The Lottbridge Golf Club

Out on the outskirts of Pevensey, Lottbridge Golf Club sits on decent Sussex turf that slopes just enough to keep you honest. It's a proper working club course - the sort of place where locals know the rhythm of the greens and visitors can book a round without faffing about. Eighteen holes set across fairly open terrain, nothing outrageously difficult, but the wind off the coast can get sharp on exposed holes.

Golfers will get the most from this one. It's a genuine members' club, so call ahead before you turn up expecting to walk straight on. A round here takes the usual four-plus hours depending on pace and how many times you're fishing balls out of the rough.

If you're staying at Pevensey Bay Holiday Park just down the road - that's only 2.5 miles away - this works as a half-day outing rather than a full commitment. Warren Wood Country Park, the highly-rated spot three miles north, caters more to families wanting walking trails and open space, so Lottbridge is the call if your group actually golfs. Normans Bay, four and a bit miles further, is another decent caravan option nearby.

Worth ringing them directly to check rates and availability, particularly during peak season. The coast around here is flat and functional rather than dramatic, so you're here for the golf itself, not sweeping views. Works perfectly if you've got keen players in your party and need a structured afternoon.