Parish Church of Saint Nun Pelynt

The Church of Saint Nun sits quietly on the edge of Pelynt village, a couple of miles inland from Looe's busy harbour. This medieval parish church is dedicated to a rather obscure Cornish saint - the sort of place that locals probably walk past without thinking twice, but visitors who venture in find something genuinely worth the detour.

Inside, it's all worn stone floors and timber beams, the kind of building that feels properly lived-in rather than museum-like. The church dates back centuries and retains plenty of original features if you know what to look for - decent medieval windows, some interesting brass memorials on the walls. It won't take long to have a proper look around, maybe twenty minutes if you're not rushing.

This works best for history enthusiasts and anyone doing the walking routes around the Looe area. Families with restless kids might find it a bit dull if they're not into old buildings. The real appeal is how it fits into a slower pace of holiday - you're exploring the quieter side of Cornwall, away from the seafront crowds.

If you're based at either Killigarth Manor or Tencreek Holiday Park nearby, it's an easy morning outing on foot or a short drive. Pair it with a wander through Pelynt village itself or push on towards the coast at Looe. The admission situation is typical of village churches - usually free to pop in during daylight hours, though you might find it locked during quieter times, so don't build an entire afternoon around it.