Selsey Golf Club

Selsey Golf Club sits right on the edge of the Manhood Peninsula, just south of Chichester, and it's a proper links-style course that takes full advantage of the coastal setting. The fairways roll across open downland with sea views in the distance - nothing dramatic, but on a clear day you'll spot the water between shots. For golfers, it's a genuine treat. The course plays to around 6,300 yards and demands respect without being punishing; you'll find yourself thinking about strategy rather than just swinging hard. Walkers needn't feel left out either - the surrounding countryside is cracking for a stroll, and the club sits within easy reach of other attractions in the area.

You'll need to be a member or arrange a guest round in advance - it's not a pay-and-play affair, which keeps the pace manageable and the greens properly maintained. Allow a full four hours minimum for eighteen holes. The best time to visit is spring through autumn when the course is at its greenest, though winter rounds have their own appeal if you don't mind the occasional bit of mud. Families with non-golfing members might find West Sands Holidays, just a mile away, a better base - they can occupy themselves while you're out on the course. But if your crew are all keen golfers, this is well worth the drive from Chichester. It's not the most famous course in Sussex, which is rather the point. You'll actually get a game without battling crowds.