Recommended Picturesque Villages in England

Cheddar in the county of Somerset
Often called 'Englands Grand Canyon' Chedder Gorge was carved out by a river that now runs underground.
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Clovelly in the county of Devon
Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable.
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Cockington in the county of Devon
This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient...
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Corfe Castle in the county of Dorset
Below the castle, the village of Corfe shows picturesque stone houses of the 17th-century.
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Cranleigh in the county of Surrey
The church is perhaps one of Cranleigh's most interesting features, in the south transept carved on an arch visitors can see the head of a grinning cat, this is believed to have been the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat.
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Crantock in the county of Cornwall
Situated on the River Gannel's estuary, Crantock beach offers low-tide sand backed by a broad expanse of dunes and low cliffs. It...
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Croyde in the county of Devon
Croyde village has a scattering of thatched, colourwashed cottages and other delightful buildings, all sheltered by dunes which stand between the village and the bay.
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Dalwood in the county of Devon
Charming village in the Devonshire countryside with a wonderful old thatched pub serving excellent food and a fantastic church....
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Dartmeet in the county of Devon
A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East...
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Dorchester-on-Thames in the county of Oxfordshire
This is a delightful village set beside the River Thames at a point where the historic river is joined by the lesser known River...
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Elstow in the county of Bedfordshire
Elstow's fine Moot Hall is a building of 1500, this is a medieval market hall which is open to the public, it houses a collection illustrating John Bunyan's life and times.
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Fen Ditton in the county of Cambridgeshire
This pleasant village can be found in the spacious countryside within easy driving distance from Cambridge.
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Fowey in the county of Cornwall
The picturesque harbour town of Fowey has a history as colourful as some of the pretty boats sailing in and out of its waters.
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Frampton on Severn in the county of Gloucestershire
An ancient interesting village with a village green surrounded by beautiful half timbered properties
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Gorran Haven in the county of Cornwall
Historically, this beautiful location is said to be the place where Sir Henry Treworth of Bodruggan spurred his horse over the cliffs in 1485.
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Grantchester in the county of Cambridgeshire
The village of Grantchester, is a picturesque village along the river Cam, often enjoyed by tourists and students who travel to...
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Grasmere in the county of Cumbria
This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar
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Great Barrington in the county of Gloucestershire
Great Barrington occupies a lovely position in the magnificent valley of the River Windrush. It is a quiet, tranquil spot, sprinkled with picturesque Cotswold cottages.
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Great Missenden in the county of Buckinghamshire
Lying in a favoured position within the sweep of the glorious Chilterns, Great Missenden is an attractive village of charm and character, and was the home to Roald Dahl who wrote many of his best loved stories there.
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Hambleden in the county of Buckinghamshire
Hambleden is an attractive village set in the valley of the Chilterns, close to the River Thames. It has a "Picture-Postcard" image with pretty flint and stone cottages spread out around the church.
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