The Heron Country Club

Fantastic experience: Have been a member of the Heron for 3 years and the course and facilities just keep getting better. Just held a golf day to celebrate my youngest son 30th birthday and everything went like clockwork. Great golf and service team at the Heron.

Fantastic experience: We had our wedding reception here. We had so much fun over the course of the day, and everything ran nice and smoothly thanks to Umesh and the Heron Club team. The correspondence pre-event from Molly and the team was super. We've had many messages from friends and family with nothing but praise for Umesh and how welcomed and looked after they felt the entire evening. The food was truly delicious and all our guests gave great feedback. They were also very accommodating with for those with allergies or dietary requirements.

Fantastic experience: Excellent visit to the Heron today. The course was in an excellent condition. Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was first class.

Positive experience: Lovely course with a nice driving range. Quite pricey though.

Fantastic experience: What a beautiful setting. The food was superb and the staff exceptional. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Everything went smoothly. A solid choice.

Negative experience: We played the Heron and Hawk course today and I must say I was shocked at the conditions, the heron being £60 each and having the reputation it has, the course was shocking, bare tee boxes, massive cracks all along the fairways and cart paths, so many I nearly broke my ankle keep stepping in them, greens half covered in black patches (disease) Course is absolutely shocking for the price. 1 or 2 good things to say is the starter is very good and very informative, the atmosphere at the outside bar area was great and the staff were great, except from the guy in the pro shop was a bit moody, we had a really nice chat with the owner, very nice gentleman.

Fantastic experience: Not been for a couple of years and was really impressed. Course in great condition and patio bar was great

Fantastic experience: An excellent, friendly, well-managed club. Lots of improvements over the past 3 years and members feel valued.

Fantastic experience: Coming back into golf after 45 years as was a bit daunting but found Gemma at the Heron through a Facebook recommendation and haven't looked back! I Was welcomed, tutored and encouraged by Gemma and found a lovely vast group of lady members that I play with most days! Can’t recommend the Heron highly enough!

Fantastic experience: We went to The Garden Room for my 70th birthday party The whole event was fantastic and well organised The guests commented how excellent the BBQ was The service and whole experience was first class Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Really great course. On the pricey side but well worth it considering. Driving range & short game area in great condition too. Also, great padel courts!

Positive experience: Great course, challenging and well looked after. Has now changed hands and you can see money being spent on the course and club house. Greens and fairways are good even the rough is kept down and plays fare. Down side, if you use a buggy they are one of the most expensive golf clubs around here to hire £35! Bunkers are mostly dirt, another shame!

Fantastic experience: Don't have to be a golfer to visit, lovely verander to sit n snack n have a lovely drink by the pond. Atmosphere lovely, a must visit.

Fantastic experience: Had a golf lesson with Gemma Fryatt at the Heron club today. after having a break from golf on a regular basis for a while feel needed some guidance on long and short game. By the end of the lesson had two drills two work on and found ball striking had improved a great deal. Cannot recommend Gemma highly enough as is very patient and explains in a way that easily makes sense. keep up the good work and will be back soon. thanks Ivan

Fantastic experience: My 70th birthday was recently held at the Heron. A fantastic time was had by all the guests. From the initial planning with Umesh and his team, to the evening of the party, everything went smoothly. Catering in BBQ format cooked and served on the terrace, to the bar staff, everyone was so helpful and efficient. The BBQ food received much praise from my guests. Special mention to the other providers booked for the event, including Joe Fryd great singer and DJ, Bake Boutique for birthday cakes and cupcakes, Belle Ame Photography for wonderful photos and Essex event hire for the balloon arch. All of the above I can thoroughly recommend. Susan Winter.

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend this golf course enough. It will be in the top 5 in Essex within the next 5 years.

Positive experience: Staff very nice and friendly. Course was in good condition, greens were great but the bunkers were terrible. Some of the worst I’ve ever played. I know they are a playing hazard, but these are so poor and some full of stones. Playing off concrete would’ve been better. Shame as rest of course is fantastic

Fantastic experience: Throughly enjoyed my game of golf Saturday in a buggy which takes all the strain out of the game, nice golf course which was well maintained

Fantastic experience: I had such a great 21st party at the Heron, can’t thank the staff enough for all the help from the start! The staff was attentive on the night and Umesh was wonderful and can’t thank enough! Everyone who came loved the venue and said how beautiful it was, I would definitely recommend to everyone to have an event here!

