Britain is home to some of the world’s most spectacular hidden natural beauty spots, according to new research.The study, which ranked destinations using visitor ratings and a bespoke “Hidden Nature Gem Score,” found that Hidden Lagoon in the Philippines and Garibaldi Lake in Canada share the top spot, both scoring 96 out of 100.Three British locations made it into luxury travel specialists Bailey Robinson’s global top 10 – great for UK holidaymakers planning their next staycation. Cornwall’s Kynance Cove and Pedn Vounder Beach, along with Steephill Cove on the Isle of Wight, prove you don’t need to travel far to find genuinely undiscovered natural wonders.Kynance Cove, Cornwall, was named the best place in the UK | GETTYTop 10 list of the world’s hidden nature gemsHidden Lagoon, Philippines – 96Garibaldi Lake, Canada – 96Morinj Beach, Montenegro – 94.9Koh Hong Lagoon, Thailand – 92Kalanggaman Island Beach, Philippines –90.9Lalaria Beach, Greece – 89.9Kynance Cove, United Kingdom – 89.9Steephill Cove, United Kingdom – 88.8Pedn Vounder Beach, United Kingdom – 87.9Whitehaven Beach, Australia – 87.8The top two are very different. Hidden Lagoon sits among dramatic limestone islands in Coron and achieved a perfect 100 for its hidden appeal, while Garibaldi Lake in British Columbia wowed with its stunning alpine scenery and near-perfect secrecy score.The UK’s showing is particularly impressive when you consider these spots are competing against exotic locations across five continents.Kynance Cove in Cornwall tied for sixth place with Greece’s Lalaria Beach, both achieving a score of 89.9. The Cornish beauty spot earned a stellar 94 out of 100 for scenic appeal.Steephill Cove on the Isle of Wight came in eighth with 88.8 points, also scoring 94 for its natural beauty. Pedn Vounder Beach, another Cornish gem, rounded out the British entries in ninth place with 87.9 points.Hidden Lagoon, Philippines, topped the list | GETTYPedn Vounder Beach on Cornwall’s rugged coastline is ranked highly | GETTYPersonal travel advisor at Bailey Robinson, Stephanie Carthy, said: “For years, travellers have been encouraged to tick off the world’s most famous landmarks, but we’re increasingly seeing a shift away from ‘must-see’ destinations towards places that feel more personal and undiscovered. “What makes these destinations stand out isn’t just their beauty. It’s the sense of discovery they offer. In an age where every corner of the world feels documented on social media, travellers are placing greater value on experiences that feel unique, authentic and genuinely surprising. “The easiest way to find hidden gems is often to stop following the crowd. Travellers tend to focus on the headline attractions, but some of the most extraordinary places sit just beyond the main tourist trail. “We recommend using famous destinations as a starting point rather than the end goal. Explore the surrounding region, seek local recommendations and don’t be afraid to choose the lesser-known alternative. In our experience, those are often the places travellers remember most long after they return home.”