A village has been named one of the most beautiful in the country. 

West Wittering, near Chichester, was ranked ninth by The Telegraph in its list of the most beautiful seaside villages in Britain.

This comes just months after it featured on The Telegraph's list of "beautiful corners of Britain where celebrities are taking over".

The area, home to Titanic actress Kate Winslet, was said to be the "best for celebrity spotting".

Other celebrities who live in the area include rock star Keith Richards and singer and actor Michael Ball.

The village was also praised for its sandy beach which attracts thousands every year.

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In its list, The Telegraph said: "If it’s good enough for Kate Winslet, it’s good enough for the rest of us.

"Celebrities love pretty West Wittering.

"This upmarket seaside spot on the Manhood Peninsula, near Chichester, has some of the most expensive streets in the country

"That’s because it has nice places to eat – such as the Wittering – and sits by an excellent white-sand Blue Flag beach, lined with colourful beach huts. It also has an unusual microclimate that makes it one of England’s sunniest spots."

The West Sussex village was also described as "perfect for surfing, windsurfing and kite-surfing".

 Beer in Devon was ranked as the most beautiful in the country.