Fantastic experience: Great course. Greens is very good condition. The roll very true and hold Patio area is great and the food is good. Just a little bit overpriced for what it was.

Fantastic experience: We celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary at The Heron and were looked after from start to finish. I handed over our room decorations in the morning and came back to a beautiful venue. Our guests were blown away by the stunning setting, the food was delicious and Umesh and his team were so helpful and professional. Thank you all for your hospitality and for making our day so memorable

Positive experience: The Heron Country Club was well worth the visit. Well located, the staff were first class, from checking in for the golf to the breakfast. We played the Heron/Hawk combination of courses and they were beautiful to play although with the ground being so hard the fairways and greens had little give in them. All those we came across on the course were helpful whether they were playing or working around the course. The automated lawnmowers were a good feature. We will return as the 2 courses we played had enough about them to make you think, a lot. Let’s see what the Vixen is like. The buggy had lots of good features with automated scorecard and hole tracking distances. If you could improve 1 thing it would be some of the signposting for the next holes.

Fantastic experience: Very pleased with our day at Heron Country Club, staff were excellent and finding our way round the course was very easy. Beautiful scenery - will definitely come here again.

Fantastic experience: Great course, great bar, not stuffy, awesome golfing venue.

Fantastic experience: Always great to play at The Heron. Great service, friendly and efficient staff. Course is well kept and now looks and plays amazingly. You're well looked after in any event held here, well accommodated throughout the experience. Thank you all at The Heron Papu

Fantastic experience: A pleasure to play at the Heron. We played Heron and Vixen. Really can’t understand why more people don’t play the Vixen it’s great. Course in lovely condition. Greens fast but playing well. Staff are top notch all in all a great day

Fantastic experience: Service was excellent excellent, function rooms over looks the golf course, great outlook for a venue. Golf course looks excellent. Good range of facilities

Fantastic experience: What an amazing team. Umesh and Molly were outstanding and the whole team that put together an event to celebrate my Wife’s life that was truly wonderful. Perfectly planned, expertly delivered with compassion. Thank you, thank you. I would highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: Played the hawk and heron 9s. Good challenge, lovely greens. Pace was play was excellent too. Special shout out to the club pro who was in the starters hut and made us very welcome.

Fantastic experience: I just want to give a massive thank you to the entire events team at heron country club! Thank you so much for the incredible experience you gave us. From the moment we made the booking until the very last moment of the day, I truly can’t fault a thing. Everything was absolutely beautiful and flawlessly executed. We knew as soon as we met Umesh and saw the venue that it had to be Heron Country Club — we didn’t even bother visiting anywhere else. That first impression proved absolutely right, because what you delivered exceeded all expectations. Your attention to detail was exceptional, and the way you accommodated the entire day so effortlessly was beyond impressive. A special thank you to the chef — the food was outstanding, and our guests couldn’t stop praising it, along with the warm and attentive staff. Only Umesh and the team could have handled such a traditional and culturally rich wedding with such care, respect, and perfection. We are so deeply grateful for everything you did to make the day unforgettable. With heartfelt thanks, The Kole’s

Fantastic experience: A beautiful golf course. Very scenic and amazingly kept greens.

Fantastic experience: Easter Sunday morning on the Vixen was a Perfect start to the day, helped by a couple of birdies ⛳️ and finished off with a cooked breakfast in the clubhouse! Bluebell Wood between the 5th green & the 6th Tee box was in full bloom.

