If that’s true, you’re spoilt for choice in Yorkshire, which is peppered with charming villages boasting spectacular scenery and stunning architecture.
Bilbury, in the Cotswolds, recently topped Forbes Magazine’s list of the world’s 50 most beautiful villages.
But there are plenty of villages in God’s Own County that we reckon could give it a run for its money, with picture-postcard settings and a traditional Yorkshire welcome to boot.
They’re not just great places to visit, but excellent spots in which to set down roots.
Thriving communities, a superb range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, and, in many cases, good transport links to nearby towns and cities, make them an ideal choice for househunters looking for somewhere a bit different to live.
One of the villages is steeped in literary history, another is the setting for a popular TV drama, and a third has a fascinating museum with an unusual star attraction.
With the average house costing a little over £200,000 in a couple of these locations, they’re surprisingly affordable too.
What’s the prettiest village you’ve ever visited, and where do you think is the best places to live in Yorkshire?
If you’re considering a move, you might want to check out our list of the best market towns in Yorkshire with good train links.
1. Haworth
Haworth, in West Yorkshire, was famously home to the Brontë sisters, and it's easy to see how the literary greats were inspired by their surroundings. Its cobbled streets, picture-postcard houses and charming shops are set against the stunning backdrop of the rolling moors. According to Rightmove, the average house price in Haworth is £200,730. | National World
2. Cawthorne
Cawthorne, in Barnsley, has been named by the Daily Telegraph as one of Britain's poshest villages. But there's nothing pretentious about this South Yorkshire idyll, with its welcoming community as big a draw as the picturesque scenery. It's a quirky place to live, with traditional shops, an art gallery and a museum where the star attraction is a goat with two heads. Homes in Cawthorne don't come cheap, with the average house there selling for £550,000, according to Rightmove. | National World Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Robin Hood's Bay
With its stunning setting on the coastline of the North York Moors, Robin Hood's Bay is one of the UK's most photographed spots. Its quirky shops, traditional pubs and fascinating museum make it a hugely popular tourist destination, but it's also a great place to live. The average house price in Robin Hood's Bay is £356,500, according to Rightmove. | National World Photo: James Hardisty
4. Staithes
This beautiful old North Yorkshire fishing village oozes charm, with its winding, cobbled streets, pretty cottages and spectacular coastal scenery. Staithes is steeped in maritime heritage, but it's also home to a thriving cultural scene, including a popular annual arts festival. The average house price in Staithes is £283,625, according to Rightmove. | National World Photo: Simon Hulme
5. Grassington
Even if you've never visited, you may well recognise Grassington as the setting for the popular TV adaptation of James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small. It's little wonder the show's makers chose the picturesque spot, nestled in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, as the perfect filming location. Its cobbled market square, stone cottages and spectacular scenery make it one of the UK's prettiest places. Grassington is officially a market town, though it has the feel of a village, and it boasts a charming array of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and pubs. It also hosts many popular events, including the Grassington Dickensian Festival. The average house price in Grassington is £384,421, according to Rightmove. | Yorkshire Post Newspapers Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Thornton Dale
You'd be hard pushed to imagine a prettier village than Thornton-le-Dale, also known as Thornton Dale, in North Yorkshire. It could hardly be more quintessentially British, with its beautiful village green, the meandering beck running through its heart, and traditional thatched cottages. Located close to the market town of Pickering, it boasts some excellent cafes, restaurants and pubs, and is a great base from which to explore the surrounding countryside. The average house price in Thornton Dale is £384,139, according to Rightmove. | Google