The Vale Resort

Location: Hensol, Wales | Board basis: B&B | 36 Holes On-site

Set within 650 acres of Welsh countryside just outside Cardiff, The Vale Resort is one of the UK’s premier golf resorts in Wales. With two championship courses, extensive leisure facilities, and modern hotel accommodation, it offers a complete experience for stay-and-play golf breaks near Cardiff.

Popular with golf groups, societies, and weekend breaks, The Vale combines high-quality golf with excellent accessibility and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Golf Courses

Guests benefit from two on-site championship courses, offering variety and flexibility across multiple rounds:

Wales National Course Par: 73 | Designer: Peter Alliss & Dave Thomas | Opened: 1994

The Wales National is the resort’s flagship championship course and one of the longest in the UK. Designed to championship standards, it features wide fairways, large undulating greens, and strategically placed bunkers. Regularly hosting professional events, it provides a true test of length and accuracy, particularly on approach shots.

Lake Course Par: 72 | Designer: Peter Alliss & Dave Thomas | Opened: 1994

A shorter, more scenic alternative, the Lake Course winds around water features and tree-lined fairways, offering a more forgiving yet still engaging round. Its mix of risk-and-reward holes and picturesque setting makes it ideal for a second round or more relaxed play.

Accommodation

The Vale Resort offers 143 modern and comfortable rooms, designed with space and practicality in mind. Rooms provide a relaxing base for golf breaks, with many overlooking the golf courses or the surrounding countryside.

Room features include:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Flat-screen TV
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• En-suite bathrooms
• Work desk and seating area

Restaurant & Bars

Dining at The Vale is relaxed and varied, with options to suit both casual and more formal occasions:

• Vale Grill – Modern British dining with seasonal menus
• Champions Bar – Informal dining and drinks, popular with golfers
• Salons & Lounge Areas – Ideal for light meals, drinks, and socialising

The resort particularly caters well for groups, with flexible dining arrangements.

Spa & Leisure

The Vale Resort is known for its extensive leisure and wellness facilities:

• Indoor swimming pool
• Sauna & steam room
• Fully equipped gym
• Award-winning spa with treatment rooms
• Fitness classes and wellness programmes

These facilities make it a strong choice for both golfers and non-golfers.

Location

Located in Hensol, just outside Cardiff, The Vale Resort is approximately 20 minutes from Cardiff city centre and 30 minutes from Cardiff Airport. Its central location in South Wales makes it easily accessible for UK-wide golf breaks.

Nearby attractions include Cardiff Bay, the Brecon Beacons, and the South Wales coastline.

Travel tip: Combine your stay with an evening in Cardiff for restaurants, bars and entertainment.

Why choose The Vale Resort for your next golf break?

• Two championship courses on-site
• One of the UK’s leading golf resorts
• Excellent leisure and spa facilities
• Great for groups and society golf
• Convenient location near Cardiff
• Strong value for multi-round golf breaks