The stunning holiday destinations you won’t believe are in the UK

 DON'T worry about a holiday abroad - the UK has some amazing destinations which look like a much more exotic location.

From the Italian Riviera to a French castle, here are some of the most stunning places you won't believe are actually in the UK.

Kynance Cove, Cornwall

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Kynance Cove is one of the prettiest beaches in CornwallCredit: Alamy

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The Cornwall beach looks very similar to some of New Zealand's coastlineCredit: Alamy

One of the prettiest beaches in Cornwall, Kynance Cove has some of the bluest waters.

The stretch of sand, which is surrounded by dunes and bluebells during spring, looks very similar to some of the beaches in New Zealand.

The rocky terrain is known as the Lizard peninsular, and is the mot southerly point of Britain.

Kynance Cove has also featured in a number of TV shows too, having been used to film Poldark as well as Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie episodes.

Portmeirion Village, Wales

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Portmeirion Village in Wales certainly sticks outCredit: Getty - Contributor

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The inspiration was said to be Italy's PortofinoCredit: Alamy

The famous Portmeirion village in Gwynedd doesn't look like the rest of Wales.

The colourful buildings and wildlife have attracted tourists for years.

The inspiration behind the village was the Italian Riviera, built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975.

However, he often denied claims he based the village on Portofino, and instead says it was a "tribute" to the Med.

Neasden Temple, London

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is found in LondonCredit: Getty

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The temples were once the largest Hindu temples outside of India - and look very similar to many in the countryCredit: Alamy

Tucked away in London is BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir  - a Hindu temple in Neasden.

Looking like the temples across India, it was built in 1995 and has no iron or steel, using marble and granite from India and Italy.

It had the Guinness World Record in 2000 for being the largest Hindu temple outside of India.

Sadly it has now been beaten by other temples, but remains a beautiful location in the capital.

Lavender fields, Somerset

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Somerset's lavender fields are popular in the summer seasonCredit: Getty - Contributor

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They look identical to the lavender fields of Provence in FranceCredit: Getty - Contributor

Somerset's lavender fields attract tourists - especially Instagrammers - every summer.

They look almost identical to the famous lavender fields of Provence in France.

The season to spot them in France is short, as they flower between mid June to mid July.

The Somerset lavender fields welcome tourists from June to September, although go early to have the best view.

Dunrobin Castle, Scotland

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Scotland's Dunrobin Castle has European influences - in particular one building in FranceCredit: Getty - Contributor

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The gardens of Versailles were said to have inspired Dunrobin's gardensCredit: Alamy

Located in Scotland, Dunrobin Castle looks like something out of a fairytale.

Built in the 1800s, the castle was actually based on another regal building across the ocean.

The epic Palace of Versailles was said to be the inspiration for the building, in particular the gardens.

A recent auction sale of the contents of the Scottish castle's attic made a whopping £732,000.

Tobermory, Scotland

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Tobermory in the Isle of Mull is a rather colourful harbourCredit: Getty - Contributor

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The Scottish port looks identical to the colourful harbour of CopenhagenCredit: Alamy

Also in Scotland is the tiny town of Tobermory, on the Isle of Mull.

The pretty harbour resembles another harbour in the Nordics too.

The iconic colourful buildings in Copenhagen are very similar to Tobermory.

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