Mortehoe and Woolacombe Golf Club

Perched on the clifftops between Mortehoe and Woolacombe, this is one of those courses where you'll spend as much time gawping at the views as lining up your putts. The Atlantic stretches endlessly ahead, while Lundy Island floats on the horizon like a distant ship. It's properly spectacular golf.

This isn't championship standard - it's a relatively short 18-hole course that won't trouble single-figure handicappers. But what it lacks in length it makes up for in drama. Several holes play right along the cliff edge, and the wind off the sea can turn a gentle 7-iron into a proper wrestling match with the elements.

Families staying at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park or Woolacombe Sands Holiday Park will find it's barely a mile away - perfect for a morning round while the rest of the family hits the beach. The course suits holiday golfers rather than serious players. Expect to take your time; not just because of the challenging coastal winds, but because you'll keep stopping to admire the scenery.

Book ahead in summer when the Devon coast gets properly busy. Early morning rounds offer the best chance of calmer conditions, plus you'll have those stunning coastal views mostly to yourself before the day-trippers arrive.