The Manor House Golf Club

Rather than imposing a design onto the landscape, the course works with it, threading alongside the River Bybrook and creating challenges that feel organic to the terrain. The views across the countryside as you play make for an absorbing round, whether you're serious about your golf or out for a social game.

What makes this place work beyond just golf is that you don't need to be playing to enjoy it. The Manor House itself operates as a country hotel with dining and bar facilities, so you can spend time in the refined atmosphere and grounds, soaking in the historic setting without going near a fairway. It's a comfortable way to break up a day of exploring.

Castle Combe village is right next door, and its historic lanes are well worth a slow wander. You could easily combine time here with exploring the village proper. For broader facilities and onward travel, Chippenham is a straightforward drive away, and Bath is also within easy reach if you want to see the Roman baths and Georgian architecture the city is known for. The location works equally well as a dedicated golfing destination or as a pleasant stop within a wider Cotswolds trip.