Golfing in the area

With at least 15 golf courses within 30 mins drive, The Wilderness makes the ideal venue for your golfing getaway. Courses range from the spectacular and challenging Manor House at Castle Combe, the hilly Sham Castle at Bath, right through to the no-frills pay-and-play 9 at Bradford-on-Avon. There’s even a 9 hole course and driving range just 10 minutes walk from the house! – see Westbury Golf Club below
Book the the holiday cottage and create your own  varied golf tour!

The golf courses;

Landsdown Golf Course near Bath – 18 holes Two miles from Bath, beside Racecourse. Lovely views from this elevated parkland course. 01225 420242

Westbury Golf club (formerly Lafarge) – 9 holes set in the beautiful White Horse Country Park just 2 minutes drive from the house!   Bar, snooker, pool at weekends. There’s also a coarse fishing lake! 01373 822323

Chippenham golf club – Lovely 18 hole course about 30 mins away 01249 652040

Sham Castle – Bath. 18 holes Challenging and hilly course a mile outside Bath. Relaxed & uncrowded. County championship venue. Far-reaching panoramic views. 01225 463834

Entry Hill Bath – 9 holes Another demanding and hilly course on outskirts of Bath. Lovely views. Extremely good value. Coaching and holidays 01225 834248

Cumberwell Park – Bradford on Avon. 45Holes Super Championship course!  Lots of water. Covered driving range. Spikes bar and restaurant. Excellent Pro shop. 01225 863322. Professional instruction available

Erlestoke Sands – 18 holes. Open practice area. Coffee shop/ restaurant/bar. Pro shop. Fantastic views. Testing course but fun. Watch out for Devils Den! 01380 831069

Orchardleigh Frome – 18 holes. Beautiful and challenging Parkland course. Pro shop. Spikes bar & restaurant. 01373 454200

Whitley golf club Nr Corsham – 9 holes Top parkland course. Covered driving Range. Coffee shop/light refreshments. Friendly & accessible. 01225 790099

Bradford on Avon –  9 holes Attractive setting. Honesty box. Good course for beginners 01225 868268

Critchill Manor – Frome. 18 holes. Parkland course. Covered driving range. Small Pro shop. Bar/ Coffee shop/refreshments. 01373 453410

Bowood nr Calne – 18 holes Lovely Championship course through Capability Browns rolling Great Park on Bowood Estate. Pro shop. Bar and restaurant. Driving range. 01249 822228

Manor House, Castle Combe – 18 holes Fabulous setting. Lots of water! Pro shop. Spikes bar & super restaurant. 7 days notice required. 01249 782982

Kingsdown nr Bradford-on-Avon. 18 holes Beautiful flat course in elevated position. Second oldest club in England established in 1880. Clubhouse and bar with spectacular views. 01225 742634

West Wits golf Club – 10 mins drive in Warminster.  Beautiful 18 hole course. 01985 213133