Eglwys Llanllawddog Church

You'll find this little medieval church tucked away in the Carmarthenshire countryside, a proper quiet spot if you're after a break from the caravan parks near Carmarthen. Eglwys Llanllawddog sits in its own pocket of Wales - the sort of place where you genuinely might have it to yourself on a weekday afternoon.

It's a small stone church, nothing flashy, but that's rather the point. The building itself dates back centuries, and there's something quite moving about walking into a space that's been used for worship for generations. You're not here for soaring Gothic arches or intricate stained glass - this is intimate and honest, the kind of church that rewards a slow wander and a bit of quiet reflection.

Historically minded visitors will find it worthwhile; those chasing Instagram moments less so. Allow perhaps 20 minutes to have a proper look around unless you're the type to sit in the pews for a while. Access should be straightforward during daylight hours, though it's worth checking locally before you visit - rural churches sometimes keep irregular schedules.

If you're camping at Lan Farm Glamping or Quarry Lodge, this makes an easy detour on a countryside ramble rather than a destination in itself. Pair it with a walk around the surrounding lanes and you've got yourself a proper afternoon out. The beauty here is the solitude and the sense of stepping back - not the architecture itself.