While the UK has no shortage of picturesque villages, two have recently been recognized as being among the most picturesque in the world.
A study carried out by the experts at Faraway Furniture, which analyzed the most popular villages on Instagramhas named two UK sites to its coveted international list.
Leading the UK's representation on the list is the charming Cotswold village of Bibury, which ranks fourteenth.
Once hailed as the 'most beautiful' village in the country by artist William Morris, Bibury is renowned for the historical significance of its iconic Arlington Row.
Arlington Row is made up of medieval buildings converted into weavers' cottages in the 17th century and are now some of the most photographed houses in the UK.
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This village is noted for its 17th-century honey-colored stone cottages with steeply pitched roofs and was historically inhabited by weavers who supplied cloth for the fulling process at the nearby Arlington Mill.
Until the 1980s, the Arlington Mill Building also served as a museum, displaying a collection of period clothing. However, the museum was later moved to Barnsley House.
Interestingly, Bibury is conveniently located less than a two-hour drive from central London, making it an accessible destination for those looking to temporarily escape the rat race.
Staithes, a picturesque seaside destination in North Yorkshire, also makes the list, ranking 17th in the world.
This northern village is perched on a hill with stunning views of the Yorkshire coast and was historically one of the largest fishing ports in the North East.
Like any quintessential village, it has winding cobbled streets, cozy cottages, a small beach and cliff-top paths to admire the breathtaking views from above.
In the years 1745-1746 Staithes was home to one of its most notable residents, James Cook, born in Marton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough.
During this time, young James Cook worked in Staithes as an apprentice to a grocer.
It was here that he first developed his deep passion for the sea, which would later lead to his illustrious career as a renowned explorer.
Other enchanting places mentioned on the list include Burano and Cinque Terre in Italy and Hobbiton in New Zealand.
