What are the most scenic, quiet, therapeutic naturaly rural counties/places in England ?

This is what tickles my fancy, If i had the cash I'd go there in the summer and relax.

I'm thinking of a place that has narrow estuaries, lakes and VAST open greenery, connected via little bridges made of stone. There should be canals nearby too, if not , no biggie.

There should be old churches or preserved buildings from the past to reflect stereotypical edwardian/elizabethan/victorian England and furthermore there should be some nice pubs that are neither too noisy nor too quiet but boast a relaxing harmonic peaceful atmosphere where one can drink some historical aged ales or stout as well as any lager they wish with good english roast grub.

The place should have all this, and should also have a park - perhaps the above mentioned is borderline park/town, and this is the place you go to in a hot summer to 'unwind' with a good book, a guitar and if youre lucky a partner.

The only place I can think of is 'Norfolk Broads' but if there are other places like this, let me know folks.