Fantastic experience: To the team at Heron events Me and Darren from the bottom of our hearts are so thankful for making our wedding process so easy. From start to finish it has been an incredibly journey ! I planned a wedding within 3 months and the team were amazing from start to finish. The day ran so smooth and the food was delicious! No job was too big or too small and the team listened to every detail and request. Our day was perfect, the roon gave a warm and inviting feel with views over the incredible golf course and lake. The perfect venue for a wedding which didn't cost the absolute earth but looked and felt expensive. The room was bright and airy with a classic modern feel. We love and adore the team and will be planning a family gathering next year as we just loved the venue so much. Regards Billie & Darren Photographer credit @Aimportraitsfamily Flowers credit @Decor_by_occasion

Positive experience: Played the Heron in a team match yesterday , great company, course in great condition , staff very polite and hospitable, had food after our match, soup very good , only thing that prevents me from giving 5 stars was my main course of Ham Egg & chips , very disappointed. I hope this was a one off ,

Positive experience: Course in excellent condition , interesting layout , could do with some on course signage , excellent food & staff , highly reccomend

Fantastic experience: Courses are looking lovely. A lot of attention , time and money has clearly been invested here. I have played here with associates who have played all over UK and they love this course too. Well done all involved. 3 x 9 holes so plenty of choices

Negative experience: Can’t give it anymore than 3 stars Welcome was pleasant but a little frosty Course was in very good condition Tee boxes, fairways & particularly greens were in superb condition for the time of year. Held up at every tee box by the extremely slow groups of 4 seniors playing in front of us Would return but NOT on a day when the seniors are playing. TIP - a little pre-warning in the pro shop would have set expectations - “Maybe a slightly slower round today gents as you’re following our seniors day” HERON REVIEW 18/3/25 The greeting and welcome in the pro shop was nothing short of first class. Amazingly friendly welcome and the kind man suggested even though we were 30 mins early we go straight to the starter, whom he would speak to now & we arrange we could tee off on the 10th hole as there were several 4 balls ahead of us on the 1st. This we did and the starter directed us to the 10th tee and we parked our buggy at the tee at precisely 8:40. Amazing service and organisation I was super impressed. As we prepared to tee off at the 10th tee box the starter came over & told us he’d had a msg on the radio that we couldn’t tee off until 9:04 as we’d be too quick otherwise and would get stuck on the 1st tee after playing 9 holes. This was quite annoying when we were ready to go and there was nobody on the tee or currently playing the 10th hole or coming down the 9th hole. We therefore waited a full 25 minutes during which time only a 2 ball played the 10th. After playing an uninterrupted 9 holes, which were in fabulous condition, we arrived back at the 1st to be greeted by 2 x 4 balls waiting to tee off ! The starter said to us “Oh we have a problem as you’ve played too quickly and completed the front 9 in 90 minutes” I have proof on my GPS golf watch that the front 9 took us 2h 4m which I’d hardly call “too quick” he said we couldn’t tee off and had to wait for 30 mins (AGAIN!) or play the Vixen course. He left us little choice and we had to play the poorest of the 3 courses, which I have photos to show the condition is clearly not up to the other 2 courses. When we had finished the 1st hole of this course we suddenly realised when going to record our scores on the card that the card we were given at the start only has Heron & Hawk printed and not all 3 courses. Thus we had no card to score on or more importantly no stroke indexes to judge who got strokes on which hole ! This round was meant to be a comp due to the debacle that was our last visit yet it was actually much WORSE this time when you’d think they would be trying to make a better impression on return visitors who didn’t have a good experience on the first visit. ONE STAR & DONT PLAY HERE GO ELSEWHERE WHERE YOULL FEEL MORE VALUED ***UPDATE* Your response is inaccurate and factually incorrect!! Others maybe hesitate to write their true feelings but I won’t. TWICE we played there with separate problems both times that you fail to recognise and just want 5star ratings. You won’t get them behaving the way you do and failing to check your facts properly. ONE STAR RATING IS TOTALLY JUSTIFIED…..

Positive experience: Had a great round , thought the greens were in superb condition for the time of year , fairways were extremely wet , but we have had an awfull lot of rain lately , overall enjoyed the course layout and will definitely come back and play again .

Fantastic experience: The Heron - Garden Room with its own stylish entrance gets 10/10. We held my mothers wake there and it's was perfect in every way. Totally independent from the golf club, the venue, with its own bar & balcony provided the perfect setting. With a lift for any one needing it + a small stair case for others, it was ideal. From the moment we booked the staff's attention to detail, coupled with our own needs were meet fully. The buffet was very tasty (everyone commented on the quality of the food) The menu choices and variations suited every palate. It delivered 100% in everyone way. Other things to note: Ample free parking. Close to A127 ( few mins). Ideal for any one with walking difficulties. Expectional Service & Food. Large screen TV. Own well staffed bar. Bright,stylish and modern venue.

