Clubs History

Horsley Lodge is a proprietary club, owned by Horsley Lodge Ltd, recently purchased by Marc and Rebecca Brough. The familys' pride in their product, ensures a continued investment into all the facilities, where ensuring the customer's satisfaction is their primary aim. Mr Harold W. Salt, pioneered the creation of Mickelover Golf Club in 1924, and it was John H. Salt whose original idea of creating a course at Horsley some sixty five years later, enabled his sons richard and Malcolm to become pioneers of their own in the construction of the course at Horsley during the late 80's, along with help from their sister Fiona in the clubs formative years.

The history surrounding the lodge and the land amazed us. We found out it was originally built by The Earl of Stainsby in 1863 for his son as a wedding present, although the son never took up residence of his wonderful gift. His new wife can't have failed to like the view but it was rented out until 1986 when John Salt bought it as a farm in an auction held at the Rose and Crown. The story goes Mr Salt had reached his maximum bid when a friend kicked his chair from behind; taking this to be a sign to go once more he did and bought Horsley Lodge. Turning round the friend said he was merely uncrossing his leg and did not mean to kick John into his purchase.  As the Salt family, we've only been lucky enough to share in its history for the past 34 years. During this time we have restored the property and turned the undulating land into an award winning golf course.

And now in 2024 they have sold Horsley Lodge to Marc and Rebbeca Brough who are undertaking a major refurbishment of both the Hotel and golf course to ensure Horsley maintains its place as one of the prime Hotels and Golf Courses in the East Midlands