FORGET Mykonos, Saint Tropez and Dubai – if you want to holiday like a celebrity, there are plenty of spots loved by A-listers in the UK.
From English seaside towns to tiny Welsh village, all of these places are loved by celebrities – and you’re likely to see them there too.
Mawgan Porth
Cornwall is sprinkled with beautiful beaches and pretty fishing villages, but there’s one spot in particular that has become a favourite hideaway for A-listers.
The small coastal village of Mawgan Porth is quite often less busy than other towns which is another reason why it’s drawn in celebrity names – it’s even been nicknamed Hollywood-on-Sea.
The likes of Cate Blanchett, Stanley Tucci and Jason Statham have properties in the area, while other big names have also been spotted.
Aquaman star Jason Momoa has been reportedly eyeing up a property in the town.
Other stars including Jamie Dornan and Chris Martin also reportedly have homes in the area.
The small hamlet has a pretty beach and eating spots like the Ship Inn, the New Yard Restaurant and Fat Apples Cafe.
It’s also equal distance between Newquay and Padstow – so it’s very easy to get to both seaside towns.
Cotswolds ‘Golden Triangle’
The Cotswolds is known as being an idyllic place with classic English-looking villages – some of which are the most beautiful in the world.
It attracts visitors from all over the world and is even home to celebrities, especially in three villages considered the ‘Golden Triangle‘.
One of the towns is Chipping Norton, which is where a number of famous celebs live including the Beckhams, Jeremy Clarkson and Kate Moss.
Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop is also found here.
It’s even been said that at The Chequers, which is the local pub, you might even see David Beckham enjoying a pint.
Another town in the Golden Circle is Stow-on-the-Wold which is close to where Kate Winslet reportedly owns a countryside retreat.
The third place that makes up the Golden Triangle is Burford and it’s been rumoured that Hugh Grant owns a rustic country cottage nearby.
Surprisingly, celebrities have been spotted at Burford Garden Centre, which is considered one of the fanciest in the country.
Beyonce and Jay Z were rumoured to have been spotted there before.
Southend-on-Sea
In recent years, the Essex town of Southend-on-Sea has become an unlikely hotspot for some of the UK’s best-known TV personalities.
Actress Michelle Keegan has been spotted in the area and last year, spent her first Mother’s Day as a mum at the Roslin Beach Hotel on Thorpe Bay.
The Roslin Beach Hotel has also been open to guests like Gary Barlow, Tyson Fury, Denise van Outen. Some TOWIE stars have visited too, including Frankie Essex.
Another spot in Southend that has had celebrity visitors is Leigh-on-Sea.
One local called Karen who works at the Osborne Cafe and Seafood merchant on the seafront, previously told The Sun: “We’ve had Boris Johnson, Priti Patel, Prime minister Rishi – oh and Bridget Jones’ dad – Jim Broadbent.
“Jedward were down with Gemma Collins, The Hairy Bikers, Denise Welch.”
Leigh-on-Sea is the hometown of Helen Mirren, who moved there as a child.
The trendy seaside town has lots to explore like its high street filled with pubs, tearooms and cafes.
Some of the most popular spots include Ye Olde Smack, which overlooks the Thames Estuary, as well as the neighbouring The Boatyard.
Broadway is the spot for independent shops, antique stores and plenty of boutiques like Just Fox, Heatherbie of Leigh and The Magic Wardrobe.
Mumbles, Wales
This popular coastal village in Swansea is considered the gateway to the Gower Peninsula.
It’s also considered an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you’ll find the ruins of an old castle, a lighthouse, a promenade, and the Swansea Bay Rider Land Train.
The village is a great shopping spot, with a number of high-end shops, independent boutiques, and galleries.
The Times called the Gower Peninsula the best place to live in Wales in 2025.
So it’s no wonder that it’s drawn in some well-known celebrity faces like Bonnie Tyler and Catherine Zeta Jones.