Buckinghamshire, about an hour from The Belfry. Morning round on the Duke or Marquess course through the forest. The visitor day package at Woburn includes a bacon roll on arrival and a two course lunch, so the midday meal is already covered. Check in to accommodation near Woburn or return home via the M1.
Optional morning nine at the Duchess course before departing, or an early start home. Groups wanting a north of England extension can continue to Rockliffe Hall or Slaley Hall instead of turning south at Woburn. A concierge builds the routing that suits your geography.
More itinerary ideas at England golf holidays and luxury golf tours of England.
Indicative costs
These figures are drawn from third party booking platforms and resort websites at the time of writing. They are a planning guide, not a quote, and they vary by season, group size and room type.
| Resort or package type | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Belfry Brabazon, 1 night and 2 rounds | from about £229 per person | Includes breakfast; Brabazon plus Derby combination; high season indicative 2026 |
| Belfry PGA National combination, 1 night and 2 rounds | from about £169 per person | PGA National and Derby; lower entry point; indicative 2026 |
| Forest of Arden, 1 night and 2 rounds | from about £111 per person | Spring 2026 indicative; includes breakfast and clubhouse facilities |
| Woburn, visitor day package (green fee plus meals) | about £209 to £255 per person per day | High season Monday to Friday; includes bacon roll and two course lunch; indicative 2026 |
| Rockliffe Hall, single round green fee | about £125 to £150 per round | High season May to September; Monday to Thursday lower end, Friday to Sunday higher; indicative 2026 |
| Mid tier English resort, 1 night and 1 round | from about £96 to £130 per person | General stay and play market range; indicative 2026; varies widely by resort and season |
| Premium 4 night trip, 3 rounds, Midlands base | about £600 to £1,200 per person | Accommodation, breakfast, 3 rounds at Brabazon level venues; excludes travel; indicative 2026 |
All prices are indicative for the 2026 season from third party sources and move with demand, group size and exchange rates. Always confirm directly before booking. GolfForKings is a guide and concierge service, not the operator.
To get a costed quote for your group, send a brief to our concierge or browse the trip planning tool.
Best time to go and to book
England's golf season runs year round, but the sweet spots are late April through early June and September through October. Late spring delivers firm, fast fairways before summer heat and the courses are in their best condition following winter renovation. Early autumn gives settled weather, lower pricing than peak summer and courses that have recovered from heavy summer play.
July and August are the busiest months. Weekend tee times at The Belfry Brabazon and Woburn book quickly; groups planning a summer break should secure tee times and rooms at least three to four months ahead. The winter months from November to February are playable but course closures for maintenance are common and the weather in the Midlands and north can be unpredictable. A flexible January or February break can yield significantly lower package prices, making it good value for hardy groups.
See the England golf destination guide for a full month by month breakdown and the best heathland courses in England for a different style of trip that plays well in drier summer conditions.
Build your England golf break
Send the brief below and a concierge will come back within one working day with a costed itinerary: tee times, accommodation and any add ons, in one all in number per person.
All inclusive golf in England, answered
What does all inclusive golf mean in England?
In England the term all inclusive golf refers to stay and play resort packages where accommodation, a set number of rounds, and usually breakfast or half board dining are bundled into one per person price. True all inclusive with unlimited food and drink is rare; most English resort packages cover bed, breakfast, golf and sometimes dinner.
Which English golf resort is best for a stay and play break?
The Belfry in Warwickshire is the most celebrated, with four Ryder Cups on the Brabazon course and full resort facilities on site. Woburn suits those who want forest parkland golf close to London. Rockliffe Hall is the top choice for five star luxury in the north of England. The Grove appeals to those wanting a single high quality course convenient to London.
How much does a golf break in England cost per person?
Indicative 2026 stay and play pricing from third party booking platforms starts around £130 to £170 per person per night including one round at mid tier resorts, rising to £229 or more per person for a Belfry Brabazon package. A full 4 night trip with 3 rounds at a premium resort typically runs £600 to £1,200 per person excluding travel, depending on season and room type. Always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time to book an England golf break?
The peak playing season runs April to October. Late spring and early autumn offer the best combination of settled weather and reasonable pricing. Summer weekends at marquee resorts book quickly, so group breaks in July or August should be secured at least three to four months ahead.
Can a corporate group book a stay and play golf package in England?
Yes. Major resorts including The Belfry, Woburn, Rockliffe Hall and Carden Park all have dedicated corporate event and group golf teams. Most offer group incentives such as one place in every sixteen free on the Belfry Brabazon. A concierge can bundle tee times, accommodation and dining into one costed proposal. See the corporate golf trips to England page for more detail.