Fantastic experience: I had my 50th birthday party at The Heron and cannot recommend it enough. Staff were amazing, venue was perfect and catering was great. Thank you to everyone who helped me plan and organise this very special event.

Fantastic experience: My son had a week out of hospital where he is being treated for Leukaemia & was desperate for a round of golf. He could only play if we could get a buggy. Every course in the area were not allowing buggies but due to the Heron having a path all the way round we were able to play there. I had not played there since it had changed from South Essex. We were pleasantly surprised considering the weather we have been having the course was in really good condition with not one temporary green! When my son gets better we will definitely be back even though we are members at Ballards gore golf club.We were well looked after by Tom in the pro shop upon arrival. Thank you!

Positive experience: First time of playing and being mid February not too surprisingly the course was a bit soggy in places. But greens and tees were fine. The course layout is good and has some challenging holes, but nothing outrageous. An enjoyable round on Hawk/Vixen and looking forward to playing in the summer.

Fantastic experience: A fabulous venue for my Daughters first birthday the staff were so accommodating from start to finish . Highly recommend x

Fantastic experience: Steve knew exactly where to pitch the lesson and I fully understood the points he was making. Kept it simple and gave me a lot of confidence in the process with a lot of honesty, recommend

Fantastic experience: I have been having lessons with Gemma for almost a year now , she is a true professional in every sense of the word , encouraging ladies in a friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging manner . Both her and her husband John have created a lovely social group of players with a mixture of all ages and abilities with one aim in mind … to develop confidence and improve your game . I would have no hesitation in recommending this club .

Negative experience: My daughter & best friend held their joint 22nd birthday party here and I have to say the venue really is beautiful and the staff do work hard. However as I parent, had I viewed the place with them I would have advised against booking. Not only are the drinks ridiculous overpriced (even though when I asked I was told they were very average) I had a lot of guests complain about this - £8 for 1 glass one wine! (These are London prices and definitely not your average) My daughter was not allowed to use the venues sound system, she was led to believe she could by one member of staff only to be told no by another, so very mixed communication. Also on the evening of the party we asked for the lights to be dimmed to create a good party ambiance, I had to have quite a heated debate about this as the staff wanted the lights up, I later realised this was so they could double check people were not smuggling drinks into the venue!! The staff (although mostly polite) made their presence very known. Also when setting up the room we moved the cake table into the position my daughter preferred, when we returned it had all been moved back, the reason for this was that it was hiding a huge roll of used carpet. We couldn’t have used this corner of the room even if we had wanted to. I really would not return which is a shame as it’s a lovely place but the way it is managed really needs looking into.

Fantastic experience: I would like to give a big thank you to the Heron Country Club staff and management. Always polite, friendly, and helpful. Greens have been great, especially for this time of year (Dec to March), and when many other clubs were closed, The Heron was open and playable. The club never stops trying to improve the facilities and customer experience. 3 great 9 hole courses and 3 brand new padel courts, plus a lovely eedding and cekebration venue. Great golf practice facilities, including top tracer bays simulator and great Pros Many thanks again. I attend the superb seniors coaching at the Heron Club with Academy Director Pro Mark Davis and highly experienced and  super enthusiastic Head Pro John Fryatt . Both are excellent pros and provide excellent joint and individual sessions. You couldn't get two more different in style than these pros and despite their differences they actually compliment each other's styles superbly. I also have separate lessons with Mark, his knowledge and experience at Tour level means there isn't anything about how to play he doesn't know. He is amazingly dedicated to passing on his knowledge. On the other hand, you couldn't get a more enthusiastic and fun coach than John he also has a wide range of experience and loves to share. Their lessons utilise the full scale of the Heron facilities: Coaching bays, with top tracer screens, separate simulator/teaching room, two putting greens, chipping/pitching green, practice bunker. Plus, on course lessons on one of the three excellent 9 hole courses. I couldn't reccomend more highly John and Marks sessions.

