Chevithorne with Cove St Thomas Church

The church sits quietly in the village of Chevithorne, just outside Tiverton, where you'll find a proper slice of Devon village life without the tourist crush. St Thomas Church is the sort of place where you slow down the moment you walk through the gate - there's a real sense of calm here, the kind you don't get at busier attractions.

Inside, the church has genuine medieval bones beneath later restoration work. The chancel and nave reward a careful look, and if you're into ecclesiastical architecture, there's enough detail to spend twenty minutes studying the stonework and fixtures. What strikes you most is how it sits within its community - this isn't a museum piece, it's still very much a working village church.

It's worth a stop if you're staying at Nirvana Glamping nearby and fancy a gentle morning wander. The walk through Chevithorne itself is pleasant enough, with proper countryside on either side. You won't need more than thirty minutes here unless you're really into church history, but it's the kind of detour that breaks up a day nicely.

Local knowledge matters - knock on the village shop or ask at the glamping site about access times if you're planning a specific visit. Don't expect grand architecture or crowds, but do expect the real thing: a church that's been part of this landscape for centuries, still doing its job.