St Issells

A small medieval church that rewards the curious but won't set your pulse racing. St Issells sits quietly near Saundersfoot, the sort of place you stumble across while exploring the quieter lanes of Carmarthenshire rather than somewhere you'd map out specially. The building itself is genuinely old - we're talking 12th century origins - and inside you'll find the kind of details that appeal to church enthusiasts: a decent font, some period stonework, and the sort of peaceful stillness you only get in places like this.

Historically minded visitors will get the most from it. There's not much signage or interpretation, so you're basically standing in a room and reading what you can from the architecture and your own knowledge. That's either the charm or the limitation, depending on your mood. The walk to reach it is pleasant enough if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Trees Caravan Park or White Gate are less than a mile away - though it's not a destination that'll occupy you for more than half an hour once you're there.

If you're basing yourself at Sunnyvale Holiday Park in Saundersfoot or any of the cluster around here, it's a worthwhile morning diversion before heading to the beach or tackling something with more obvious appeal. Free to visit, naturally. Go when you've got time to wander the lanes properly rather than ticking boxes.