5. Clapton in Gordano

The village of Clapton in Gordano is located in Somerset. It is administered from North Somerset. Clapton in Gordano is on the southern side of the Gordano Valley, next to the M5 motorway. Less than 400 people live here and yet there is a village football club known as Clapton in Gordano FC. Like so many old villages in England the name Gordano also comes from old English which provides a description of the triangular shape of the whole valley as it stretches from Portishead to Clevedon. A luxury mansion can cost as much as £2.3 million.

4. Wraxall

In North Somerset in England is the village of Wraxall which is located just over 5 miles from Bristol. There are rumors that the origin of the name Wraxall has something to do with a nook of land frequented by buzzards. Archaeology has uncovered evidence of an Iron Age defended settlement. This settlement was oval in shape and was surrounded by a bank and ditch. There is also evidence of a deserted medieval settlement very close to Wraxall House which gives the impression of constructed enclosures and houses and possibly a Watermill. The area might have been occupied in the Middle Ages. Up market properties will sell quickly for approximately £2.5 million.

3. Wiltshire

You will find Wiltshire in South West England but the name is often abbreviated as Wilts. It is located between Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Somerset and Dorset. Wiltshire has lots of wide valleys and high downland. Close by is Salisbury Plain which is also the location of Avebury and Stonehenge stone circles which has been declared a UNESCO Cultural and World Heritage site. However there are also other ancient landmarks. This region is also a training area for the British Army. The medieval cathedral in Salisbury is an important tourism attraction and there are also many important country houses which are open to the public. Luxury mansions will sell for approximately £3 million.

2. Lansdown

The peaceful residential town of Lansdown is home to many affluent individuals. The town has numerous furniture, flower and antique shops especially at the bottom end of Lansdown Road. A popular attraction is Beckford’s Tower which can be reached with an uphill winding road and this can provide panoramic city views. There are beautiful serene streets with Georgian and Victorian homes. The Lansdown Crescent townhouses is also popular among residents and Lansdown also host regular horse-racing events. Furthermore the Bath Racecourse is a popular venue for concerts. £3.2 million is the going price for luxury mansions.

1. Bathampton

The quaint village of Bathampton can be found on the outskirts of Bath in the midst of meadows and bird-rich wetlands. The area has several traditional pubs as well as beer gardens which lay along the banks of the River Avon. This is why the area is very popular among cyclists and hikers. Both along the Avon and Kennet Canal there are lots of boats which are being operated. Along the banks are stately Victorian villas and other old cottages. Another notable tourism attraction is the19th-century Batheaston Toll Bridge. Properties can be purchased for as much as £4 million.