The little fairytale UK seaside village so perfect it looks frozen in time

The UK has no shortage of beautiful seaside towns and villages. Some are famous for their long piers and first-class entertainment, while others attract tourists with walking trails, calm beaches and stunning views. And for anyone who is looking for something slightly off the beaten path, there is arguably no better place to go than Cornwall.

The county is home to some of the prettiest coastal places and that includes one fairytale village that is so perfect it's been described as frozen in time. Coverack is a small fishing village on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. It sits in a quiet bay with a small harbour, peaceful beach, and rows of traditional cottages, many with thatched roofs. The streets are lined with whitewashed homes, colourful flowers, and local shops that give the village its charm.

Visitors are often blown away by the peaceful atmosphere and unspoilt beauty.

One person wrote on TripAdvisor: "We spent a lovely afternoon in the peaceful surrounds of Coverack. It really was idyllic! Not so many people, lovely weather and calm, crystal clear sea."

Another said: "It's an amazing little village with beautiful thatched roof houses that make it look frozen in time."

A third commented: "It's our favourite place to visit. We come on holiday just for the harbour! So many memories, lovely to have a drink and watch the sunset, and swim, fish or jump into the water!"

Someone else added: "Coverack is a lovely charming harbour village, a few little shops and fish and chips cafe and pub. We had a great time, well worth a visit."

The village has a small beach with sand and pebbles, which is safe for swimming and popular with families, paddleboarders, and kayakers.

At low tide, the sandy stretch becomes even larger, while the nearby harbour is still used by local fishing boats.

Dogs are welcome on the beach but must be kept on a lead from July 1 to August 31 between 9am and 6pm.

For those who enjoy diving, Coverack is close to the Manacles reef, which is a rocky area just offshore that has seen many shipwrecks over the years.

It's now a popular spot for divers exploring both the wrecks and local sea life.

The village also has a small play area, several independent shops, and a few places to eat and drink.

Visitors can find information about local events on the village noticeboards or at the Coverack Information Point near the harbour.

Not far from Coverack is Goonhilly, a wide area of heathland with walking trails and views across the Lizard.

Once there, visitors will find the Goonhilly Earth Station, which first opened in 1962 and is known for its large satellite dishes that helped track events like the Apollo 11 Moon landing and Live Aid.

Some of the buildings from its secret role during World War II still remain, along with a 10-foot Bronze Age standing stone known as Dry Tree.