Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is a four-star countryside resort in Liphook, Hampshire, set within around 400 acres of grounds. With hotel rooms, self-catering apartments, an 18-hole golf course, spa, health club and several places to eat and drink all on one estate, it is a strong option for golf groups looking for an easy stay-and-play break in the South of England.

The hotel offers 150 bedrooms, with Superior and Deluxe options suited to couples, twin-sharing golfers and short golf breaks. Rooms include king-size beds that can generally be configured as twins, en-suite bathrooms, televisions and tea and coffee facilities. Groups wanting more space can choose two-bedroom apartments or three-bedroom penthouses overlooking the golf course and surrounding countryside.

Golfers have the 18-hole Old Thorns Golf Course directly on site, so there is no need for transfers before or after a round. Golf-break packages can combine accommodation with golf, breakfast, evening dining and use of the health club, making the resort particularly simple to package for societies and larger groups.

The leisure facilities are a real bonus after golf. Guests can enjoy a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna, aromatherapy steam room, bubble pool and wellness area, alongside a large gym. The separate spa offers treatments, relaxation lounges and a terrace overlooking the golf course.

Dining options include Kings Restaurant, the Sports Bar, Atrium Bar and Oties Café, giving groups a choice between more traditional evening meals and relaxed post-round food and drinks.

We recommend Old Thorns for golf societies and mixed groups wanting golf, accommodation, spa facilities and nightlife all within the same resort, while Portsmouth, the South Downs and the wider Hampshire countryside remain within easy reach.