Polperro came atop the competition as “one of Cornwall’s prettiest villages”, with most people backing the town ahead of some of the UK's most famous towns and villages.

Polperro was described as “one of Cornwall’s prettiest villages”, with most people backing the town ahead of some of the UK's most famous towns and villages.

EXCLUSIVE: Many tourists believe Polperro is some sort of theme park pirate town. However, the people that live there say it's home to a vibrant community.

Polperro has depended on fishing for generations. In the 19th century, when pilchards were landed in large quantities, the fish were processed and packed in three factories near the harbour.

Polperro, in south Cornwall, is a maze of white stone cottages and narrow streets. Cars are banned during the summer, with the village remaining largely traffic-free.

Polperro, alongside Mousehole, has made it through to the semi finals of the show and could be crowned the 'Village of the Year' on Saturday (January 20), reports Cornwall Live.

There should be a sign as you enter town, "Polperro: Twinned with the 19th Century." This once-upon-a-time Cornish fishing village has a marked preference for living in the past.

Polperro didn't have a vicar at the time so I was invited to apply." Before he took up his position in Polperro Father William kept busy with his parish in Oldham, Lancashire.

Polperro, in south Cornwall, is a maze of white stone cottages and narrow streets. Cars are banned during the summer, with the village remaining largely traffic-free.