As part of the top 300 places to live in the UK, popular insider's guide Muddy Stilettos has revealed the top 10 places to live in the county. From the RSC in Stratford to the medieval Warwick Castle, rivers, ancient woodlands and beautifully preserved manor houses, there are plenty of stylish boltholes featured on the list with some boasting thriving shop and food scenes as well as top schools. Alcester features in the top 10 with its rich history and bustling indie shops, delicious restaurants and bars and popular food and dog festival.
Describing the town, Muddy Stilettos said: "This historic market town has great indie shops and restaurants and punches above its weight with awesome music and foodie festivals." A number of eateries were given a special mention including Arrow Mill, The Moat House, The Roebuck, The Throckmorton, The Tavern, Amore, Studley Castle, Cafe des Fleurs, the Orangemabel tearoom, The Holly Bush, The Turks Head and more. Muddy Stilettos added: "The high street is an absolute delight of black and white Tudor cottages, and there are some lovely indie shops.
"Check out Escape Lifestyle for women’s fashion, Peach and Petal has gorgeous lingerie and nightwear, and if you want to go bespoke, Savile Row tailor Robinson is your next stop. "For interiors and antiques check out Windmill Hill, and to spoil your four-legged buddies there’s The Pet Stop. There’s fabulous jewellery on offer at Camilla Jones and a wide choice of blooms at White Ivy and Wild B.