As much as we might like to complain about the rain, there’s plenty to love about living in the UK. High up that list is the breadth of areas of beauty all across the country.
From bustling cities bursting with history to picturesque countryside and atmospheric coast towns, there’s an aesthetic to suit just about everyone somewhere in the UK. If you’re thinking about upping sticks and settling down in the kind of place you’ve always dreamed about, here are some of the most charming parts of the country to consider. The most beautiful areas of the UK to live.
Bath
One of Britain’s most popular cities with foreign tourists is also a great place to make a permanent home. Named, of course, for its striking Roman Baths, this Somerset city is a World Heritage site, making it a perfect place to soak up some history and feel connected to something bigger.
Bath is defined visually by its pristine Georgian architecture, which gives the whole city an air of stately refinement without feeling overbearingly posh.
The Lake District
Retreating to the peace and quiet of the Lake District is the subject of more than a few wistful daydreams among Brits, and there are new build houses in Cumbria waiting for those who follow through on that ideal.
Natural beauty greets you in every direction in this national park, from dazzling blue lakes to its many mountains that attract keen hikers all year round. Towns like Ambleside and Bowness-on-Windermere are teeming with country charm, from their rustic stone architecture to their quaint tea shops. It’s a little slice of heaven.
Edinburgh
For those who want to be connected to everything in a major city while also living somewhere with big visual impact, Scotland’s capital is just the ticket. At the heart of the city is Edinburgh Castle, sitting proudly atop the aptly named volcanic rock of Castle Rock – offering incredible views from up high or comforting definition from the streets below.
The city is full of tall stone houses and cobbled-stone alleys, whose uncountable nooks and crannies play home to a myriad of ‘best-kept secret’ restaurants and shops. It’s a university city with a friendly, lively atmosphere that feels busy without being overwhelming, packed full of things to do that’ll keep you exploring for years.
Cornwall
Kernow, as it’s known in the native tongue, is one of the UK’s rural jewels, boasting miles of jaw-dropping coastline which makes it a perfect home for those who’ve always wanted to live by the sea.
The county is home to only one city, Truro, which makes it and its rich Celtic culture feel quite isolated from the rest of the UK. With more than 25% of its area making up the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, here you’ll never be far away from a peaceful escape into nature.
We think these are the most beautiful areas of the UK to live in.
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