A beautiful village near Coventry with two amazing pubs, it is one of the most desirable places in the UK

Village life is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city – there are winding country lanes, traditional pubs, beautiful scenery and, above all, tranquility to enjoy. And a village near Coventry has been named among Britain’s 30 most desirable places to live.

The Mirror reports that UK property experts spoke to the Mail about the country’s most desirable villages. They named the likes of Ombersley, Worcestershire, Bishopthorpe and Chipping Norton – and a village just 25 minutes’ drive from Cov.

Barston is close to Solihull and halfway between Balsall Common and Hampton-in-Arden. On the edge of the River Blythe, it offers a taste of rural life.

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Barston has several historic buildings, such as St Swithin’s Church, which dates back to 1721. It had fewer than 600 people at the previous census, with an average house price of £1,077,850 in the last 12 months, according to Rightmove.

The village also has two award-winning and cozy local pubs – The Malt Shovel and The Bulls Head, with its ‘close-knit community’ central to Barston’s charm. As for public transport, it is non-existent, but a neglected bus stop still exists at the Barston end on Oaks Lane. The stop is left over from an old school service from the 70’s and 80’s with an old fashioned red telephone box located next to it.

The main road Barston Lane has many huge houses, some with private entrances to their driveways. There is also a town hall and a church, but no local supermarket, so you may need to venture further afield for that. However, the two pubs give a sense of community to the village, offering classic pub food and refreshing pints.

The Bulls Head is a family establishment where you can sit in the cozy dining room, enjoy a craft beer at the bar or relax in the outdoor beer garden. The menu features traditional dishes including fish and chips, sausage and mash, scampi and chips and Sunday roasts.

On the other hand, The Malt Shovel is a quaint country pub where the restaurant is in a converted bar for customers to enjoy meals, often described as “charming and full of character”. The pub also has an outdoor terrace, a bar and a secret garden where diners can enjoy the sun during the summer months.

The Telegraph previously described Barston as having a “rural feel” and having “good transport links”: “Bordered by the River Blythe, Barston has a rural feel but has quick access to transport networks. It is a five minute drive to the M42 and the train. to Birmingham runs from the neighboring village of Knowle An HS2 interchange is being built north of Barston to provide Solihull, Birmingham Airport and the NEC with a fast service to London.

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