The Cotswolds has been named among the most beautiful places to live in the UK for 2024.

Rest Less - the UK's fastest-growing digital community for people over 50s - has revealed the top nine most beautiful places to live in the UK for 2024.

The list features locations from the beaches of Cornwall to the remote isles of Scotland and everywhere in between.

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Rest Less said: "When thinking about moving – whether it’s to retire somewhere new or simply for a change of scenery – most of us would prefer to go somewhere beautiful.

"Few things can rival the feeling of waking up every morning and being grateful for where we live.

"Luckily, the UK is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world – from snow-capped mountains to white sand beaches, and ancient woodlands to rolling hills.

"But you might be wondering which places, in particular, are some of the most inspiring to call home."

With this in mind, Rest Less put together a list of the most beautiful places to live in the UK - the full version of which can be found here.

The most beautiful places to live in the UK

The top nine most beautiful places to live in the UK in 2024, according to Rest Less, are:

  1. Pembrokeshire
  2. The Lake District
  3. Cornwall
  4. Isle of Sky
  5. Northumberland
  6. The Cotswolds
  7. County Antrim
  8. North Yorkshire
  9. The Shetland Islands

What makes the Cotswolds one of the most beautiful places to live in the UK?

Rest Less said that the Cotswolds is "widely celebrated for its beauty" including hundreds of "picture-perfect" villages and "pristine" countryside

It said: "Encompassing six counties and hundreds of picture-perfect villages, the Cotswolds is one of the UK’s most visited areas for a reason.

"If you love village life and enjoy a community feel while being surrounded by pristine countryside, it’s difficult to think of a more idyllic spot.

"There are so many beautiful and historic Cotswold villages that selecting the loveliest is tricky but Gloucestershire’s Bourton-on-the-Water is often voted one of the prettiest villages in England.

"Nicknamed the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’, it’s home to honey-coloured cottages, quaint tea rooms, gorgeous gardens, and elegant stone bridges that arch over the photogenic River Windrush.

"Vying for Bourton-on-the-Water’s ‘prettiest village in England’ crown is Wiltshire’s Castle Combe.

"The beauty of Castle Combe is no secret (it’s been featured in Hollywood movies Stardust and War Horse), and its winding streets can often get crowded with wide-eyed tourists. But the surrounding woods are peaceful and pristine, and the Bybrook River is popular with locals enjoying a quiet stroll.

"For some, the touristy nature of the Cotswolds can be a bit off-putting; especially if you prefer a quiet life.

"But, while places like Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford do get busy, there are plenty of other more peaceful, quintessential Cotswolds villages that are just as beautiful.

"The twin villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter might be small, but they’re home to some of the most romantic streets in the country and the unspoilt countryside and landscaped gardens that surround them will likely take your breath away."