I went to Yorkshire village named 'prettiest in the UK' but was stunned by one thing

While the rest of the UK was enjoying a sunny day, we found ourselves navigating through thick fog as we ventured into the North Yorkshire Moors.

Intrigued by its reputation as the north's prettiest village and the UK's second greatest, I decided to take my husband and daughter to a village just half an hour from our home.

Living in an area that boasts numerous picturesque villages and market towns - from Great Ayton, the hometown of Captain James Cook, to Yarm with its stunning High Street - Hutton-le-Hole had a lot to live up to before we even arrived.

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However, as soon as we passed the first ivy-clad house, it was clear why this village has garnered such admiration. With its charming brook - the site of an annual duck race - a cosy pub at its heart, and acres of green space, it was the epitome of a dreamy village idyll.

So, like any typical Brits, we settled down in the now sunny pub garden and ordered a pint, reports the Express.

To provide some context, Hutton-le-Hole feels quite remote. It's only five minutes away from the highest pub on the Moors, known for its snowy lock-ins.

Despite its secluded charm and the delightful absence of phone reception, this spot is right in the heart of the North York Moors National Parka magnet for walkers worldwide. Within a mere 30 minutes, you can reach the stunning seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough, not to mention the beautiful city of York itself.

As I savoured the picturesque village views with an ice-cold glass of white wine in hand quaint Yorkshire stone cottages clustered around a shimmering stream, a single road slicing through the centre the peace was shattered by the incessant roar of motorbikes. Initially, it seemed like a one-off event, perhaps a tour group passing through Hutton?

However, the reality was a relentless procession of bikes every few minutes. Wondering if I was alone in my astonishment, I decided to consult Jake Leonard, 51, the affable landlord of The Crown Inn, who has been at the helm for over a decade.

'It's a pleasure to wake up here'.

Amidst serving his regulars, Jake shared insights into the village's unexpected popularity.

He explained: "It's got to be the location - we are on the edge of the North York Moors in the middle of nowhere and if the sun's out it's like an ant's nest. It's a pleasure to wake up here every day."

Jake reveals that the village attracts visitors from across the globe, including Americans and Germans. When asked about the motorbikes, he says, "I embrace it," The village also draws vintage car enthusiasts, with an Aston Martin and MG club often driving through.

Jake recently hosted around 60 Harley Davidson riders for "tea and biscuits."

Caroline Edwards, 53, and her husband Gareth, 52, operate The Barn Guesthouse and Tearoom, a short distance from the pub. They moved to the village approximately eight and a half years ago.

"We fell in love with this village," Caroline shared, "we have lived all over the country and this is one of the best views we have ever had."

Caroline believes the village's traditional charm is what makes it so appealing. She notes: "Personally I think it's still very traditional," explaining that children and their parents often play at the stream for entertainment.

She mentions that older visitors who remember coming as children often remark "it's just how I remember it."

As for the motorbikes?

"That was quite unusual," Caroline comments on the morning's influx.

However, there is one minor issue that guests frequently inquire about - the total lack of mobile phone signal. But Caroline sees this as a positive, stating: "It's a positive. We promote it as [you can] 'get away from it all'.One frequent visitor to Hutton-le-Hole is Stuart Maxwell, 56, from Grimsby, who has been making the two hour drive to the tiny village for 20 years.He had just one remark for me: ".

One regular at Hutton-le-Hole, Stuart Maxwell, 56, hailing from Grimsby, has been dedicatedly making the two-hour journey to the quaint village for the past 20 years.

His sole comment to me was: "It's beautiful."

And truly, it is a sight to behold, motorbikes included.

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