Two harbours in Cornwall have been named among the 'cutest' in the UK by the seaside.

Mousehole and Portloe were included among seven others in the travel guide by the Daily Mail.

Discussing the creation of the list, the publication wrote: "Thanks to its rich maritime history, the UK has over 430 harbours dotted around its coastline.

"While not every harbour is a picturesque beauty spot, there are enough postcard-perfect places to satisfy even the fussiest of Instagrammers.

"And here's our pick of the bunch - spots cute enough to be the focal point of a well-earned summer staycation, from lost-in-time Cornish gems to a fairytale village surrounded by rugged cliffs in Yorkshire and a colourful coastal hamlet in Scotland you may recognise from the TV."

The full list of the UK's cutest harbours can be found on the Daily Mail website here.

What was said about Mousehole and Portloe harbours?

Mousehole

Mousehole was praised by the Daily Mail as a "lost-in-time" village with a "perfect harbour" in part thanks to its scenic views.

The publication wrote: "Often described as one of Cornwall’s prettiest villages, lost-in-time Mousehole (pronounced Mow-zul) has a perfect harbour, with views to St Michael's Mount and a pair of family-friendly beaches."

Visit Cornwall also waxes lyrical about the village and its harbour, sharing: "Its picturesque harbour is surrounded by narrow streets and lichen-covered houses, which huddle together creating a stunning location."

Portloe

Portloe is praised as another pretty village whose picturesque nature often means it's a location for TV or film productions.

The Daily Mail quoted 20th-century poet Sir John Betejman in their write-up who once described Portloe as "one of the least spoiled and most impressive of Cornish fishing villages".

They argue that due to its secluded location, it has mostly stayed that way.

The publication adds: "In competition with Mousehole for the title of Cornwall’s prettiest village, Portloe is considered ‘the jewel in the crown of the Roseland peninsula’, according to Cornwall Guide.

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"As was the case in much of Cornwall, Portloe was once frequently used by smugglers transporting French brandy - the most commonly smuggled contraband in the 18th century.

"In the modern era, Portloe is much more likely to attract the attention of movie scouts and featured in Disney’s Treasure Island and Channel 4’s The Camomile Lawn. It's not hard to see why." 

With it being under an hour's drive away from Falmouth, it could be a good spot for a day trip.