Fantastic experience: We had the wake for our late Mum at the Heron Country Club I can honestly say, the staff couldn't have done more for us. The environment is really lovely overlooking the golf course. All the staff were extremely attentive and the food was superb. The lift proved to be extremely useful too, as we had some elderly relatives present on the day. All in all I cannot thank them enough. I wouldn't hesitate to use this venue again for all forms of celebration.

Positive experience: The golf course was in very good condition and the greens excellent. I used to be a member but occasionally pay and play here now. Can be a little expensive for a round of golf including a buggy. My only other issue is I wish you took cash, as I earn most of my income cash, but you only accept card payments.

Fantastic experience: I had been going to this course back in the day it was called Stoney Hills. I have not played the course for 4 years and I must say it's looking and playing the best I've seen there. The green were surprisingly fast for this time of year.

Fantastic experience: I have had a great experience at Heron Country Club, especially with coach John Fryatt. He’s super friendly, kind and a great coach who has helped my son improve his golf skills significantly. He gives great advice that’s easy to follow, and my son’s game has really benefited from his coaching. If you’re looking for a great coach, John is definitely worth considering. Thanks John!

Fantastic experience: Great golf course! Have not played here in a few years since it changed to the Heron. It was good to play then but seems to be even better now. End of summer fairways and greens were brilliant and food after on the patio was top notch. Will be back again no doubt

Fantastic experience: I have had 5+ lessons with Teddy Papple. Teddy showed me many different ways to get round the course easier in less shots than I was before. This has gone very well for me. He has managed to get my handicap from 18.6/12.2 within 9 months. I will soon be returning for another. The heron offers both summer and winter golf options. Having the simulator and top tracer on offer at the range this works great for me.

Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend john enough my sons have been attending his kids holiday camps, they had never played before, he was great at welcoming them, teaching them the different parts of the game and building confidence on the course and the range! Really great teacher! Can’t recommend enough! If your little ones looking to get into golf then John is your coach!

Positive experience: An excellent round today. Course condition was top class. Hadn’t played here for a few years so it reminded me what a quality course it is. Particularly enjoyed the Hawk 9. One tiny criticism which was relevant as I hadn’t played here for a few years. One or two more ‘next tee’ signs wouldn’t go amiss. Congrats on a nicely established set up.

Fantastic experience: Have been having lessons with Gemma for nearly a year now. She has given me the confidence to now play on various courses. Her group lessons are great fun and she is so patient and encouraging. If you want great tuition with a nice social atmosphere to meet other likeminded ladies then Gemma is your lady!!

Fantastic experience: Have very much enjoyed the senior coaching sessions with John Fryatt. The sessions have been very beneficial to me, particularly as a relatively new golfer. John has a great approach to coaching, he makes you feel relaxed and at ease. Looking forward to continuing attending these sessions!

Fantastic experience: Gemma is an amazing pro I started group lessons with her earlier this year my golf and confidence in playing has improved so much. She has established a lovely group of ladies who encourage and help each other. She is always positive even when it’s not going well there always a smile and a positive comment. Recently some of us have also played Padel together with Gemma bringing her positive approach. A Padel golf membership would be brilliant especially if Heron start to run Padel sessions similar to golf seasons. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gemma for lessons.

Fantastic experience: Have been having weekly lessons with Gemma for about 3 months now. Had both individual and group lessons (mainly group and these are good value for money I feel). Absolutely love the lessons. Gemma is very knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging. She has created a lovely social group of ladies, a mixture of ages and abilities, all looking to improve their Game and make new friends. Have also done a couple of the golf days which I would say are my favourite part of lessons, as u test yourself on a course and it has given me confidence to, as still find being on a golf course intimidating.. Hoping the club will consider a 9 whole / paddle membership as this is enough for me but is not an option currently.

Fantastic experience: Gemma is a great teacher. I highly recommend her lessons. She makes them informative and fun at the same time. If you want to take up golf, Gemma will take you through the basics and then onto the more detailed parts of the game.

Fantastic experience: Gemma’s enthusiasm and energy make me keep going to her golf lessons. She teaches in a friendly way which still gets good results.

Fantastic experience: John makes lessons enjoyable and easy to take on . Definitely improved my game .

Fantastic experience: John has an incredible talent for teaching golf to both children and adults alike. An extremely knowledgable and talented coach who conveys his love and passion for the game in a wonderful manner. I can’t thank John enough for his care and attention in teaching my children. 1st class in every way.

