Staff WriterIf you think Kent Golf begins and ends at the windswept links of the county’s coastline, think again.
Two of England’s inland heavy-hitters—Chart Hills Golf Club and London Golf Club—have teed up a new Kent Golf Experience that promises 36 holes of pure Faldo-and-Nicklaus-flavoured drama, plus a night in fresh-minted luxury, all for £299 per player.
A pairing worthy of Sunday back-nine fireworks
Chart Hills—Sir Nick Faldo’s first European design—has just emerged from a full-blown makeover worthy of a reality-TV reveal.
Every tee box is new, the famous “Anaconda” bunker still slithers for what feels like half the county, and the island-green par-3 is now Instagram catnip.
Meanwhile, the International Course at London Golf Club remains the dependable enforcer it’s been since the mid-1990s: generous off the tee until you meet water you could swear moved overnight, and greens that roll quicker than gossip in the clubhouse bar.
“We’re delighted to be teaming up…”
“We’re delighted to be teaming up with London Golf Club to offer golfers the chance to experience our fantastic venues. The new addition of The Barn at Chart Hills completes the premium stay and play experience for our visitors, and we can’t wait to welcome more golfers from around the country and further afield to our fairways.” – Anthony Tarchetti, General Manager, Chart Hills Golf Club
The Barn: where the 19th hole comes with four luxury suites
Opened in 2024, The Barn lets visitors stay metres from Chart Hills’ first tee. The package includes:
- One night B&B in one of four private suites
- 18 holes at Chart Hills (choose from tees stretching 5,500–7,100 yards)
- 18 holes at London Golf Club’s International Course
- All for £299 per golfer
Email [email protected] to book. Availability opens 1 May 2025 and, like a free drop from a plugged lie, it won’t last long.
Why this Kent Golf Experience matters
- Course pedigree – Former European Tour Q-School host meets a course that’s staged elite events since its debut.
- Design royalty – Faldo vs. Nicklaus layouts in a single swing break.
- Conditioning – Both venues are manicured to championship standards; you may want to pack an extra sleeve of Pro V1s just to admire the stripes.
- Location – Less than an hour from London, yet deep enough into Kent to justify another mention of Kent Golf for the search engines.
The verdict
If your idea of Kent Golf is chasing your own shadow around the coast in a two-club gale, this inland double bill will feel like trading a tin cup for a winning lottery ticket.
Chart Hills is now so polished Sir Nick could shave in its reflection, while London Golf Club’s International course remains the sort of test that separates the brave from the merely optimistic.
Throw in a pillow that isn’t shaped like a head-cover and breakfast that doesn’t come in a cardboard sleeve, and you’ve got a stay-and-play package that punches well above its price tag.
Need-to-know in a single glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Package | Kent Golf Experience – 18 holes at Chart Hills + 18 holes at London Golf Club + B&B at The Barn |
| Price | £299 per golfer |
| Booking | Email [email protected] (open from 1 May 2025) |
| Suitable for | Golfers of all handicaps – tee options 5,500–7,100 yards |
| Follow | Chart Hills on X @ChartHills, Instagram @ChartHillsGolfClub, Facebook Chart Hills Golf Club |
Sir Nick summed it up best: he would “never tire of playing Chart Hills.” Add London Golf Club, a comfy bed, and the promise of bragging rights on Monday morning, and you might say the same about this golf getaway.
