St Michael Church, Cotleigh

You'll find St Michael Church tucked away in the village of Cotleigh, a few miles south of Honiton - the sort of place you'd only stumble upon if you were properly exploring the Devon backroads. It's a small, Grade II-listed medieval church with genuine character, the kind of building that rewards a quiet wander around its churchyard on a grey afternoon.

The church itself dates back centuries and still functions as a working parish church, which means it retains that real sense of purpose rather than feeling like a museum piece. Inside, there's some decent medieval stonework and the usual village church fixtures - nothing that'll keep you transfixed for hours, but enough to appreciate if you're interested in how ordinary communities worshipped over the centuries.

Families with young children might find ten minutes here about right before they get restless. Walkers and church enthusiasts, though, will appreciate the quiet and the opportunity to soak in proper rural Devon without the crowds. The churchyard is peaceful - proper place to sit on a bench and decompress.

Since there's no admission charge that we're aware of, you can drop in whenever you like. If you're staying at Hartridge Springs Spa Glamping nearby - which is excellent, by the way - this makes an easy detour during a morning walk. It's not a destination in itself, but it's exactly the sort of low-key local spot that makes a park holiday feel genuine rather than packaged.