Muddy Stilettos, an online magazine, has featured Hampshire as part of its Best 260 Places to Live series. From Alton to Lymington, the series has found that there are 10 beautiful places in Hampshire that are a cut above the rest. The series has determined the best places to live after receiving votes from thousands and the best places in Hampshire have also been ranked from one to ten.
Here are the 10 best places to live in Hampshire, according to Muddy Stilettos:

1. Muddy Stilettos: Cowes
Ranking the best place to live in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, according to Muddy Stilettos, Cowes has been described as a 'picturesque maritime town' that is 'much more than a holiday destination.' | Google Photo: Google

2. Muddy Stilettos: Lymington
Muddy Stilettos has described Lymington as a place with the perfect combination of country living by the sea. Lymington was placed third following the vote, dropping from it's number one spot last year. Muddy Stilettos said: "Lymington is the perfect combo of coast and New Forest, with a focus on sailing, shopping and sipping drinks in the various top-notch restaurants and cafes." | Google Photo: Google

3. Muddy Stilettos: Emsworth
Muddy Stilettos said that Emsworth offers a 'slice of traditional coastal living'. It said: "A charming harbour town with sailing links, coastal walks galore and strong community feel." Picture: Contributed | Contributed Photo: Contributed

4. Muddy Stilettos: Alresford
Coming in 7th place is Alresford, a Georgian town that is loved by the foodies and it is home to lovely independent boutiques. Muddy Stilettos said Alresford is a place with "postcard-pretty pastel houses, riverside walks". | Google Photo: Google