Long Sutton Golf Club

The 18-hole course at Long Sutton sits on proper Somerset levels terrain, about three miles south of Langport. You get that flat, open-plan golfing experience - no dramatic elevation changes to worry about, but the wind can be a factor out here on the levels. The fairways are well-maintained and it's the kind of place where regular players know every bump and hollow.

This is strictly a golfers' affair. If you can't golf, there's not much else to do here - no café, no non-player facilities worth the trip. But if you're a serious golfer, or even moderately keen, it's worth a round. The course has character without being pretentious, and the membership rates are fairly reasonable for the South West.

Visiting during the week is your best bet for a quieter round. Weekends get busy with the regular crowd. You'll want to check ahead for green fees - they do accept visitors, but it's worth ringing to book a slot rather than turning up cold. Allow three and a half to four hours for a full round depending on how you play.

If you're staying at Thorney Lakes just down the road, this is a dead handy option. That caravan park sits less than three miles away, making it easy to slip in a round without hunting far afield. It's not a destination course that'll change your life, but for a week's golfing break in Somerset, it's solid.