What’s included in a golf break at Barnham Broom
Every golf break at Barnham Broom comes with the same essentials: a stay in one of our rooms, dinner, breakfast and your rounds on our two 18-hole courses, the Pennink and the Steel. What changes from one break to the next is how long you stay, how much golf you play and where you sit down for dinner. Here’s everything that’s included, plus a few handy things to know before you pack the clubs.
Our golf breaks at a glance
| Break | Nights | Golf | Dinner | Links to packages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Night 1 Round | 1 | 18 holes on the Pennink or Steel | Three courses | Here |
| 1 Night 2 Rounds | 1 | 36 holes across both courses | Three courses in the Brasserie | Here |
| Sunday 1 Night 2 Rounds | 1 | 36 holes over two days | Sports Bar | Here |
| Sunday 1 Night 2 Rounds | 1 | 36 holes over two days | Brasserie | Here |
| 2 Nights 2 Rounds | 2 | 36 holes across both courses | Three courses each evening | Here |
| 2 Nights 3 Rounds | 2 | 54 holes across both courses | Three courses each evening | Here |
| 1 Night Spa & Golf | 1 | 18 holes for one guest, a 50-minute spa treatment for the other | Included | Here |
Choosing the right break for your game
Got one day to play? The 1 Night 1 Round break gives you 18 holes on either the Pennink or the Steel, with a three-course dinner and breakfast either side. If you’d love to try both courses, 1 Night 2 Rounds fits 36 holes into your stay, with a three-course dinner in the Brasserie to look forward to in between.
Fancy taking things at a gentler pace? Our two-night breaks bring a three-course dinner every evening and either 36 or 54 holes across both courses. With three rounds on two courses, you’ll get a second crack at one of them.
Arriving on a Sunday? Our Sunday break spreads 36 holes over two days, one round on the Steel and one on the Pennink, with a night’s stay and breakfast in between. You can choose a relaxed dinner in the Sports Bar or dinner in the Brasserie, depending on how you’d like to spend your evening.
And if only one of you plays? The Spa & Golf break is made for exactly that. One of you heads out for 18 holes while the other enjoys a 50-minute spa treatment. You’ll both have dinner, bed and breakfast, plus access to The Edge Health & Fitness.
Meet the Pennink and the Steel
The Pennink is our flagship championship course, a par 71 measuring 6,454 yards from the back tees. It’s named after Frank Pennink, who designed the original Valley Course when the club was founded in 1977. The River Yare winds through it and the fairways are tree-lined, so precision matters more than power here. Keep an eye out for the 416-yard par-4 3rd, where the river cuts diagonally across the fairway and a well-placed tee shot really pays off.
The Steel is longer, at 6,689 yards and a par 72, but more forgiving. It was first laid out as the Hill Course in 1989 and is named after its designer, Donald Steel. Expect wide fairways, a links feel and views across the Norfolk countryside, with carefully placed bunkers and the breeze to keep you thinking. You’ll find scorecards and flyover videos for both on our course information page.
Warming up and out on the course
Fancy a few practice swings first? Our practice facilities include a driving range, a putting green, a short game area and an academy course. Once you’re out on the course, the halfway house has ladies’ and gentlemen’s facilities. In the summer months our refreshment buggy does the rounds to keep you topped up.
Clubs, kit and lessons
Travelling light? We have a limited number of clubs to rent, so it’s worth a quick call to the golf shop on 01603 757517 before you arrive, and the team can arrange buggy hire for you too. If you’re bringing your own set, there’s storage outside the golf shop, kept at your own risk. Just remember that each player needs their own clubs, so it’s one bag per golfer.
Forgotten your glove, or fancy a new polo? The golf shop stocks apparel and equipment from leading brands. You can also book a lesson there with our resident PGA professional, and if the family’s coming along, juniors have group lessons on Saturdays.
Before you tee off
Both courses open at 7.30am in the summer months and 8am in the winter. Breakfast in the Brasserie starts at 6.30am on weekdays and 7.30am at weekends, so you can fuel up before an early round.
Our dress code is the traditional golf one: recognised golf clothing and golf shoes on both courses. Save the jeans, trainers, football and rugby shirts, sports shorts and tracksuits for the journey home.
After your round
Overlooking the greens, our Sports Bar is where golfers tend to gather after a round. You can catch up on the latest scores there, with food served until 9pm. For something more special, dinner in the Brasserie runs from 6pm to 9pm. Aching after 36 holes? If The Edge isn’t already part of your break, hotel guests can add a pass for £7.50 per person, covering the pool, sauna, steam room, bubble pool and gym for the length of your stay. Good news for next year: The Edge will be included in our rates, so you’ll be able to enjoy it as part of your break as standard.
Ready to tee up your break? Take a look at our golf breaks and book your dates online, or call us on 01603 759393 if you’d like a hand choosing the right one. We look forward to seeing you on the first tee.
