For those looking to leave the city behind and embrace a more rural way of life, there may be several criteria high on the list for seeking out the ideal village to settle in. For some, it's all about the surrounding landscape and breathtaking views, while for others, the pull of the countryside is more about finding a grounded sense of community.
But let's face it; if you have enough cash to purchase an idyllic country pile and the professional freedom to ditch urban living, you may well just be eyeing up prospective pastoral locations based solely on their poshness. To help readers differentiate which rustic areas are a cut above the rest, The Sunday Times has compiled a list of the 22 poshest villages in the UK, including two just an hour away from Bristol.
Both the Cotswolds and Somerset are renowned for their natural beauty and quaint ancient villages. The former offers rolling hills, golden-stone cottages and convenient commutability, while the latter has a diverse coastline, a hipster art and food scene and the most famous music festival in the world.
