Teignmouth Golf Course

Teignmouth Golf Course sits right on the Devon coast, and if you've got a handicap or fancy learning the game, it's a proper spot for a round. The course plays across clifftop terrain with the sea as your constant backdrop - which sounds romantic until the wind picks up and your ball ends up three fairways over. It's an 18-hole layout that demands respect, particularly on the back nine where the elevation gets serious.

Golfers will get the most from this, obviously. But it's worth knowing that non-members can usually play if you book ahead and meet the handicap requirements - ring ahead to confirm current policy. A full round takes about four and a half hours, longer if you're new to the game. The views alone justify the trip, even if your scorecard doesn't.

If you're staying at Lady's Mile Holiday Park or Golden Sands Holiday Park - both within four miles - you've got easy access for a day's play without much faffing about. Exeter's close enough for supplies, and the course sits within easy reach of the wider Torbay area if you want to combine golf with coastal walks or seaside days. Fair warning though: it can get choppy weatherwise, so don't bank on perfect conditions. Check in advance what the green fees are and whether you need to arrange guest privileges through a member.