Kenilworth has been named as the sixth-best place to live in Warwickshire.

The ranking, released by online lifestyle guide Muddy Stilettos, places Shipston-on-Stour as the best place to live in the county.

Kenilworth was pipped by nearby Leamington Spa (second) but finished ahead of Warwick (seventh).

Of Kenilworth, the guide said: "The jewel in the crown of this historic market town is the romantic castle ruins, once home to Robert Dudley, whose alleged love affair with Elizabeth I was explored by Cate Blanchett and Joseph Fiennes in the 1998 film Elizabeth.

"The monarch visited the castle several times. But it's not all raunchy history – Kenilworth has a Michelin-starred restaurant, great indie shops, its own arts festival, a food festival, two community theatres and the annual Two Castles Run. It's also close to the University of Warwick in Coventry."

The list in full:

1. Shipston-on-Stour
2. Leamington Spa
3. Arrow
4. Henley-in-Arden
5. Snitterfield
6. Kenilworth
7. Warwick
8. Stratford-upon-Avon