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Macdonald Portal — Arderne Course

The nine-hole Arderne offers a shorter-format route with water features, contoured greens and varied hole lengths. It is especially useful for less experienced players, family golf and an easy additional round in a longer stay.

The Global Golfer · Tarporley, Cheshire, England · Golf & Spa

Macdonald Portal — Arderne Course

The nine-hole Arderne offers a shorter-format route with water features, contoured greens and varied hole lengths. It is especially useful for less experienced players, family golf and an easy additional round in a longer stay.

9 holes · Par 30
1,724 yards
Short-format course
Resort golf

Who it suits

Best fit for the trip

BeginnersMixed-ability groupsShort golfing sessionsGolf & spa couples

Contact & directions

Plan your visit

Location: Macdonald Portal Golf & Spa Resort, Tarporley, Cheshire, England

Golf information: https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/portal/golf/course

Confirm visitor tee times, playing restrictions, availability and hire arrangements with the operator before travelling.

Club facilities

Facilities

Golf and associated resort facilities include:

  • Arderne nine-hole course
  • Championship and Premier courses on site
  • Golf pro shop
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Dining and spa facilities

Confirm individual facilities, current opening hours and any booking requirements directly.

Accommodation & golf breaks

Stay, play & relax

The nine-hole Arderne offers a shorter-format route with water features, contoured greens and varied hole lengths. It is especially useful for less experienced players, family golf and an easy additional round in a longer stay. Hotel and spa bookings may be separate from golf, so check what is included before confirming your trip.

Verified with official course information and The Spa Traveller, 12 November 2026. Venue-specific course photography is awaiting media-rights verification; no external images have been hotlinked.

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