St Kew Golf Club

Roll up to St Kew Golf Club near Trewethern and you'll find yourself on a proper Cornish course that takes full advantage of the landscape without being pretentious about it. The 18-hole layout winds through countryside with enough character to keep your concentration sharp - there are water hazards to respect, undulating greens that reward decent striking, and views that make the occasional dodgy shot almost worthwhile.

This is a members' club primarily, though day visitors can usually arrange a round if you ring ahead and don't expect to just turn up on a Saturday morning. Green fees are reasonable for the standard of the course, and you're looking at roughly three and a half hours for a full round depending on how often you're fishing balls from the rough.

Golfers will absolutely get their money's worth here. It's not championship standard - nothing to frighten serious handicappers - but that's precisely why club golfers enjoy it. You can take calculated risks without being punished too savagely. Families with junior golfers will find it manageable, though non-golfing partners might struggle with patience unless they fancy a walk round the grounds.

Combine it with a stay at Porthilly Beach Holiday Park, barely five miles away and proper five-star rated, and you've got yourself a weekend. St Minver Holiday Park is another option three and a half miles off if you want something slightly closer. Either works as a base for a day or two of golf, though check opening times and booking requirements before you head out - the club operates on a relatively tight schedule.