17 h. ago Pretty town surrounded by waterfalls and mountains feels like being in the Alps

Betws-y-Coed in north Wales is a beautiful town surrounded by craggy mountains, peaceful lakes, and lush woodlands - making it an ideal spot for an autumn break

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32 h. ago This hotel by the sea has one of the best ocean views in Wales and an underground spa

I recently found a coastal bolthole with one of the best ocean views in Wales and a submerged spa with a bubbly whirlpool, perfect for an autumn break.

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32 h. ago Hotel on outskirts of pretty town has one of the best ocean views in Wales and an underground spa

I recently found a coastal bolthole with one of the best ocean views in Wales and a submerged spa with a bubbly whirlpool, perfect for an autumn break.

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40 h. ago Pretty leafy town with waterfalls and cute coffee shops is best place to visit in autumn

One of our favourite autumn spots is a beautiful town in north Wales with a distinct alpine feel and charming stone buildings and bridges

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44 h. ago Beautiful historic town is just as pretty as Bath but without the crowds

The charming town near Bath has oodles of charm without the crowds

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57 h. ago I visited pretty market town home to 'poshest pub crawl' where houses sell for £750,000

This pretty market town, with its high street bursting with boutiques, is delightful even on a rainy day

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5 d. ago I went to retro Scots seaside town with famous ice cream shop — it's a brilliant day out

Many of us may have grown up visiting this pretty Scottish coastal town - and it's just as charming even when the weather turns.

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5 d. ago Pretty UK seaside town has golden sands and people travelling miles for fish and chips

It's been named as one of the North East's most 'magical' seaside destinations by travel experts, with people travelling miles for the famous chippy and golden sandy beaches

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5 d. ago Incredible underground world in the back garden of this ordinary home

Francis Proctor has spent nearly 30 years creating a remarkable set of underground caves in his back garden - seeing is believing

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7 d. ago Pretty market town with a bookshop cinema, endless coffee shops and country walks that's Wales' answer to Stars Hollow

If you're a Gilmore girls fan, this charming and bookish Welsh town has total Stars Hollow vibes

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7 d. ago Inside pretty town dubbed 'Queen of the Cotswolds' that's frozen in time

It's one of the Cotswolds' best-preserved areas and has remained almost unchanged over the decades. It's a great place to visit as autumn approaches.

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1 week ago Beautiful UK seaside town from BBC Beyond Paradise where 'nearly every home is empty'

The pretty UK seaside town will be familiar to many as the fictional Devon town of Shipton Abbot in the BBC's Death in Paradise spin-off, Beyond Paradise

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2 w. ago I visited pretty market town named UK’s best place to live — I'd move there right now

There was one specific spot I absolutely adored

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2 w. ago ‘It’s a disaster’: drought measure to suck water from River Wharfe met with anger

Campaigners accuse Yorkshire Water of negligence and say plan to top up reservoirs will kill the river’s fishWith its pebble beach and shallow areas for paddling, the River Wharfe at Ilkley has long been a popular swimming location in the pretty Yorkshire town. But plagued by sewage and agricultural runoff, the river has been designated as “poor” quality, and a sign has been put up warning people against bathing in it. And now, the health of the river has been put further at risk with emergency drought plans by Yorkshire Water to suck water from it to top up its reservoirs.A drive by campaigners and wild swimmers led it in 2021 to be the first in the country to get designated bathing status – meaning the government tests it for the harmful E coli and intestinal enterococci bacteria. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alan Titchmarsh's quiet life in 'pretty' town where homes average £385,000

Alan Titchmarsh has been a familiar face on British television for decades but the gardening expert prefers to keep his personal life out of the spotlight

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2 w. ago 'I live in one of UK’s most expensive towns loved by celebs where houses cost millions'

The pretty town has an average house price of £1.1 million and has past residents including Ricky Gervais and James Corden

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3 w. ago Pretty UK market town has nation's 'best high street' and no abandoned shops

Marlborough, a quirky and picturesque country town nestled in north-east Wiltshire, was last year named one of the UK's best high streets - and locals say they are "lucky" to have it

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3 w. ago Remote Scottish island with beachside B&B that's the 'friendliest' in the country

A picturesque Scottish guest house with breathtaking ocean views has been awarded the 'AA Friendliest B&B of the Year' award, and it's easy to see why the holiday hotspot is so beloved by visitors

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3 w. ago The colourful, pretty seaside town that is one of the best day trips from London

The colourful, pretty seaside town that is one of the best day trips from London  Time Out Worldwide

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3 w. ago Pretty Peak District spot is staycation perfect and just a short drive from pretty town

This stunning village has been named by The Times as one of the most picturesque destinations in the UK perfect for a mini getaway - and it's just a short car ride from Cheshire

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