Welsh village named among UK's best places to live for 2027

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 13:03 · Archive

Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia has been named one of the UK's best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos.

Betws-y-Coed, a village in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in North Wales, has been named one of the UK's best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos. The village is four hours' drive from Wiltshire and was selected as part of the lifestyle guide's annual 'Best Places to Live' guide, which featured eight locations in Wales alongside villages and towns elsewhere in the UK.

Muddy Stilettos praised Betws-y-Coed for its natural beauty, community spirit and rich cultural heritage. The village offers access to beautiful walks, waterfalls and trails that are within easy reach of residents, being situated amongst the forests, rivers and mountains of Eryri National Park.

Beyond its landscape, the village has a range of independent shops, cosy pubs and places to eat, along with a strong year-round community. The village's Welsh heritage and long-standing connection with artists also contribute to its character and sense of place.

Betws-y-Coed is often referred to as the gateway to Eryri, offering access to the national park's nine mountain ranges and an 823-mile landscape of lakes, rivers, valleys, forests and ravines. Muddy Stilettos suggested the village appeals to those seeking a slower pace of life without sacrificing access to the wider region.

The guide described Wales more broadly as 'compact but mighty', highlighting beaches, mountains, creative spirit and an independent character reflected in its music and food scene.

How it is being reported

• 'Chocolate box' village four hours from Wiltshire named 2027 best place to live in UKA village four hours drive from Wiltshire has been named one of the UK's best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos, praised for its scenery, culture and community.Swindon Advertiser · 31 Oct, 12:37
• 'Chocolate box' village four hours from Wiltshire named 2027 best place to live in UKA village four hours drive from Wiltshire has been named one of the UK's best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos, praised for its scenery, culture and community.This Is Wiltshire · 31 Oct, 12:37
• 'Chocolate box' village four hours from Wiltshire named 2027 best place to live in UKA village four hours drive from Wiltshire has been named one of the UK's best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos, praised for its scenery, culture and community.Wiltshire Times · 31 Oct, 12:37
• 'Chocolate box' village four hours from Wiltshire named 2027 best place to live in UKA village four hours drive from Wiltshire has been named one of the UK's best places to live for 2027 by Muddy Stilettos, praised for its scenery, culture and community.Gazette & Herald · 31 Oct, 12:37

In this story: Betws-y-Coed · Eryri · Snowdonia National Park · North Wales · Wiltshire · Wales · Muddy Stilettos

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