A village in Dorset and a village in the New Forest have been named among the "most desirable" to live in in the UK, according to The Telegraph.

The paper selected 54 locations from across Britain, in conjunction with research from Savills, that were deemed “most desirable” in terms of costs and the lifestyle they offer.

Among those featured were Studland in Dorset and Beaulieu in the New Forest area.

More than half of the estate agents working for Savills across the country reported a rise in demand in the most desirable countryside locations, with 57% saying they were unable to buy where they wanted.

Bournemouth Echo: The village of StudlandThe village of Studland (Image: Richard Crease with assistance from Bournemouth helicopters)

Frances Clacy, analyst at Savills, told The Telegraph: “People want villages that have a bit of everything, from schools to stunning countryside, with accessibility to cities and transport infrastructure. Less well-trumpeted factors count too, such as the main road through the village should only lead to other villages.”

The full list of 54 villages on the list can be seen on The Telegraph page here.

Studland

Studland was Dorset's representative on the list, with its selling points including its beach at Studland Bay, transport links from Poole and its fine dining options, including the Pig at the Beach restaurant.

Additional praise came for its village store, which was described as the "heart" of the area, with it also serving as a post office and a B&B.

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It wouldn't be cheap to move here though, as the average house price is listed at £972,831.

Beaulieu

Beaulieu was the New Forest's representative on the list, with its appeal coming from its 16th Century high street and artisan shops among others.

It is described as "chocolate-box pretty" with further positives coming from having the New Forest on its doorstep and being near the sailing hub of Lymington.

An additional factor about Beaulieu is that it is the most expensive village in England, Wales and Scotland according to the research, with an average house price of £1,524,287.