Bay View Park Executive Golf Course

The 18-hole course sits right on the Sussex coast near Pevensey, and the sea views from several holes are genuinely worth the trip on their own. It's an executive layout - shorter than championship courses, usually around 5,000 to 5,500 yards - which means it's playable for mid-to-high handicappers without requiring a full day's commitment.

You're looking at nine or ten holes with proper water hazards, a few doglegs that make you think rather than just swing, and greens that won't punish a slightly off approach shot too harshly. The par-3s are tricky enough to be interesting. For golfers staying at Pevensey Bay Holiday Park - practically on the doorstep - this is an obvious choice for an afternoon round, especially if the weather's decent.

It's not a championship test, so don't expect the difficulty of say, a PGA course. What you get instead is accessibility and pace. Most rounds finish in under four hours, which matters if you've got families waiting back at the caravan or you want to fit in other activities. The course is well-maintained without being fussy about it.

Walk the course yourself and you'll notice how the designers made sensible use of the undulating terrain. The routing means you're rarely walking the same direction twice. If you're staying at Warren Wood Country Park further inland, it's worth the short drive for a change of scenery - a proper links feel without the links difficulty.