Ten of the best towns in and around Bristol have been picked as part of an online guide to determine the top places to live in the UK.
Lifestyle website, Muddy Stilettos has compiled its annual list of the top places to call home in each region with some delightful spots on the outskirts of Bristol, in both Somerset and Gloucestershire, included. A winner has also been chosen from each each county area.
The suburbs, villages, towns and cities that made the cut within a short distance of Bristol were chosen for different reasons - either for their best restaurants and pubs, stunning green spaces, cool independent shops, brilliant farmers’ markets or must-see attractions. The online guide uses insider knowledge of places outside of London to help potential buyers and renters decide where they’d like to live.
Below are the top five places for both Somerset and Gloucestershire according to Muddy Stilettos along with the reasons given by the publication.
5. Clevedon - #5 for Somerset
Muddy Stilettos describes Clevedon as an “independently minded, lively little seaside town overlooking the Bristol Channel and beyond, with elegant Victorian villas, indy shops and eateries, possibly the country’s prettiest pier – and only 15 miles from Bristol.” | Getty Images
6. Dursley - Winner for Gloucestershire
Dursley takes the top spot for places to live in Gloucestershire. Muddy Stilettos describes it by saying “this under the radar market town has a lot going for it, from a cool, arty community to lush countryside walks, all with great commuter links.” | John Corry - stock.adobe.com
7. Tetbury - #2 for Gloucestershire
In second spot for the area, Muddy Stilettos describes Tetbury by saying “adopt that virtual curtsy – Tetbury has serious royal swagger. But that’s not all. This thriving market town has pretty lanes packed with boutiques and amazing antique shops as well as a buzzing cafe culture and arts scene. “ | John Corry - stock.adobe.com
8. Cirencester - #3 for Gloucestershire
Muddy Stilettos describes Cirencester by saying “with butterscotch buildings and acres of stately parkland Cirencester is sky high on the good life hit list. It might have a price tag to reflect its brilliant schools and bucolic setting – but it’s oh so tempting.” | gb27photo - stock.adobe.com