Beer has been named among the 20 most beautiful seaside villages in Britain by the Daily Telegraph.

The article published earlier this week sings the praises of the country's smaller seaside locations, which tend to be more traditional and less unspoilt than the larger towns and popular tourist resorts.

The article describes Beer as 'best for nostalgia', saying: "This village on the Jurassic Coast seems aptly named: it’s got something of a 'lashings of ginger beer' Blyton vibe (though, actually, the name comes from a Saxon word for 'grove').

"The seafront feels pleasingly old-fashioned, with its deckchairs, flint buildings, pleasure garden, cafes and gift shops. There’s even a model railway and miniature steam train (pecorama.co.uk). It’s a great place to promenade, watch fishing boats come in, paddle off the shingle and grab a bite at the smart Smugglers Kitchen (thesmugglerskitchen.co.uk).

The article highlights Beer Quarry Caves as the best visitor attraction: "Take a tour through this huge complex of caverns, worked since Roman times (beerquarrycaves.co.uk)."

It also recommends admiring the view of Beer beach from Jubilee Gardens.

For visitors planning to spend a few days in Beer, the article suggests The Lookout Tower (the-lookout-tower.com) on Beer Head Cliffs, which was featured on George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations.