Holiday hotspots in Cornwall have been named amongst the most relaxing seaside towns in the country for a trip away.

Newquay and Falmouth have crowned the 4th and 6th most peaceful seaside towns, according to a new study by wellness experts UK Saunas.

Additionally, with St Ives placing 12th, just missing the top 10, Cornwall can be considered one of the most peaceful counties in the UK!

 The study, which analysed the number of hotels and spas in seaside towns and villages, as well as their population, also ranked locations using categories from the UK Health Index related to peacefulness and relaxation.

This includes categories like “Access to Green Spaces”, “Crime Rate” and “Mental Health Rate”.

Blackpool was ranked top, with Bournemouth in second and Scarborough in 

A wellness expert from UK Saunas has explained the mental health benefits of taking a seaside visit: “Mental health has become a vital issue for the public following years of pandemic-induced stress and now the cost of living crisis.

"45.8 million adults in the UK experience anxiety and depression on any given week, but holiday goers have reported a decrease in cortisol, the stress hormone, after a trip abroad from their day-to-day lives.

"With 56% of UK adults feeling deprived of a holiday due to the cost of living, a trip to the seaside is an affordable opportunity for much-needed rest and relaxation, with a staycation costing an average of £142.73 per night.

“Studies have shown that because holidays give you an opportunity to take a break from aspects of home and work life that can be sources of anxiety, you can drastically reduce your stress levels. 

“By separating yourself from situations that cause significant stress, you can instead focus on wellness and enjoying life.

"The benefits of this are majorly important. Increased wellness can improve your mental health as well as fertility, and reduce weight gain and heart attack risks.”