Rank your top three favourite places within a ten-minute walk of your front door.

A natural way to answer

My top pick would be the riverside path, which is lovely for a walk. Second, the local bakery, for obvious reasons. And third, a small library that's quiet and welcoming. Those three are what make the area feel like home.

Key phrases to use

• hidden gem — a wonderful place or thing that few people know about“That restaurant is a real hidden gem.”
• breath of fresh air — something refreshingly new, different, or pleasant“After the city, the countryside was a breath of fresh air.”
• spoilt for choice — having so many good options that it's hard to choose“With so many restaurants nearby, we're spoilt for choice.”