Fantastic experience: The Heron GC's Seniors Group Coaching at the Mark Davis Golf Academy is fantastic! With PGA pros John Fryatt and Mark Davis, the sessions cover everything from swing coaching to bunker play and putting. The format is perfect — short, focused tuition with regular check-ins that allow you to practice on your own while still receiving guidance. These sessions have been a game changer for me, helping me achieve my personal goal of becoming a single-digit handicapper. Highly recommended! Review from June 2024 There was definitely a buzz at the Heron Golf Club for the recent PGA ProAm, and the excitement was palpable as the first groups started their rounds. Everything about the day was on point. The Heron team was excellent, and the course was in perfect condition, with the greens challenging and running super fast. The TopTracer Range was open, and vouchers were handed out at reception for a small basket of balls to calm the nerves. With the practice area alongside the range for chipping and bunker play, and the putting green available near the first tee, there was no excuse for not being warmed up and ready for your announcement to the first tee. I was lucky to join Nick Moncur in a fourball with fellow members Frank and Steve. While I didn't contribute much myself, Nick and my teammates played really well. I did manage a nearest the pin on the 17th and scored 4 points for the birdie, my only contribution for the day. I should thank Sponsors Golf Holidays for their generous prize, which wasn't expected. I've played in a ProAm before, but this event at the Heron was much better. The Club was looking great with the planting around the Clubhouse and Terrace in full bloom, often seen but not always appreciated. It's yet another sign of a progressive Club respected by its owners, staff, and members. The food was delicious and generous, served outside by attentive staff from the BBQ with lovely sides and salads. Some great memories were created today. Thanks everybody at the Heron! Review from 2021 There are plenty of exciting changes at the South Essex Golf Club. Operation of the Club and it’s 3 nine hole courses (Heron, Hawk and Vixen) has returned to the family that own the site, which ends the tenure of Crown Golf. There’s certainly some significant investment taking place to raise the status of the Club with a new fleet of GPS buggies, refurbished members bar, Toptracer being installed in all the range bays and a large club house extension taking place that will house a new function and events room. The course has benefitted with a tidy up of the rough removing brambles, some trees and cutting back around fairway edges. I’m told there’s a lot more to come over the coming months. Loved playing the challenging Heron and Hawk courses on a beautiful late Summer September morning. All the staff I met were welcoming and enthusiastic. This is the type of Club I want to be a member of so I decided to take the plunge and join the Club as a Gold 5 day member.

Fantastic experience: John’s lessons have really helped me with my game. He is knowledgable, experienced, patient and full of enthusiasm. Many thanks John

Fantastic experience: My 12 year old son has just had a fantastic lesson with John. Working through a few technical issues in the excellent teaching facility. Many thanks John see you again soon.

Fantastic experience: After my 1st lesson with John I can’t wait to get practicing. Johns love of coaching is really infectious and he gives you clear direction of what you need to do to improve. Great knowledge of all aspects of the game - Will definitely be back. Ian

Fantastic experience: Big thankyou to John and everyone at the Academy who make golf enjoyable for my two kids who do the lessons every Saturday and holiday camps during the school holidays. John makes it fun and enjoyable so they don’t lose heart or get bored. Would highly recommend for any parent looking to get their child into golf

Fantastic experience: Cracking day at the heron. Course was in really decent nick and was challenging. Struggled a bit with some of the uneven teeth boxes but that just adds to the challenge I guess. Food was also really nice. Looking forward to going back.

Fantastic experience: Have been playing golf here for almost a year. It has amazing facilities and all the staff and coaches are so friendly and welcoming. I attend weekly lessons with Gemma and my golf has improved beyond all recognition. She is patient and encouraging and I've made so many amazing friends here. John teaches my 6 year old son who loves his lessons and already hitting over 100 yards! He is an amazing coach especially with the kids. The driving range and courses are beautifully kept where all levels of golfers are warmly welcomed. The restaurant/bar also has amazing food - we have a family day of golf and lunch most weekends. In short I couldn't recommend the Heron more, it's amazing for all the family.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic place for kids to learn golf! The facilities are top-notch, and John is an absolute delight to work with. The kids adore him and truly appreciate his unique teaching style. We can't recommend him enough! We're excited to continue our lessons with him for many years to come!

