Just a few minutes’ drive from Rutland Water and located close to the A1, Greetham Valley couldn’t be more appealing or accessible. The rolling East Midlands countryside provides the backdrop for luxury accommodation and two championship standard golf courses that have visitors flocking from miles around to experience. The AA three-star hotel features king-size and twin bedrooms with full en-suite facilities and many enjoy glorious views of one of the loveliest counties in the country.

All 35 of our elegant, contemporary bedrooms accommodate a travel cot or small bed for children and we have rooms specially designed to make any disabled visitors’ stay as comfortable as possible.

If you’re visiting to celebrate a special occasion such as a wedding anniversary or birthday then we can arrange for luxuries to be delivered to the room just by asking our friendly reception staff, helping to make your day that little bit more special.

With lunchtime and evening meals available in our restaurants or lounge bar, and a gym on site you have everything you need to make your stay as simple but memorable as possible. Should you want to venture off into Rutland – and why wouldn’t you – the county town of Oakham is just eight miles away and nearby Rutland Water will keep you coming back time and time again.

Oakham and Stamford feature a number of bars and restaurants and Rutland Water has a cycle hire shop, bird watching centre and a number of great areas to walk. But if golf or relaxing are your idea of a quiet break, staying at Greetham Valley gives you everything you need under one big blue-skied roof.

To find out more information about Greetham Valley hotel including room rates and special offers, contact us on 01780 460444 and we’ll be happy to help.

Monday 13th February 9am. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. But Robert and Adi are convinced that, if the Rutland weather forecast  remains accurate (well, reasonably…),the courses will become playable on TUESDAY morning!!!  The greenkeepers have started work today to get the Academy course and Lakes front 9 open first thing tomorrow morning, followed by the rest of the complex as soon as poss. In the meantime, the Driving Range is open - who is getting underfoot at home?

Sunday 12th February 6pm. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. Because it’s night time again. But before it got dark, Robert and I went for a 4×4 trek across the golf courses to check out how the thaw is coming along. Snow bunkers galore still; the fairways are now showing patches of green but what really surprised me was how the greens and tees are holding onto a pristine duvet of snow at least 2 inches thick. Apparantly the sand mix retains the lower temperature for longer. OK. Robert and Adi the course manager will have a good prowl at dawn tomorrow and I will  post my next update as soon as I know the situation.

Sunday 12th February 8am. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. Oh joy – a burst pipe over at the Driving Range. Robert’s been up there since 7am with PJ Plumbing on speed dial! Warmer overnight last night (well, warmer than -15c anyway) and the weather forecast for Rutland is for a thaw to set in. So – how long to melt the 4 inches of snow lying on the courses? We’ll keep you posted!

Saturday 11th February 4pm. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. Been well below freezing all day and had our first burst pipe, quickly sorted by PJ Plumbing – thank you! Hopefully warmer tomorrow. Access fine for tonight’s Valentine’s Party Night – guests are arriving to check into the Hotel now. Have a great time everyone!

Saturday 11th February 9am. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. And at -15c this morning I suspect they’ll stay closed for a few more days….Bright but very cold for the rest of the day, but weather forecast is for warmer temps Sunday and into next week, with no more snow for Rutland. A few frozen pipes about and I’ve seen the first icicles of this cold snap – pretty but I’d prefer to see them dripping with a thaw. The lakes are covered in thin ice, with the ducks skating on Meg’s Lake. Have to keep an eye on Jazz as she’d like to join them. Are there any Golf Clubs in the Golf Club Network open? Some of our members are going stir crazy….

Friday 10th February 4.30pm. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. Although a thaw did set in this morning and it’s been slightly above freezing all day. No more snow forecast and it looks as though the thaw will continue during tomorrow and Sunday. No access problems for Freddie’s birthday party tonight or the Valentines Party tomorrow night!

Friday 10th February 9.30am. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. Because last night we had another 2 inches of snow dumped on top of the last lot. So the only sign of life on Greetham Valley golf courses this morning was Jazz, who thoroughly enjoyed herself dashing through the snow like Rudolph. Robert’s snowplough and the greenkeepers have been hard at work since 6am, the driveway and carpark are clear. The roads were also clear doing the school run from GV to Stamford and back this morning, the gritters have definitely been out and about. And yes, the log burner is glowing merrily away in the Lounge Bar at Greetham Valley - there’s a guest curled up next to it on a sofa with a hot chocolate and a book – might go and join her!

