Bridport and Lyme Regis have been ranked among the top ten places to live in Dorset according to Muddy Stilettos.

The women's lifestyle website creates a 'best places to live' list each year for England and breaks it down regionally. 

The 2023 list was revealed towards the end of 2022 and now after votes from Muddy Stilettos readers, the 10 Dorset entrants have been ranked.

Lyme Regis came third and Bridport came in fourth place on the list, with Sherborne being ranked as number one.

The full lists of all the counties in England can be seen on the Muddy Stilettos website here.

A national winner is set to be revealed on Tuesday, March 28.

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The 10 listed entrants for Dorset were ranked by Muddy Stilettos voters as follows:

1. Sherborne

2. Wimborne

3. Lyme Regis

4. Bridport

5. Swanage

6. Dorchester

7. Southbourne

8. Shaftesbury

9. Canford Cliffs

10. Beaminster

In describing Bridport Muddy Stilettos wrote: "Sometimes known as London-by-the-sea – but don’t let that put you off – the town has a vibrant community, rich cultural scene, indie shopping and eateries. Surrounded by stunning countryside, it’s also just a mile and half to the sea."

Other areas of western Dorset also did well with Beaminster coming in tenth. 

Meanwhile, Bournemouth did not make the top 10 but two areas nearby did in Southbourne (seventh) and Canford Cliffs (ninth).

Finally, the county town of Dorchester in Dorset did make it on, coming in sixth position.