All Saints' Church, Clovelly

The church sits at the heart of Clovelly village, that famous tumble of whitewashed cottages cascading down to the harbour. All Saints' has been watching over this place since medieval times, and stepping inside feels like stepping back centuries - which, frankly, you half expect in a village where cars aren't allowed and donkeys still shift goods down the cobbled streets.

It's a proper working church, not a museum piece, though the interior has plenty of historical character. The real appeal here is less about architectural showstoppers and more about the atmosphere - the kind of place where you can sit in a pew and hear the sea beyond the churchyard wall, feel the weight of generations of villagers who've done exactly what you're doing now.

You won't need more than twenty minutes inside unless you're genuinely interested in the finer points of Devon ecclesiastical history. It works best as part of a morning or afternoon wandering Clovelly itself - the village is the main event, and the church is the quiet heart of it. Free to enter, no faffing about with opening hours since it's generally accessible during daylight.

If you're staying at nearby Roeys Retreat Campsite or Coastal Cabins Glamping, it's an easy addition to your park holiday. The walk down from the car park (yes, you park at the top and walk - told you about the no-cars thing) takes you right past it. Worth the detour for the village itself. The church is the bonus.