A "magical" village in the North of England, complete with a secret waterfall and haunted house, has been described as like "walking back in time" and has captured the hearts of social media users. With staycations being all the rage in the UK, despite our unpredictable weather sometimes deterring those dreaming of a sun-soaked week in Cornwall or Devon. Moreover, the costs can often tally up to more than a trip abroad to Spain or Greece when you factor in pricey B&Bs and train fares in Britain.
However, for those who don't mind the occasional shower or cooler temperatures, there are charming villages hidden away in the English countryside that tourists usually miss. If you're not deterred by the possibility of rain and cooler weather, then this could be the perfect getaway for you. London-based travel blogger Sandy ventured to Lancashire and came back completely spellbound.
She was charmed by Downham, a tranquil village that seems frozen in time, with its lack of road signs or TV satellites standing out, reports Birmingham Live . "It is also home to many mystical places such as the eerie Pendle Sculpture Trail, the haunted Samlesbury Hall, and the Harry Potter-esque bookshop, Halewood and Sons," she revealed. "Another highlight for us was the secret Hatchbrook waterfall which really wasn't easy to find.
" The gastronomic offerings won Sandy over too, as she waxed lyrical about classic British pub grub, local brews, and indulgent afternoon teas. Sandy wound up her foodie tour .