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Chipping, Lancashire

Winner of Britain in Bloom in 2009, and RHS Tourism and Gold achievement awards, Chipping is a charming village located above a fast flowing stream at the edge of the Bowland forest. Its character can be seen in its ancient cobbled streets and lovely 17th century properties.

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Chiselhampton, Oxfordshire

Dreamy village where the River Tame is crossed by a 16th-century stone bridge.

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Churchill, Oxfordshire

The charming hill village of Churchill is to be found a short distance south west of Chipping Norton, it lies amidst what is mostly agricultural lands. It is of interest as...

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Clapham, North Yorkshire

The clear waters of Clapham Beck enter the town from the high slopes of Ingleborough where it scampers over a waterfall before plunging down into the town.

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Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire

This is a popular Thames side village which was the choice of Jerome K. Jerome for a setting for one of the riotous scenes of his "Three Men in a Boat" and it is easy to see just...

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Clovelly, Devon

Clovelly is beautiful, it retains an 'Olde Worlde' charm that even along this breathtaking coastline, is simply incomparable.

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Cockington, Devon

This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient parkland, or take a romantic drive around Cockington in a...

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Come-to-Good, Cornwall

Come-to-Good consists of a farm, 7 residential houses and a Quaker Meeting House which was built in 1710 and is a grade 1 listed building. The settlement lies on the Tregye Road...

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Coneythorpe, North Yorkshire

A picturesque village just 16 miles from the historic roman city of York

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Coniston, Cumbria

There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above.

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Corbridge, Northumberland

Located in Northumberland, Corbridge is a historic market town with Roman connections. It features charming streets, historic buildings, and the Corbridge Roman Town archaeological site.

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Corfe Castle, Dorset

Below the castle, the village of Corfe shows picturesque stone houses of the 17th-century.

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Cranleigh, 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, 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 gains shelter from Pentire Point West which makes...

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Craster, Northumberland

Craster is a quiet and unspoiled fishing village in Northumberland, famous for its Kippers and beautiful cliff scenery

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Cressbrook, Derbyshire

Set amidst the dramatic scenery of the glorious Peak District National Park, Cressbrook offers visitors breathtaking views from the road winding through this deep river valley. ...

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Crowcombe, Somerset

In medieval times this delightful village was the scene of markets and fairs, a market was held here as long ago as the 13th-century and the stone market cross, etched forever with the marks of time, still remains at the centre of the village.

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Croyde, 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, Devon

Charming village in the Devonshire countryside with a wonderful old thatched pub serving excellent food and a fantastic church. Well worth a look

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Dartmeet, 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 Dart and West Dart.

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