read louise_9's review above as it is spot on word for word, it is terrible but for £4 on a rainy…read moreafternoon in great yarmouth it has everything you need. reminded me a bit of that part in the shining with the eerie music playing in the empty bar and the ghost barman appears. it's just like that, but with golf. DO IT!!!!

excellent course. Friendly staff, excellent food!!!!!read more

I have checked into this hotel over 40 times since my Norwich project started and I think it might…read morebe time to update my review. That number of "check-ins" above accurately reflect the number of days I've stayed. I have stayed in several different rooms and depending on how busy they are will depend on whether or not I get upgraded or just get a regular room. It is a conference center and it's the nicest hotel in Norwich, so it can fill up when there is a special event. (A movie was recently filmed in town so most of the cast and crew stayed here for two weeks.) While the upgraded rooms are nice (I had the honeymoon suite a couple of times) even the standard rooms are clean and comfortable and plenty roomy. Flat screen TVs, a work desk with UK power sockets, a trouser press, bathrobe and slippers, plus wifi that works everywhere in the hotel (not free unless you are Gold or Platinum elite) though it does get VERY slow between 21:30 and 23:00. The staff are very friendly and most welcoming. Once a month is a meet-and-greet with the management, which has allowed me to provide them with some feedback and opportunities for improvement. The 1559 Restaurant serves a continental and English breakfast buffet in the morning and a decent (if spendy) dinner. The Zest Bar is more like a golf club with less expensive entrees and the same selection of drinks and beers. Room service is expensive but good if you have to spend the night in your room on conference calls. Most of the time, the rooms are very quiet and very peaceful. I'd recommend avoiding the '01 rooms as inconsiderate guests who shout in the hallway can be heard in your room. I've also had to deal with the noise from the marquee once or twice, but closing the windows usually solves that problem. As part of a proper golf resort, there is a full 18 hole course which I have not played. There is a nice driving range that has allowed me to burn off a little frustration by smacking little white golf balls off into the distance (or not so far into the distance because I suck!) and the Pro Shop does have "house clubs" you can borrow. There is plentiful parking and it's free. The speedbumps on the drive are awful, so go slow! There are only two things that keep this property from getting that fifth star: - It is a couple of miles from the Norwich city center which means cellular coverage is poor. A taxi from the rail station will run about £10. - The hotel is not air-conditioned. Rooms are outfitted with radiators (that work well) and a three-speed rotating fan (that is great for pushing the warm air around).

Great place to play golf and have a drink in the club house cafe…read more Had brunch here when my parents stayed once. It was excellent. Great looking indoor pool.

PIRATE CRAZY GOLF!!!! This is such a fun place, located…read moreright on the sea-front in Great Yarmouth. They've put a lot of effort into making this a spectacle, there's water obstacles, pirate ships, skulls, parrots, rigging too much to take in! It's open through the spring/summer season only, price of entry is very reasonable! You may have to wait in a queue at weekends, and some people are slow getting round the course, but there's always something to chat about while you wait!

Pirate's Cove Mini Golf is one of three along the Great Yarmouth sea front and is one of the best…read more As you may have already gathered, it is based around a pirate theme, with signs telling bite size chinks of pirate lore to those who care to stop and read. The course itself is of a really high standard, as the felt is kept in tip top condition and the obstacles are very inventive. In my opinion, you should really try to play at least one of the three courses in the space of a visit, as you would be seriously missing out.

The club offers a full 18 hole course as well as a gentle 9 hole course and practice area. There…read moreare also indoor and outdoor range bays and there is always a coach on hand to offer advice, or even to give full tuition. The clubhouse and restaurant are good and there is also a huge car park for when they are hosting events including wedding receptions. The golf shop is well stocked and the puting green is good too. They have a super junior section and youo can become a member of just pay and play.

Fynn Valley offers a 9 hole par 3 course as well as the full 18 hole course. There is also a golf…read morerange with a number of indoor bays and a few outdoors one. Tuition by the Golf Pros is reasonably priced. There are two golf shops - one at the driving range and a further shop by the bar and restaurant. Fynn Valley has a lovely restaurant called 'The Valley' - the food is extremely good. Bar meals are also available. Various functions are catered for including weddings and they also put on various functions throughout the year such as a fantastic firework display in November. Fynn Valley is just a few miles outside Ipswich. There is plenty of parking.