East Devon Golf Club

The cliffside course at East Devon sits just outside Exmouth with proper coastal views that distract from your scorecard in the best way possible. It's an 18-hole layout that doesn't pretend to be championship standard, which means it suits high-handicappers and families just as well as keen golfers wanting a straightforward round.

You'll walk through established fairways with the sea never far away - that salt air does something to the ball's flight if you're not used to it. The greens are well-maintained without being brutally quick, and the layout flows nicely without too many brutish climbs. It's the sort of course where a decent player can post a good score, but erratic swings get punished fairly.

If you're staying at one of the holiday parks nearby - Devon Cliffs or Ladram Bay are closest - this makes an easy morning or afternoon out. Most golfers allow three and a half hours here, so it fits neatly between breakfast and dinner without swallowing the whole day. Green fees aren't steep, and the club welcomes visiting golfers without the faffing about you get elsewhere.

The real draw? You're not paying for a trophy course with designer pretensions. You're paying to hit golf shots with a decent view and a helpful wind. That's worth the trip if you're after a casual game rather than a stern test. Non-golfers won't find much here, though the nearby coastal path and Exmouth's seafront give you other reasons to visit the area.