Thursday 9th February 8pm. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. Well of course they are, it’s night time. But on top of it being dark – it’s darned well snowing and has been since 5pm.  Robert has just started up the snowplough and has trundled off to clear GV’s drive. When he comes back it’s also his turn to walk Jazz – again.  I haven’t told him yet that the forecast is for the snow to continue for the next 36 hours. Yay. We’ll keep the lane, drive and car parks clear for easy access on Saturday night for the Valentine’s Party Night, though – fret ye not! And RCC will keep the main road gritted too.

Thursday 9th February 11.30am. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. We’ve been waiting to see how much thaw would occur today – but are now glum – not enough to make playing viable. And the forecast is a 52% probability of snow/sleet overnight tonight, with temps around or below freezing for the next 48 hours. Not good news for golfers or people who have to walk the dog at 6am. But it’s nice and cosy in the Lounge Bar at Greetham Valley!

Wednesday 8th February 7am. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF.  Bizarre – crispy, crunchy refrozen snow and ice underfoot when Robert was walking Jazz, but no air frost. Completely clear windscreens for the school run this morning. So still no golf I’m afraid; forecast is for a slight thaw again this afternoon but then below freezing temps again overnight, followed by possible sprinkling of snow Thursday and Friday. Bleh. Still, it was nice and busy at lunch yesterday – who says you have to stay bundled up at home? Roads etc still clear to get to Greetham Valley for a ‘Turkey Balls’ winter meal deal!

Tuesday 7th February 12noon. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. Yesterday’s slight thaw helped clear the roads but then the freezing temperatures overnight froze all the meltwater again – now it’s even slippier out there! The roads nearby, Wood Lane, driveway and carparks are all still clear thanks to Robert and his trusty snowplough and the greenkeepers gritting and we’ve got some visitors for lunch - I just saw the ‘Turkey Balls’ hat being passed around! Currently we have a slight thaw again today – but the forecast is for temps of -8 overnight. Great. Not.

Monday 6th February 8am. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF. It rained in the night at GV then froze on top of the lying snow. Black ice about on minor roads but our carparks, lane and beyond are all clear. Unlike the golf courses sadly, which are still covered, although a thaw has set in this afternoon. Forecast is for freezing conditions again tonight, then a thaw again tomorrow. Watch this space! We’ll open the courses as soon as we can. Meanwhile, a number of golfers have been in the Lounge Bar today, drinking coffee and gazing longingly across the valley…..

Sunday 5th February 7.30am. The B668 through Greetham village and to the A1 has been gritted, Wood Lane from the crossroads, Greetham Valley drive and the carparks have all been snowploughed this morning – access no problem for Sunday lunch. COURSES ARE CLOSED FOR GOLF unsurprisingly.

Saturday 4th February 11.30pm. Started snowing at Greetham Valley at 5pm and it hasn’t stopped. Currently about four inches deep – and it’s still coming down but slowing. Check back here for an update Sunday morning – but don’t expect to play golf!Robert is out on the snowplough right now clearing the drive and Wood Lane up to the crossroads for the 3rd time tonight. We have a party of 200 tonight in the Rutland Suite, so we’re aiming to get them all home. But some have booked into the Hotel last minute instead!

The three fantastic golf courses couldn’t have been created in a better place and amateurs and professionals alike will be faced with tough tests of their technique. With two 18-hole championship courses, golfers come from all areas of the country to experience the challenges that Greetham Valley throws at them – assuming they can take their eyes off the scenery!

The rolling fairways of the Lakes course seem to go on for miles and certainly favour the big-hitting golfer. It isn’t as simple as drive-chip-putt however, as water hazards and bunkers lie in wait to catch wayward drives off the tee or over-hit chips to the green. At 6,769 yards in length you certainly get a real feel for this golf course by the time you shake hands on the par 4 18^th green, overlooked by the clubhouse which offers players refreshments at the halfway stage of their round, as well as a meal prepared on site by our chefs in the restaurant at the end.

Before venturing out onto the Valley course you certainly need to make sure you’ve prepared for the challenge! While it’s shorter than the Lakes course at 5,595 yards there is no shortage of holes designed to test all areas of your game. With elevated tees and raised greens at the ends of snaking fairways that wind their way through the Rutland countryside, players are forced to negotiate the water hazards and woodland as well.

Never played golf before? Fear not, as the Academy course provides the ideal place to learn the game. This 9-hole par 3 course is the perfect place to work on your swing and putting out on the course, while the bunkers lie in wait to encourage you to fine-tune your game before heading out onto the 18-hole courses.