Fantastic experience: My son Arthur (7yrs) has been coming to the Heron academy for about 5mths now and we have been absolutely delighted with how it is run. John is great with the kids and really inspires their confidence, but keeps it fun and entertaining at the same time. Arthur’s game has come on leaps and bounds since he started there. The facilities are great too. I’ve also enjoyed the occasional 9 holes on the course whilst he’s at the academy as well (*cough cough). Fantastic all round.

Fantastic experience: Played on 17 September the course was in fantastic condition nothing to complain about from tee boxes to greens perfect. The clubhouse, patio area lovely too, owners have put their money to good use, staff also very good. Only one problem there was an hours wait for food, which just shows u how popular this club is getting not only for golf but other sports too. Looking forward to playing again soon. Congratulations to all the staff

Fantastic experience: Had some lessons with Gemma as I'm new to golf - she is very friendly & enthusiastic and has helped me enormously!! She genuinely wants you to love the game and improve as much as possible, her warmth really shines through. Thank you Gemma!

Fantastic experience: I ran a charity golf day at the Heron for 52 people playing and extra for the BBQ after. From start to finish the staff at the golf course were excellent with people being greeted on arrival by John to the service provided by the catering and bar staff. The staff insured the smooth running of the day and the food was excellent. Many of the people taking part expressed their gratitude to all staff involved. Thank you for a great day.

Fantastic experience: Fabulous golf and country club. 27 holes, take your pick! Wonderful terrace for a few drinks or lunch. And check out their function room with a view. Staff always friendly.

Fantastic experience: The Heron Country Club recently hosted my baby shower. The saying of "you get what you pay for" springs to mind, it may not have been the cheapest of venues that I considered but it was well worth the money. A lovely setting, tasty food, nice quality drinks but it was the staff that really made it for me. They could not do enough to help, from setting up the evening prior, to helping us packing everything away. The team were very competent, friendly and willing to help however they could. If you are thinking of booking this venue for a special event, do it, you won't regret it.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly welcome at The Heron. All the team were happy to help and service was great throughout our society day. The golf course and the greens in particularly were in very good condition despite the recent dry weather. Post round the food was very tasty. The team happily accommodated a couple of our fussy eaters. Very enjoyable day

Fantastic experience: A big thank you to Sarah, Sean, Tom, Terry and Umesh for all the hard work in making our recent annual charity golf day a great success. It was a very enjoyable day. All my 70 guests were complimentary about the day. The course was excellent and the food was up to its usual high standard. Well done everyone. See you next year

Fantastic experience: Great course! Played Heron/Hawk and it’s and very well looked after. Greens are pretty smooth and true, holding ball well when firing in. Very friendly and welcoming staff, as are the members. Will definitely be playing here again.

Positive experience: A very enjoyable day at the Heron. Lunch beforehand was very nice (although the chips could have been hotter) and the Terrace Bar is a great spot to sit and chat over a drink or a bite to eat. The staff at the restaurant and the pro shop were very friendly and helpful. The course is in great condition and continues to go from strength to strength. One of our group was visiting for the first time and loved it. All in all a great day and good value. The guy who collected my buggy after the round was friendly and helpful and typified the approach of the team here. A thoroughly enjoyable day.

Fantastic experience: Great value, great course in excellent condition, great helpful staff, lovely breakfast on a beautiful terrace, we would highly recommend this place. We are all members of a local course but will be back for sure.

Fantastic experience: Played 9 on the vixen on sunday at 1300 no problem booking staff very helpful Buggy available. Course in great condition ( greens vgc ) thoroughly enjoyed it. Whole club looks great will be back soon

Fantastic experience: Just love playing the Heron Golf Club. Super friendly staff throughout and the golf course is in superb condition. The greens are wonderful and as good as anywhere.

