Situated within easy reach of Thirsk, Wetherby, the cosmopolitan city of Leeds and the spa town of Harrogate and just a short drive to historic York there is a lot to do and see. All this along with its own 18- hole golf course,
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Feeling in need of
a break after all the cold weather and snow but don’t want to travel far
then the 4* grand Victorian house known as Aldwark Manor, York could be just
what you are looking for. Word of advice make sure you have 40p ready for
the only privately owned toll bridge in the country you will have to
traverse on your approach to the grounds!! Situated within easy reach of Thirsk, Wetherby, the cosmopolitan city of Leeds and the spa town of Harrogate and just a short drive to historic York there is a lot to do and see. All this along with its own 18- hole golf course, |
| Reflections Health, Fitness and Spa, 2 restaurants including AA Rosette Winning Restaurant, traditional lounges with welcoming fires, relaxing bar for pre/post dinner drinks leaves you spoiled for choice. |
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Since a new wing
was added in 2000 the hotel has 55 bedrooms and can easily accommodate
weddings or conferences. The first thing you will notice on arriving is the friendliness of the staff with nothing being too much trouble; it is quite home from home. The golf course at Aldwark Manor is a true ‘Walk in the Park’ combining relaxing surroundings with great views and set in 100 acres of parkland it is a golf course to challenge all levels of ability. The course is in two distinct phases with the older part virtually circling the Manor and the newer holes using the scenic River Ure to good effect as it winds around both banks. |
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The course
provides easy walking and is a great venue for society golf with plenty of
decisions to be made with the great array of rare and mature trees
frequently coming into play as well as strategically-placed water hazards.
It is well drained with lush fairways and excellent greens. Off the back tees the course is a par 72, 6187 yards long test relying on good management of play rather than brute strength. The first three holes look relatively easy at first glance but demand accuracy to get a good reward on the slick greens that have subtle slopes and these problems are repeated on every hole.
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Then it’s across
the road onto the holes on either side of the river with four long holes
around the turn to open your shoulders before you head back to the Manor.
The great finish is provided by the last two holes with the par 5 17th
again testing length and accuracy before reaching the par three signature 18th
to finish your round. The Battle of Britain may have been decided in the Manor many years ago but the 18th will decide many more battles of golf and be a potential card-wrecker. Playing through a narrow tree-lined avenue over a scenic water feature may only be 159 yards but having kept your nerve to avoid the hazards the large, narrow two-tier green will then ensure that any par you get here will be well-earned and definitely worth celebrating at the 19th. |
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Having played the
course once the demand is there to play it again to test yourself against
the many mind games it has presented over its 18 thoroughly enjoyable holes
and don’t forget to call in at the golf shop where the resident professional
is always happy to advise and for a chat. Should you feel like a stroll out from the hotel then it is an easy walk into the small unspoilt village of Aldwark where you will find the Aldwark Arms which was taken over in 2009 and has undergone a complete renovation. Here they serve hand-pulled beers and have an extensive range of wines and spirits and the freshly prepared food is a treat to the eye. I had my best ever Ploughman’s lunch here. |
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For those of you
familiar with the York will know there is a lot to see and all can be done
on foot with options for many breaks with things to do and see depending on
your preference. Being a typical woman I just loved the cobbled street of
Victorian shops known as The Shambles which in turn leads to a must visit
which is York Minster. I also surprised myself at how much I enjoyed looking
round the National Railway Museum, the Jorvik Viking Centre and York Castle
which had all been recommended and each proving most interesting. Whilst in the area you may like to consider a visit to Castle Howard the chosen venue for the film ‘Brideshead Revisited’ and not without just cause. Again so much to do and see you could fill a whole day here. Depending on how much time you have available you may like to take a day to visit the spa town of Harrogate, great for shopping and/or the beautiful market town of Knaresborough where you will find Mother Shipton’s Cave and the Historic Park These days many new built hotels look like the last hotel you visited whereas Aldwark Manor is part of the Q Hotels group and what I like about them is that each has its own identity. |
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