Walkers have recommended a beautiful village with well-rated pubs and a "posh" deli that's just an hour up the M5 from Bristol. Ombersley in Worcestershire is distinctive for its black and white timbered buildings, which give the impression of stepping back in time.
Last summer it was rated by estate agent Leaders as the fifth 'most beautiful place to live in Britain'. Its entry on the list read: "Ombersley dates back to the eighth century, when the village was referred to in a charter granted to Saint Egwin of Evesham Abbey.
"The distinctive style of many of its properties - based on a black and white timber frame - sets it apart from many other villages of a similar era and gives it a picture postcard feel." Although only home to a couple of thousand residents, the pretty village has plenty to offer to visitors too.
