Mote Squash Club

The Mote Squash Club sits just outside Maidstone and is exactly what it sounds like - a proper squash facility where serious players come to knock a ball around four walls. It's a members' club primarily, so casual visitors won't just waltz in for a hit, but if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Oak View or Bearsted and you're a squash enthusiast, it's worth checking whether they offer pay-as-you-play courts or day memberships.

Squash is one of those sports that demands commitment. You'll need a partner, decent racquet skills, and honestly, a reasonable level of fitness - the game's relentless. Most sessions run an hour, and courts fill up quickly during evenings and weekends. If you're a competitive player on holiday, this could scratch an itch that your local leisure centre back home might not. For families though, unless everyone's keen on the sport, you'll be looking at watching from a café while one person plays, which isn't brilliant.

The club's based near Maidstone, making it accessible from any of the glamping spots around Kits Coty or Chegworth Mill if you're the type who can't resist bringing their game on holiday. Ring ahead first though - opening hours and whether they take visitors isn't immediately clear, and there's a fair chance you'll need to be a member or book well in advance. It's not a drop-in kind of place.