{"id":120371,"date":"2023-10-24T14:49:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=120371"},"modified":"2023-10-24T14:49:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:49:03","slug":"the-two-uk-hidden-gems-made-the-worlds-most-beautiful-villages-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/travel\/the-two-uk-hidden-gems-made-the-worlds-most-beautiful-villages-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The two UK hidden gems made the world\u2019s most beautiful villages list"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While the United Kingdom is not short of picturesque villages, two of them have recently earned recognition as some of the most scenic in the world.<\/p>\n

A study conducted by experts at Faraway Furniture, which analysed the most popular villages on Instagram, has named two UK locations in its coveted international list.<\/p>\n

Topping the UK representation on the list is the charming Cotswolds village of Bibury, which holds the fourteenth position.<\/p>\n

Once hailed as the \u201cmost beautiful\u201d village in the country by artist William Morris, Bibury is renowned for the historic importance of its iconic Arlington Row.<\/p>\n

Arlington Row is composed of medieval buildings converted into weavers’ cottages during the 17th century, and they are now among the UK’s most photographed houses.<\/p>\n

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This village is renowned for its honey-coloured 17th-century stone cottages featuring steeply-pitched roofs and were historically inhabited by weavers who supplied cloth for the fulling process at the nearby Arlington Mill.<\/p>\n

Until the 1980s, the Arlington Mill building also served as a museum, displaying a collection of period clothing. However, the museum was subsequently relocated to Barnsley House.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, Bibury is conveniently located less than a two-hour drive from central London, making it an accessible destination for those seeking to flee the rat race temporarily.<\/p>\n

Staithes, a picturesque seaside destination in North Yorkshire, also made it to the list, ranking 17th globally.<\/p>\n

This Northern village is perched on a hillside with a stunning view of the Yorkshire coast and was historically one of the largest fishing ports in the North East.<\/p>\n

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Like any quintessential village, it boasts winding cobbled streets, cozy cottages, a small beach, and clifftop pathways to admire the breathtaking views from above.<\/p>\n

In the years 1745-1746, Staithes was home to one of its most notable residents, James Cook, who was born in Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough.<\/p>\n

During this time, young James Cook worked in Staithes as an apprentice to a grocer.<\/p>\n

It was here he first developed his deep passion for the sea, which would later lead to his illustrious career as a renowned explorer.<\/p>\n

Other enchanting locations mentioned on the list include Burano and Cinque Terre in Italy, and Hobbiton in New Zealand.<\/p>\n