The Lake Course

at The Vale Resort

Location: Hensol, Wales | Style: Parkland/Lakeside | Length: 6,436 yards | Par: 72 | Designer: Peter Johnson | Founded: 1994

The Lake Course is the Vale Resort’s original championship layout, a scenic par-72 parkland course shaped around water and Welsh countryside. Designed by Peter Johnson and opened in 1994, it measures 6,436 yards from the back tees and offers a more compact but highly engaging contrast to the longer Wales National.

True to its name, the Lake Course brings water into play on 12 of its 18 holes, creating a round that rewards accuracy, nerve, and course management. The setting has matured beautifully over time, with the course now forming part of a rich local wildlife habitat and providing a picturesque golf-break experience close to Cardiff.

Course highlights

• Water features on 12 of the 18 holes, making accuracy a key part of the challenge.
• Played by notable names including Ian Woosnam, Bernard Gallacher and Gareth Bale.
• The course is dominated by a 20-acre lake.

Clubhouse & amenities

Lake Course golfers share the Vale Resort’s full golf facilities, including a clubhouse, pro shop, experienced coaching team and 15-bay lit driving range. Resort facilities include a 143-bedroom hotel, Wales’ largest spa, restaurants, leisure club, 20-metre pool, gym, squash courts and tennis courts.

Did You Know?

The Lake Course was built before the Vale Resort hotel, making it the foundation of the resort’s golf story.