Falmouth has been ranked among the top 10 luxurious travel destinations in the UK and Ireland, according to new research.
The Cornish town came third in the list, just behind Stratford-upon-Avon in second and Jersey in first.
Research was conducted by the company Slingo who analysed a variety of luxury vacation hotspots.
They gave each destination a luxury score based on five-star hotels, designer boutiques, spas and the very best dining available in the area.
What was said about Falmouth?
Speaking about Falmouth, Slingo said: "Falmouth is a classic choice for a beach vacation in the UK, home to the world's third-largest natural harbour and breathtaking views.
"Falmouth ranks in joint third place for a UK luxury holiday, with 7% of hotels offering an indoor pool.
"We also found that 2% of hotels offer massage facilities, including Merchants Manor Spa and Hotel Meudon."
The full list can be seen on the Slingo list here, with the top 10 being:
1. Jersey - 8.68/10
2. Stratford-upon-Avon - 7.11
3. Falmouth - 7.04
4. Newcastle - 7.04
5. Bath - 6.79
6. Dublin - 6.61
7. Darlington - 6.21
8. Devon - 6.18
9. Hampshire - 6.11
10. Cambridge - 6.07
In addition, the research also found that Bath was the destination with the most spas, at 9.5 spas per 10km squared.
Also, Jersey has more 5-star hotels than any other location in the list, with 11% offering that level of luxury.
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