East Budleigh named among prettiest UK villages to travel to

East Budleigh, which is located in the east of Devon not too far away from Exmouth, has been featured in second place in the list.

Ahead of the August bank holiday weekend, StressFreeCarRental.com named seven of the best destination villages the UK has to offer to potentially travel to.

They said: "Motorists should reconsider planning their bank holiday road trips to make a stop through some of the most scenic destinations in the UK. 

East Budleigh was praised for its picturesque nature (Image: Adam Manning/Newsquest)

"Packed with charm, serenity and chocolate box thatched houses, many of these small villages are also hubs of bustling communities and independent small businesses."

Prettiest villages to drive through in the UK

According to the list from StressFreeCarRental.com, the prettiest villages to drive through in the UK were as follows:

1. Inkberrow, Worcestershire 

2. East Budleigh, Devon

3. Grassington, North Yorkshire 

4. Crovie, Scotland 

5. Solva, Wales

6. Broad Campden, Gloucestershire 

7. Hawkshead, Cumbria

In describing East Budleigh they said: "Just a few miles from the sea, this quaint village in Devon is an unspoilt beauty.

"With a rich history and thatched cottages nestled in the rolling hills of the countryside, East Budleigh certainly offers a sense of tranquility to visitors." 

John Charnock, CEO of StressFreeCarRental.com said: “The UK has some of the prettiest and quaint villages in the world, and motorists should seriously consider making a pit stop through some of these gorgeous destinations as they head out this bank holiday. 

“Over 14 million drivers are expected to hit the roads, so making a detour to stretch your legs and get some fresh air after being stuck in traffic for hours is a good idea. 

“Rather than stopping over in a service station, make the most out of your road trip and have a stroll around some of the most beautiful villages the UK has to offer.”