What are the most scenic, quiet, therapeutic naturaly rural counties/places in England ?

Question

This is what tickles my fancy, If i had the cash I'd go there in the summer and relax.

I'm thinking of a place that has narrow estuaries, lakes and VAST open greenery, connected via little bridges made of stone. There should be canals nearby too, if not , no biggie.

There should be old churches or preserved buildings from the past to reflect stereotypical edwardian/elizabethan/victorian England and furthermore there should be some nice pubs that are neither too noisy nor too quiet but boast a relaxing harmonic peaceful atmosphere where one can drink some historical aged ales or stout as well as any lager they wish with good english roast grub.

The place should have all this, and should also have a park - perhaps the above mentioned is borderline park/town, and this is the place you go to in a hot summer to 'unwind' with a good book, a guitar and if youre lucky a partner.

The only place I can think of is 'Norfolk Broads' but if there are other places like this, let me know folks.

Answer 1

yorkshire dales,

North Yorks moors

Northumbria

Answer 2

Cornwall is a very lovely place.

Answer 3

There are many little hamlets in Cornwall, that fit your bill (except for the canals) The little village I live in is truly gorgeous, and we are lucky not to be "invaded" every year by tourists, as not too many people know it exists. You can get lost in vast woodland, or sit in a deserted meadow and strum your guitar. There is only one pub, but it's "oldy worldy" and lively, and serves a great Sunday roast. There are many other gorgeous villages to visit nearby, Polperro, Talland Bay, Polruan, Fowey,(highly reccomended for musicians, and artists) in fact, there are hundreds of secluded little bays, and hamlets close by. I am partial to my own compony, and can be found playing my Irish tin whistle, in a little meadow I have found. Just me, and my dog. Bliss!!!!

http://www.themagicofcornwall.com/pages/...

http://www.themagicofcornwall.com/pages/...

Answer 4

It has to be the lake district in Cumbria.

Answer 5

Not that many any more, ever expanding population and all that, but there are a few pockets, Norfolk perhaps but that gets very full in summer with visitors,  being very scenic and has nice countryside. I personally love England as a whole but haven't found a safe, quiet haven for some time.

Answer 6

Has to be the lake district, North Yorkshire or the dales.

I love edale... if you get to go to scotland then its even better there.

Answer 7

Try the North Downs in Kent

http://www.kentdowns.org.uk/

Answer 8

WALES

Answer 9

milton keynes

Answer 10

The Cotswolds! It has all of the above :o)

Chipping Campden is nice as well as Upper and Lower Slaughter, Burford as well Mickleton- home of The Pudding Club.  Any of the villages there are great though so there is plenty to choose from.

p.s. visit The Volunteer Inn at Chipping Campden- it has the best beer garden I have ever been in!

http://www.pubs2000.com/volunteerinn.htm

Answer 11

cumbria, Yorkshire, Kent, Devon, Cornwall,

Answer 12

Consider the Isle of Wight, it has empty beaches, little villages, thatched cottages, ancient inns (try The Buddle Inn at Niton near St. Catherin's Point) or Bonchurch near Ventnor The Bonchurch Inn. Ancient Manor Houses, village churches, small fields, woods and walks, and buses touring around the island. The place is one big park, but Newport the main town is a good market centre. The east coast resorts of Ryde, Sanddown and Shanklin are best avoided, but still relatively unspoilt by development.

Answer 13

The lakes. I don't mean the tourist traps like Windermere, get you to Wastwater!