Bourton-on-the-Water was named the prettiest village by previous visitors (Image: Getty Images) Britons took to a Reddit forum to name some of their favourite villages in the UK, with one being applauded for its chocolate-box cottages and beautiful scenery. However, as a result of the stunning surroundings, it's a village that can become jam-packed with tourists , especially in the summer months. READ MORE UK's 'prettiest village' hit by overtourism chaos as visitor numbers surge [LATEST] The Cotswolds are known for its postcard-worthy surroundings, attracting an estimated 38 million visitors from around the world each year.
According to Cheltenham.gov.uk, an estimated 23 million Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) each year for day trips.
Discovercots.co.uk suggests the overall estimated number of visitors to the Cotswolds hills each year sits somewhere around 38 million.
But of all the villages on offer, Bourton-on-the-Water is the one which was named as the "prettiest" by Britons in a Reddit forum . One Brit from the North East commented: "Bourton-on-the-Water..
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