More than 9,000 Which? members were asked to rate inland places they had visited, scoring them on factors such as food and drink, scenery, tourist attractions and more. Unsurprisingly, two Cumbrian areas made the list.
The Cumbrian village of Cartmel, located on the edge of the Lake District was another popular destination with Which? members. The village is known for its culinary scene, boasting two Michelin-starred restaurants and the famous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding shop, reports the Manchester Evening News.Also making the list was Grasmere, famous for its gingerbread. Grasmere is probably the Cumbria’s most popular village, thanks to William Wordsworth .
Today Grasmere is totally given over to the tourist industry, with plenty of gift shops, and places to eat. Wells in Somerset came out on top with an overall score of 83per cent, impressing visitors with its history and medieval architecture. Avebury in Wiltshire closely followed with a score of 82 per cent.