If you like the sound of challenging golf courses set in picturesque countryside with hotel and restaurant on site, then look no further than Greetham Valley in Rutland. Contact us today to find out more information or to book your tee time. See you soon!

Ray has averaged 39.2 per round for his five games, showing remarkable consistency for a twenty handicapper. He leads the overall standings and is twelve points ahead of second placed Charles Guttridge also playing off twenty who has one hundred and eighty points. Twelve handicapper Malcolm Barnes is currently third, he is three points behind on one eighty one. Nine handicapper Neil Lowndes who after six rounds was the overall leader has slipped to fourth place but is just one point behind Malcolm on one hundred and eighty. A further one point behind Neil on one hundred and seventy nine is fifteen handicapper David Wallace. Weather permitting, week eight will take place on Monday 13th February.

The Greetham Valley team of George Grant, Dave Morgan, Steff Dutton, Neil Harris and Matt Williams travelled the short distance down the A1 to take on local rivals Burghley Park on Saturday; although it was extremely cold they managed to play the match before the snow and ice that has disrupted golf throughout our region hit.

Eight handicapper George Grant got proceedings under way in the first match. He was drawn against six handicapper Mark Yareham who, George said, was on fire and played immaculate golf in the cold conditions, George lost five and four. Next up was Dave Morgan against Doug Waterhouse, both players played off six. Dave took the win on the seventeenth by three and one to level the match overall.

Steff Dutton admits that Burghley Park is not one of his favourite courses as he usually doesn’t do very well there. However the six handicapper who was drawn against Dean Vaughan, playing off five had one of his better Burghley days and won two up. Advantage Greetham Valley.

Six handicapper Neil Harris had his hands full with George Beadle off one. George was on great form and brought the overall score to two each after beating Neil four and two. It all now depended upon the last match between Matt Williams for Greetham Valley and James Grant for Burghley Park to see which Club would go forward into the next round. Billed as the battle of the big hitters Matt came out on top with a comfortably five and four victory. 

Greetham Valley Men’s Vice Captain and Daily Mail team Captain Trevor Smith said that he was proud of the team for the way that they fought and supported each other. He went on to say that it is always difficult to win away and praised the Burghley Park team for putting up such stiff opposition. The Greetham team will find out who they play next after the draw later this week.

Saturday 11th February
Bring loved ones and friends to dance the night away at our fabulous Valentine’s Party Night on Saturday 11th February.

Tickets are just £20pp to include a delicious two course meal and disco. Or why not stay the night for just £102 per couple to include two tickets for the party?

Please note: small groups may be seated with others on a large table.  We host one of Rutland’s most popular party nights – book early and bring your party to ours!

Ticket reservations: 01780 460444

Arrive:        7.30pm
Carriages:  midnight

Tuesday 14th February
For all you incurable romantics out there - celebrate Valentine’s Day on Tuesday 14th February with a special evening at Greetham Valley’s Supper by Candlight.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival with some tasty nibbles, followed by a delicious four course dinner.

Your Supper for Candlelight  table for two may be reserved between 7pm and 9pm, for just £45 per couple. Why not stay the night at Greetham Valley for just £107 to include Supper by Candlelight for two, king sized room and full English breakfast?

Table and room reservations: 01780 460444

Sunday 26th February

Everyone is welcome to attend between 10am to 3pm – blushing brides-to-be, their bashful fiances, excitable mums and bewildered dads (and they are the most fun!). Free admission, complimentary tea and coffee and we will be filled to capacity with exhibitors, including:

bridal gowns | bridesmaids’ dresses | mens’ wear | mother of the bride fashion | wedding cakes | photography | florist | linens | chair covers | venue dressers | travel agent | department store | jewellery | balloons | wedding stationery | entertainment | wedding favours | hair and beauty | gifts | wedding cars | tiaras and fascinators

The first 50 brides attending in the morning and the first 50 brides in the afternoon will receive a free bridal goody bag – we look forward to welcoming you to Greetham Valley’s Wedding Fayre!

Friday 9th March

Tickets are just £6 per person, which includes a fish and chips supper from 7pm.

Frst race at 8pm, don’t forget your Tote money!

Tickets from Greetham Valley Hotel Reception or tel: (01780) 460444

Just £20 per person, children aged 5 to 11 years half price, and under 5s completely free. Book now on (01780) 460444 to reserve your table at your preferred time, between noon and 3pm. Please make sure you tell us how many Mums and how many kids of all shapes, sorts and sizes!

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