A VILLAGE by the seaside in Somerset has been commended for being one of the nation's most beautiful.
Porlock Weir, near Minehead, has been named in the Telegraph's '20 most beautiful seaside villages in Britain'.
The village was rated the best for pebble beaches among the 20 to make the prestigious list.
The 'scenic toll road' linking Porlock village and Lynton was cited as the village's best viewpoint, and Locanda on the Weir was recommended for food and accommodation.
A spokesperson for the Telegraph said: "Porlock Bay isn’t your typical British seaside spot.
"Here, a long sweep of pastel pebbles is backed by salt marsh, some creepy dead trees and the green billows of Exmoor, including 250m-high sea cliffs.
"It’s odd, but spectacular.
"At the bay’s western end lies Porlock Weir, a comely clutch of houses, shops, pubs and tea rooms.
"There’s been a port here for centuries, and there are still boats today: take a sightseeing cruise, try rowing a traditional pilot gig or pop into the Boatshed Museum."
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