TWO high streets in the Cotswolds have been named among the best in Britain.

Chipping Campden and Bourton-on-the-Water were named by the Daily Mail in a list of the 32 best high streets in the country.

The list was put together by property experts and estate agents from around the UK.

The list included small coastal villages like St Ives to market towns and cities like Guildford and York.

The full list can be viewed here.

Chipping Campden was recognised for its Cotswold stone facades and its dense but open design which has seen it given status as a conservation area.

The village has a wide selection of hotels and B&Bs, as well as a variety of independent shops and businesses.

In keeping with the traditional style of the buildings, many storefronts are toned down in their design.

Interestingly, the high street is separated by shops, a car park and a war memorial splitting the two roads before merging again.

While the road is often lined with parked cars, the High Street is wide enough to allow vehicles to easily pass in opposite directions.

John McCrory, CEO of property investment firm Boardwalk Investments, said: "It's the kind of place that feels like stepping back in time, yet still bustling with modern life."

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Bourton-on-the-Water's high street closely follows the path of the River Windrush.

The five stone bridges that cross the river have given Bourton the nickname of 'Venice of the Cotswolds'.

The High Street begins at the junction with School Hill in the west and ends at a junction with Rissington Road and Station Road in the east.

Like Chipping Campden, much of Bourton-on-the-Water is a designated conservation area, which adds more planning controls to protect the town's atmosphere.

The Daily Mail highlighted the High Street's decorations, such as the bunting and flowers that are often seen during the summer.

The Cotswolds are regularly praised for their beauty and popularity with tourists, with Broadway recently being named one of the most picturesque villages in the UK.