Fantastic experience: So pleasantly surprised. We played the Heron/Hawk. Interesting course set up, greens were superb and the course was almost empty! We will certainly be coming back. A real gem

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Umesh and The Garden Room team for supporting in the beautiful celebration of life for my dad on the 12th July. You made it so much easier as you knew what to suggest and it was beautiful. The staff were very attentive and polite and everyone was impressed with how lovely it was. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Jo

Fantastic experience: Always a pleasure playing as a visitor at The Heron. The course is in great condition, greens are quick. The staff are friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic experience: We celebrated our baby daughter's Christening last Sunday at the Heron Country Club's Garden Room and it was the best day ever! From the gorgeous views , the food and the people helping everything was just amazing ! We had 70 guests and all had only words of praise. Thank you Umesh , Molly and the team for a great day ! Gabriella &Daniel

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Umesh and the team for all of your efforts for our wedding. We had to change dates, needed help setting up and Umesh knows exactly what you need to do and supports in making your day the best it can be. Unfortunately we didn’t have the weather on our side and it had to be kept in doors it was still such an amazing day and everyone said how much they enjoyed themselves. If you want to get married this is highly recommended from us “The Colliers” ❤️

Fantastic experience: Willmott Dixon Interiors hosted a charity golf day at The Heron Club last Thursday, golf staff were amazing; super helpful, greeted everyone personally and showed them where to go at the clubhouse and tee'ing off. Breakfast and lunch were really good. Really nice club with lovely terrace area for lunch, we were made very welcome by the members too. We will be back for our 2025 event. Thanks to all who helped on the day.

Positive experience: Great set up & facilities. Enjoyed the courses. We were disappointed to find on arrival to find the first tee running very late with a corporate booking and we were told we’d have to wait 45 - 60 mins. So we had to start on the lesser course of the 3 9s so we didn’t get to play what we had booked. We had a good day/round nevertheless and would return.

Fantastic experience: Played in the Heron Country Club pro-am yesterday. Nick Moncur our pro was a great guy to play with. The course was in fantastic condition, the greens were fast and the pins were in Championship positions. All in all what a great day. The BBQ afterwords was excellent as well. Thanks to the Pros, the waiting staff, the chef, the organisers and especially to the green-keepers who made the course challenging from the white tees.

Fantastic experience: Great host for the East Region proam. From course condition/set up to catering and prizes. Well done and looking forward to next year already.

Fantastic experience: Recently played the PGA East Pro-Am and The Heron Country Club exceeded all my expectations! From the stunningly maintained golf course and friendly Greenkeepers, to the exquisite dining options, every detail was impeccable. The staff's warm hospitality made me feel truly welcome, and the facilities are top-notch, providing a perfect blend of luxury and comfort. The Heron Country Club is the place to be. Highly recommended! Special thanks to George the Greenkeeper and Paula and Molly for their hospitality

Fantastic experience: We had our society golf day here on Monday 17th with 23 playing. We were looked after by the staff on arrival and throughout the day. I have played Heron many times over the years and I can’t recall the course looking and playing as good as it did on Monday. The course was in fantastic condition with quick greens and great fairways. The facilities were fab and the bacon rolls were excellent. Definitely going back in 2025 cost permitting.

Fantastic experience: Brilliant golf course with fantastic staff. We had our 2nd golf day here this year and organisation is so simple. Food was lovely and the course played really well.

Positive experience: Great Society golf day, all the staff were very welcoming . The Heron / Hawk course was in very good condition and well presented, the bunkers on occasion were in need of a little improvement. The Pro shop / Marshal were very attentive, and certainly dealt with any queries promptly and efficiently. All in all a very enjoyable day.

Negative experience: Booked to play Heron & Hawk, very busy from 2nd hole waited on every hole. After a 2 1/2hr front 9 played the Vixen to ensure finish before dusk! Course was in good condition but no better than any other in Essex.

Fantastic experience: Wow what a venue! We were super thrilled to have secured this venue for our son's first birthday - it was perfect. There is a great indoor and outdoor space (with a pergola), which allowed us to make use of the whole venue for our event. We had food being made and served outdoor in the pergola area, bouncy castle fun on the lawn outside and then seating and a great bar indoors. Umesh has been a fantastic lead in the events team alongside Molly in the months leading up to the party and Umesh and the team were great on the day - always on hand and taking care of all of our guests. The bar team even made jungle themed mocktails which went down a treat. I cannot wait for more events at the venue and would highly recommend this beautiful location for any celebratory event! Thanks team, Miral