The Mendip Golf Club

Eighteen holes set high on the Mendips, just outside Wells, where the fairways roll across proper Somerset countryside. The Mendip Golf Club is a private course, so you'll need to be a member or have an introduction from one to get past the clubhouse door - it's not the sort of place you can just rock up to as a casual visitor.

That said, if golf is your thing and you've got the right connections, it's worth investigating. The course sits at elevation with decent views across the surrounding hills, and the moorland setting means the turf can be interesting to play depending on the season. The routing makes good use of the terrain without feeling forced about it.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Cathedral View Glamping, Wells Touring Park, or Cheddar Camping and Caravanning Club Site are all within a few miles - and you're a golfer, it's worth a phone call ahead to see if they can arrange a guest round. You'll need to check current membership rules and fees, as these things shift. Allow a full four hours for eighteen holes, longer if you're slow or the course is busy.

It's very much a club for members rather than a visitor attraction. The nearest town is Wells, which has plenty else to occupy non-golfers in your group, so it works as part of a broader trip rather than a destination in itself.