Ffynnon, Llandysul

The small church at Ffynnon sits quietly in the countryside outside Llandysul, and it's one of those places that rewards the detour if you're into old Welsh ecclesiastical architecture. The building itself is modest - whitewashed walls, simple lines, the kind of rural chapel that's been standing since medieval times and hasn't made a fuss about it since.

Inside you'll find the usual period features: ancient stonework, a modest altar, the sort of peaceful stillness that only a centuries-old church can manage. The churchyard is worth wandering through too, with weathered gravestones that tell you something about who lived and died in this corner of Ceredigion over the centuries. It's not flashy or particularly well-signposted, which is rather the point.

This works best for visitors who actively like exploring rural Welsh churches rather than those after a major tourist attraction. If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots - The Hiveaway or Thistledown are both close by - it makes for a gentle morning walk and a bit of local character. Allow 30 minutes to an hour depending on how much you linger in the churchyard.

Bring a camera if you're into old architecture or graveyard photography. Opening hours are variable for small chapels like this, so check locally in Llandysul before making the trip. It's free to visit, naturally.