Towns in the country may be misunderstood by many of us to be quiet, lifeless areas where not a lot happens, but how wrong we are!
There are towns in the country that are full of life all
year around! They are able to offer cosy pubs, beautiful walks and above all,
are more affordable than any city.
Here are our top five villages to consider for a house move:
Dunster, Somerset
This
medieval village is perfect for riding on Exmoor and there is plenty more to
do! The National Trust owned Dunster Castle puts on a folk dance and holds a
Mozart concert in early February. At nearby Wheddon Cross, Snowdrop Valley is
in full bloom from the end of January. The average house price in Dunster is
£225,948.
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Marlborough’s
choral society performs two concerts a year and in January, there is a high
society ball and a folk-roots concert. The average house price is £358,889 and
larger properties with views lie on the outskirts of the town, while the side
streets are lined with pretty cottages.
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
A
short train journey from Leeds and only 90 minutes from Manchester, Ilkley has
much to offer.
A 57
seat cinema has recently opened and there are two popular yearly events – the
Literature Festival and the Ilkley Art Trail. During the latter, the town is
turned into a huge art gallery which welcomes the public into artists’ homes
and studios for free. Among the famous Bettys Tea Rooms, other favourite
eateries include Michelin star restaurants The Box Tree and Emporio Italia. The
average house price here is £358,349.
Lytham, Lancashire
In
Lytham, you are never far from a cosy café or buzzing wine bar and Clifton
Street has designer boutiques and homeware shops with Stringers department
store, meaning there is something for everyone. The Lowther Pavilion provides
theatre, comedy and quiz nights all year around. The average house price in
Lytham is £252,056 for a property on tree lined streets of smart Edwardian and
Victorian terraces.
Narberth, Pembrokeshire
The
average house price in this foodie town is £164,863. Narberth has excellent
eateries such as Spanish Ultracomida and Caffle Brewery, in addition to hosting
a not-for-profit food festival. The multi-coloured houses are sprinkled among
boutiques, antique shops and independent retailers selling locally sourced meat
and fish.
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