Planning a Summer Staycation? This Gloucestershire Village Was Just Named the Most Beautiful in England
The end of summer might be in sight, but if you’re still craving a little escape, consider this little gem: Bourton-on-the-Water in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, recently crowned the most beautiful village in England.
Often dubbed the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ thanks to its low stone bridges and tranquil river running through the centre, Bourton-on-the-Water has long charmed visitors. Now, a new study by Independent Cottages has officially crowned it England’s most beautiful village
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The study ranked English villages on their history, architecture, location, online popularity and even TikTok fame, before naming a winner. Bourton-on-the-Water came out on top thanks to its nearly 400 listed buildings, ancient origins (people have lived here since around 4000BC), and stunning setting in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Second place went to Castle Combe in Wiltshire, famed for its single picturesque street, while Clovelly in Devon — where whitewashed cottages tumble down a 400-foot cliff to the harbour — rounded out the top three.
So if you’re still looking for a late-summer getaway, why not skip the airports and head to one of England’s most charming villages instead?
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