Three places in Devon have been named in the top 50 Best Places to Live in the Countryside by The Sunday Times.

The South West has eight entries in the top 50:

• Fowey - Cornwall
• St Minver - Cornwall
• Blackawton - Devon
• Chagford - Devon
• Lympstone - Devon
• Hazlebury Bryan - Dorset
• Nailsworth - Gloucestershire
• Sheepscombe - Gloucestershire

The locations have been selected for a combinination of desirable features, such as a positive community spirit, good local shops and services, and the access to some of Britain's most attractive outdoor spaces.

Commenting on The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in the Countryside, Home Editor Helen Davies said: "Britain is home to some of the most idyllic – and wild – countryside, and this supplement is dedicated to celebrating the very best of rural life. We worked carefully to compile a list which combines statistical analysis with personal experience and Sunday Times expertise to create our top 50."