Cams Hall Estate Golf Course

The clubhouse sits on proper Hampshire countryside about four miles from Lee-on-the-Solent, and Cams Hall Estate Golf Course is the kind of place where you'll spend a good half-day if you're serious about golf. The course itself rolls through well-maintained grounds with enough challenge to keep mid-handicappers interested without being completely brutal. You're looking at a full round taking three to four hours, depending on the pace of play ahead of you.

This is clearly one for golfers rather than casual visitors. The fairways are decent shape, the greens present a proper test, and there's water to think about on several holes - always keeps you honest. It's the sort of course where you'd want your swing reasonably sorted before you arrive. Non-golfers won't find much to do here, so don't drag your partner along expecting a pleasant stroll.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Rookesbury Park, Solent Breezes, or ScottsHaven are all within spitting distance - and you fancy a round, it's worth ringing ahead to check current rates and whether you need to be a member or can just turn up as a visitor. Green fees vary, and booking ahead is sensible for weekends. The Solent area has several golf courses dotted about, so if this one's full you've got backup options.

Practically speaking, bring your own clubs unless the course offers hire - worth checking when you book. Summer mornings are your best bet weather-wise, though the course stays open year-round. It's functional rather than fancy, but that's fine if you just want eighteen decent holes.