The Club At Meyrick Park

The on-site Lodge offers 17 en-suite twin rooms overlooking the course, a practical fit for groups and society trips. You've got a comfortable base for the weekend, with the big bonus that Bournemouth's shops, restaurants and beachfront are close enough to reach on foot. Drop the clubs, freshen up and you're quickly into town for dinner or drinks. Rooms are clean, comfortable and set up with golfers in mind, ideal if you'd rather put budget into extra rounds than five-star frills.

A standout here is the health club, which is more than a token hotel gym. There's a 19-metre indoor pool that's long enough for a swim, plus sauna and steam room for a warm-down after 18 holes. The gym is well stocked with modern kit if you want to keep the legs moving between rounds. For anyone feeling it after a couple of days walking, the Temple beauty area offers treatments that work well on golf-weary shoulders, back and calves.

On the food front, bed and breakfast works well for this venue. It keeps your options open, whether you want the convenience of staying on-site after the round or heading into Bournemouth to take your pick of restaurants. The on-site restaurant covers classic British and European dishes, a handy option for groups who want to settle in after golf without the hassle of finding somewhere in town. Finish the day with a drink in one of the two bars, then decide whether it's an early night for a morning tee time or a quick hop into town for something livelier.

Think value, location and convenience first, with all the key facilities you want for a stay-and-play break. It's a great base for a UK golf break where everything's close together, so you can spend less time organising and more time enjoying the golf and the town.