Enraged homeowners of the UK's 'most gorgeous town' have been forced to call in the authorities following an influx of tourists flying drones over their homes.

Villagers living in picturesque Castle Combe, Wiltshire, have declared that their personal privacy is being disturbed by dozens of tourists utilizing drones to take aerial video footage of the homes and streets.

The attractive Cotswolds village, home to around 400 individuals, has actually been dubbed one of the most beautiful locations in the UK, boasting scenic strolling routes and charming old streets.

Popular with travelers and even featuring in hit movies such as Steven Spielberg's War Horse, countless holidaymakers flock to the captivating location each year.

Now, a former councillor has actually said that homeowners have actually been dislodged, having actually been hindered by over-tourism and encroaches on individual privacy.

They claim that the growing increase of holiday homes and intrusive travelers has put boosted pressure on the council and property owners - with the village ending up being 'burrowed' by second homes and Airbnbs.

Castle Combe Parish Council has even positioned indications around the town warning individuals not to use drones. Meanwhile, villagers have started propping up 'no drone' check in their windows in the hope that it will prevent tourists.

Enraged citizens of the UK's 'most gorgeous village', Castle Combe, Wiltshire (imagined), say their personal privacy has actually been interrupted by increasing varieties of tourists using drones to take aerial footage of your houses and streets

Thousands of holidaymakers flock to the lovely destination each year. And now, a former councillor has stated that residents have actually been dislodged, having been prevented by over-tourism and encroaches on individual privacy (Pictured: travelers in Castle Combe looking for drones)

In a quote for privacy, Castle Combe has actually placed indications around the town warning people not to utilize drones (visualized). Meanwhile, villagers have likewise began propping up 'no drone' signs in their windows in the hope that it will discourage tourists

Complaining that drones infringe on 'individuals's personal lives' and even pose a security risk following a boost in regional burglaries, Nick Botterill, the former district councillor for Castle Combe, described them as a 'nuisance on numerous levels'.

The retired company owner and local authority councillor in 2 locations added: 'The parish council's done a good job at setting up indications to discourage individuals but it's one of those things that has actually grown from no place to end up being a considerable annoyance.

'It's such a localised concern. As the local member I attended parish council conferences and this is something that turned up and was gone over several times.

'Various indications have been set up recommending users of drones what they can and can't do.'

Mr Botterill, 62, said the issue had actually become a lot more popular given that the pandemic, declaring that 'increasingly more' tourists are bringing drones in order to take photos.

Emphasising that visitors must bear in mind that the charming village is 'not an amusement park', he included: 'It's got to the phase where it's no longer simply the odd thing.

'People are having them at quite low levels when there are lots of individuals around, so it's not just a personal privacy issue