Ogmore-by-Sea named among Britain's most beautiful villages
From Grasmere in Cumbria down to Solva in Pembrokeshire, the Daily Mail has revealed the 24 most beautiful villages in Britain.
Introducing the list, the news outlet said: "With stories of rats and overflowing bins recently dominating the news, it's easy to forget that the UK is blessed with beautiful villages dotted up and down the country.
"But where can you find these gorgeous places? We've spoken to estate agents, property experts and buying agencies to bring you a selection of the UK's prettiest villages."
The 24 most beautiful villages in Britain REVEALED by experts: Full list of little-known and surprising gems - but does YOUR favourite make the cut? https://t.co/v1yb7i7g5J — Mail+ (@DailyMailUK) April 30, 2025
The most beautiful villages in Britain
The most beautiful villages in Britain, according to the Daily Mail, are:
Great Budworth (Cheshire)
Goudhurst (Kent)
Braemar (Aberdeenshire)
The Mardens (West Sussex)
Grasmere (Cumbria)
Egleton (Rutland)
St Florence (Pembrokeshire)
Downham (Lancashire)
Mells (Somerset)
Castle Combe (Wiltshire)
Culross (Fife)
Bibury (Gloucestershire)
Castleton (Derbyshire)
Finchingfield (Essex)
Milford (Derbyshire)
Straithes (North Yorkshire)
Portmeirion (Gwynedd)
Plockton (Highlands)
Lavenham (Suffolk)
Solva (Pembrokeshire)
Haworth (West Yorkshire)
Robin Hood's Bay (North Yorkshire)
Aberdyfi (Gwynedd)
Fotheringhay (Northamptonshire)
Ogmore-by-Sea (Vale of Glamorgan)
Why Ogmore-by-Sea is among Britain's most beautiful villages
Ogmore-by-Sea was one of five villages in Wales named among the most beautiful in Britain.
The Daily Mail said: "This gorgeous village in the Vale of Glamorgan is situated half on a slight clifftop, and half on the mouth of the River Ogmore with views out into the Bristol Channel, and across the Merthyr Mawr nature reserve."
The "gorgeous" village, located near Porthcawl and Bridgend, featured on the Daily Mail list due to its varying beauty spots.
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Co-founder of Compare My Move, Dave Sayce, explained: "One of the best things about Ogmore-by-Sea is the change in beauty you have in such a small place.
"On the east side of the village, you have the Southern down cliffs, and to the west you have massive beaches and sand dunes.
"Even to the north you have remains of a Norman Castle, and Medieval walls situated on a beautiful little walking trail."
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