It might be hard to believe, but a lake near Porthleven has been chosen as one of the most beautiful blue spaces in the world.

While many people consider Loe Pool to be pretty, how often is it blue?

But according to Premier Inn Chain, who commisioned a new study has revealed that while Ban Gioc Waterfalls in China and Vietnam is the most beautiful blue space in the world, Cornwall's The Loe takes the fourth spot in the rankings. 

Premier Inn conducted an eye-tracking study of over 50 of the world’s most beautiful lakes, rivers and waterfalls to reveal which the human eye is drawn to the most

Ban Gioc Waterfalls in China and Vietnam ranks as the most eye-catching blue space worldwide, followed by Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand and Italy’s Lake Como

In the UK, the Loe is followed by the Isle of Skye's Fairy Pools and Ullswater Lake.

Two England spots rank in the global results, rivalling some of the world’s most idyllic scenery

The study used a unique methodology to analyse the objective beauty of these blue spaces: participants looked at a series of images of the world’s water wonders and eye-tracking technology was then used to reveal which images drew the human eye most.

The UK’s Most Beautiful Blue Spaces The Loe, the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall, is the blue space that participants deemed most picturesque during the study.

Based within Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the lake can be admired by completing a six-mile circular walk around its shores, allowing visitors to enjoy its rich wildlife en route.

This famous lake takes the top spot as the UK’s most beautiful to gaze upon. Known as Cornwall’s largest natural lake, Loe Pool is managed by the National Trust and is home to an array of wildlife and plant life, best enjoyed by completing a circular walk through wooded areas dotted along its shores.

For lovers of classic Scottish scenery, the mystical Fairy Pools in the Isle of Skye certainly obliges, ranking just behind the Loe in second place.

The famed Loch Lomond also ranks in the top five, with its glistening waters scoring it fourth position.

The only Northern Irish spot to feature, Glenariff Waterfall rounds off the top five, while the first out of three Welsh locations on the list, Llangorse Lake, ranks in seventh.