Falmouth Golf Club

The fairways at Falmouth Golf Club roll out across some genuinely lovely terrain just outside Truro, and if you're a golfer staying at one of the nearby touring parks, it's well worth ringing ahead to see if you can get a round in. The course itself plays over open ground with the kind of views you'd expect from this corner of Cornwall - nothing cramped or claustrophobic about it.

You'll need to be a club member or have an introduction to play here, which is worth knowing upfront. It's not a municipal course where you just rock up and pay green fees. That said, if you've got connections or your accommodation can help arrange a visitor's pass, a round takes the better part of four hours depending on how you play.

This is firmly a golfers' outing rather than something for non-playing partners or kids looking for a day out. The nearest towns - Truro is just five or so miles away - have plenty else going on if you need to split the group up. Trethem Mill Touring Park sits at 5.2 miles away, making it a realistic option if you're basing yourself there and want a proper golf fix during your stay.

Best to contact the club directly about visitor arrangements before you arrive. Green fees and membership terms aren't freely advertised, so a quick call sorts that out. Perfect if you're a serious golfer; probably not worth the detour otherwise.