Stoke by Nayland Resort is a four-star countryside golf and spa resort set within the beautiful Dedham Vale landscape on the Suffolk–Essex border. With comfortable accommodation, two championship golf courses, a spa and several places to eat and drink all on site, it is an excellent choice for couples, societies and larger groups looking for a relaxed stay-and-play golf break.

The hotel has 80 bedrooms, including Club rooms, Gainsborough rooms overlooking the golf courses, Golf Deluxe Twins and spacious Junior Suites. Golf Deluxe Twin rooms are particularly useful for golf groups, with two double beds and views across the lake or course. The resort also offers eco-friendly lodges for guests wanting more space or self-contained accommodation during a longer stay.

Golf is right at the heart of the resort. Guests have the Constable and Gainsborough Courses, two 18-hole championship layouts created during the early 1970s and named after local artists John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough. Having two courses on site makes Stoke by Nayland particularly attractive for a two- or three-night break, as groups can enjoy varied rounds without arranging transfers each day.

Away from the fairways, Peake Spa features an 18-metre indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sanarium, alongside massages, facials and other treatments. Peake Fitness provides a modern Technogym-equipped gym, while hotel guests receive access to the poolside facilities at selected times during their stay.

Dining ranges from the Lakes Restaurant, with panoramic views over the countryside, to the more informal Sports Bar for burgers, drinks and live sport after a round. The Orchard Lounge Bar & Terrace provides another relaxed option for drinks and lighter food.

We recommend Stoke by Nayland Resort for golfers wanting two courses, comfortable accommodation, spa facilities and plenty of post-round options in one location. Its setting in Constable Country also makes it easy to combine the golf with walks, villages and days exploring the Suffolk and Essex countryside.