If you're after a quintessentially British location to explore that's perfect for a weekend away, an escape in the south of England comes highly recommended. "I can't believe places like this in England exist," confessed visitor, Samuel Caceres in a TikTok video.

The Spaniard shared footage of himself standing on a cobbled hillside street, taking in an array of Tudor architecture after making the journey to the Sussex town from London. "It's famous for one of the prettiest streets in the UK - Mermaid Street," Samuel explained as he descended the slope. "This medieval street dates back to the 12th century."

The town he's referring to is Rye, where Samuel kicked off his visit by tucking into a "delicious brunch" at the Whitehouse restaurant.

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"I then wandered through the town's charming little alleyways," he added, passing independent shops including The Mint Arcade and Curious and Curiouser.

Samuel continued: "There is so much to do here - from climbing the church's tower to take in the sweeping views - to exploring the church's grounds and postcard-perfect streets."

He proceeded to tell his followers they simply 'can't miss" the chance to enjoy a pint at the Mermaid Inn - an historic hotel and restaurant that "feels like stepping inside a Tudor castle".

Samuel also highlighted Rye's Watchbell Street, drawing attention to the "stunning viewpoints" it provides of the surrounding countryside overlooking the River Tillingham.

He concluded his visit at the "famous" Cobbles Tea Room, where he savoured an afternoon tea. "It was cosy, welcoming, and perfect for homemade scones and a warm cup of tea," Samuel enthused.

He wrapped up his travel recommendation: "You need to add Rye to your bucket list - it's the perfect daytrip."

And he provided additional details in a caption: "Rye is a storybook town full of crooked lanes, medieval charm, and smuggler legends. Once a major port and part of the historic Cinque Ports, Rye lost its seaside access as the coastline shifted, but not its character.

"In the 18th century, it became a hotspot for smuggling, with secret tunnels said to run beneath old inns like The Mermaid Inn. Writers like Henry James found inspiration here, and festivals like Rye Bonfire Night still light up the cobbled streets."

Discover Sussex has the following advice for those wishing to travel to Rye:

By Car – If you are driving, there are many car parks in Rye including Rope Street car park, the Cattle Market car park (not Thursdays) and Cinque Ports Street car park, which are all within walking distance to the town centre.

By Train – Rye has a beautiful Grade II listed train station, which is located north of the town centre and is only minutes from the high street. Trains run approximately every hour from London St Pancras, which require one change at Ashford International, with the journey taking approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.