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The Riley Graves, Eyam

Eyam in the county of Derbyshire
Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale in the Peak District.
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The tea rooms cottage and village sign

Finchingfield in the county of Essex
Often referred to as one of England's most beautiful villages, Finchingfield is located in Essex. It features a picturesque village green, medieval cottages, and a duck pond, creating a tranquil and timeless atmosphere.
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Whitby

Whitby in the county of North Yorkshire
This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England.
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Shakespeares Birthplace

Stratford-upon-Avon in the county of Warwickshire
Stratford Upon Avon is a beautiful historic market town in the County of Warwickshire. Famous as the birthplace of the legendry playwright William Shakespeare
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Lyme Regis, in Dorset

Lyme Regis in the county of Dorset
Almost the first thing you notice about this pleasant seaside resort, is the spaciousness of the town. The second, and nothing can prepare you for this, is the sheer scale of Lyme Bay with its splendid views towards the rugged sandstone cliffs west of Eype Mouth.
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Good morning Mousehole

Mousehole in the county of Cornwall
This delightful coastal village, with its wealth of history, lovely old harbour and beautiful headland walks, makes an interesting base for exploring the superb scenery of Mount's Bay and Land's End.
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Lower Slaughter, in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds

Lower Slaughter in the county of Gloucestershire
Lower Slaughter is one of the Cotswold's most idyllic villages where you should abandon your car and roam around on foot.
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Lavenham Church

Lavenham in the county of Suffolk
Considered to be Britain's best preserved medieval village, Lavenham, with its wonderful clusters of fine Tudor houses offering the visitor a glimpse of just how a prosperous wool...
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A picture of Dalwood

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. Well worth a look
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Burton Bradstock

Burton Bradstock in the county of Dorset
This in one of the most enchanting villages to be found along the sweeping Dorset coast. It has gorgeous little lanes where there are eye catching thatched cottages with walls...
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The Golden Rule

Ambleside in the county of Cumbria
Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere. A busy victorian town ideal as a base when visiting the Lake District
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Abbotsbury

Abbotsbury in the county of Dorset
Abbotsbury is a small picturesque and historic village in the county of Dorset.
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Burford, Oxfordshire

Burford in the county of Oxfordshire
Burford is an attractive Cotswold town in the Oxfordshire part of the Cotswolds, with a famous High Street that slopes down to a three-arched medieval bridge that carries traffic...
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Bath Abbey.

Bath in the county of Somerset
Bath is an elegant city famous for its beautiful Georgian architecture and its Roman attractions from which it got it's name. The traveller James Boswell who visited the city...
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Weymouth, Dorset.

Weymouth in the county of Dorset
It was King George III who first put Weymouth on the map as a popular tourist destination after making it his summer holiday residence between 1789 and 1805, where he would bath...
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Old Cottages, West St, Castle Combe, Wiltshire 2013

Castle Combe in the county of Wiltshire
Tucked away in the Cotswolds, Castle Combe is a quintessential English village with honey-colored stone houses, a medieval market cross, and a peaceful ambiance. It's an idyllic destination for a relaxing countryside getaway.
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Clovelly, Devon

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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Malvern Hills

Great Malvern in the county of Worcestershire
Malvern is famous for its beautiful hills that offer outstanding views across 3 counties, its famous spring water and the Morgan motor car. It also has strong associations with the famous composer Edward Elgar
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River Avon in Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury in the county of Gloucestershire
Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire is an historic market town, situated near the Cotswolds, it has a beautiful Abbey over 500yrs old and lots of historic buildings and ancient alley ways to explore.
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