St johns capel isaac

You'll find this tiny medieval church tucked away in the Carmarthenshire countryside, a few miles south of Llandeilo. St John's is genuinely old - we're talking 12th century, with bits added later - and it's the sort of place where you can actually hear yourself think. The interior is plain and honest: stone walls, simple furnishings, that particular smell of damp stone that seems to settle in Welsh churches. There's a good bell tower and enough architectural detail to keep history types occupied for half an hour or so.

The real appeal here is peace and quiet. If you're staying at one of the glamping spots nearby - Ravenscroft Retreats or Head For The Hills are just a couple of miles away - this makes a gentle morning walk rather than a destination in itself. It's not somewhere to rush to, but rather somewhere to stumble upon if you're exploring the Towy Valley on foot.

Walkers will appreciate the location. The church sits in genuinely quiet countryside, and there's decent walking country all around. Families with young children might find it a bit dull - there's nothing interactive here - but if your kids are into old buildings or you're a keen church crawler, it's worth the diversion. Allow twenty minutes, maybe half an hour if you're thorough. Free to visit, as far as I can tell, though opening hours aren't widely advertised so don't rely on popping in at dusk.