A New Forest town has been named as having one of the 'cutest' harbours in the UK by the seaside.

Lymington was included in the list from the Daily Mail, which highlighted nine harbours which is considered to be the best.

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 Lymington harbour?

Lymington was praised for its "incredibly cute" and scenic harbour, as well as the "picturesque" buildings that were located near it.

The Daily Mail wrote: "Lymington, across the water from the Isle of Wight and set within the New Forest National Park, has an incredibly cute harbour – and the Georgian town is full of picturesque buildings."

Visit Hampshire also waxes lyrical about the town, sharing: "Famous for its sailing history, there are two large marinas filled with fishing boats and yachts, as well as two sailing clubs.

"The town’s narrow streets are lined with pretty period cottages and houses, as well as plenty of local pubs and restaurants.

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"The town, which lies on the River Solent, is an easy drive from Southampton or Bournemouth and has railway connections to Reading and London Waterloo," the Daily Mail adds.

Meanwhile, Ryan Willegers, Harbour Master and Chief Executive of Lymington Harbour, describes it as a "safe haven for yachtsmen".

He adds: "We have a beautiful river and harbour area, and we pride ourselves on offering a friendly and professional service to all."